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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 24, 1946
Page
4
A weekly series opens by stressing early guidance in career choices. The author cites tests, professional advice, and timing as keys to matching talents with suitable fields, warning against narrowing options too soon and urging examination of both strengths and weaknesses.
Canberra reports that criticism of joining the International Monetary Fund follows a Bretton Woods conference. Mr. St. Armitage and others weigh Australia’s national interest. Mr. L. G. Melville argues against participation, echoed by some Chifley Cabinet members, while others favor entry under IMF terms.
W J Riordan MLELR for Kennedy spoke to about 200 people in the Shire Hall. Labour candidate Basen of Brisbane and Senatorial hopeful Basen of Brisbane led the event with Riordan defending government policies, debunking strikes as state matters and urging continued Labour governance for postwar reconstruction and immigration policy.
Trade report notes strong demand for Indian sports goods and cricket equipment in Australia. Mentions Punjab town manufacturers and industry growth, with emphasis on international orders and potential market expansion in the United Kingdom and other regions.
An old advertisement describes a mobile labour force created in June 1988 to extend services offered by a pair service. It lists Bricklayer, Carpenters, Plumbers, Painters, Glaziers, and general labourers among workers required. Benefits include yearly clothing allowance and tools, with pay and holiday provisions. Workers must be ready to relocate within Great Britain on short notice and adapt to various building or civil engineering tasks.
September 20 Atherton RSL reports on the queen competition with remarks on the carnival and donations. A motion is carried to hold a meeting of the Atherton RSL branch to discuss civic affairs and local matters.
The rector of Camlough County Armagh Rev Rodgers vows to bring church to parishioners who stay home. He led a procession with his choir through the village to the home of a father of 12, conducting an outdoor service after remarking it is disgraceful to miss church for bed.
Atherton Tableland Maize Board meeting chaired by Mr P G Marlin approved the final 104S-4 advance of £3.5 per ton, bringing the annual total to £135. Standing crop insurance, a temporary corn cob grinding plant, and farmer satisfaction with meal results were discussed. Secretary Mr Kidd and chairman Ardouin outlined upcoming meetings and a conference in Brisbane. About 10,000 tons of maize received with another 10 days to catch up with pickers. crop totals remain uncertain due to no standing corm in fields.
The Union Trustee Company of Australia Limited advises an interim dividend of three percent for the half year ended August 31 1948. The dividend will be payable on October 3 and transfer books close from September 26 to October 3 inclusive.
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