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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1950
Page
10
A long farewell notice records Mr Felgate leaving his post with the Adelaide Semesaep Corps staff. The report notes his service with the Cammon trench and Civilian management teams, praising cooperation and leadership during his tenure. It mentions the impending handover to new leaders and a ceremony at the offices.
The Cairns Post reports on soil conservation efforts across Queensland with emphasis on submerged and eroded arable land. Local authorities and farmers pursue demonstrations to stabilize watercourses and reduce soil loss while awaiting new legislation.
Gordon Lewis, 31, labourer of Edmonton, was found guilty at Cairns Court of Petty Sessions for stealing two yards of canvas from The Colonial Sugar Refining Company's Ham-Bieldon mill. He was fined 10 pounds with 1 month in default, after being arrested by Constable Latimer following a complaint from mill management. Latimer testified he believed the stretchers were unused and planned to repurpose them, with the judge ordering restitution of 3 pounds for the canvas and seven days to pay.
Elizabeth Taylor, age 18, announced she would divorce Nick Hulton, 23, son of a billionaire, after marrying in May. The couple's separation follows a short marriage and a high profile public life in Bollywood circles.
The relatives and friends of Donald Pedder of Clifton Beach Cairns are invited to the funeral at Central Methodist Church Cairns at 2 o clock this Saturday en route to the Cairns Cemetery Martyn street. Also invited are relatives of W Lepinath Vo Breslin and family Gadloloiafton street Cairns. The relatives and friends of A J Anderson Mareeba and A Anderson Walsh Street Mareeba and W McGrath and family Chilingsoe are invited to attend the funeral of their late husband father and grandfather David Anderson which will leave the Mareeba Methodist Church at 4 o clock this Saturday afternoon for Moreha Cemetery.
Dr Westansy and Dr Manafield will be available for urgent calls only from Saturday midday until Monday forming a limited service window for triage and emergency needs.
The Gilmore Stratford and relatives of the late Mr George Stronach extend heartfelt thanks for messages of sympathy and floral tributes received during their recent bereavement. They also thank friends and the Cairne City Stori el and nearby residents who aided during his illness.
In loving memory of our dear son and brother Freet John Henry Murphy who sent his time over England after being born in Berlin on 16th December 14m. Not just today but every day in which one remembers. Inserted by his loving father, mother, sisters and brothers-in-law, nephews and nephews.
In memory notices honor Bhararn of Br i ten Jessie Paton Cor Harry Valmar Edward O Brien Tom Scheikrowski and other relatives. Messages recall love and loss with dates, family insertions, and sentiments from wives children and siblings in a compact memorial page.
The manager of TAA Cairns Mr. G W Weir announced a new Australian built De Havilland Drover to service Cairns to Townsville as a feeder for west and Gulf routes. The seven seat plane will replace older Dragon biplanes on the Flying Doctor route with pilots trained in Melbourne and christened Allen Vickers at Eagle Farm.
The Bowen salt works report total harvest failure due to abnormal rain in July and November. Most staff are paid while the industry faces shipping hurdles and seeks favorable weather for 1951 production, risking continued dependence on southern imports.
Supplies of Finger Cherry fruit Uriedomyrius macrocarpa are requested for CSIRO Plant and Soils Laboratory in Brisbane. Mr J Webb says Australian universities and CSIRO have surveyed flora for poisons. samples from mature and immature fruit are needed for chemical analysis by Professor A R Todd in Cambridge. Collectors may be reimbursed freight and pocket expenses. fruit is described as exceptionally dangerous and can cause blindness if eaten.
The Wharf staff and colleagues in Cairns paid tribute to Mr Felgate as he left his post with the company. Several speakers praised his cooperation, integrity, and friendly service. Mr Felgate expressed gratitude, recalled pleasant port memories, and thanked the Harbour Board chairman for the gift. The gathering closed with a toast to the chairman and the traditional Auld Lang Syne.
Cairns police investigate measures to avert a possible food shortage in Coen as weather disrupts roads to Annie River port. A Coen convoy bogged near the river and further rain could halt shipments until the wet season ends. Residents propose transshipping river cargo to Port Stewart by small boat.
In Coen Cecil Wilson and Tom Berber led seven trucks back after an 80 mile trek through flooded creeks. One hundred tons of perishable cargo t became at risk at Annie River landing. Local business leaders asked MP C Wordsworth for help to reroute goods via Port Stewart before December access ends.
Brisbane officials report that the Prices Department will issue tentative price increase approvals linked to basic wage hikes. Deputy Premier Gair and Attorney General Larcombe met with leaders from the Brisbane Chamber of Commerce and other bodies to ensure prompt, fair handling, with formal notices to follow after Christmas.
Greek born M Norton proprietor of Cairns Fish Supply Co retires after 25 years in Cairns. Once handling about 75 percent of local fish, he stored 15000 lb in summer and helped shape cold storage during cyclones. Auction of fittings set for January 11. premises to be leased as a motor showroom by A De Jariais.
