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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 02, 1951

Page

3

Rifle NB Club Notes from Sydney Jubilee Week

The Sydney Jubilee celebrations featured concerts at Woodlands near Liverpool and a mass event with Australians from all states. Highlights included sports and games, a camp at late March, a large concert, a public health march, and a community mass game of hide and seek. Prominent figures and teams from Australia and overseas attended, with reports of scores, participants, and social activities across the weekend.

Sydney Mar Sanne Liege Areworks Woodlands Liverpoo Tna Ibeig Igs Qures Buanland Tafrom Mcintyre G. Facris Aod Aceipinn Tawna Rose Garmeny Ceneplia Ond Howard New Eyslecra Europe Sugarda Ale Ibery Rid Seople Getrefal Aumont Pasinpatssnohk Ab Abertin Musa Lucile Calas Oltier Tauieland Mareeba Walker Morris Zeolved

Death Inquest At Ininstall Meeting Notes

Fragmentary report of a death inquest with police testimony. Mentions people including C Howars Cairns and C Bimp son. Describes shooting events, matches at 800 yards, long-range subregate, and various competitors named with mixed legible details.

C. Howars Cairns ED Streay Calfar C Bimpson Avierion Ro Walsen Venchoe Atheston Fugdan Calena

Local Council Signal Funding for Malanda Water Project

The council of the Shire of Pacha Po proposes a 10000 £112 per tent contribution toward a coastal construction scheme for Malanda Water. The plan, sent to Mr P Watson MLA for Mulgrave, requests formal approval and outlines wind and inland conditions affecting the site.

Council of the Shire of Pacha Po Malende P Watson Mulerave

Queensland 16 ft skiffs racing headlines and mishaps

Townsville Easter regatta results show Duane Bolton skippers Queensland 16 ft skiff to a win with Bradshire title rival Danny Bolton finishing runner up. Ongoing races at Cairns included O’Meara TV crews, with strong winds testing boats and crews and injuries reported among participants.

Townaville Duane Rewaria Dick Bolton Towne Vine Queensland Danny Bolton Cairns O'Meara TV Daony Brother Duck Pee Tre O'Meara Merrit O'Meara IV Chris Bolton Olan Mavora

Defence to be main theme at engineers congress

Brisbane April 1 The speeding up of works to meet urgent wartime developmental needs is the main aim as top engineers gather in Brisbane this week Army and Air Force observers will attend every sitting and participate in discussions The Institution of Engineers federal secretary De Ce Harper stressed urgency to accelerate Australia’s developmental works to save steel cement and labour from luxury industries while the wartime effort continues The vice president Mr L R East said such industries must be restricted until the emergency improves

Brisbane Amacelia Nery Army Air Force Institution of Engineers Ce Harper Thiat Australia L. R. East

Drag of Luxury Industries and Defence Drive

The mayor and defence planners urged rapid development of engineering, rail standardisation, and industrial links. Australia warned that shortages would persist without higher pay, as student take rates and university interest in engineering remained low.

Presigent Kosmesus Australie Leefrica Uveir Ibs

Northe Norths Edge in Final Showdown at Grand Final

Northe Norths surged to a decisive lead and clinched the grand final over Revere with standout bowling by Cromme and Cramelin. Key performances from Piccone, McDonald, Blyton, Langtree, and Weston fueled a dramatic chase, while Browns and Augustine’s sides battled in the lower grades for a tight victory and season records.

Keith Cromme Bowie K Remitton McKnuvanaga Lal Browns Rovers Langree Ty Dawson Foremann R. Remilten P Revert W McDonald Fun Out Blyton Cemminelin Olson Jayes Fang Yuan McDopala J Dunstan Lawcon Crommsin Jamas Cromelin KR Foie Cromire Wanderes Wiat Daveun Ho McDonald Bloom Dr. Westaway Grommetin Lugte Hlana Be Towne Paulip Bikey Me Wright Digaars Tyrone Inninas Uaree

Potatoes Famine Forecast Prompts Grower Protests and Price Talks

The Potato Marketing Board official warned a larger famine risk this year, urging growers to press authorities for higher wholesale potatos prices and to form a new action group. Delegates endorsed petitions seeking increased returns and the creation of a representative body to push for price improvements at government and price commission levels.

Archbishop's call spurs country pride in Queensland

Arch bishop Diehie urges a nation building ethos in rural districts and praises Archbishop Dune for efforts to improve education and amenities. He emphasizes commitment to church schools and the moral teaching of children, urging unity and sustained progress across the countryside.

Brisbane Archbishom Queensland Dunit Gowler Sinan Camtes Roman Ryan Calmmne Ely Chile Nevills Sality Fenration Ean Ens Fea

Kidston Grazier Losses Reported In Mown Incident

A clipping notes Kidston Grazier, aged 70, injured in a mower accident near Cairns yesterday. Brazier C Ryanaa was also mentioned in connection with nearby events at Nomestead, with unclear details due to damaged text.

Kidston Grazier Cairns

Funds sought for blind ex servicemen training program

A brief appeal requests funds to support inter training and care for blind ex servicemen. The aim is to raise 10 900 pounds to fund accommodation at an old age home and to cover training costs. The secretary, Mr Blackmore, explained the plan and noted London venues involved.

