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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1950
Page
8
A Victoria College teacher notes many students avoid openly borrowing sex books. He says lack of youth instruction drives secret copies and fear of public judgment. Librarian Margaret backs keeping such works in restricted collections to prevent embarrassment and misuse.
The Transport Commissioner approved a program to create civic amenities including Sandfly Creek being filled in by the Shire Council. Plans include new bathing sheds modeled after those at City Bay, with ongoing cultivation of attention to the area.
Singapore officials clarified that the United Nations flag may be flown by any organization or private person to show support, but commercial use or association with merchandise is prohibited. The Attorney General noted that Singapore allows the UN flag in colonies and dependencies, subject to local permission.
The Atherton Hospital Board discussed appointing a superintendent at Herberton Hospital with applications closing October 24. Plans for an out-patient and administrative block were reviewed with architect Mr G Barnes who will recast plans for submission to the Works Department. Various memos covered passenger lift needs for the pioneer ward, a fortnight’s extra leave with pay for Matron Flestherington, grounds work beautification, and a three month recreation leave for the chairman. August hospital activity included 177 admissions, 186 discharges, three deaths, 1885 occupied beds, 317 X rays, 45 major and 15 minor operations, 404 outpatients and 1,079 visits. Mt Garnet Hospital showed 4 admissions, 7 discharges, 30 beds and 116 outpatients with 306 visits.
The report details Mr WasSell's planned field work in the Peninsula after a ten day study in New South Wales to study salients and germination of a variety, with field methods on foot. It mentions anthropology led by Dr Winterbottom, insect work on mosquitos, freshwater fish collections, and a crocodile embryology project guided by Mr Wassell and Mr Kingston. The narrative notes the hospital board meeting and appreciation for Kingston’s service, with hopes for his continued leadership and next steps.
In Stockholms dated September 1814 report ships built for Russia that can be converted to minelayers. Sweden discussed design changes to ease military conversion. Russia ordered 50 boats from Gwoden. 38 delivered to date at 237.
London notes report three months gain for tin with a price around £759, while New York tin trades at 101.50 cents nominal. Investors watched volatile quotes amid sector uncertainty.
The report tracks weekly mill activity with Victoria at 12 912 tons and 10 387 tons crushed, a drop largely due to weather and a breakdown at Macklade. Last week showed over 4000 tons, with crushed totals reaching 163 142 tons to date.
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