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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1951
Page
4
A garbled local item describes a creature incident with a crocodile during a gathering. The text mentions a family unable to pet the animal and references persons such as Constable Averson and other unclear names. Details are fragmented and uncertain.
A fragmented opinion item argues for greater attention to the eastern region amid five years of limited outreach. It urges readers to adjust views and consider new features, though the text is garbled and partially unreadable.
Bushfires have burned large areas of grazing land near Cunnamulla and Ardgnisy, with seven large fires now out of control. Local owners report most reserves damaged, feed shortages across stations, and land largely uninhabitable as the blaze spreads through grass and scrub.
Feb 11 an investigation into top level mis management demanded by the NSW branch of the Public Service Clerical Association. It questions five committees to streamline administration and criticizes their independence and efficacy in examining departmental matters and drawing conclusions.
The Aero Club reports a recent surge in flights toward Gulf Country. Pilot Norman Tew and passenger Tom Condon flew from Park to a coastal station, returning after a radio transmitter repair, with several students and crew earning solo flight time and check rides. Additional tasks included delivering food and passengers to flood-affected inland towns using radio equipment and new wings for a diminished airframe. The event highlighted club activity across long distances and training milestones.
Tu Che Social spotlight highlights a local aquatic event with community members gathering around pools and open water venues. The feature notes participating teams and notable local personalities involved in the activities.
February 12 program featured Combions Bands led by Mim Sewell and Mr Lipspathy plus novelty dances by Campall and Mr Stakes. Williamatin won bachelor supper. Mie Surf Lite Severe hosted by Nita Lites band, with other acts including a Monte Carlo prize won by Mier Val Chevter and Sir Kian Spier. Saturday also saw Cairn Aquatic Gala with Merry Makers band.
Featae of the Catholic Daughters held an afternoon bridge party on Thursday. Fire hoses were placed for the event. Prizes were won by Mrs. Kranz and Mrs. Hawney. Attendees included Mrs. Moss, Bonnell, Crothers, Baney, Braithwaite, May, Boniface, Schofield, Lock, Grey, Vee, Foley, MacCallum, Quitliven, Kinane, Foster, Leasing, Albree, Feeley, Temmer Reid, Downey, and Tall. Next day’s event to be hosted by Mesdames Smith and Turner.
Passenger lists from Calima show arrivals from Cooktown Bowen and Towmaville by ANA and AMA with names including Meners Landy Welch Moon Russell Pearson, Masterton Denford Roseblade Chandler Carlyle Conway Slater Mowbray Towmaville crew and Miss Moot Mavens Jessop Kennelly from Mackay Townsville. Departures to Brisbane Townsville Mackay Bowen and others listed with passenger names and destinations.
Incomplete document fragment discusses Western influence and defense, referencing attacks and proof of military base presence. Mentions United States and allies, with unclear details about form, dates, or actions.
A garbled historical OCR passage recounts a macabre tale of murder and a rope hoist. It mentions a sleeper, a rope, a window, and a repeated phrase about necessity guiding invention. The fragment hints at a melodramatic event observed near a mill and a cat figure guarding the locale.
Applications for building permits listed by division include dwellings and additions for EM Savory Cairns Gordonvale Babinds Babinds Babinds Machans Beach Freshwater Cairns Peters Machan's Beach and others. Noted projects span renovations sheds and temporary dwellings, with multiple residents and firms named.
Fragmentary listing for a National Radio schedule with multiple programs and times. Mentions news, music, devotionals, serials, and talks across early morning to late evening slots, but OCR text is garbled and date appears incorrect.
A garbled OCR slice lists numbers and program cues including readings from the Bible and music segments. It mentions Breakfast, Sacred Wife Choice, Echoal Broad cast, and miscellaneous items with miscellaneous times and values, reflecting a fragmented broadcast page.
A fragmented report outlines a wedding scene with curvettes, venison motifs, and old world decor. It notes bridesmaids in powder frocks, corsages, and accessorized outfits, plus a two tiered wedding cake, table towers, and gifts including a heart shaped gold pendant and travel case. The couple, Mr and Mrs Peter Brady, plan to reside in Catrns.
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