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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1950
Page
3
A critical report by the Munitions Board details shortages of wool and other vital commodities, noting high prices and a $50 per pound offer rejected by the Agricultural Department. It urges integrating war materials deals with foreign aid and marks responsibility for the shortage across departments, with Rembrandt’s portrait cited in passing.
The Babinda Fire Brigade Board held its monthly meeting in the CWA rooms with A Campbell presiding. Discussions covered progress on a proposed new fire station, cleaning and painting of plags, invitations to the Gordonville opening, and economic figures for the Babinda unit. The chief officer reported no alarms that month and only one drill due to bad weather. Financials were approved, including a monthly remuneration and emergency expenditure for boat stoppage works. A tender for seven airs of free towers was accepted, and consideration to obtain freehold title to board land was authorised.
A fragmented report on Greyhound racing at Cairns Coursing Club outlines unchanged placings for the Cab Trophy led by Benaden Lad with 2M points, Tiny fad ure win a points, and Rue rsa leading overall. Weather and rain affect the meeting and preparations for future events at Port Douglas Deck-Aller.
The Port Douglas notes describe cemetery fence repairs and vandalism repairs near the Readmontone and McLester monuments, plus a social gathering at Mrs. Baker’s Coco Sut Grovs with a care party at the Court House and Seagull crew activities. Also mentions racing results including Dopey Bul, Ray, Auburns Alone, Killivan Cad, and Benaden Lad with various placements and times.
Dec 1 report on entries for the Maisads Bursl School where Millaa Millaa pupils Alan Bailey Frank Clarke Andrew Bertin Richard Hackett Aston Kneububler Gerald Lodge George Mugsle Michael Milgats Raymond Idler Kevin Mathell Francia Rich Henry Rich George Rooney Grasine Tobi Nos Walk Howald Wilson Powards Acewell Dawn Attawall Tia Murphy Sally Seris Peggy Walker qualified. Jubilee committee formed with J Flanagan chairman. May 4 tree planting, June 6 Millaa celebrations planned. Minstrels concert featured Miss Eynatte Vas, Ravenshoe artistes, and a Christmas display. attendance affected by wet weather.
The notice lists public sales and job ads from Queensland groups including the Dairy Cooperative Association Ltd seeking a bookkeeper and general store help. A public auction is scheduled at 1 am on December 14 at Battery Towers yards selling timber and other items. The text mentions various associations and individuals, with references to local streets and properties in Deer.
Edmonton notes describe winners of raffles and novelties at a local event including Mr W L White and Miss Baxty Thomas, with monks, euchre supervision by Mr J Rowles. It records a children's Christmas party by the SDA, with a concert, dances, recitations, and gifts, plus a CWA meeting noting resignations, officers, finances, and plans for future activities.
A grainy, souvenir page notes social visits and hosted lunches in Cairns and surrounds. It lists Mr Allan Barnard of Cairns, Mrs Frost and committee members, engineers from New Zealand visiting, and locals at venues like the Coconut Grove and Court House Hotel.
A reader letter criticizes Indonesian moves to seize Dutch New Guinea. It argues for Australian parliamentary action to oppose the Indonesian claim, warning of potential future invasions and calling for collective protest. Names cited include Major Norman Winning and Australian forces, with reference to wartime provocations and regional geopolitics.
A fragment from a local column protests recent street repairs. The writer complains red soil damages goods and house interiors, clogs lorries, and raises pedestrian hazards. He questions the use of separate methods and seeks faster, safer paving. The piece references December tones and rate concerns.
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