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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 17, 1951

Page

6

Best Use of Man Power in Public Works Debate

A long excerpt discusses mobilizing labor for national needs, weighing civilian enterprise expansion and public works. It compares private versus government employment and argues for reallocating workers to essential public tasks such as post offices, railways, schools, and utilities while avoiding mass layoffs. The piece references figures on government payrolls and the need for efficient use of labor in defense and development.

Post Office Railways Ore Fender Perblic Lewin Howe Cai Thesa Works Fadden Han Sheen A. Elise Examinatio Public Artiviies

Unclear OCR fragment on price and product mentions

Fragmentary text describes pricing and product names with likely errors from OCR. It mentions buyers and a trading context, but no coherent event, people, or organizations are identifiable.

Cairns Market Report Summary

Market notes from Cairns show varied activity with mentions of vegetables and staples. Several entities such as banks and wholesalers appear in fragmented OCR text, indicating prices, supplies, and trades across households and shops, but readable specifics are limited.

ISOLATION BLOCK mean council action discussed at meeting

Fragmented OCR text outlines council and hospital related actions. Mentions Mayor Alderman W. Burgoa and Swedens tie to funds. Notes a 278 per town figure and national bank references. References to redemation events and a 200 year term appear.

Charis Tatras Rawpital Board Catuhe Ald Corres Sabeniuire

Showery Weekend Weather in Brisbane and Coastline Update

A showery weekend is forecast for Brisbane with a central high and cooler southeasterly winds. North coast and Peninsula areas expect showers and thunder temporarily, with rainfall mostly near coastal divisions and lighter totals inland. Thunderstorm activity remains possible, but a broader rain band moves southward, easing by Sunday.

Brisbane Queensland Nord Coast Plaibe Sud Bandy Cape Faiels Ry’ Cole Auras Lew Guines

Bruce Wont Defends Defense At Cairns Rally

A local notice describes Bruce Wont speaking at Cairns Rotary on a Thursday event concerning defence, with Taub shock and Ragallas listed as involved. The program includes remarks by Wight and support from the Cairns Recruiting Committee, detailing the period of hub UH.

Bruce Air Sildals Fedral Nor Uese Wall Bae ‘Nl Wigas Wight Cairns Gira

New Zealand Port Tieup Delays and Local Weather Update

A local bulletin reports a port tie up in New Zealand causing transport delays. A medical officer is flown from Calms Base Hospital to Coen for minor injuries. The Northern rainfall forecast covers 34 hours ending Friday at 3am, with Cape York and Moreton noted.

Otind Arulaniog Calms Base Coenle-day Pelura Toa Norrow Brovene Weather Bureau Cape York Moreton Laura SM Normanson Cape Cievouand Locanda

Doctor to Visit in Coen amid Ambulance Plan

A medical visit to Coen is organized as tropical ulcers and leg sores press local residents. An aerial ambulance will bring a Cairns doctor to treat cases, with Dr Flynn and Dr Blymm coordinating care and the ambulance departure set at 6 am.

Weick John Brewone Amin Td Flynn Cairns Bog Hospital Tne Blymm Coen Harpour Merlin Te Aire Hadwut Bae Celied Caune Letnet Si Coen Mekaushlin Seenow Pied Taylors Coranerstain Scletance Amiuswice

Memorial notice for family member Ethel Bauleman and kin

A fragmented memorial page expresses heartfelt memory for Roran Grensha and Ethel Bauleman and other relatives. It lists February dates and names such as Billy, Lin, Peezy Werby, Meuleman, and Normh with cryptic recollections of beloved mothers, aunts, and friends.

Ehal Nena Sek May Meuleman Calrae Slivearten Cinete Mavloman Ater Ethel Burt Duck Ethel Bauleman Phow

Australian naval aviation tragedy on deck crash

A crash on the deck of the Australian carrier occurred as Sea Furies and Fireflies launched while Sydney was outbound from Derwent Bay. Five Sea Furies and five Fireflies flew to the range, then attempted a deck landing. One aircraft trailed into the sea, injuring several crew and prompting film coverage by George Self and others aboard.

