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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 03, 1951
Page
5
The readable fragments offer no coherent events or names. The text appears garbled with scattered letters and partial phrases, lacking identifiable people, places, organizations, dates, or actions to summarize into a reportable item.
Fragmented wartime prose discusses Chinese aggressors, international reactions, and a proposed seven power conference. It covers the Arab-Asian bloc, ceasefire prospects, and United Nations forces poised for possible offensives while diplomacy threads aim to avert wider conflict.
Vague OCR fragment references multiple personal names and places, mentioning Mayet, Frobley, Coates, Mik Ase, Alber, and other terms. The text appears as garbled historical notes or a ceremonial record with unclear events, dates, or actions.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe rail motors service and a scheme related to Atherton with references to technicians, a team, and operations. The readable segments mention a schedule around 17sein and a 390 em category, but details are unclear. The item appears to log planning terms rather than a completed report.
Fragmentary OCR item describes a shipping move with various muddled names and dates. It references a lessee and port timing, mentions March and February, and lists unclear routes and freight terms without coherent details or complete entities. The item resembles a miscellaneous transport brief from a historic maritime page.
A disjointed sports item mentions Golden Casket drawn yesterday with names such as J Paras and J McRillop listed among participants. The fragmentary text records winners and participants across several heats and venues in Britain, with scattered names including Mackay and Currin.
A fragmented obituary page lists numerous family mourners and relations for the Mehal Svenosen and related households. Names include Mr and Mrs Mehal and Buceny kin, with references to Georgetown and Saint Tripoe, memorial lines, and generic bereavement messages.
Flooding and rising water levels submerge bridges as trains are delayed. Three days of heavy rain leave tracks under water from Townsville to Mackay. Several services suspended or diverted while officials assess damage and restore crossings between Southenden, Mt Isa, and Cramsie Flats.
Sharshnigerrats special meat re of the Babinda Ceres Mill votes unanimously to increase capital from £500,000 to £1,000,000 by issuing new shares. Senator W M Simmonds and Mr W M Warner lead the resolution, with amendments to be made to the company’s affairs.
Readable items describe injuries from a snakebite near Cairns Esplanade and a factory incident at Jury’s Lim, with ambulance responses. Other notes cover army training plans, a council building project, a refused loan for a school rest room, and weather observations for Cairns Peninsula and surrounding areas.
Chairman Senator W M Simmonds told shareholders in Bubinda that last year’s rains caused the mill to endure the most severe season since inception. He cited 102.85 inches of rainfall over 96 wet days and record low crushing output, with plans to move the mill to support expansion and modernization amid weak consumer demand.
The report details fears over an Australian price rise affecting sugar and cane sectors, with expectations of higher costs, delayed harvests, and potential impact on workers and distribution. It notes farming, mill operations, and political debate about pricing, supply and investment amid uncertain conditions.
A fragmented notice recalls a sugar industry gathering and notes the passing of several prominent figures. Memorial lines mention Mr Mayers and other well known families, with calls for government action and aid to sustain supply and industry stability.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to discuss scheduling in February and a period of absence or withdrawal. Names and concrete details are unreadable, making precise identification impossible. The readable portion suggests a time frame and a generic notice without specific people or organizations.
The Brisbane Weather Bureau logs two hour rainfall totals ending Friday with figures across many towns including Einasleigh Pentland Chillagoe Morland Clarke River and Cairns. Late yesterday reports show additional totals in various locations. The data lists rainfall measurements in millimeters at multiple sites across the region.
The Caine Technical and High School and Gistsiet State schools report reopening on Monday after holidays. New classrooms were added at several sites including Parramatta and Atherton to ease accommodation. Headmasters expect about 100 new pupils at North Cairns and total enrollments near 1000, reflecting larger intakes than previous years.
Mrs Jane Ann Boutle of Cairns died in Cairns hospital on Thursday after 40 years in the area. Born in Wales in 9, she came to Cairns in her youth and spent many years with her family. Her husband died in 1927 and she leaves two sons Test and Phil and four daughters Mrs W Smith, all of Cairns. The private funeral was held at St Johns Church of England yesterday afternoon, conducted by Rev Col Copp, with many mourners in attendance.
The death occurred in Cairns parish of Mrs Cleat Houlihan, widow of Dalton James, aged about years. She lived in the district and was well known as the former valet of the late Mr Dalton James. Survived by three sons and several aunts. Funeral rites were held from St. Monica Cathedral yesterday afternoon. Father Fitzgerald officiated.
A notice reports the death of Mrs. Beryma Flazadeth Lumley in Terreaurmreth Wink Worth with survivors and funeral arrangements. The text mentions two daughters and a husband. details are fragmented but indicate a church service at Cen thal Methodist Church at 1 am today.
Tasmanian political scene reports Lopes appoints new governor amid cabinet reshuffle. Unclear fragments show regional names Salers and Sams Beat See, with unnamed observers commenting on reforms and public reception.
The readable phrases suggest a broken item about labor, a realtor, and possibly a person named Gee or Kees. Content is too garbled to identify a coherent event, person, or place for a proper news card.
The inquest heard Constable Vincest Heffernen testify on the circumstances of Sve Soachme’s death near the railway line. Witnesses described loose wagon chains and a wagon load that shifted, causing a fatal blow as the vehicle moved. The coroner and railway examiner investigated chain security and the point of impact, with findings suggesting the death occurred during coupling operations after the wagon was not adequately secured before departure.
Fragmentary text discusses government action to strengthen national defence and a call to repentance. Mentions personnel areas, Mars pods production, and spiritual guidance as part of community effort. References Seana and Gebel with concern over moral resources and warnings of danger.
Reports from Cairns describe a tight supply of fruit and vegetables with traders noting scarce consignments. Market officials cited weak demand and a reduced harvest from Tableland farms while imports from Brisbane and other regions were delayed. Local buyers faced rising prices as vendors struggled to restock after a slow growing season.
Fragmentary note mentions Conner and a depos forwarded to the Allomey General in Bribane. No clear people, dates, places, or actions available.
Excerpt from a lawyer’s diary fragment describes repairs, charges to a man named Gidley, threats, and a disputed watch. The text shows tension between Lilie, Lille, Brendon, Cave, Brunang, and others, with mentions of payments, authority, and a pending due day.
A damaged OCR passage recounts a near mishap aboard a approaching train. It describes confusion on the platform and a crowded car with references to Coburn and Nutt among others. Authorities debate station safety and the rail line's condition amid unclear details.
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