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  2. Family Notices

    {No abstract available}

    Family Notices : 449 words
  3. EXPANSION OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES WAI MATTER TO GOVERNMENT

    "One of the most important problems that the Cabinet has to deal with at present is to keep our people on the land, to entice others to go on the land, and to make their life so much happier and thus bring about a ...

    Article : 160 words
  4. CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

    BRISBANE, June 5.—The Associated Chambers of Commerce conference to-day carried a motion by Mr. L. Lawrence, of the Townsville ...

    Article : 441 words
  5. BRITISH ORPHANS ESTABLISHMENT OF HOMES

    The Lieutenant- Governor of Queensland (Mr. F. A. Cooper) will launch an appeal on Thursday night, June 13, at 9 o'clock to assist ...

    Article : 480 words
  6. INCIDENCE OF INCOME TAX

    BRISBANE, June 5.—The whole scheme of taxation was due for overhaul, said Mr. A. S. H. Gifford, of Victoria, at the Associated ...

    Article : 498 words
  7. CUT THE TAXATION NOW

    lf the Treasurer should require any proof that reduction of taxation rates from their present astronomical proportions need not ...

    Article : 740 words
  8. SUGAR INDUSTRY'S PROGRESS

    The Minister referred to the progress of the sugar industry following the protection given to it, and said that he did not know of any other industries ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 1,109 words
  9. VICTORY DAY

    Plans are well advanced for the victory Day celebrations to be held in Cairns on Monday next. Various committees have been formed and ...

    Article : 228 words
  10. Advertising

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    Advertising : 17 words
  11. STATE COALFIELDS

    BRISBANE, June 5.—"During the four years I have been Minister for Mines in this State, I have not heard of one Federal Cabinet Minister visit ...

    Article : 258 words
  12. FROM THE LOCAL SPHERE Court House Victory Emblem.

    During the past few days the Court House flag pole has undergone painting and a huge red "V for Victory" sign, in preparation for the victory ...

    Article : 45 words
  13. INCREASE SUGAR AREAS

    SYDNEY, June 5.—The conclusion that it would appear dangerous to increase substantially the area assigned to cane growing was based on the fact ...

    Article : 220 words
  14. STATES RAINFALL BELOW AVERAGE FOR MAY

    BRISBANE, June 5.—The rainfall over the whole, State was well below the average, states the Meteorological Bureau's bulletin for May., North ...

    Article : 158 words
  15. DAMAGED DUTCH WARSHIP VAIN QUEST FOR REPAIRS

    SYDNEY, June 5.—The 'Dutch destroyer Piet Hieh reached Sydney to-day leaking badly. She has" been;! seeking ' repairs' at Austro lian ports. M ...

    Article : 177 words
  16. CORRESPONDENCE

    (To the Editor "The Cairns Post.") Sir,—There is not likely to be much use of Kuranda by Cairns people for homes until the town has an ample ...

    Article : 215 words
  17. COMMERCIAL

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 66 words
  18. Cold Snap Continues.

    The cold snap continued in Cairns yesterday. Up to 9 a.m. the maximum temperature was 71.8 degrees and the minimum 48.2. Up to 3 p.m. the ...

    Article : 38 words
  19. Railway Superintendent.

    The District Superintendent of Railways at Cairns (Mr. T. D. McLoughlin) left yesterday for the south on two weeks' holiday. During his absence he ...

    Article : 44 words
  20. CAIRNS ROTARY CLUB

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 244 words
  21. Innisfail's Cold Snap.

    A thermometer reading of 43 degrees early yesterday morning gave Innisfail its coldest morning for the past couple of years, according to local ...

    Article : 38 words
  22. Pig Industry Investigation.

    Mr. F. Bostock, officer in charge, pig branch, Department of Agriculture and Stock, Brisbane,passed through Cairns on Tuesday, June 4, to the Ather[?]on ...

    Article : 52 words
  23. SYDNEY'S COLDEST DAY.

    SYDNEY, June 5.—Sydney had Its coldest day this year to-day, the minimum temperature being 42.9 and the maximum 60. Snow fell at Katoomba ...

    Article : 70 words
  24. GOLDEN CASKET No. 1038 DRAWN YESTERDAY.

    BRISBANE, June 5.—Golden Casket No. 1039 was drawn to-day. First prize went to ticket No. 44,361, J. Breen and-Co. Box 359, Ayr: second, ...

    Article : 77 words
  25. TEA RATION

    CANBERRA, June 5.—The Acting Minister for Trade (Mr. J. J. Dedman) said to-day that there was no possibility of the Australian tea ration ...

