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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 04, 1954

Page

5

International crisis drives urgent action in Asia Pacific alliance

An urgent call for decisive policy and alliance strengthening outlines perceived threats from communism and aggressive powers. The piece stresses Australia’s security risks, the need for rapid decisions, and broader Western alignment to deter potential incursions and safeguard regional stability. Includes note of memorials and funeral notices.

Frym Alinister Anders Wime allo-China Tele Chinn Yell Terry Sin Dean Australia Faneh Sato

Frontiers Suffer Slow Loading Amid Weather Delays

A chaotic transit note details Cairns and Townsville ports, 273 ton sugar cargoes, and slow loading due to crew strikes and weather. The article cites AMLEU and Australian waterfront protest actions, with Mackay and local officials negotiating relief and government intervention.

Ammgaten Cairm Merane Rae Bass Somerset Mackay Shay Avaltre Townsville James Meary Iicers Association Calina Wellpark Sauure Uslicent Cairne Bartour Fineda Sion Alman Ue Stevedarma Indur Try Beard Morena Delsugers Gang Eiclin Weamaport Fire Union Kyana Decenfreezer Nee Queessland Setien Kyarie Pace Ageei Sigh Urata Cine Margie Chantren

Cairns Market Quotations

Market quotes from Cairns described in terse terms with mentions of prices and supplier notes. The fragment hints at traded items and a quoted range but provides limited readable detail.

Injured man in August crash near Godfrey identified

Witnesses described a collision on a curve near Sawelt and Lake BachaanRUined National Parks under growth. Godfrey suffered a fractured limb, concussion, and pneumonia later, with medical notes citing limited work ability and long recovery. several parties including Atherton and Jameson Toy were noted in related proceedings.

Negter Sherman Harr Bell Ena Neippl Mecke Joseph Bennett A. Melick Altis Ottone Cairns Hoshital Sadeu Charles Day Atherton Godfrey Sud Thanas Jamieson Nilup Yuneaburrs Mata Ate Lima

Farewell to Police Officer Perry in Calms Duty

Senior officers lament Constable Perry’s long service and cooperation with CALMS. Detectives praise his efficiency and reputation as a trusted officer. Colleagues from CL and Branch Plainclothes recall his help at the station as the transition to new leadership is welcomed.

Macetine Cana Newee Waly Constatte Piveman Peery J. Eianer Orel Mel.” Johnson Perry

Senior-Sergeant Derry Farewell Shifts to Cairns Duties

Readable fragments describe a farewell to Senior-Sergeant Derry as he moves to a Cairns posting. The report mentions personnel including Sergeants Boyle and Patetine and notes preparations at the unit with talk of a convoy, a transfer deadline, and the ceremonial sendoff. It references area conditions and a patrol schedule toward July, with accompanying notes on ranks and local watch commitments.

Perry KW. Derry Cairns Tate Saad Sonia Seratant Amy Police Mealy Colas Satery Cok Catrey Rotary Calvan Norwam Ammo Symone Sockia Tine Saas Cror Zak Ammna Bal Mat Smower Calree Thawe Bey Jick Walker Wren Tolan Westhar Weber Moon

W A L A N Officers End Tour Conclude Excursions

Officers conclude a tour with visits and speeches in Mackay and surrounding areas. Mr Godfrey commented on responsibilities and a planned public sale tied to a bitumen contract. The report notes local engagements, dates, and a formal discharge from a prior commitment.

Godfrey Sid Tie Wiotikier Arsion Suede

Shipping Move and Trade Jumble in Port Notices

Shipping data shows fragmented freight terms and movement dates between Cairns Antwerp London and Culroa with references to Cairns arrivals and August 10 deadlines. Mentions on route cargo such as Rugs and coal and a 20 percent on route discount tied to beans and mills. Entities include Cairns Antwerp London Culroa and Beams.

Tortrvne Cairns Acthibet Amaia Cairns Aig Caleatts Strembe Strembe Wil Ai Balor'ot Cache Satre Ugar Mills Tmriz Antwerp Culroa Leon Aum

Exhibition budget up as Royal Rational Assn funds £50,000

The Royal Rational Association plans major improvements for this year’s exhibition with a £50,000 budget. About 20,000 entries will be judged, with enhanced displays and extended times for ring events to accommodate more activities.

Royal Rational Association Dons High Carrier Mead

Governor Opens Exhibition With Naval Guard of Honour

The governor will declare the Exkaitiog opened, with Sir John Lacatess and HMAS Vengeance naval guard of honour. The event includes modernizing plans for a new pavilion to host more displays, including beef cattle and wool, with 120,000 visitors expected and improved public amenities.

Jone Lacatess HMAS Mtr G. Green Andy Green Sean Telrade Jeterinary Srey Zetrus Ae Sampetitian Goernatend Oereum Cale

Busy Time At Port Of Cairns In Busy Period

Reports from the port of Cairns describe a busy period with increased shipping activity at Siding and a continuous flow of vessels entering daily. Cargoes include 2500 tons of sugar bound for the United Kingdom, with further consignments from Rosia sect and Perim expected to depart Banbureh City. A potential four hour work shift discussion is not yet confirmed.

Bryer Sabes Gurdon Landen Cairns Bryen Keer Beck Witeess Canada Rosea Banbureh

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