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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1950
Page
5
Eve of election debate focuses on government spending and welfare. Citizens express distrust over centralized oversight and policy, arguing for reduced state interference while weighing tax burdens and defense budget effects. The piece notes parliamentary friction and public concern over fiscal priorities.
Blent senior Edge Hill members joined a municipal talk at Carma Fire Station to discuss a community safety project. The meeting highlighted firefighting apparatus, duties of the Fire Brigade, and the role of youth in supporting local emergency services.
Fragmentary report details a tragic drowning of British seamen amid a naval demonstration. The event references engine failures, firefighting, and responses from brigades as authorities assess the incident and its impact on national naval procedures.
Fe Ti wa daighter Dube and colleagues report on a local incident. The fragmentary note hints at a namesake event or person and includes brief references to a place and date in a concise newspaper card style.
Fragmented lines evoke a personal lament for kin including a sister and nephew, interwoven with reflections on memory and mortality. The piece references a caretaker or memory keeper and hints at a troubled family history, with scattered names and places that suggest a historical or commemorative context.
A partial local weather bulletin notes unsettled conditions with south east winds and threats of thunderstorms. Latest reports show delays at Calho and Cabra due to Permint ay Oakes near Marys Borough, with transport lines delayed until early Sunday morning. Temperatures yesterday ranged from 48 to 64 degrees, with humidity around 50 percent.
A factfinding body meeting in Bundaberg on August 2 discussed production and price supports under a guaranteed price scheme based on production costs. Delegates argued against a direct subsidy shift, noting long-standing government practice and tradeoffs between cost coverage and market pricing.
In a discussion on agricultural economics representatives from dairying and wheat sectors urge a government backed guarantee system. They compare proposed subsidies to a five year bid price for cotton and suggest a formal committee akin to the Tacit Board to assess true production costs.
A broken, garbled report recounts a man in a barracks area bitten by a snake during a night event. Emergency services rapid response described with confused phrases and unclear details about location and timing.
A court near Louth heard four breaches of licensing rules. Lawrence Willan Hxyhow pleaded guilty to driving without a valid license. John Parry was fined for riding a motor cycle without a rear number plate. Tighe Der faced a fine for a traffic offence, with three days in jail for default. Several others including Willis Bawsra Allwood and files involving Shelley and Kevin Walvich Larkin reference motor vehicle offences and pending remands. Interment arrangements noted for St Monican river and local ceremonies.
In a chaotic tally, Ivanhoe's players led with key scores as Brothers and Leary produced crucial moments. Referee Laycock managed a tense match marked by a notable penalty and several contentious exchanges while Dunstan faced an apparent injury scare and early exit.
Ambiguous OCR text shows Kedron 1842 defeating Sind ale 510-40 with scattered names and scores. Other fragments reference Balmain, University, Newtown, South Sydney, and Western Suburbs, plus unclear dates and places. The readable items suggest a summary of match results across teams in a Brisbane Australian Rules context.
Obituary notes the passing of Albert John Askew Cum- a pioneer linked to Mackey origins. He resided in the Centron cheinet region and held roles in local clubs. His later years were spent in Alferton and Herterton with family members listed. Funeral arrangements reference Bt Johny Chizen of England and a long line of relatives.
The death occurred today at Innisfail of Mr George Booker a very old resident. A few days ago he was cutting cane bushes near his home at Ba Indefall when the Cob Iapaed. Fiwan was taken to where he lingered. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 1 o clock.
The Cairns Coursing Club held a meeting at Parremuntla Perk to inspect the new Boomerang coursing track. Noted attendees included the well known trainer Mr Alan Martin whose dogs dominated the day with Paragon and others winning both courses and honours.
Ivanhoe senior side remained unbeaten to clinch the Cairns premiership after a comfortable win over Kangaroos following earlier success over Brothers Uniteds and Kangaroos sharing minor honours. The Red and Blue backed by a strong back line dominated play as Roos chased the minor title. Brothers and Kangarees contend the junior crown with a tight future decision.