Petty Strugal Aiverail Une ‘Wyter Tobruk Pit Dytha 2Mid HAS | Byiines Cuit Sydney Wen Dervin Bay Sydney Air Sarnét Range Jeevie Bay Crnsie Aix Smith Mandi Ube Tlalier Ruggie Diane Mbval Aire George’ Self Afelbourne Aid Omar Lee Parnée Poate Leuk

Ambulance Airfleet Expands with 8895 Railes Transported

Vice secretary LB Clark reports that the De Haviland Reptdle ambulance plane and two Tiger Moths covered 8895 railes to move 43 passengers across 33 flights. Donations poured in from Croydon Warran town Abingdon Dowba and Einagleigh Race Club as the Provisional Committee in Croydon approved a new ambulance radio network and site trials. Approval was granted for strike near Strathlevan Cane Park Bigtion and Chillagoe with PMG input and health department funding. Building work has begun and Edmonton branch requests guidance before final decisions.

LB. Clark de Haviland Clare Department of Heaith Ume Pia Sxiady Eeeills Rs Eins al Ambulynce Clark Thamesting Edmonton The ALJ

Bill Donation From Farmers For Hospital Appeal

A large donation from farmers included a cheque for 4184/10 handed to the ambulance on behalf of cane farmers who contributed four into their collective fund. The meeting noted stephenae briabene and Mr H Burne who left to take up a post at Caboulture. honorary chair Mr GW Davison chaired with treasurer Mr Pillard and others present.

Ay. Stephenae Briabene H. Burne Caboulture Pomnally Rasisant T. C Middleton GW. Davison Mr. Pillard Momms T. Crowley G. Walker de G. Willams LB. Clark

Cairns Traffic Safety Debate Draws Council

A Cairns meeting discussed high accident rates and proposed measures including a One Time Act amendment. Officials debated traffic control, road repairs, and the need for safer crossings and better parking arrangements to ease congestion and protect pedestrians.

Unclear text: Post grade stories and research funding discussed

Fragmented OCR reads like a university funding and course proposal with references to Sea eos spetings, Beloney tower Sovances, scholarships, by products research, and applied science training. Many garbled terms obscure concrete facts or dates.

Gotarnanent

New Operating Theatre Updates and Hospital Improvements

A report notes progress on an additional operating theatre and the X ray reception area. It details equipment orders, balance outstanding, and aims for early delivery via Dana Mr. TM Crawley. The Brisbane hospital project includes a new ward for records, with space in the main X ray room improved. Shortages of trained staff remain at Cairns and Gordonvale.

Ely Dana TM Crawley Aim Briabane Famboian Cairns Gordonvale Te Esbinds Hospital Fenn Franken Rathewn Ot Frennen

Public Service Bursary Awarded to Cairn Student Graham Lacey

The Cairn branch’s W A Lacey and Mrs Lacey announce their son Graham Lacey has won the Public Service bursary of £24 for the annual scholarship examination. Graham attended Salemenege Ward Boye School, excelled in his results, and now pursues his Turner Certificate at Exine Rin Rept Sracey Nook, continuing a family tradition of public service and academic achievement.

Tourut Biron W A. Lacey Lacey Graham Public Service Gralant Salemnege Sane Mareen Turner

Five new polio cases reported at Toowoomba

The notice reports five new polio cases in Toowoomba with details on patient ages and locations. It records medical staff actions, upcoming service changes, and revised transport schedules affecting February late month.

Inaba Ares Accident Alleged Misreadings In Report

Fragmentary text appears to describe an accident involving Inaba Ares, with references to Lubrate Cinliter and Bend, mentioning factory cuts and a supposed aid to ambiance and lakes. Names such as Allan Rom and Hale appear with unclear context and a possible rating or balance note.

Inaba Ares Allan Rom Raat Dobustane Balan Secident White

Cane Harvester for Brazil

Fragmentary report mentions cane harvesters in Brazil, with references to Mackay Brathan and Kinnear. Notes sugar plantations in Brag and Bray lew conditions, ownership by Mr Me Cannrso, and agriculture in Breil. Mentions efforts to adapt harvesters for Brazilian fields and comparisons to American equipment.

