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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 08, 1951

Page

5

Dairy butter price stabilisation debate confusing notes

Vague figures and policy arguments surface on butter subsidies and stabilisation plans in postwar dairy industry. Commonwealth and States clash over price guarantees, subsidies, and consumer costs, with discussion of 1947 plans, 1950-51 subsidies, and proposals for a new six year scheme.

Commonwealth Finlay Agresan Hunten Aneweys Mae Tv Thisilver Vivant Dairying Advisory Committee Statrymicn Citiea Nome Thenduia Seasaq Commerce

Flying Boat Towneves Coast to Coast In Farewell Year

A fragmented report notes the Flying Boat Towneves service to Breoane aims to end its run for the year of fugue 30. The May start, operated by Eric Reet Aleweve, signals the northern tourist season’s closure with plans for ice rope departures and a tentative restart next year. Warnings of Wharf events and Whitsunday timing touch Cairns as streams of travelers and local notices hint at continued seasonal activity.

Townevins Whitsunday Cairns

Fragmentary note on delivery and service names in a government report

A garbled OCR fragment references a delivery and service names within a government context. It mentions departments and a period of operation, with unclear phrases about Air Sime and Geversumest, suggesting a mislabeled or corrupted page segment. No clear individuals or dates can be confirmed.

Uae Ine Pola Serview

Ambulance case details and voyage timeline to Fremantle

Fragmented account describes ambulance crews, patient transfers, and ship movements between Sydney Melbourne and Fremantle. It notes arrivals at Carre, Port Townesville, and Fremantle, with references to hospitals, transport, and cargo. End reports voyage toward Brisbane and Cairns with December plans and river route mentions.

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Back to Cairns Week Celebrations Prep Plans

A draft outline details Cairns Week events coordinated through the central committee with Mr Williams. The Australian society has submitted a request for a special souvenir envelope to mark the 73rd anniversary of Cairns founding, aiming to provide a reliable memento for attendees.

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Fragmented OCR: Memon EXASGN and names jumble in text

Incoherent OCR fragment mentions money, possibly family names Lilue Vareoe and Coren Auge or Aiwaye with references to daughter and Lowily. Details are unreadable. provide partial record of the readable items and names.

Weather summary reports mixed temperatures and showers

Local weather notes show high and low temperatures around three degrees and eight degrees with scattered showers forecast. Offshore readings and river forecasts mention tonnage and regional alerts, while a vandalism incident at a property in Townsville is noted. The report covers Mackay to Carpentaria regions with cloud cover and light showers possible.

Fragmentary report offers brief mention of spokesman

A fragmentary note references a spokesman and a terse remark about events today. Names and details are unclear, but the item signals ongoing communication from an official source amid unspecified developments.

Fine set for recent feeding offence at trial

A local court heard charges against several individuals for feeding offences and related breaches. The case involved detailed testimony on timing, names, and penalties, with fines and potential further actions noted. The proceedings referenced dates in July and March and included calculations of fines and costs.

Motor Vessel Stewart Destroyed by Fire

The motor vessel Stewart was totally destroyed by fire after a backfire ignited fuel. The incident occurred Monday when the engine backfired, igniting petrol and kerosene and tearing through the craft. The vessel, insured for £3000 at Lloyds, was reportedly connected to the incident by a backfire from the engine.

Motor Vesse Stewart Frm G. R. Jelenson Gre Cocktown Radio Med Lloyd's

Crew Escape Injury Notes From Racing Meet

An incident during a Coast racing event left crew members shaken as a rider took a tough fall and several participants were briefly injured. Officials and medical staff attended, restoring order and continuing events under caution.

Towasr Cleared to Race Despite Weather Chaos

In a dramatic turn, Towasr clinched a late clearance to race after weather disruptions. Officials cited revised safety checks and upgraded track conditions as decisive factors, with teams resuming practice and fans awaiting a shortened, high-stakes event.

Fragmented OCR Summary of Mulligan Highway Text

The readable fragments reference a place Mulligan Highway and scattered names and numbers. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR. No coherent event, date, or clear subject emerges from the text.

Fragmented OCR Draft on Local Sale and Prices

A garbled OCR fragment mentions a local sale and price lines. It references a person and a place in vague terms with uncertain names. The readable content hints at a price listing and expected outcomes but lacks clear context or full details for a firm summary.

Local artists face obstacle at verms market show

A fragmented notice describes a crowded arts market with local artists presenting works amid confusion and disruption. It notes stalls, crowd activity, and the challenge of attracting buyers, with mentions of specific pieces and participants lost in the garbled OCR text.

Crowd bids farewell to trainees amid odd garbled text

A fragmented OCR item shows a crowd bidding farewell to trainees and references to names and places in unclear wording. The readable fragments suggest a closing event but lack coherent details, leaving the core people and actions ambiguous.

Bush Fires Sweep Settlers

In a sweeping blaze, bush fires threaten settler areas and rural properties. Officials urge preparedness as flames approach homesteads and cattle preparations are underway. Authorities coordinate firefighting efforts amid windy conditions.

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