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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 18, 1947

Page

8

North Queensland Horticultural Show draws record entries

Sept 15 at Inirfatl Show grounds reports a historic turnout for the North Queensland Horticultural Society event. Local president praised cooperative effort and announced entries from across Australia including Auburn and Atherton Tableland. Exhibits featured ferns and native orchids, baskets, porcelain inspired pieces, jams, chutneys, and knitted works showcasing regional talent and strong community support.

Jobnstaee Shire Coun Extuhia Uber Australia Auburn New South Welea Agr Atherton Tableland Gordonale Prestwater Par North Queensland Horticultural ‘Society

China’s Superb Porcelain Revived in Ancient City

An account from China notes Kingtebchen's revival of porcelain production after the revolution, sparked by an order from General Kai-shek for distinguished visitors. The piece describes historical porcelain craft, the city’s clay quality, and the long tradition spanning Tang and Shun reigns, with references to recent exhibitions in London and past imperial artistry.

Kingtebchen China Kai-shek Kingiehchen Wens Elagelhen Nile Trintiere Belory

Private backs and workers raise tax and living concerns

Letter writer voices worries over nationalisation of private industry and higher standards of living. He argues private banks and credit, cheaper goods, and better accommodation are needed while noting public finances, wages, rent, and overdraft issues. The piece urges thorough inquiry and reader engagement.

Roe Cairns Seas Ania Riordan Masteral Te Commonseaith Bank Uhr Guertnland Pew Busta Mura Riersan Mancone Penman

Unclear Plainspoken Debate Over Community Aid

A partial OCR reads like a foggy discussion about who should bear responsibility for aiding the community and addressing shortages. The piece references authorities and residents with concerns about funding, access, and accountability in the local effort.

Alligator Cheer Bridge Deterioration Raises Accident Risk

Fragmentary notes describe rotten decking on Alligator Creek bridge causing concern for safety. Timber girders show rot and one spot worn through, threatening collapse and endangering a public trail and road near Ean Set.

Alligator Creek Ean Set

Price of Eggs to Producers and Market Terms

An article fragment describes prices for eggs to producers, handling and conveying charges, and proposed adjustments. It references a Sead Queentand entity and a board, with notes on weights, control, and farm operations, implying economic terms affecting egg production and distribution.

Onda Pen & Deen Prescott Warren Aia

Mareeba Notes and Society at St Thomas School Fancy Dress

The Mareeba notes report a crowded Friday evening at St Thomas Hall for the children’s fancy dress display by the Convent School alongside the Yarrows competitions. Over 200 children and parents praised for costumes while Gwen Rely axhastra provided the dance music. a supper followed. Ongoing events include Ward, O Donnell, Lawson leaving for a Rotary conference in Warwick and Mary O’Donnell planning a Sydney holiday. Mrs Mary Macrod and Mr A Rankin are noted in local duties and travel.

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