Mackay A. Brathan Bree Mikay Kinnéer Hunfield Bray Me Cannrso Mil Diauiliery Breil

Mackay Harbour Board Finances and Debts Report

February meeting notes the Mackay Harbour Board discussed harbour dues from FAW and TASME42 shipments, sulphate of ammonia loads from the Ruston freighter, and cargo movements in Mackay sheds. The board intends to represent to the Federal Government on the future destination of the harbour assets as indebtedness stood at 4431037.

Mackay Liquar Mackay Harbour Board Wccofaine Tua FAW Wigae Ruston Omsk Ammarvia PSI Egr

Former Minister Loses Suit in Gustong Supreme Court

After a short adjournment, the Gustong Supreme Court jury returned a verdict against John Jaimstone Dedm, former Minister for Post War Reconstruction. The verdict was rendered in a matter involving the Codlone beam and the Goslone brane, with the case tied to a public publication about the Tearal election.

Melbourne Gustong Supreme Court John Jaimstone Dedman Tibet

Whisky brand price rise announced this Monday

A partial OCR note reports that a Scotch whisky firm announced a price increase for all proprietary brands. The message appears garbled but indicates a general rise in whisky prices starting soon, with unclear details on quantities or dates.

POLIO CASE REPORTED IN TOWNSVILIZ TOWN

A garbled 1910s style item notes a new polio case in Townsviliz with references to a central hospital and local doctors. The fragment mentions Townsviliz areas, a hospital at 108N and a relative effort by Charters and Tremor groups, but the text is highly unreadable and inconsistent.

Peilimivellile Mecchin Waller

Electrocution by Lawn Mower in Innisfail

A man named Ebert died when he was electrocuted by a lawn mower in Innisfail on February 18. Police investigate the incident and follow up on possible involvement of a connected person, with unclear details in the report.

Innisfail Pideesiy Ebert Deveseed

Shipping movements and port operations disrupted by storm

Patchy OCR notes shipping movements with charges against a driver. The text describes a Wednesday port departure at 8 am and freight for Brisbane Sydney and Melbourne. It mentions loading, port berthing, and container movements toward various destinations amid storm-related constraints.

Track Forecasts and Westbury Arrest Report Confusing Court Narrative

A 90 year old Allan Westbury was arrested on warrants after a Calne Court appearance. The report details a chaotic sequence with a judge and police noting Westbury linked to a hotel gate incident and a requested $14,000 bond. The case moves toward a Friday hearing as prosecutors outline evidence and the claim of no property.

Allan Westbury Ariver Calne Fetly Sesmooa Yesieraa Chasgea Fn Honog Unig Tully'ana Shila Denice Cuestale Thurslay Conatabie Gairas Hotel Ceanplainispade Fervaan Han Buchanan Yarey Gelck Westbury Tim Smart

Coluery Owners Attend Strike Conference

Colliery owners attended a strike conference amid mixed reports of attendance and approvals. The meeting discussed coal access, refunds, and legal documents filed in the area court, with officials requesting support for unresolved labor and ownership issues.

Lo Alma Bria Mohal Ceria Tee Sir Hitenday Siam Miheuren

Fragmentary OCR article summary for road and price notes

Fragmented text discusses road maintenance and price pressures linked to a town or region. Mentions local officials, Mr Derrick, and a review of prices and taxes. Limited readable names and dates indicate a historical reporting of economic matters and public works.

Price of Tin In Eerie Market Reported

A fragmented clipping notes tin prices with obscure markings “ca hae” and figures like 2140110, suggesting a local trading update or commodity quote without clear context. The readable fragment signals market movement but lacks details on date, location, or participants.

Diary of a Lawyer on Ejecting Trespassers

A lawyer discusses lawful ejection of a trespasser from property. He notes use of reasonable force, immediate action for threat, and the balance between self defense and restraint, emphasizing non-provocation and legal limits.

Murderer claims confessing to killings in court record

Fragmented OCR text shows a dramatic courtroom exchange where a defendant named Fagan purportedly admits to multiple murders. Statements reference law, orders, and a chained sequence of accusations, with phrases about killing two chap and being accused of other murders. The fragmentary material mentions Coffin and chaos around a confession and legal proceedings.

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