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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1952
Page
3
The Cairns Club held a rifle meet with multiple shooters posting scores and placements. Notable performances included several highs in yardage and prone firing, with Mackey and Lane among top scorers and detailed per shooter results across rounds and events.
About 100 men women and children were evacuated from the migrant centre to Cairns and Brisbane seeking accommodation. The director said many were families from Tigray sent to Brisbane and some singles would be placed in employment with conditions.
A severe heat wave affects southern Queensland with scorching temperatures and oppressive, stagnant air. Temperatures climb near 100 degrees in Charters Towers and reach an 83 in some areas as a southerly air movement pushes hot air inland from coastal regions.
A constable rescued a fisherman caught in danger at sea after being swept toward the water. The incident prompted a swift response from local authorities as rescue boats arrived on scene.
A chaotic procession disrupted a church ordination with priests, deacons, and bishops present. Police examined crowd behavior, weather notes describe waves of heat and humidity, and a separate report mentions a Cairns swimmer incident and a rock rescue by divers.
Naval agents advise reporting any presence of a mine after an inspection near Michaelmas Reef. The investigative party confirmed a potential mine threat was harmless and urged continued vigilance and prompt reporting of suspicious devices to authorities.
An extensive match report recounts Cairns and Wests with players such as Harwood, Bolla, McDonald, and Wilken contributing notable scores and partnerships. Details cover partnerships, dismissals, and fielding notes, including notes on a seven-wicket haul and specific overs. The piece also references team movement and personnel changes surrounding the game.
Shipping move details show cargo transfers between Cairns, Townsville, Cairns ports and other locations. Disjointed OCR lists dates, tonnages, fines, and names like G. Griffin and Hau Chung amid unclear freight statements and weather influences.
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The Cairns Municipal Band held an Anzac Park recital last night with a full program featuring Dawn of Freedom, We thought We the Nation, and other items. Misa Patty Hammond accompanied the band. impersonator Jack Hudson performed Mikado songs. Shirley Temple pieces were included. The event closed with Ave Maria and a medley by the band.
The Bishop of Carpentaria ordains a priest and a deacon in a ceremony marked by apostolic grace. The congregation endures a weathered setting as the rite moves forward, highlighting the succession within the church.
A disastrous blaze in Hughenden, 230 miles west of Townsville, wipes out most of the town’s business section. Estimated damage runs to £100,000 as Brodie Street lies charred and several stores and the Central Hotel are destroyed. Firefighters battled the blaze from late Saturday night into Sunday, with flames threatening adjacent homes before containment.
Dec 1 report notes high morale in the Royal Australian Regiment in Korea as officers like Colonel Hughes emphasize disciplined patrols. A volunteer platoon with ten men contends with enemy fire, while anti infiltration and routine patrols continue under tense conditions described by observers.
A garbled report describes dangerous transfers of canes and towers in the Seadainee district. Officials warn against unauthorized cane transfers and discuss safety concerns and enforcement in Custantine, referencing named places and authorities in a disrupted OCR text.
A Cairns area ceremony marked the official opening of a new airstrip amid reports of an aircraft accident near the site. Officials including the Civil Aviation officer and ambulance chief attended as the 1000 by 80 yard strip was praised as suitable for emergency use while authorities investigated the incident and possible injuries.
Mammoth Golden Brisbane reports a collection of mismatched names and numbers from yesterday's Colleen Basket event. The list includes J Robins and various referees or agents, with numerous spellings and fragments such as No 3642, 48 Ecacorsfield Parade, Lind oesecerid, and other unclear identifiers.
Two Australian men, Maria Qaogen aged 71 and Ceragl 38, sustained injuries including fractured femurs and multiple injuries after a collision near Townsville while traveling from Tretenne. Police investigated the crash and residents reported the incident occurring as they approached the town.
The Cairns Post reports on Australian clubs promoting emigration amid mixed economic signals in Nordic countries. Officials urge migrants to Australia while noting few Nordic citizens know much about Australia.
A blaze at Home Hill damaged hop and stock buildings and the dwelling, with flames spreading to nearby areas. Fire brigade contained the fire after a tense effort, but owners suffered substantial losses. An official estimate is not yet available.
Reported plans show Prime Minister Menzies to visit Cairns early in the new year with arrangements by the Aveta Country Party. Senator Kendall and local party figures prepared for media briefings and church gatherings, with the visit details subject to final scheduling and venue confirmations.
A chaotic report describes multiple snatch and grab incidents in Sydney, involving a woman attacker and several thieves. The account notes pursues by traffic police, arrests, and the recovery of money grabbed from victims, with bystander and barmaid reactions.
Canberra debates focus on larger wheat acreage and price cuts as Minister for Commerce Menzies weighs cables on higher domestic consumption. Evans-Calwell TV policy and Labour’s stance loom over the federal conference with talks of broadcasting act amendments and international wheat market pressures.
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