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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1951
Page
3
An item notes a search party discovering a cane body of a man in Warwick and details surrounding the incident. The report then shifts to Brisbane where the Australian Cane Growers Council discusses relief measures, immigration labour needs, and plans to mechanize sugar cane work.
Shipping movements report outbound sails from ports including Townsville Cairns and Port Alma via Brisbane and Sydney. A Cairns Base Hospital patient, waiter Boyd of Gardenvale, was transported to Tomselville with non life threatening condition. weather office logs record high temperatures and humidity with scattered rain.
A local recruitment event near Atvexe Park was postponed due to severe weather and safety concerns. Sheridan Alert warns residents along Minnie to Ward streets that electricity may be interrupted on Thursday April 12 between morning and noon.
The report notes a tense situation in Asia with food shortages hitting millions in China and Burma. It cites government controls on supplies, imports, and wartime disruptions, plus labor shifts in Hong Kong and nearby colonies. Evacuations bring White Australians and English-speaking refugees into Australia and New Zealand, with language barriers complicating inquiries.
The Australian Sugar Producers' Association Ltd reported at its Brisbane annual meeting that the 1950 crushing season produced 842,893 tons of raw sugar, near the 1948 record, but at high costs. President Mr. W. A. Bean cited the worrying economic burden despite the strong output.
A 1931 report notes the Queensland cane industry showed resilience amid severe shortages and weather. Mills boosted efforts to meet demand while costs rose. discussions cover price increases, suspension of payments, and the need for coordinated shipments and overtime, with emphasis on consumer prices and port delays.
A historical industry summary details rising costs and wage pressures across the sugar sector. It cites price increases for raw sugar, ammonia fertiliser, and other inputs, with projections of substantial boosts in refining and transport charges. The report notes a 1949 baseline and forecasts a wholesale refined sugar price rise under the Sugar Agreement Act.
In Brisbane, a factory owner was fined after pleading guilty to five breaches of the Transport Act connected to the mishandling of a child incident and improper transport practices. The court heard prior convictions and noted delays in service and delivery. The case touches on welfare and safety standards in food production facilities.
The fragment reports an Edmonton felon bail and two charges in Gris Court of Petey Sessione. It mentions a defendant named WanEUAR oy i Blenway and an incident with Constable MS Longland, Anne Mprained, James Richmoba, and Kidstan retreet. A person named Bian Falow sprained his ankle at Calene Timber Lea and received treatment and ambulance transport.
In Cairn a laborer named Peter Hejnan appeared in petty session yesterday to answer a charge of being in charge of a vehicle while under the influence of liquor. The offence occurred around 16 screens on Saturday afternoon. The Brisbane Weather Bureau reported light showers and various wind conditions along the coast and hinterland. A separate incident saw a truck crash into a guide post on a rural road, injuring a man who received first aid and was taken to hospital.
Apr 8 in Brisbane officers petition the Supreme Court to review salaries from 580 to 101h June. The Fire Brigade Board reports a cost reserve tied to rents. Mr P Self on the board states future steps and references prior arrangements.
Fragmentary note mentions Taylor, third stage, and Australia travel hints, but reading is incomplete with unclear context and missing key facts.
Drawn numbers list several top prizes with names and addresses in Brisbane and Paddington. Major winners include W Green and R Tol, with third prize going to McCohen and Anarewartha. Prizes total amounts and specific street details are recorded in the damaged OCR text.
A fragmented report suggests Australia’s housing sector near 1991 is set for a surge with an estimated 17 000 additional new dwellings, aiming for record annual totals. It notes possible boosts from development plans and industry input, referencing historical benchmarks and local conditions.
The annual conference will bring together representatives from Queensland and New South Wales to discuss the sugar industry. Key topics include proposed refined sugar price increases, the Sugar Agreement Act implementation, and possible bulk handling methods. Mr Muir notes potential delays in price changes and a review of industry pricing structures by subcommittees.
A garbled report notes Anzac Day as a national day of pride with ceremonies and remembrances. Mentions dates, acts and national sentiments, referencing Pons Scetentee and local observances, but readable details are limited.
An April 9 session in Brisbane examined public finance and government enterprise liabilities. The discussion focused on waste in current taxation methods and the need to discard economically unsound practices to rebalance the burden and improve administrative efficiency.
A court in Belly Reunions sentenced a youth named Mackay to 12 months hard labor after a charge of age-related assault against an eight year old Moyrenyett. The improvised case involved a matines act during a recent on-site incident. The court records note similar prior charges.
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The Country Party and government candidates plan a series of campaign meetings across Queensland with senior ministers Braldant and Cameron visiting towns including Kennedy, Maryborough, Bundaberg, Townsville, and Atherton. The itinerary lists dates from April 7 to April 23 with speeches in Wan Wetropolitat, Innisfail area, and Capricarnia region as labor rivals prepare responses.
Statement from Sister Kenny amid Toowoomba Rotary Club address in April. The Royal Commission on Poliomyelitis aims to investigate the work base field of polio myelitis and Kenny cites global inquiries and denial of recognition of Australia as a center for polio treatment.
Tenor Harold Blair arrived in Australia by air for an ABC Supper Concert tour after about sixteen years of United States concerts. Blair spoke of his return and described the journey as a milestone. He noted plans for an orchestral program at the Spinney Town Hall on April 34 and expressed pride in his Australian roots.
Fragmented text references primary producers and revaluation with mentions of individuals and locations. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicate disputes over production, prices, and sales. No clear dates, teams, or outcomes emerge from the legible portions.
Fragmentary message records a weekly drill at the Sis Battalion depot IRR. The NCO exam was continued on Sunday with exams set to resume Thursday. The text mentions a Cairn fit and a transport depot in Saunier, but the exact events and dates are unclear due to damaged wording.
Fragmentary OCR item from The Cairne Post dated April mentions a committee and a tense situation but legible details are unavailable. It references names and places obfuscated by corruption, offering no clear event or outcome to report.
Readable fragments describe a concert program at the Patave Theatre featuring many pieces and performers. It notes an ensemble or conductor guiding performances with mentions of Sydney Simp and an Elizabethan line, outlining a varied sequence including operatic and instrumental selections.
OCR reads as a jumbled artful broadcast about operatic works and performances. It mentions Sleeping Beauty Carmen Puccini and Wagner along with singers and orchestral notes. The piece reflects on a vote or election within a cultural context and references stage direction and dramatic scenes.
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