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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1950
Page
3
Fragmentary text reports on parliamentary debate in Australia about Labour policy and defence near urgent national security themes. Mentions training, safety, and potential government actions with references to ministers and committees, plus a funeral notice and local parliamentary schedule.
Two men were removed from Taiwan amid unspecified diplomatic actions. Details remain unclear in the fragment, with limited information about identities, destinations, or the reasons behind the action.
Brisbane reports indicate onions will be scarce as the season tightens. Farmers and grocers anticipate continued price pressure and reduced supplies, with transportation issues and crop losses cited as contributing factors.
The readable lines describe low level measurements and observations with mentions of meters and weights. Specific details are missing or garbled, leaving an unclear account of the event or experiment and no identifiable names or locations.
The text describes continued cheer and resilience amid severe shortages and fear. It mentions peacetime feelings returning slowly as people cope with scarce goods and uncertain futures.
The Weather Bureau reports ongoing evening rain expected through the night. A car crash injures two, with repairs planned on the damaged road surface and utility work ongoing near the bridge. officials say normal service will resume as soon as feasible.
Disjointed text reflects a chaotic account of bakers facing ruin in Brisbane with references to price pressures, flour shortages, and a controversial "warmal" feed line. The fragment hints at an emergent crisis in bread production and market instability.
A fragmentary report notes a sober Christmas bench commendation event with references to individuals such as JH Powter and Stine. The text mentions a disorderly train incident and a monetary note of £5, with remarks by Fowler about judging and errors observed during the season.
A fragmented report from Townsville notes a new poliomyelitis case involving a seven year old girl. The brief dispatch mentions the outbreak and references officials in Brisbane and Warwick with limited readable details remaining.
A State president and League official discuss migrant workers leaving jobs as they seek Australia and other destinations. They urge tighter screening to prevent unsuitable placements, noting rural life appeals to some and citing limited English clerks for industry.
In Sydney two radio personalities from 2UE and a well known Ubi show were cited for performing at a charity wheel event for the New South Wales Society for Crippled Children in Maria Place. They were told they would receive an artist fee and may face Equity scrutiny for the appearance.
Canon ROM Hudson of the Church of England Marriage Guidance Council endorses a proposal by Western Australia Labour that the Federal Government establish mediation courts with female judges to settle domestic disputes. He says such courts could save many marriages from breaking up.
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A Reuters report from Bombay cites geologist Ramachandra Rao who said the Assam earthquake on August 13 could have raised Mount Everest by several hundred feet pending a new survey. The quake, tied to floods and deadly damage, left at least 1,526 dead and vast destruction across the region.
Cairns shoppers spent nearly £200,000 last week as prices rose and overheads surged. Retail turnover jumped up to 30 percent, with about £178,000 withdrawn from the Commonwealth Bank in the eight days before Christmas. Stores reported heavy trading on Saturday morning and widespread demand for gifts, toys, foods, and hosiery as Christmas buying peaked.
Queensland defeats South Australia on the first class cricket stage with key bowling from Len Johns and Bowley delivering pressure. Grout bowled for Australia as Queensland's fielding and catching excelled, with top-order wickets falling at the Baalaide oval.
Shoppers crowded Mareeba as Nouser supplied steady demand with improved Christmas gifts and export lines. Prices rose versus last year yet quality and variety increased including Czechoslovak crystal. Post office operations handled a flood of telegrams smoothly as weather stayed fine throughout the holiday period.
Atherton merchants report a surge in turnover during Christ man week aided by Maize Board spending and Atherton Tableland activity. Shopkeepers note customers paid higher prices but demanded quality while prolonged wet weather limited country access to town.
The article notes poor yields and uncertain wheat deliveries with potential shipments up to 00.000 bushels for cleanup. Board reserves of 1.38 million bushels from the previous crop are cited as a buffer. A bumper run is broken by crop failure, with 7.1431742 million bushels impacted.
An escapee appeared before the court amid a chaotic session. The accused faced multiple counts including breaking and entering and assault as authorities described the tense exchange and remanded the suspect for further proceedings.