Erinbate Ellers Lannebart Ar Nter Blackmore ER Blackmorey Sena BA du

Towville Conference Sows Draft for Kennedy Electorate

In Towngville a conference outlined party lines for the northern district as Herbert seats a Townsville race and the country party endorses a federal candidate. Details describe a reshaping of the electoral map and support for a Kennedy electors effort.

Doe. Derer Herbert Peseral

Demand for cement in far north Brisbane

A report outlines cement demand in far north Brisbane with plans for a $600,000 cement works at Brant near Townsville. Premier M Han finn will end the project. Axon notes uncertainty but cites cheaper production locally if cement is grown, with reliance on Darra shipments. Projects include Buriekin dam, Tully River, and Walsh River schemes.

Brisbane Cam Dicgetors Thorth Australian Cement 14A Brant Towneville Hanfinn Axon Wecause Nein Buriekin Tully River

Train conductors death near Melbourne after rescue attempt

Melbourne reports detail the death of a train conductor aboard the Adelaide–Melbourne express after he aided in recovering a body from a water-filled culvert. Passengers recall his actions as detectives interview witnesses and a former prisoner is mentioned in connection with the incident.

Melbourne A. Owar-Os Shyearvoid Victorian South Mustrabin Tunkor Gerald Adelaide Tadeau de Pasarranca Watkea Tnerviewnd

Police Save Crowd From Injury in April Crash

A crowd near an awning on Wacllont Uabos street was halted by police after a building collapse and vehicle collision. Ten injured were rushed to hospital as ambulance crews ferried victims. emergency responders cleared the scene and secured the area, with many onlookers stunned by the accident.

Cairne Eddie Ware Caroleen Caroleen Il Aas Alnest Query Pirate Smith's Creek Mise A. Howlel Ware Kramer Sriead Gneenaland Hot Ft Xmas Il Leary I Ahnard Aft Ponilion Irshold Ceirns Ambulance Bissed Wade Shel Beryl Wilson

Unclear fragmentary report from Currumbin scene

Fragmentary text shows a wife recounting a husband death and a incident at Currumbin with incomplete names and times. Readable bits mention Harald James Zeroiks and a 430 pm time but many words are garbled. The passage lacks coherent details and a clear sequence of events.

Harald James Zeroiks Tim Tie

Shipping Movements in Queensland Ports and Ocean Routes

Shipping moves show Queensland and Australian coastal traffic with vessels from Calcutta to Singapore, and calls for Sydney Mumbai Melbourne and Adelaide. The report lists ships such as Avra Dongola and Sierra Curedana in port or en route, with arrivals and departures around April and early June, including Townsville, Mackay, Cairns, and Port Melbourne.

Svat Aes Mtoe Sydney Brishene Tir Teal Aa Ihe United Mine Coon Merae Cras Fes Graney Bristane Fort Alma Peace Fed Biarly Aieae Bazinndaroghana SeceNiy Wlan Salere Avra Dongola Calcutta Singapore Torres Sirai Dory Bwley Tg Mil Townsville Mackey Melbourne Adelside Wefosd Caicuwre Ces Landslowe Gaara Fang Opel Tor Toure Bane

Postal voting eligibility for Australian electors abroad

Postal voting rules for electors leaving Australia are described, detailing how to apply as a postal voter, the division returning officer responsible, and the deadlines for lodging applications. The notice explains certificate requirements, how ballot papers will be sent or recorded, and return methods by mail before the voting deadline.

Australia Rave Benreray Sleripr Abelsine

Balts at Callide Alleged On Court Situation

Fragmented OCR text references a court case or incident involving individuals named Balts and Callide. Details are unclear due to damaged text. No definite events, dates, or organizations are discernible from the readable fragments.

Political Turmoil Looms in Leichhardt Campaign Sweep

Confused clipping reports Liberal candidate Mr Chifley campaigning in Leichhardt with surging support and clashes over party lines. Mentions of Labor strongholds, voter shifts, and election stakes across Sydney areas, noting dramatic swings and party strategy ahead of vote counts.

Missionary Tries to Stage Fight Near Alice Springs

Fragmented wartime dispatch cites Australian forces staging a disruptive operation near Alice Springs with details on unit movements, targets, and defensive actions. Mentions Pomona, Cooney, and the 9th Regiment as part of the broader effort tied to planned near-term activities along the coast and inland air defenses.

Price of metals report from London and New York

London March 2 price notes from the Ministry of Supply on ball bearing needs and copper electrolytic costs. The London spot and three month prices show zinc at £3 6s, foreign pig at £180 4s 1160, with tin in New York around 19080 cents per pound and other metal prices referenced.

London New York

Canberra Today ay Wom Cue CoLuesT

Election strategy debate dominates Canberra as Labour and Liberal clash over content of policy. Premier and governor generalial figures feature, with party preselection and parliamentary dynamics shaping the campaign. Debate centers on Labour gains and Communist presence, outlining possible double dissolution if needed.

Canberra Coluest

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