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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1950
Page
4
Stefan Gancmrek a 24 year old Polish labourer appeared before Mr J H Powler in Innisfail for committal on a serious offence charge involving a female member of the public. The defence sought an interpreter as the court reserved the right to later explain the proceedings.
The High Court case challenging the validity of the Communist Party Resolution Act concluded in Sydney after a 25 day hearing costing about £30000. The Australian Communist Party and ten big Federal unions challenged the Act, which was passed by Parliament two years ago. FW Paterson of counsel closed for the Australian Communist Party. Judgments expected in Melbourne early next year.
Malanda Rural and High School held a Speech Day at the Majestic Theatre to accommodate a large audience. Dr TG Wincfield urged residents to support the high school, noting plans for expanded programs including home science for girls and industrial studies for boys, with emphasis on character and social development over prizes.
Innisfail December 19 Donald Keith Noccott 21 laborer faced court on charges tied to thefts from Charles Vincent Fabris. He pleaded guilty and was fined with six weeks jail in default. Police traced stolen items including a bicycle alarm clock and a rug recovered. Noccott admitted to stealing and selling goods while staying at Fabris’s South Johnstone property.
At the monthly Cairns Chey Council meeting a Government Botany report urged planting 100 trees of seven varieties for city growth. Varieties include Casuarina Equiscufolis Peltophorum Ferrugineum Calophyllum Inophyllum Terminella Catappa and others. The council decided to order 100 first year trees at cost of BL w 100.
The engineer Mr F Ro Morris reported Cairns water use for November ending 30 days. Total 10,883,000 gallons with mean daily 4,374,000 and maximum daily 721,000. Rainfall recorded at Cairns Post Office reached 1,300 points on 13 days, totaling 10,880 points over 144 days. Average rainfall for November through end of month noted as 381 omnis.
McGeever, licensed publican of Monto, filed a Supreme Court writ against Comer and Co. Pty Ltd of Maryborough seeking a declaration that he is entitled to Bulimba beer supplied by the company and an injunction to compel further supply. He also claims damages for alleged breach of contract or statutory duties regarding beer supply and misrepresentation. The action cites Francis Hutcheson in a quoted philosophy as context.
Cairns city meeting discussed allocating tennis courts at Galroe or Bull Reserve. Parks committee recommended consulting Cairns District Tennis Association and Institute officials before fixing court allocations or fees. Inquiries were to be made with representatives to determine control of the courts and dates.
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