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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1950
Page
5
A reading of Asia’s tensions shows Indian leader Nehru opposing imperialist entanglements while warning that Western powers push US allies toward containment. The piece assesses Moscow’s aims, China’s influence, and the risk of Soviet expansion, noting Nehru’s balancing act between nonalignment and security. It discusses potential Cold War fault lines, including Korea, and argues for cautious modernization without surrendering sovereignty.
An obituary notice describes the death of a local resident and references family members and funeral arrangements. It mentions burial at a nearby cemetery and notes arrangements are being made by the family. The language is brief and lists surviving relatives and anticipated services.
Fragmented OCR text recounts wartime experiences and travels of a Norwegian crew during a barrier reef voyage. Mentions Kleppe from Cuio and a Norwegian flora reference amid conflict. Context is unclear with garbled phrases but suggests wartime travel, supply challenges, and regional descriptions.
Unclear OCR fragment reports an aerial bomb event in an inlet with references to a Came Hartour Board, Department of Air, and Commonwealth Government. Details about liability, act or agency are obscured, with unrelated garbled phrases.
The Harbour Boards Conference announces a serum conference involving Susenal and Marbauer Deards. Selatom will be held in Cairne, with plans outlined for regional maritime governance and cooperative sessions.
An obituary notice lists family members including Mr and Mrs Collie and family, Lilla Carew, and other relatives attending a funeral service at Selene Church. The ceremony, conducted by church leaders, proceeded toward Cairns with participation from the Central members and local bands. The notice also mentions a separate engagement for Mr and Mrs Billioee’s daughter and other relatives in Walkasin via Mareeba.
The Weather Bureau report notes easterly winds and light showers with variable coastal conditions. At the monthly Balmas Harbour Board meeting, figures for cargo exports were discussed and a future works program for the harbour was outlined with several names mentioned in attendance.
The council accepted a tender from Humes for plant and masonry works at Longreach to establish a sewerage works with a 10 000 pound grant toward plant costs. They seek government permission to enter a contract and expect pipe and fittings costs around 4200 pounds. A later vote approved 8800 pounds for a handling plant at Dowethioune with allied savings on freight and power charges.
Fragmentary report notes hints of price increases in Canberra discussions on postal charges and living costs. It cites statements by Mr Anthony and Mr Boden about wage pressures, arbitration awards, and potential impacts on the department balance. Weather figures and a local incident are briefly mentioned with unclear details.
Fragmentary text mentions hospital delay and care concerns involving medical staff and patients. No clear names, dates, or events are discernible from the OCR excerpt.
Reported chaotic scene at Pearl Vault and truchsie area with a 10 ton shell seized andSalved by 280000. The mangled text references divers, Geno river, and cautions about future actions.
Mr L Anthony announced that a proposed television station would not start broadcasting for at least a year. He said Australian tenders would close in about a fortnight and that a Sydney to Australia-wide relay would be studied. He noted radio equipment did not yet require full replacement and that television receivers would be costly.
A fragmented report describes a plane running to a station, a smash of cabin windows, and a raid at night. Shersby is cited, a freighter returns to Brisbane amid windy seas as responders fear the worst.
An inquest into the stabbing death of a woman at Marine Parade Maroubra heard the killer fled the scene and a reward of £1000 offered by the State Government. Detective Inspector Cai led interviews with over 1000 people across Sydney, with inquiries spanning central and northern regions of New South Wales.
Mixed demand at Roma Street stalls for pump items and brown shedded tins. Lines attracted buyers with prices around 19s to 26s 10d per ton. Sale notes show low quality goods, several lots sold at 12s 10d to 15s, with a total weight around 390 tons sold. Five miles of goods affected at 19s, others shipped to various destinations at similar rates.
The Cairns Harbour Board rejected criticism of beacons in the channel at its monthly meeting. Chairman R. T. McManus said the Department of Harbours and Marine authorized and supplied the installation and the board could not install lights without department instructions. He noted blame only arose after something went wrong.
A local board discusses restoring last beacons along the channel and the impact on recognition for the project. Foreman cites transport delays and previous orders. chairman expects reduced friction and influence from the beacons to aid the channel’s reopening.
Officials and contractors discuss dredging operations in Trinity Bay, considering shifts and timetables, funding for lighting and buoy placement, and the need for monthly soundings and breadth data to ensure safe vessel passage. Captains note night work and weather impacts on depth, with board members weighing feasibility and costs.
