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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1950
Page
6
An early report notes passenger fares will increase by around ten percent on inter State services. Officials indicate the rise will affect domestic routes and overseas liner travel as part of a planned fare adjustment.
Brisbane report notes the Minister of Lands warning Crown lessees and solicitors to strictly follow Land Acts before lease transfers. He cites possible government consent requirements and emphasizes avoiding infestations and vendor actions that could fragment rights while properties rise in value.
Washington December 14 The United States officials warned of dangers from mishandling and storage of plutonium and uranium warheads The Senate Atomic Energy Committee chairman Mrs Macca stated production must be safeguarded and not released without proper steps The report cites past inadvertent references and notes storage in caves in the southwest security concerns.
The approval covers two logging contracts. Noel Querusi and associates secured one contract valued at £390 for delivery to Fevers Bow, and another at £3000 for delivery to Coens Brow, both drawn on Crown timber areas deemed suitable for wet conditions.
Brisbane reports executive approval of 1902 pounds for access roads to the Tully Falls hydro plant site and 1715 pounds to build a timber bridge over the Murray River. The Carpentaria Shire Council receives 4500 pounds Treasury loan for a tractor with hydraulic dozer and pump, and Herbert River Trust gets 7000 pounds with 3000 subsidy for riverbank erosion protection.
In the House of Commons Maurice Webb stated talks with Argentina on meat prices failed. He said no meat had been shipped from Argentina since winter began, necessitating a ration reduction from December 31 and a rise in total meat cost beyond prior levels.
The London theatre season of 1950 featured many flops with about 57 plays produced and only a few drawing strong audiences. Sidney Kingsley's Detective Story failed to please, while Carousel and Touch and Go ran well. Notable successes included The Cocka ll Party in New York, Ring Round the Moon, and Olivier's Capt. Carrval. The Old Vic Company impressed with Twelfth Night and strong Shakespearean repertoire.
Despite bad weather Cairns Club extended bowling privileges to members and visitors on Sunday. Norman Draper returned after a long absence and impressed with skill, boosting club progress and social effort. Cairns will visit Gordonvale and Babinda Memorial next Sunday with teams led by Basil Creedy and Ho Arrida. A year end party at the pavilion invites all members, wives, and supporters.
The Edmonton club hosts a breaking-up party next Sunday afternoon with mixed hot dishes and competitive games. Members are urged to attend as the event marks a farewell to the green 15 and a closing note for the season.
The article lists diverse swimming handicaps and entries for men and women across several age groups and distances. It names numerous competitors including G Butcher J Parrusia C. Burrows A Weacherburn W Hughes P Payne and D Heatley among others, with events spanning 29 and 30 yard handicaps and relays.
A fragmented roster of Kangaroos teams A and B with players including Dean, O Neill, Parsons, White, Speed, Sykes, Pelling, Boniface, and Winkworth among others. Other named clubs include Moyle, Stokes, Lennon, and Uniteds players. reserves and multiple regional names appear in the rough OCR text.
A Federals cricket side names Lans ree Croghan Linikin Stone Grifin H Binzham Bail B Davis S Davis and Davis for Kuranda on Sunday. Details mention transport arrangements and hotel departure at 8 with the party leaving for the event.
Commercial Brisbane reports mixed sales as six lines of premium lucerne offered at Ram Street total 171 mature lots. Lucerne values drifted from £10 to £13 a ton with heavy supplies and two good quality sales at £18 and £15 5. Sorghum sold around £13 10s per ton while demand remained uneven.
A lively note from Millaa Millaa reports a pleasant party at the home of Mrs Davis to celebrate their daughter Juyee turning age week. Guests enjoyed games and a meal provided by the hostess with toasts and gifts. The Methodist Church held its annual Christmas tree event at the Liberty Theatre with Father’s Day paths, a National Fitness class, and the Ladle Guild fundraiser at Sule dhfarne aby sweets and lucky dips to benefit church funds.
A disrupted passenger service halted as swarms of locusts overran locomotives and carriages. Railway staff fought to restore movement while passengers fled and officials assessed the damage in the ensuing chaos.
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