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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 28, 1946
Page
8
A brief feature by Robert and Cin examines the generosity of Poo Sim, profiling acts of kindness and community impact. The piece centers on Poo Sim’s charitable work, describing notable contributions and the inspirational example set for neighbors.
A fragment from a maritime tale shows Captain Sleeman of the tramp steamer Bantu clashing with his crew, especially the Chinese hands, after a night of opium and drink. The violent scene includes a confrontation about shifting the ship and a brutal display by the captain.
Community notes report a charity dance, hospital injuries from two accidents, a Red Cross meeting with finances, and a Mossman Police Court session. Mentioned are Captain E R B Pike, L B Clark, Mr Johnson, and Red Cross officers D Rex and J Failon. A man named Mowbray employee fell at work, another rider suffered injuries, and a bail forfeiture occurred for insults to a sergeant.
Mirriwinni notes report a large crowd at a Cat Guild event with Euchre prizes for ladies and men won by Mrs Jrummitt, Mrs Glinster, Sledgson, and G. Bauleh. Miss Taylor and partner take the free novelty prize. CW A meeting welcomed three new members, and plans for a fancy dress dance and an afternoon tea raffle were discussed. Local visits include Mrs Carney returning from Kuranda and Mr G from Townsville. Bob Mirriwinni’s family visited after an accident. other residents’ movements and social updates are noted.
The Atherton Hospitals Board discusses purchases and fittings including six hospital beds from the Coan Dennis sale, tender approvals for nurses quarters painting, and requests to speed up installations at the Herberton maternity ward. It covers staff awards, optometrist arrangements, X-ray planning, and site visits to Yungabirra Malanda Mt Geroge for outpatient clinic options. Accounts totaling £2440 13/7 approved. other bills passed. The secretary to obtain heating notes and expedite Ray plant installation. Matron change at Herberton noted with temporary arrangement. Hospital activity figures for Atherton and Herberton reported, including admissions, discharges, and daily averages.
In the Babinda Magistrate’s Court, White sues Mellie for £100 for building work on a wall. The judge finds the concrete work poor and leaks caused by defective masonry but orders White to complete repairs at his own cost if needed. If Melick ends the contract, White’s claim may be reduced by 246. White must complete within seven days or face further action.
Agricultural notes discuss pruning, pruning goals, and potential costs from pruning parts of pineapple plants. It covers onion thrips control with sulphate spray, soil texture requirements for open yet moisture retaining loam, planting depths, and spacing for Rough Leaf and Smooth Leaf pineapple varieties. It warns about thrips damage and soil shade importance for productive yields.
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