The record shows multiple entries for a golden casket event with participants and lot numbers including 18k Swadling L McIntyre T Letman B Rice and others. It references Mainstreet Kangaroo Point Brisbane and addresses such as 52d Larvyeh road Lutwyche Brisbane.
On December 27 Brisbane shops reopened after the holidays amid an unusually busy scene. A city chain spokesman said he was amazed by the crowd as shoppers filled stores and staff worked to tidy up and meet demand. Absenteeism appeared low despite the holiday rush.
The organiser of the Cais Ebr Association Mr J Orrell received notices of his election to the London society for exploration and geography. The election followed a recommendation by the Royal Deographical Society of Australia president Mr Hare Robenan. Orrell was elected for a thesis on Abe Ife of the Aesicailar explorer and published in the society’s Journal.
The Mackay Sugar Association considers a higher sugar price as a potential immediate benefit to Blackay growers if weather holds and labor shifts allow entry by late January. The plan depends on market timing and could offset rising costs, though much would be absorbed by price increases.
Mr Halland urged unity as he prepared to travel to London for the Commonwealth Prime Ministers conference. He warned the present international situation could threaten peace, yet a third world war remained not inevitable. He stressed New Zealand’s Far East policy should not change and urged continued close ties with the United States for Pacific defence.
Country Week cricket in Brisbane today saw Murgon’s Ron Sippel score 90 with 19 boundaries while North Coast Council Gall posted 198 with three fours. Chinchilla Flagship tied with South Coast, while North Coast dominated with seven for 31 and seven for 35 bowling figures. North Coast leads group standings as Nanango and Murgon face strong showings.
A Brisbane Ipswich event features a soap box derby on February 23 as part of local festivities. Prizes include travel to Melbourne for the winner. entries are already arriving from Teawoombe area and Victorians are among sponsors.
A Pomona youth Gordon Pinwill aged 19 died in Gympie General Hospital from injuries after a Christmas Day truck crash near Pomona. Pinwill was a passenger in a whiskey truck that overturned, killing one other truck passenger and injuring the driver Jeffrey, who survived with a fractured leg. The funeral occurred in Pomona.
Melbourne dispatch reports the Royal Australian Air Force plans full time duties for women by late January with selection governed by service rules. The Navy and Army recruitment timelines differ with women not entering until April, while selection boards at the coast are evaluating candidates for the new program.
The Sut whaleboat reenactment along the Murrumbidgee and Murray Rivers extends its start to Goolwa South Australia. The tow aims to move toward Goolwa by February 11, shifting from the original plan. The expedition aligns with Commonwealth pursuits and features notable figures tied to the project.
Brisbane December 2 The Mines Minister said the state's gold production for the months to the end of November was valued at £1388 This marks an increase over the same period last year with Mount Morgan a main producer and 6083 ounces completed valued at 105080 besides outputs from Cracow Clermont and other centres including Townsville and Charters Towers.
Fragmentary text references Mackay Mills and a person named Jammy with a police or security angle. Mentions a secretary, a harvest context, and an event described as a surge or threat at an unspecified location. No coherent narrative or clear outcome is discernible from the readable passages.
An entry reports a capsizing of a laden timber lorr in a rural area near Bull fake Sydney. The chaotic scene involved multiple uncles and local bystanders as responders worked to recover mangled cargo and assess injuries.
In a chaotic scene at Brisbane Pier 27 strange activity centered on doves and unfamiliar phrases. The garbled text references seems to mix place names and dates with unclear actions, leaving a fragmented report of an incident or event with no clear outcome.
A fragmented report discusses suit prices in Britain with odd phrasing and unclear figures. It references workers and market conditions, noting prices around a 125 unit figure and mentioning various uncertain values and contexts.
The weekend report notes a prime minister's statement on potential measures and a cautious stance on a broader conflict. It mentions international reactions and the possibility of escalating tensions between major powers, with emphasis on diplomacy over immediate war.
A distorted 1940s wire service style note references a Japanese nuclear authority figure linked to Columbia University in the United States, claiming a background in physics and ongoing research on a new nuclear theory. The garbled text mentions dates and affiliations, implying a transfer or collaboration context and a focus on scientific work at a major institution.
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