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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1950
Page
5
The text reads like a garbled historical dispatch referencing the war effort and global stakes. It mentions enemies such as Hitler and the Nazis, Allied resolve, and broader mobilization themes. Names and places are obscured, but the piece implies international conflict and wartime urgency.
Fragmentary notes mention shipping movements and a disrupted maritime route with unclear details. Names or dates are unreadable, but the garbled text hints at a logistical or transit issue affecting vessels in a port area.
The readable text shows a jumble of names and phrases with no coherent event. No clear人物, organization, location, date, or outcome can be determined from the fragment.
A garbled OCR fragment references a drunken driving charge with scattered words and names. It mentions time elements and various improper sequence, but the readable portion lacks clear names, places, or outcomes. The text shows fragmented phrases without a discernible event or verdict.
A garbled OCR passage mentions a schedule on a Saturday, references to seating, fines, and a person named Jim. It suggests a public event or meeting with implied rules and possible penalties, but many words are unreadable.
Memorial note honors SEGRY and Laughlon with loving memories from a wife, recalling devotion and mourning. Includes brief personal sentiments and gratitude to family and friends, reflecting a traditional obituary notice format.
The Brisbane Weather Bureau provides 48 hour coastal and inland readings for Cape York Thurday Island Jilin Creet Wigarra Normanton Babinids Gaugrahoe Cordwell Innis Sh Lueindy Townmlle with varied temperatures. A child suffered a broken collarbone after an accident and was taken to Calrny Base Hospital. tests on water supply show no contamination yet, with further testing planned.
Court proceedings show eight million six objections remarks amid Nuing Beasing of a gaming charge. The record implies the court rubber stamps rulings, with objections noted but not fully addressed.
Police Commissioner Mr Cocking discusses police instruction and bail in a case against Riddell. He notes only one charge of possession of instruments cited by police and questions proportionality of penalties under recent condti on. An October 1 1940 precedent saw jail forfeited in similar matters.
The court heard betting activity linked to J Bennett and Riddell with police alleging illegal wagering. Authorities noted bets spread across Sydney and Melbourne races and that the defendants admitted property involvement. Local informants described the alleged network and forthcoming actions.
An injured child was moved by ambulance after a street incident near Faluenay. The scene involved multiple unknown parties and the ambulance proceeded to Mount Mullican and Sipe for care. A responder named Sarah Chet was mentioned in the station statements.
In Brisbane the Industrial Court refused an appeal by Anallation Dy Tue AWU against a main roads award ruling. The court granted minor variations to the award while noting the dispute centered on powers of operation and relief for work terms. The secretary of the Queensland Employers' Federation, Mr P Self, reported a 14% base rate and provisions for certain allowances.
Tur W Pereas Smithy chairs sugar board at Queensland event planning for next year after delays. Primary reforms moved to April or May as Australian delegation to conference aims to advance agenda despite recent interventions.
Mulgrave Shire councillor Dr Ishmael led a discussion attacking the Cairns Hospitals Board for failing to appoint a locum in Gordonvale when Dr Brody was away. The council urged the board to provide a replacement, noting public distress over hospital access and private practice conflicts. The meeting also covered drainage works, Camp Bramston Beach reopening, and health reports highlighting typhus and other cases.
Report discusses large scale tea cultivation trials in Queensland with test plantings at Kalri State Farm Atherton Tableland. Government attention urged on tea as a potential major industry. Labor supply and harvesting labour remain key challenges for commercial viability.
The State Supreme Court ruled that Jackson Smith may face the criminal libel charge but trials may not resume until after Christmas. The Full Court denied Campbell KC's bid for a prohibition order to halt the hearing, upholding that a private informant can lay the charge and the magistrate has jurisdiction for a preliminary inquiry. Ellen Wren of Kew provided the information leading to the charge.
Stoney Dec 18 Four quarter sessions jury acquitted three men Jac a Gobes proprietor Tulips ree Saumat Shiney Rogerson waiter of Hurstville and Thamar Welker horse trainer of Kennington of conspiring to defraud a banker by cashing forged cheques. A fifth man unnamed forged signatures. Crown alleged one cheque cleared for 536 pounds another 210 and a third 485 pounds with payment refused on another cheque.
Industry reports heavy price increases driven by higher basic wages and labor costs. Rising rates affect pine and hardwood items with higher charges for kiln drying, service fees, and long lengths, as buyers seek steadier supply and steady pricing.
In Sydney police report, Cribbin Sieh faces two murder charges after a December incident on the Western Highway and a separate 22 thefts case. Multiple witnesses described high speed pursuit and a gun used in the alleged killings. The investigation ties to a student coaching scheme and ensuing court appearances.
The year 1849 in Shik City records the worst murder count with 18 incidents and 19 arrests. Strangling and knife attacks dominate the year, with the body of Sylvan Homes found strangled as investigators close all but one case. Government weighing new laws to widen weapon offences.
A troubled racing day saw jockeys endure crashes and injuries. The event featured Dusty and Blue Den among others with Worley and Thompson among riders receiving medical attention.
Adelaide December 18 1903 claimants describe recovering jewellery in the murder case of Mrs. Binwin Sydney They allege items include Pestin Glamond and orobebee Bove jeezy with a parcel and other valued pieces in the recovered chain.
Fragmentary report indicates a court proceeding concerning the Communist Party Act, with references to Sydney and ongoing legal actions. Details are unclear in the text, but the case appears tied to constitutional or party dissolution questions and a scheduled court timeline.
Edward Criling of Pittsmeer sues Mare and Schnitzerting over a truck damage claim. The court finds in favor of the drover, awarding damages though many details and names are unclear in the damaged text.
A young child was hit by a vehicle near Esctanairees, Calmeerie Wheey. Witnesses recall the driver failing to stop as emergency services attended. Authorities are investigating the cause and the child’s condition remains unclear at this time.
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