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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1950
Page
5
The article discusses Allied and German military moves as nations weigh arms buildup and the Western European threat. It notes opinions split over engaging Germany, with leaders stressing deterrence and the risk of expanding the conflict.
Mr Clark argues for a chosen tax system balancing state and local needs. He warns against relying on high revenue from property taxes and bend taxes, urging rational income and current costs to guide local authority finance.
The article discusses excise taxes and a proposed municipal income tax, weighing the impact on average electors and the feasibility of taxing services. It cites constitutional limits, the role of states and municipalities, and compares approaches in Switzerland, France, and Belgium, urging a clear local taxing authority and responsible state aid.
Fragmented text discusses uniform taxation methods among Commonwealth and States, apportionment versus residence as the tax source, and implications for income taxation and jurisdiction. It mentions revenue sharing, revenue collection, and a push toward a unified system across Western Australia and other states.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a fertiliser shipment for the north, with Wynehwond Hill and Shaw referenced. The Wynenwond HO is due to arrive and unload toward Towneville on August 28, with tentative unloading and berth details unclear.
Meeman Mt Crwhine totals 296 tons of cate nabbed during the Mossman week ending Aug 12. The report includes injuries at Mehouse and a parade of disruptions, with ambulance aid and hospitalizations noted. Planned improvements at Mouril forme Ply Mill and Harbour-Qur Innvetail are cited, along with civic meetings and school holiday notices.
Maryborough Aug 17 The dawn reveals a near miss on the Ockhurst line where a Cairns mail train and a Gympie to Bundaberg goods train collided. The mail train remained on track except the engine and tender which derailed and sank in mud. the goods locomotive damaged and diverted.
A derailment and mail train collision disrupted southbound Cairns mail service with five trains halted or delayed. Scouts were uninjured, a board of inquiry was ordered, and investigations focused on the circumstances of the crash near Maryborough causing hours of delays for freight and passenger services.
Horse flesh for export will be slaughtered at the Cape River meat works and shipped from Townsville to Europe, mainly Antwerp, with possible London demand. About 100 horses are ready for slaughter, sourced from Home Hill and Richmond, stored at Aiken Vale cold stores, and the export plan spans roughly 12 months with cattle and hides also tied to the scheme.
Queensland's Main Roads Commission faces a revenue shortfall after a £3,487,000 loss in the Main Roads Fund. Mr. Gair argues increased vehicle registration rates are essential to cover rising costs for roads, fuel, and labour, with repercussions for owners of cars, trucks, and public transport. He notes the move would align with other states and reflect prewar rates adjusted for inflation and wartime shortages. A spokesman for master carrier operations warns the rise will pass to the public via higher transport costs, potentially prompting an application to the Prices Commission for approval.
George Johnston aged 78 faced Poller Court Selore yesterday charged with disorderly conduct in a public bar at the Great Northern pub. Police testified Johnston resisted an officer, threatened a constable, and caused a disturbance leading to his arrest and a fine for disorderly behavior.
Fragmented dispatch notes Filipino troops accepted into Korea amid ongoing hostilities. The report mentions military leadership and a staged ceremony, with unclear figures and costs. Names and exact dates are obscured in the OCR.
Rossii Owen Young of 29 Ap sin-streal told Wecurt he knew the pisintlit and had collected premies for her at ar rago at seahe was ford Hills. He claimed he and Ine Mebaffert discussed renting a portion at her premnes 2 tha Walshe and that she supplied a key marked key to the front door not opened in the rented area. The Walshs paid cont jpes leny and tas im capper was le pa inal he wrote to Mrs Schafters.
A Cairns court heard a clash involving Mrs Schafer and Mrs Walsh with Ivan Walsh as defendant over property on Warrego Street. Witnesses described a tussle and disputes about tenancy as police investigated.
A cane farmer from Covet received a one month imprisonment term for breaches of building regulations. The judge noted a finished structure near Beha was built without proper permits. The case involved other local details and locations including Sonn and Wy, with authorities citing noncompliance at the site.
The article describes a field day near Maiabare Ave Utell focusing on conservation practices. It notes planned demonstrations at Kale Junal experiment station and a May event to gauge the scope and value of soil and land conservation work, with officials Ladewig, Mower, and others coordinating.
Fragmentary report describes major general Emme commanding air forces in bombing raids near Wagsan and other targets. Text references retaliation schemes, psychological impact, and hopes for concentration disruption in North Korea, with speculation on broader military communication and saturation outcomes.
Fragmentary text lists Mrs Atherton Mrs Varney Mrs C Sword and Mrs jurarmon along with Dr and Mrx Coamie, mentioning bed bank branches at Mureebs, and other scattered references. The legible items point to a local society or household notes without a clear event or narrative.
A lawyer diary excerpt details Mrs Dulin disputing a neighbor's claim to cut branches and roots overhanging a shared wall. The notes describe interference with property, the neighbor insisting no action is needed, and discussions of court authority to order removal. The entry mentions trees along a boundary, potential cutbacks, and a remedy sought through the court.
A tangled OCR fragment describes a breach of contract over stored furniture and questions of care. It mentions storage, accountability, and possible litigation, with stray references to a bee keeper, a court, and various places. The garbled text cites witnesses and potential charges, including murder and apicultural issues, amid a shifting legal argument.
A garbled reminiscence mentions an uncle, a man named Dick Brockst Facet, and a possible victim. The speaker questions the real identity behind the nickname Thiek and hints at a hidden legacy. A murky memory references a mare bank note and a local inquiry over past events.
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