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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 01, 1953

Page

5

UK Orders Delays and Fruit Imports Report

Parliament debate traces 12 month totals in fruit trade including apricots in New South Wales Queensland and Murrumbidgee regions. Industry overview notes rising prices and shifts in production with exports and pack figures near prewar levels amid government price supports and transport costs affecting the dried fruit sector.

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Cairns Market Quotations Report Notes Vegetables Prices

Fragmentary market sheet lists vegetables with varied prices for beans cucumbers peas and potatoes. Weather and wind notes accompany trading terms and supply notes mention western Queensland and storms likely later, affecting fruit and veg availability.

Yong Re Weilber Mithceutern aMercy Mairy Devt- Cata Shel Po

Commutations of Death Sentences in Melbourne Case

Victorian records detail commutations and related notes across Melbourne entities. The document lists individuals, schools, groups, and officials involved, with references to trials, commutations, and community organizations including scout and church affiliates and local governance figures.

Uncertain Forecast Text From Obscure Weather Note

Fragmentary weather note cites North Coast and Tablelands forecast with light northeast winds. Mentions moist conditions and hot ranges, but many words unreadable. Provides unclear times and place names, limiting precise interpretation.

Buren Et Jur Ssany Emstern Siney Fae

Sequel to Recent Incident Hits Brisbane Stevedoring

Brisbane November 30 The Australian Stevedoring Industry Board's Brisbane representative Mr A E Purcell Webb withheld waterside labour from a Brisbane stevedoring firm as a response to a recent incident. The move blocks 354 wharf labourers from handling cargo and challenges the company over its cooperation with the incident.

Brisbane Australian Stevedoring Industry Board A. E. Purcell Webb Ageinst Shrimdering Purnell Webb

Royal Navy Submarine Operations Report

Fragmentary diary entry notes a Royal Navy submarine in Australian waters during a long tour. It mentions engagements, visits by Major Fulton, and movements between Burney Townsville Cairns and patrol regions before refit. The report emphasizes voyage details and potential combat actions without full context.

Vale Fulton Yeserday Burney Townsville Cairns

Fragmented note on year203 and borrowing plans

A garbled OCR fragment discusses a year with comad rate trends, potential outlay of a current core tend, and references to a directsa story about fimre coverage and borrowing. It mentions percentages, a jab at 202, and concerns about incitement and a borrowing program.

Traven Famre Cote

Refusal by Judge In Lomponmma Case

A judge denies a bid in the Lomponmma case, ruling against the defendant after arguments in court. The decision sets a courtroom tone for the ongoing dispute, with no immediate appeal noted.

Fragmented OCR: Unclear text about year and event

An unclear OCR fragment mentions a year, a celebration or approval, and references to a person or group. The readable parts are too fragmentary to identify names, places, or concrete actions.

Subscriptions and council debate disrupt meeting actions

A chaotic session involved Mayor Bersas and the council debating a subscription list, with Barnes and other figures clashing over terms and results. A courtly dispute and crowd movement from Muivicta to Cardwell framed the discussion, as referees and officials sought order amid tense exchanges.

Burns Brings Down foe in Fight Echoes At Celebrity

The bout at Celebrity featured York-dee Mint Croker facing Burns in a tense clash. Burns showed earlier stamina and delivered decisive blows to the head and body. Bates put Burns on the canvas in the seventh, but Burns rose and fought back, ultimately unable to regain footing after a knockdown in the eleventh.

York-dee Mint Croker Tm Ae

Ghydia Seat Candidates Contested Hearing Continues

A court hearing in Melbourne regarding Ghydia Seat candidates proceeds with testimony from Miler and Wiss Croker. Croker discusses prior stage roles and the impact of a club accident on Seat, including claims of sexual and nervous health effects, while Seat seeks seclusion as the inquiry progresses to tomorrow.

Miler Wiss Croker Ake Miller Arene Croker Aare Sucre London Babes Melbourne Senac

Death of Mr Frame-Ferguson at St Moruca’s School

The annual report notes the death of Mr Frame-Ferguson, described as an only child of Charters, with funeral arrangements to be announced. It highlights achievements of St Moruca’s students including Monicas’ prominent results in practical examinations and various prizes, alongside reflections on school life and religious duties.

AE St. Moruca's School Frame —— Ferguson Trinity ‘of Music St Mofics Propagation of the Faith Xehla Tug Dunne Carmel] Walker Aileen Jones Bandra Shaw Socwry Paseball Eck Latie Ferpia Colinders Alwers Wit Ferguson End Waters Cairee Golf Club St Tae Hee

Unclear OCR fragment from Brisbane region

Fragmentary text with scattered place names and codes including Brisbane and Proserpine. The readable content is sporadic, lacking coherent events, dates, or identifiable individuals to summarize into a complete news item.

Rainfall totals at Innisfail exceed yearly average

A historical report notes rainfall in Innisfail has surpassed the long term average, with figures like 200 inches mentioned and a November total of around 4 inches. The piece reflects on the wet season and indicates continued monthly measurements through December. The text also includes a church or school group’s acknowledgments and blessings to pupils and supporters.

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Canberra to Innisfail notes in a lively school report

A fragmented Australian newspaper clip reports on school events across Canberra and Innisfail. It mentions pupils receiving certificates, relay races, skipping events, and sports prizes amid references to local officials, teachers, and a school hall. Names include Veronica Broen, Lavon Bae, and Denise Currwall among others, with various activities and a general election note in the background.

Bammes Janke Koen Peter Connolly Cleary Mary Bovis Dalfieson Cupit Sondreater Eames General Acho Tanda Valea Lavon Bae Sur Davaled Hall Veronica Ine

Fire Chief Warns of Possible Gas Fire Hazard

In a warning the fire chief cautioned that hazards could interrupt essential services as a local gas supply may be at risk. Two-man teams worked to avert danger and two people were injured in a prior incident. Authorities noted a small storm caused damage and an earlier accident prompted strict safety measures.

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Obituary fragment reports survivor details and family note

Obituary fragment notes a widow and one son as survivors for the deceased. The fragmentary text hints at personal loss and family ties but lacks clear biographical specifics or dates.

Knock-out Victory Over Burns in Sydney Stadium Fight

A shock knockout ended the match as Barnes delivered a right uppercut in the 11th round to put Tommy Bares down for the count. Referee Vic Petrick tallied the full count and Bares failed to rise before reaching his corner.

Tommy Bares Sydney Barnes Bares Corres Bayne Ingk Vic Petrick

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