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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1947
Page
10
A mixed page notice covers an auction by Watson and General Commission Agents for stock estate property including horses and household items. It lists contact data, property types, and real estate offerings, with references to regalia and legal notices. The document includes withdrawal statements and notices of declarations, with references to land parcels and estate details.
Fragmented OCR text discusses labor actions and workers, referencing the movement, shop workers, tackers, and factory streetors. Mentions dates, locations, and broad claims about wages and collective action, with political overtones and critique of capitalists.
Local notes from Mt Garnet dated Aug 31 describe reported misadventures from Aug 3 to Aug 28 including travelers through town, hospital transfers, and an inquest into July 8 and July 30 incidents. Recounted mishaps cite bike crashes, knee and wrist injuries, and concerns about dangerous bridge decking and culverts. Authorities note no culpability found and call for road and crossing improvements near Dinner Croge.
Governor Wang Nao-Eung reports half the province inundated by floods with 300000 affected. Appeals for emergency food relief and supplies, detailing distributed items and locations for aid. Crowds gather at NEA Detachment Conktown to apply or receive offers and assistance.
Mareeba Q A T B held its annual meeting on Friday night with committee members present. The treasurer's report showed a credit balance at year end of 61086 13/2 and income for the year of 200% 19/7 with expenditures including 251 3/6 to the contractor and a 217 expenditure for a combined workshop. The committee approved alterations to an existing building on Main Street, noted the rail ambulance project, and paid tribute to the late Mr A E For Drury and to the superintendent Mr X H Parker.
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