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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 04, 1953
Page
3
Fragmented OCR content references a state election, political parties, leaders, and public concerns. Mentions Queensbatel, Labour, and various political figures with no coherent narrative or clearly identifiable events, dates, or outcomes due to garbled text.
A garbled OCR passage describes a dubious promotional scheme or ad text about working one day in seven. It references various incomplete phrases and names, with unclear Place and dates, suggesting a misread historical document. The fragmentary wording preserves scattered proper nouns and potential figures but lacks coherent narrative.
The Egyptian ship Bares vtup Pore Salt arrived at Cairns mid morning with a medical crew onboard for supplies and preparations. The vessel sailed from Port Sand and proceeded toward Japan, carrying passengers and cargo as it entered Australian waters and anchored near the harbor.
A fragmented London metal market note lists mirrorers and sellers with prices such as 907 and 048 and 940 in unclear terms. The text references weeks and months with stray figures and entities but lacks a clear event or outcome.
A badly lacerated seaman from a wharf accident near Muteraye-cumd stgut 239 pm yesterday was transported by ambulance to Cairns Base Hospital with a fractured leg and multiple injuries. The Brisbane Weather Bureau noted a developing weather pattern, while Captain Mas Ulatriet described conditions and vessel delays affecting operations near Sydney Harbour and South Jobertone.
South Australia’s openers failed to reach a century as Raymer and Flynn anchored a steady partnership. Brisk fielding and sharp bowlers kept the innings tight with Tassie defense, while Bevan and Beadle contributed late. Australia’s domestic shield game showed tight margins and notable performances from Burge and Tallon.
Weather disrupts the Tully Falls project as rain sweeps the site. Heavy runoff, steep terrain, and dangerous conditions stall progress while crews salvage supplies and await clearer conditions. Local figures report river levels near normal despite the downpour.
Local Brisbane reports show potato arrivals influencing prices and wholesale activity across nearby towns including Maryborough and Burketown. A long list of traders, farm names, and regional stops indicate supply movements, with prices and weather notes interwoven and several mentions of conference planning and water concerns.
Feb 3 report notes De S Bawen and Dr Casey discuss rain making as a method to boost wheat yields and crop reliability. CSIRO official voices cautious optimism about future experiments and potential weather modification ideas.
A garbled notice lists relatives and mentions a date and various names in a disrupted format. It reads like an obituary fragment with scattered phrases about a departed person and family, but most details are unreadable and unreconstructible.
South Australia defeated Queensland by 33 runs in the first innings of the match at Brisbane. Queensland, chasing 214 to win, were unable to reach outright victory as seven SA wickets fell for 25 in 51 minutes after lunch. Geoff Noblet's accuracy removed K Archer Tallon and R Archer, ending any full points chance.
On February 3 the Ambulance Union in Brisbane announced the 1283 George Cook Merona Bursary winners. Pamela Ann Mott, daughter of J. Cillott of Mt. Lacombe, received the first prize of 10 pounds. Fredecion Van Sehubel, driver bearer EL Senubel of Tod, won the second prize. The awards support children of Ambulance Union members only as a state scholarship remit.
Brisbane February 3. New South Wales reports from the Northern Command by GOC Stu Secombe state regular army recruit training at Enoggera will be disbanded from May. The 8 Recruit Training Company at Enoggera had been raised as Queensland volunteers for base training with the regular army and forces training.
Mossman, Feb 2. Traffic in and out of Mossman blocked as heavy rain flooded low-lying areas. In 12 hours from 9 pm to 9 am 8.45 inches of rain fell, with the greatest downpour in three hours causing severe flooding and disruption to routes, including the Mossman area and nearby towns.
Reports detail service failures and suspensions as river levels rose across Queensland towns. Cars and trains faced delays due to flooding and engine trouble, with Dr Price mentioned in relation to medical supervision and repairs. Authorities warned of ongoing disruptions to the Cairns to Townsville line and related services as floodwaters affected crossings and schedules.
Sydney traders report a vegetable glut with hundreds of tons of tomatoes dumped or given away. Tomatoes sold as low as 3d to 4d per lb while others were unmarketable, and farmers face rising losses as overstocked beans spinach and other greens flood stalls.
Two weeks overdue mailmen report travel delays between Wen ick and Sorrow due to floods and river blockages. Laure-Coen, Normanton-Doner Hill, and Gearsetown routes faced interruptions as creeks rose and Coppertica River flooded. Some mail services resumed noon yesterday while others remained halted, with several stations four days late.
Warmer rainfall marred Queensland coast causing floods across Cape York Peninsular. Cattle stranded as waters rose. Bridges blocked. trains and air services suspended. Temporary repairs planned as rivers rose and peak levels were reached, with food supplies rerouted and crews working through the day to clear paths.
Report describes confusion in NSW cricket selection with Muller and DeVow and Lindvall facing medical checks. Committee chairmen Dwyer and Tong indicate tension over who will play in state matches, amid delays from Adelaide and scrutiny by the Australian Board of Control.
Reading appears as a fragmented report from Port Moresby detailing residents and local figures before the war. Mentions of names U described, places like North Queerhead and Wad on the Pailel, with scattered notes on families, residences, and town life amid upheaval.
Mackay police investigated a handbag theft aboard a northern train after a woman reported a necklace missing from her bag. The description notes a man claiming it as his, with a suspect named and a late hour context, but details remain uncertain. A local investigation continues to identify the item and owner.
A damaged obituary fragment mentions Violet Bromley and references Lord Burghley and Scarberou with unclear positions. Died on a date unreadable. The text is heavily garbled, offering limited readable names and places and no coherent event beyond a memorial notice.
In Syonet on February 1 a cream team was charged amid reports of arson or damage. The article fragment notes two charged individuals and ongoing investigations by local authorities. Further details are unavailable in the readable text.
A fragmented report discusses dairy cattle sterility and its potential impact on breeding programs. It references investigations by MT organization and notes the topic could be valuable to the industry. Further details are unclear due to unreadable OCR.
The Folander train from Romasirret is set to depart at 2:45 pm but faces possible delay to Towneville due to flood conditions and river level changes. Officials warn of continued disruption as river gauges show falling levels but weather hints at further rain tonight.
The article notes fluctuating enrollment and attendance at the Bt Austin Calle and nearby schools. Gildas, principal, cites changes in pupil numbers with about 280 boys and 180 girls enrolled, amid shifting class groups and plans through late spring and into the new school year.
Scattered notes describe tanker movements and port activity across Cairns Sydney Liverpool Swansea and Port Kemble. Mentions iniers like Dur Peiris and Maren Vroan with references to ships and routes via the Panama Canal and Cairns transit points.
Fragmented text reports Sugar Mill Peaks board receiving arrears or arrears related action. Part of a disrupted page mentions Brissane February to August and a trustee issue, unclear details about private pure prive and statew, with references to mill sappbars and distribution up to the present.
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