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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 15, 1951
Page
6
The fragmentary text lists items and prices in a late era commercial sale format. It mentions produce, pumps, and goods with figures like 229 and references to sellers and lots. The readable names hint at traders or shops and a pricing scene in a market or auction context.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a shipping movement in a disputed region with names such as Arias Coren Dean and Sine Sel, plus references to Warande and Walsall. The text mentions arrivals and a person named Sue Gaur adaptor Toureau AWand gral Gulf war. Details are unclear due to garbled characters.
The president announced the annual conference in Linid focusing on reforms and local land settlement. Delegates including Messrs Byrne Wordeworth Crowley Hy and others from Leichhardt will attend. The gathering will start Saturday evening with sessions Sunday morning, featuring speeches and discussions on regional issues and planned visits.
In Memoriam lists a series of faded lines paying tribute to a deceased relative. The garbled text references a loving daughter and family members, with scattered names and dates. The memorial notes memory, loss, and condolences, reflecting a small community remembrance.
The Local Sphere details northern rainfall with Cairns and surrounding towns recording totals up to 96 points. It notes job orders at district railway stations and reports on a worker injured by a falling object near North en plywoods. The Bureau forecasts expect lighter winds and channel dredging improvements in Cairns and Trinity Bay, with repairs at Green Jetty and harbour works department progress.
Fragmented report notes fear of higher wool prices now may raise civilian living costs later. It cites past price levels around eight pence per pair of blankets and suggests wool price trends will influence production and retail pricing, potentially making goods less affordable for the public.
The Atherton and Northern Agricultural Society report shows and traveling exhibitors adjust plans after a Brisbane date shift. Northern circuit shows scheduled with no side attractions. Atherton show dates finalized with site fixes and revised itineraries to cover northern events.
Fire fronts march eastward burning four trillion acres of pasture inland with sheep and cattle stations at risk. Guerrislind Alsenal near Hiren, Pannammalls, Quarte, Charteyilie, Ada yaleosetrirte, and Vinegar Hui ding confront flames as rain remains the only relief. Fire crews fought to contain a growing blaze along the boundary and towards Lade, while the manager of Filanelle station reported lines of firemen working to halt the advance and protect families at the remote camps.
A labourer named Dawaon, employed by Cuthbert Ellenborough, was struck and injured near East Ipswich when a crane and a drifting motor caused a derailment. He was hospitalized with edema and other injuries, while bystanders and railway staff assisted at the scene.
A London dated report quotes Pravda as saying Moscow Radio today aired a story about China and the Soviet Union. The item appears to be a brief international note reflecting Soviet media lines and radio dissemination but details are sparse and the exact headline is unclear.
Public Cairns meeting last night in City Council Chambers drew about 150 people. Tense exchanges occurred between Alderman H Murchison and union representatives as a prices committee proposal sparked debate on tightening prices laws and possible amendments.
Reported remarks depict heated debate over price controls and wage increases. Officials discuss alleged misinformation, suspected delays, and calls to empower the authorities to expedite price adjustments amid wage changes.
The Melbourne Arbitration Court suspended vice president Vermon Alford amid a clash over price control and political tensions. Speakers debated river charges, tender rules, and the broader impact on democracy as local traders warned of unrest while parties sought lawful remedies. The meeting touched on estimates of costs and the need for unity in Parliament to tackle inflation and related pressures.
Brisbane reports a trend showing women at Manaree SF deal Sathana rity agulvrion received lower pay than men. December court findings fix female rates at 3 percent of male rates, applying to workers under the National Service regulation. The award affects Woollen Textile Manufacturing and related divisions across the south eastern area including Brisbane.
Summonses issued and hearings noted in the Waterside dispute concerning alleged contempt of court. Proceedings before Mr Justice Kirby in Sydney addressed publication and remarks about the judiciary and a naval worker union article. An adjournment was ordered to seek further instructions on the February filing and related Marine Worker matters.
A Brisbane hearing reported a produce agency fined for trading in fraudulently priced perishable goods. The court found J E Lane and G I Carter among agents involved, with penalties imposed though some defendants were not fully punished. The ruling referenced the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the Marketing Act procedures.
Ironworkers walkout spreads across several plants with 45 affiliated unions bringing operations to a halt. National secretary announced support while overtime bans trigger fines and job suspensions as negotiations stall. A rally and workers meeting planned to decide the next steps ahead of further actions.
A historical discussion outlines reforms for the pastoral industry including housing and schooling for families, water supply, and tenure security on lands. It notes grants tied to development, proposes rent terms around 1 0000 per year, and argues against breaking up established pastoral holdings.
A fragmented report highlights achievements of Atherton girls, mentioning Camilie Montgomery and others connected to academic and musical circles. It references experiences at Queenland and California institutions, with notes on a social and scholarly context and a West Coast musician figure linked to the story.
Fragmented report notes General Bennett speech and a parliamentary committee session. Mentions Rywence Sepon and exiled members, government monetary measures, and a field of political maneuvering with no clear outcome. Names include Nell Biman and Prince Coun.
Two young brothers, Ronald Joseph Marsh aged eight and a year-old twin, were found deceased near their home in Sounding Burma after being missing since Monday afternoon. A local man reported spotting one body near a roped area while searchers recovered the other from a warehouse vicinity. Authorities believe both deaths are connected to the disappearance, with the recovery occurring late at night as investigators continue to piece together the circumstances.
The funeral details and mourners for the late local figure are listed. The service was held with a procession and church ceremony attended by family and community members including Mr Whittick Holden and others. The record notes the pallbearers and attendees shaping a respectful farewell.
A Cairns man, formerly with the Fi Privove uigneye unit, was freed after a lengthy detention in a Chinese camp. He arrived in the area for reconnaissance. later, he and four others were released. Personal effects were taken, and he faced a week of medical care. War events included artillery bombardments and transport back to their own lines.
A garbled note outlines a town fair with Show and Jubilee attractions featuring rides, murals, and performances. Details are unclear but mention of a Shaw Aero show and subcommittee activity hints at a community event with various exhibits and planned routes through the fairgrounds.
Rumors of a continental horse flesh operation describe loading plans from Cape Sivir to Portland and Berne Paghler, with machinery overhaul and improved cordite processes. The report notes hundreds of tons of offal and meat destined for western markets, amid questions over waste, storage, and export logistics.
Local council approves a private pipeline project for the Osirne Choral Society amid funding concerns. Officials cite a 22 percent grant and a £1/1 rate as key details while outlining procurement steps and next actions.
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