    Article : 66 words
  26. WELCOME TO MIGRANTS

    CANBERRA, June 5.—Through its own organisation and various publicity channels the Trade Union Movement in Australia planned to enlist the aid of ...

    Article : 149 words
  27. Poultry Adviser in Towmville.

    Mr. J. J. McLachlan, Poultry Adviser. Department of Agriculture and Stock, left Cairns by the mail train on Wednesday, June 5, for Townsville. He ...

    Article : 59 words
  28. OBITUARY

    The death occurred yesterday afternoon of William John Thomasson at his home, No. 6 Lumley-street. He was 67 years of age and a veteran of the ...

    Article : 118 words
  29. SOLDIER PREFERENCE

    CANBERRA, June 5.—Federal. Ministers said, to-day that they did not consider action was necessary to amend the Commonwealth legislation granting ...

    Article : 175 words
  30. Food Ration Books.

    Dilapidated food, ration books that have become too difficult to use will be replaced without charge upon application to the Deputy Director of ...

    Article : 75 words
  31. PENICILLIN STOCKS

    LONDON, June 5 (A.A.P.).—British authorities have made available supplies of penicillin to German civilians in an effort to cope with the spread ...

    Article : 53 words
  32. "CAT" BURGLAR

    SYDNEY, June 5.—A "cat" burglar is believevd to have been.responsible for a theft of jewellery and furs valued at more, than £1800 from the ...

    Article : 97 words
  33. BRITISH GAS INDUSTRY

    LONDON, June 4 (A.A.P.).—The Government Intended to take over the gas industry lock, stock, and barrel, said the Minister for Fuel (Mr. E. ...

    Article : 67 words
  34. Weather Forecast

    The Brisbane Weather Bureau yesterday telegraphed the following State forecast: Fine, except for isolated showers along the north coast, cool ...

    Article : 82 words
  35. HIPPING MOVEMENTS

    Bitelia arrived in Cairns on Saturday and is discharging general cargo. She will load logs, 'sawn timber, fluorspar, plywood and veneer for ...

    Article : 181 words
  36. MUSTARD GAS DUMPED

    CAPETOWN, June 4 (A.A.P.).—It is stated officially that 2800 tons of mustard gas was dumped into deep water off Port Elizabeth. The operations lasted ...

    Article : 55 words
  37. DOOMBEN CUP BETTING ALMOST STIFLED

    BRISBANE, June 5.—Doubt about the second favourite, Repshot, starting in the Doomben Cup has practicalv stifled betting on Saturday's £5000 race. ...

    Article : 166 words
  38. GOLF

    LONDON, June 4 (A.A.P.).—Normal Von Nida's single airn is to win the Oped Golf Championship of Britain and take the cup back to Australia. He ...

    Article : 234 words
  39. Rubbish Fire,

    A rubbish fire occurred yesterday afternoon at the rear of Brightways premises in Lake-street. The Fire Brigade turned out in charge of the ...

    Article : 47 words
  40. Successful Atherton Student.

    At the recent Australian Music Board examinations held in Toowoomba, Honor, only child of Mr. and Mrs. P. Summers, pupil of the Glennie ...

    Article : 92 words
  41. CABLE BREVITIES. MR. STETT1NIUS' SUCCESSOR.

    NEW YORK, June 4 (A.A.P.).—The American Associated Press correspondent says President Truman appointed Harschel V. Johnson to succeed Mr. E. ...

    Article : 42 words
  42. Goondi Area Sign-On.

    The sign-on of canecutters for harvesting in the Goondi area this season took place yesterday when 151 men were engaged, lt is anticipated that ...

    Article : 80 words
  43. PRESIDENT OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL.

    NEW YORK, June 4 (A.A.P.).—The American Associated Press correspondent at. Atlantic City says that the Detroit manufacturer, Richard O. Hedke, ...

    Article : 44 words
  44. Jeweller Robbery at Cairns.

    Despite the most intensive police investigation, no arrest has yet been made in connection with the daring theft of diamond, opal and sapphire ...

    Article : 114 words
  45. Mr. Bruce To Visit Gordonvale

    The Minister for Works (Mr. H. Bruce) will arrive in Gordonvale on Saturday morning and spend Saturday and Sunday there. During his stay ...

    Article : 73 words
  46. TURKISH EARTHQUAKE FATALITIES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 41 words
  47. VARSITY FOOTBALL.

    BRISBANE June 5.—Sydney won the Australian inter-University Ru[?]y Union competition by defeating Melbourne by 34 to 4 at the Exhibition ...

    Article : 38 words
  48. AMERICAN MEETING BANNED.

    ATHENS June 2 (AAP.).—After a protest from the Russian Ambassador the Government banned a meeting of American Nationalists who oppose the ...

    Article : 42 words
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