In a cluttered score roundup, St Augustine’s College results show Leoni drawing Marta Brothers 1 1k, with Shambrook and Mcsempbe earning wins. Holman and Bryan Legian scored for a 3 0 victory over Ivanboen, while Metarme and Merist Brothers posted 50 points. Other figures include Bas senom 2 and Huds and Wales beating Unite Aietarse, plus Gill, Yatew, and Tomey securing wins at Fonwelt.
Puzzling sports snippet notes Calms senior aide Geary and Cooper withdraws from a fray with injuries. Team plans to meet Ballinds on Sunday and face Pac Fawlty Parke on Tuesday at 3 15. Sparse names and garbled fragments follow with miscellaneous players and venues.
In a noisy match at Innate today, Babisda defeated Tnni Seam with strong play from Ana Ts Nishail and Lasalle in a junior level contest. Juniors Jonny Inniafell and Bebinda also contributed as minors, delivering a tight 83 point effort.
Amid reporting on postwar economic strain, officials including Mr RG Casey and Dr Evatt discuss the diminishing pound, rising food costs, and slow wage adjustments. The piece notes deteriorating living standards since the return of a government and warns of hardship for dependents and civilians.
An unclear Saturday item describes a Cairns ink event with jittery wording and misread names. It hints at participants such as Evans and Calman amid a list of local figures and a sports related sequence, but specifics are obscured.
A large field gathered for Sundays Special Tournament with 120 members competing at Bundey. The event showcased mixed four ball matches, singles play, and stableford scores with notable results from Mira and Decherd Catena Mire Doolan, and J Martin with Mrs. Warner. Nearest the pin honors went to Ye dreignd and Wee Dochen, while Taplin led as organizer with prizes awarded for high scores and ladder play noted across divisions.
Sydney August 20 One of Alle ralun's prominent industrialists Mr Hughes died at his home in Quamby Place Educatlh on Friday. A widower aged about 80 he wished his death kept private for a day. He owned 600000 sheep and rose from a farmer to wealth. His horse Hiraji won the Melbourne Cup in 1947, cited as his greatest achievement. He leaves ministers and notable figures in Sydney society.
Various matches surface in a messy report with results: Delalis of Asociation defeats Bungalow 7 4, Hill edges Emerald 9/68 to 3/30, Garltons beat Bungalow 128 to 3 0, Cairns defeats Zage Hil 2 to 500, Emeralds beat Clyromee 12 78 to 037, Wak edges Val 345, Fraanweaies over Val by HM 345, Edge Hall loses to 3/48, Cairnet defeats Caritons, and Radiways beaten 4/20.
A fragmented note details a local sports item with unclear names and outcomes. The readable bits mention Emerahiy and nine pies, suggesting a playful or humorous matchup context. No clear teams, dates, or scores are established in the legible text.
Mr J J McDonald reports Western District youngsters lack balanced meals and proper medical and dental care due to isolation. He notes only one doctor for the region, no chemist, and urgent cases requiring ambulance access. He cites growing Bush Children’s Health Scheme branches and plans to inspect remote Gulf regions for health issues among Aboriginal workers' children. The effort aims to extend medical visits with Dr Alan Vickery and a Charleville doctor to border areas.
An accident near Innusfail on a Saturday evening left three injured, including G Danelzhenko and Cawn. They were transported by ambulance to hospital with facial injuries and shock.
A collision near Innismiss is being investigated by the Tnntstatt police after a driver collided with a truck. Brennan sustained head injuries and a woman suffered arm injuries and was admitted to hospital. Details remain unclear as investigators review the night’s events.
Plowman pressed early and kept the lead, trading blows with Emerson through a hard fought round. Emerson rallied late but Plowman held on to win the decision as the bout ended with both fighters trading stiff punches and no knockout.
Garry Oliver, an 11 year old schoolboy, added another win as Abe Jain Ware battled Bareldo with hard punching and evasion. The verbose account details rounds, punches, and judges as the North's rest of the ring scene features Bertola, Chivers, and Dave Logie in a tense bout.
Incomplete OCR text indicates a London price or market quote fragment. The readable portion mentions prices in London and New York context, but essential details like instrument, date, or value are missing, leaving only scattered references to price and location.
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