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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 01, 1953
Page
6
A garbled OCR passage threads through references to peace moves and postwar diplomacy. It mentions the era’s tensions and possible steps toward easing conflict, with scattered names and phrases suggesting the broader context of international negotiations and hostilities.
A chaotic beer fueled band contest drew fines and accusations of improprieties. Reports cite improper pricing, requisitions, and a disputed charge totaling £200. Several individuals including Rned, Waterete, and others are mentioned in connection with the incident and subsequent court notes.
A government notice details Mr Justice Ohagan and officials approving work at a station including painting of the station and outbuildings. The project, costing a planned four days of labor and materials, will follow a set schedule with services and hours adjusted around meals and Sundays.
A woman was found guilty of selling a mortgaged motor vehicle. Mr Justice RK J imposed an 18 months hard labour sentence with entry into a recognisance of £50 to keep the peace for 12 months at Choa Court.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss electoral bill debates and a public debt settlement offer. References to a controversial bridge plan and government appeals appear alongside a money offer to settle accounts. Also mentions cheques, a panel van sale, and court witness testimony.
In Cairns a senior fraternity member announces retirement from the Bar, praising MacDonnell's 38 years of service, duty, and public respect. The tribute lauds his ability and personal integrity, noting his melancholy yet dignified departure and gratitude for colleagues and younger members.
Shipping movements reveal Bowen, Tawi, and others preparing for departures with cargoes toward Melbourne around April 15. The report lists routes, timings, and affected areas including Mackey Trees and Saint John, with references to Port Coorailn and distant plans for shipments to Stabourne Parapet and Morne Yuki TertiMders.
Fragmentary budget note references the Lord Mayor fund the Connnet Kang and disbursement by the Auditor General. Mentions private money, public scrutiny, and CFR discussion. Hazy text notes receipts, payments, and questions about authority and timing.
Fragmented OCR passage discusses a board hearing with miners and mill owners under two counties, noting counsel availability, costs, and precedents. It mentions the Board, volumes of testimony, and claims of disadvantage, with reference to certain individuals and events but lacks coherent specifics or dates.
The readable portions reference a representative, a hearing, and mentions of legal sections and requests. The disjointed text includes names and phrases that suggest a legal or court process but lacks coherent details such as parties, dates, or locations. The fragment appears to be an OCR garble from a legal or government notice.
Fragmentary OCR recounts a legal board case on cane price controls and judicial review. It discusses an application for reconsideration, references to a phrase The Sard and a 1890 Act, and notes possible references to prior judgments. The text is garbled but indicates a decision process and calls for evidence and possible remittal for further opinion.
The document cites an unsupported statement and mentions a board’s judgment dated June 9. It discusses the central cane prives behind aesee not counsel and references a decision or statement related to a board's ruling.
Fragmentary OCR text references tobacco sales and pub offerings with unclear names and dates. The readable portions mention sales activity and regulatory or market notes in a sparse, disjointed style. No coherent event or individuals can be confirmed from the readable fragments.
A 1950 report describes five men sentenced to gaol for industrial group offenses. The case involved fraud, deception, and misappropriation with wire service details noting sums, deposits, and investigations. Witnesses testified about false pretences and arrangements to cover debts, while a public service board addressed irregularities and proposed penalties.
A court recounts the board review of price scale policy following a June 30 1582 undertaking. The document notes the board’s view that evidence does not justify allocating proceeds of the 1352 year until a later review and considers whether the described pricing action could be lawfully justified.
Brisbane dispatch reports appeals for higher cane prices for the 1952 season were dismissed by a majority Central decision. The action arose from requests filed in several areas of the state, with officials noting adjustments would be considered in a later review.
Fragmentary entry from a local page notes a Tobruk day service and police involvement in Coleen and district. Text is garbled and reads like a transcription error with unclear actions or outcomes. Further readable details are not recoverable from the fragment.
Australian actor Bert Bailey, famed for Dad Rudd and his sons plays, died in Sydney late on a March night. He was known for his extensive work in drama and comedy and contributed to many memorable stage productions.
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