Menenda leaves Melbourne to day and arrives Cairns December 28 after stops in Sydney Brisbane Townsville and Cairns. Amersham and Bungaree load raw sugar for the United Kingdom and Western Australia. Vessels depart for Lucinda Point Newport Swansea Liverpool and via Smiths Creek to Thursday Island with sugar for Auckland and the United Kingdom.
Brisbane correspondent reports 24 hour rainfall amounts for regions including Coen 72, Palmerville 24, Burketown 80, Donor's Hill 39, Gilbert River 26, Karumba 64, Mackinnay 45, Normanton 43, and related coastal areas.
Two fishermen captured a small crocodile at Rocky Point beach on Wednesday marking the third such capture in the area in recent weeks. The reptiles were caught in nets used for fishing and local flooding of rivers is blamed for driving the animals toward the shore.
The Cairns Weather Office records yesterday show 8 pm T3 degrees with 83 percent humidity 9 pm 81.8 degrees 58 percent 12 noon 64.8 degrees 57 percent and 3 pm 85.3 degrees 56 percent. The reported daily high was 86.2 degrees and low 71.3 degrees.
The last of the Coen district cattle left Coleman Crossing on December heading toward Strath Gordon Station. Drovers Bruce and Hill Toohey led 1387 head in the final convoy. More than 8000 cattle have been moved south from Coen this year.
Brisbane reports indicate no motor wage increases until May as seven major index items drive basic wage adjustments every three months. Early February adjustments are unlikely to exceed typical amounts, due to mid November price baselines after federal and state wage rises. Food costs rise with bread, meat, and staples likely to climb, rents and clothing also expected to increase amid higher city rates on land.
Reuters dispatch from Colombo reports two unions representing about 630 dock workers, the Communist led Colombo Harbour Workers' Union and the Trotskyist Independent Harbour Workers' Union, urge all dockers to refuse facilities for United Nations warships or ships calling at Ceylon on their way to Korea. The unions cover roughly one tenth of Colombo’s dock workers.
Cairns officials including Mayor W H Murchison warn that sharkproof enclosures would carry steep initial and maintenance costs. They discuss funding, population limits, and alternative safety measures while urging regional councils to consult experts before any scheme. The Harbour Board supports local construction with sub local groups and has supplied equipment for Yorker's Knob enclosure.
Australian National Airways introduced a catering service to provide hot meals on all aircraft. A demonstration flight over Brisbane served roast duck and vegetables heated on the ground in a constant temperature heater. Trays in carriers were heated in flight and served by hostesses opening the heater to unveil steaming dinners in plastic cribs.
The King marked his 55th birthday today as messages of goodwill arrived from around the world. The Royal Horse Artillery fired a 41 gun salute in Hyde Park at noon, and the Honourable Artillery Company fired a 62 gun salute from the Tower of London. Flags flew from government buildings and offices.
The death occurred in Cairns last night of Donald Pedder aged 53. Born in Kensworth England he lived at Walfram Camp and Edge Hill before moving to Clifton Beach. Survived by his widow. Funeral from the Central Methodist Church Cairns at 3 this afternoon.
Mossman Central Mill Co Ltd directors met to honor the death of former manager C J Crees. Chairman BE J O'Brien praised his long service and energy, and the board observed one minute of silence.
Mr Algot Hall Forsell aged 34 formerly of Brisbane died today at Newmarket Hotel after a fight on stairs. Cause listed as heart seizure. Forsell had just arrived from Brisbane on the mail train and was to commence duties at the office on Monday.
The Ipswich branch of the Queensland Police Union calls for a Royal Commission into police administration after rejecting most government pension proposals. Delegates plan a Brisbane mass meeting to coordinate nationwide action and pressure on the government.
Cairns base hospital received two elderly patients from Cooktown and a tractor injury victim from Georgetown aboard the aerial ambulance. Captain Neville Bicks piloted 564 miles in two legs to Cooktown in the morning and Georgetown in the afternoon. The Cooktown patients were Mrs Roseler and Mr Montefore Pere Williams. both in satisfactory condition. The Georgetown injury victim is Rockfield Station owner Mr Ro Mec Farlane, with a fractured right ankle. his condition remains satisfactory. Total flying time for the missions was 8 hours 0 minutes.
crowds line streets as gun carriage bears the late Prime Minister Peter Fraser to his final resting place in Karori coffin laid beside wife Janet Fraser. officials and opposition figures join pallbearers in a nation of mourning with commerce halted until midday.
Medium supplies of local produce arrived with heavy wastage from wet weather. Bananas sold well, pineapples strong on quality, oranges and apples mixed with high costs but uneven quality. Beets and pumpkins softer, with withholdings urged to clear carry overs after the New Year.
A lawyer explains how a signed memo can confirm a verbal promise to guarantee a debt and its effect on proceedings. Trustees debate a will gift split between The Children's Aid Society and Uncle Joe's Orphans Home Incorporated and whether one entity benefits.
A buyer prompts a fixture debate after discovering a bath was removed post sale. The seller claims it was not part of the property though it appeared fixed with cemented supports and a pipe. The diarist notes fixtures hinge on permanent land improvement and urges restoration.
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