Fragmented report cites Captain Kleppe and Captain Teepe warning of a possible new war near Norwegian shores. It notes Norway’s 20,000 strong standing army and mechanized forces, with 1. then 2. references to cruises and garrisons from Greenland to Iceland.
A damaged fragment reports on cuts to sideshows at a Mee-preadent event held before a large crowd. The notes mention Mr Ar Ghir ree Dale and Mr William of Be Prtara, South Australia, with unclear references to a road incident and an arrest. The account is fragmented with many garbled names and phrases.
A fragmented report describes a society gathering at an exhibition where members discuss uniting. The text notes confusion over rooming and a claim that the president urged unity of societies to confront a shared foe, with decisions made on showing sites for a future event.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate meat shortage concerns in Brisbane and Townsville with references to Warehviland Meat Export Co and possible shipments or cadets, but details are unclear and many words unreadable. The readable items suggest supply issues affecting prices and availability in the two Australian cities.
Aug Wellington judge dealt with a prisoner who attempted to cut her own throat in court. The incident near the Supreme Court building in Wellington caused alarm, but officials said the act was not serious. The defendant, Mavis Morr, faced charges of intent to inflict grievous bodily harm.
A magistrate ordered costs in a fence dispute involving a house owner and defendant. The case centered on a back fence allegedly damaged and a canine involvement, with orders directing payment of costs and related actions.
Campbell and others discuss opposition stance on tax policy and party relations. Conference speakers emphasize unity and the need for revenue measures while noting hesitations about a broader Liberal alliance. Some comments reference revaluation and political cooperation amid parliamentary questions.
Auctioneers in Brisbane present prize results with numbered cask awards. The list mentions entries and outcomes including second prize No 1802 and third prize details, naming participants such as Lavin and Gre, Gate, Goode, and Gunner, with locations on Adelaide Street and Broad Beach.
A chaotic scene in Gosford's Main Street as housewives rushed to grab oranges dumped by an orchardist identified as Mr Barry Batt. The crowd formed at intervals along the road with signs displayed, while a man named Taye 228 Rome attended to the incident and urged calm as the oranges spilled across the pavement.
A brief obituary item recalls the death of a noted Qantas pioneer, highlighting the late figure associated with early airline ventures. The notice notes familial ties and memorial attestations, reflecting on contributions to aviation history within the local community.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a survey on core wing sanitary concerns and hospital capacity. Mentions government health planning, coordination of services, and a call for infrastructure work and privatization debates without clear names or dates.
The Brisbane area and southern Darling Downs expect isolated light showers as a weak trough moves east from central to northern New South Wales. Frosts are reported inland with cool temperatures across the Downs and Burnett districts, while the weather pattern remains unsettled with scattered showers along the southern border.
Board chairman Mr TT McMastus told the Cairns Harbour Board that dredging at Port Tongins is stalled. He warned current conditions may prevent dredging and officials hope government action will avoid delays. The situation affects Trinity ey and Cairn area dredging plans with only partial progress reported.
Shortages described by officials of the Produce Merchants Association led by G Lambert show onions selling above fixed prices. Lamberg notes prices rose beyond control as shortages hit the market. The Prices Commissioner reports no reports of price manipulation from wholesalers, while southern buyers claim limited supply. Market activity is volatile as onion sales continue.
A fragmentary report from Stanthorpe details a fatal incident with names obscured by damaged text. The article references Corby and Sharpe, mentions a possible reward and an investigation, but readable specifics are limited.
An award for lifesaving action was given to Tae Peters of Meda after an incident acknowledged by local officials. The recognition highlights courage and quick response in a dangerous situation.
Incident unfold when a wife and husband argued at the McLwain residence. Neighbors reported gunfire as the husband, Renority McLwain, allegedly opened fire with a rifle after a domestic dispute. Police found the man wounded 200 yards from the home as others fled. McLwain was committed for trial.
In Queensland a council of school administrators debated a program allowing parents to supervise and teach outback children at home. The scheme, modeled on Victoria, faced concerns over underpaid teachers, the need for proper training, and calls for higher salaries and better amenities for Leich district education.
Shipping movements show cargo loading and departures from ports in Sydney Townsville Cairns and Capetown. Vessels bound for Eastern Canada Western England and Australia schedule loading at Calens and Fowrvilla with destinations including Capsinwa Duztrar UE Farrewengs and Bevan Teatoake. Timings reference August 11 14 21 and 23 with ships departing Sixbane Towneville Cairn de Caran and Wee Tana ports as sugar and other goods traverse Atlantic and Pacific routes.
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