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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 07, 1947
Page
5
Fragmentary correspondence text appears damaged with garbled phrases and missing context. It mentions Ottawa and references to terms like force, fear, and anger, but lacks coherent events, dates, or identifiable people to form a concrete news item.
Readable fragments reference a cancer trial or medical notes with names and numbers but lack coherent structure. The text mentions names like Joe and Serene and various garbled phrases suggesting trial steps, dates, and results without clear facts or context.
An OCR fragment references court actions and a calendar date of the fifteenth, with unclear names and places. The readable portions suggest legal proceedings or notices but lack complete details, leaving the precise parties and outcomes uncertain.
Sephinie ot bet tor Taster and others note vegetables heavier supply and variable prices at markets. Deliveries of esuert Jariskiey and Belo Mes case Granny to Soule ery reveal fluctuating stock, with best pasty Wallhams and Piglet cited among goods. Web ster deliveries and Gravery receipts indicate mixed availability and price shifts amid uncertain demand.
A mangled but persistent report outlines a Red Cross Britain relief appeal alongside a cane growers meeting. Key figures include McGowan presiding and Tom McFirth noted, with attendance by local chairmen and treasurers. The text mentions agricultural planning, harvest timing, and potential start dates for the cane mill season, amid a broader mobilization for aid and infrastructure.
A fragmented obituary style passage remembers a mother and grandmother, recounting memory notes, names, and family ties. It references a person named Gertrude or Gwen and mentions Seattle and Franklin, with hints of an Australian connection and overseas news provision.
Townsville faced Cairns in two major events at the 23rd Grand Victory Eisteddfod. Cairns won Open Chief Ladies Choral with 91 points over Townsville, while Cairns also won Grand Operatic Contest with 90 points, narrowly beating Townsville and Charters Towers. Judge Dr Alex Burnard praised choral precision and emotional delivery, noting strong, clear words though not fully capturing the tragedy of the tale.
The adjudicator commended Campbell Town and Townsville entries for clear breathing and well controlled tone. Notable performances included choir pieces, solos, and duets with strong singing, precise pitch, and expressive diction, marking an overall high standard and favorable judging.
J C Jones opened the Charters Towers eisteddfod noting long delays in visitor turnout from northern centers and praising local choirs. Despite illness of president E Blackmore, speakers welcomed attendees, and judges praised Miss Aitchison and Miss Weinheimer for their teaching and performances. The judging highlighted strong vocal blend with some unmerged altos, and noted the Soldiers Choir’s delicate work while two choirs, Townsville Choral and Orchestral Society and Cherie Towners Philharmonic, shared top honors with the latter slightly under tempo.
Chaos erupts at a Sydney show as performers and officials clash over judging and attendance. Ambulance crews treat dozens of women detained by confusion while the audience, numbering between 30 000 and 40 000, watches a chaotic event unfold with no clear outcome. The judge and organizers defend the proceedings amid public consternation.
A motorcyclist named P Colletta, 28, suffered facial injuries, a nose wound, and abrasions after a collision on Nom Branch road near South Johnstone. He was taken to the state hospital in Mackay. Rain hindered the flight of a North Queensland plane delayed at Melbourne, with repairs continuing at Mackay.
A distressed report notes an ambulance aircraft incident involving multiple individuals including Mr Tahmeni and Dr Clark. The doctor in charge will decide morning whether the patient requires radical treatment or care. the plane will travel to BIE Fonck for assessment amid weather delays.
Two vehicle crashes occurred within minutes of each other at busy city intersections. Accounts say both drivers reported minor injuries and minor damage, with witnesses noting police and emergency units responded promptly.
Judges praised the performance noting strong articulation and enunciation by several competitors. The evaluator highlighted Rosemary Rely and others for unusually good rhythm and understanding of the poem's meaning.
A fragmentary report notes an interim butter price move by the Premier amid Commonwealth discussions. Mentions the Melbourne event with Prime Minister and officials of the Usirving Infantry Advisory Committee, signaling potential policy impact on prices and moral policy concerns.
A fragmented OCR item mentions Milton Aryaelée and an event involving a plane load and a person named Revels. It references locations Paris Cairo Calcutta and a veiled report on a mission or plan. The text is garbled but hints at a delayed or fused aviation or defense topic with a potential record attempt and a future date in mid March.
Fragmentary crime report details a bodily harm charge involving a defendant linked to Ouran seman and a Tex Gi. The text is garbled yet references a preliminary hearing, ongoing court proceedings, and a judge or official statement about proceeding with the case.
Debate roils as Parliament criticizes looming Commonwealth expenditure likely to dip near 400 million pounds yearly. Social services and pensions face rising costs while defense policies, air force questions, and postwar economic readjustment dominate the scene.
The fragmentary report references Billy Hughes and a political scene in Sydney. It mentions an old event tied to a figure described as a veteran, with unclear details about a show, renaming, or outcomes. The readable text provides limited context and several garbled phrases.
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