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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1952
Page
8
The discussion notes that courts must consider both parents in infant custody cases. The bill grants the father the same right as the mother to apply to the Supreme Court. It passed the second reading and committee stages amid sentiment on preserving parental rights.
A reflective brief notes how pleasures fade with time while visual and mental delights endure through the journey, contrasting fleeting physical joys with lasting inner impressions. The piece laments the transience of sunlit pleasures versus the enduring appeal of sight and thought.
An Imberil Hospital Board meeting discusses Australian Tin Producers Association matters. Delegates debate transport costs for a trip to Sydney and Canberra, miners’ pay, fuel for the pool, and relief for workers. A plan to reduce sales tax on metal purchases is proposed, with emphasis on easing miners’ financial strain.
Atherton Hospitals Board plans to establish a dental clinic at Atherton Hospital following council and Home Department letters. Nurses will be paid at Award rates. tender for milk will not increase. Matron Forno granted annual leave. repairs and water supply issues noted. August medical reports show 65 patients remained, 18 admitted or discharged, with beds and operations detailed for Atherton, Ravenshoe, and Tally Falls.
A Brisbane report notes pending decision on Sed Guemati and Goversieds amid a Queensland operation. Authorities state that breaking up operations for the next plantings have been suspended, blocking land clearances for the time being.
The July total £4271.04 is divided among states with per head figures. New South Wales receives £307,111,000 (£91 per head), Victoria £303,435.00 (£190.79), Queensland £163,511,000 (£480), South Australia £104,963,000 (£210), Western Australia £417.00 (£690), Tasmania and the Territories show smaller amounts. The overall operative sums total about £6,510,000, with £2,254,000 in New South Wales and £30,36,008 in Victoria and Queensland.
The secretary stated the Atherton Hospital staff were satisfactory in all sections. Dr Ottone began duties August 25. Matron Hetherington returned August 27 from holidays. A flat is being prepared for Dr Anderson due to Dr Marr's upcoming marriage. The carpenter and painter resumed duties. Staff in Herberton remain satisfactory with no sister on two weeks leave. Matron Hall settled in well. Sister Wardle resumed duty and Sister Raymund filled the relieving position well.
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