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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 21, 1953

Page

6

Rent controls spark debate on private housing and supply

A rambling discussion outlines the impact of rent control proposals on private building, investment, and living costs. It cites landlords, tenants, and state measures, arguing that price caps could slow new construction while preserving some affordability and prompting policy experimentation.

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Local Cairns News: Weather, Transport, and Injury Report

From the Local Sphere reports Brisbane weather with rainfall data and a note on office bookings for Manusda period October to April next year. A pedestrian injury near Deramintam school is described with ambulance aid and hospital transport for Peter Johnsons of Sheridan.

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Fragmented OCR reflects political rally transcript

A garbled OCR excerpt depicts a political event with names and places blurred. It references Ranor Cairne and Mer for Thak, mentions VSRC alignment and a battalion, and hints at community turnout, elections, and local officials. The text is punctured and largely unreadable, obscuring clear facts.

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Obituary for Riley and scattered obituary notes

An obituary item recalls the death of Riley and mentions Mr Janes But rand Miley as part of a broader notice. It notes a long career with the Public Works Department and references the funeral at 84 Johny Church of Mag na with Rev Premee officiating. The piece blends stray weather data and city notices with names like Barker, Poyce Tiley, and Tre Opp hours, plus a parade plan and reports of two incidents near the river.

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Record crop realised in 1952 in North Queensland

The report details a record cane harvest in 1952 with total net production exceeding previous records. It notes rising acreages, improved supply to the refinery, and enhanced labor and cooperative efforts. Prices and tonnage are discussed, with reference to factory outputs and the impact on local mills and towns.

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Ravenshoe council debates hall usage and finance

A local meeting discusses the provisional Ravenshoe hall arrangements amid disputes over land, funding, and the hall’s future. Cr Newell and others press for clarity while Cr Pscrott outlines deputy actions, with tension rising over pricing and the hall’s viability.

Council discusses penalties and mill changes at Mossman

The Mossman Central Mill Co board reviews a proposed two step penalty scheme for misdeeds, plans to curb sales, and a new uniform policy. Directors elected include OBrien, Crawford, and Anai. The meeting notes a moment of silence and praise for community figures.

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Road Deterioration Near Far North Report

In Gordonvale and surrounding shires residents voice concerns over road deterioration and bitumen damage. Local officials including Mr Duncan and Mr Watson discuss impacts on travel from Brisbane, noting sections three miles from towns are nearly impassable and calling for government action.

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Gordonvale Club Seeks Affiliation Move Rejected by Cairns Rugby League

Cairns District Rugby League officials rejected Gordonvale Club’s bid for affiliation after discussions with NQR/L officials in Townsville. Gordonvale alleges pressure to join Cairns competition, with council budgets and local plans cited amid ongoing disputes over federation rules and representation.

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Adair rallies Labour Party crowd praising progress

The Labour candidate Adair addressed a Yorkeys Knob audience in Victoria, urging continued advance of the party’s program. He praised the party’s past work, promised to use all power for voters’ benefit, and voiced confidence in carrying projects for the community’s amenity.

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Fragmented notes from Etheridge line operation report

A garbled OCR style recount describes efforts around an Etheridge line operation. It mentions parcels, river transport, a copperfield river route, and multiple sections or stations moving goods and people. The text references places like Formvin Georgetgun Sick and a River district, with scattered names and actions.

Increased Crushing Rate and Field Extensions Reported

Mosssman central mill chairman reports the 1964 crushing rate in Maasnas area is set at 73 tons per hour with a projected base output. He states the mill expects to process about 210000 tonnes of cane producing around 30000 tonnes of refined product, based on the new rules and field extensions.

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Tobacco Board Secretary Collapse Reported in Ay Mextong

A tobacco board secretary collapsed during a meeting in Ay Mextong prompting medical aid. Officials described the incident as sudden with authorities summoned and an investigation into causes ongoing.

Unclear diary excerpt on animal cages and court order

Fragmentary diary style notes describe animals in cages, warnings ignored, and a court or overseer involved. Mentions a caretaker, a house, a churchyard record, and an orderly date. Text is garbled with many unreadable words and lacks coherent narrative or identifiable persons.

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Enforce­ment payment date disputed in court notes

Fragmentary OCR reveals a discussion of enforcement payment dates, repayments, and legal actions involving individuals named Petreday Perreau and others. The text references a February deadline, penalties, and potential court proceedings, with scattered mentions of debts, fines, and hearings amid ambiguous phrases.

Fragmented circus of notes on Cairns mail and coastal defense

A garbled dispatch refers to Cairns mail schedules for the next week, coastal tower and water conditions, and references to local authorities. The text mentions Royal titles, a Prime Minister, and various demarcations around Cairns and associated towns with unclear events or dates.

unclear text about Balmoral holiday reforms and queen

Fragmentary report from London dated February 18 notes a ceremonial holiday at Balmoral linked to reforms. The text is garbled, with missing names and specifics, but indicates a royal or governmental action connected to a holiday and reform discussions.

CompeSt Wrtal Ratiol Metale Article

Fragmentary OCR text shows references to events and people but lacks clear facts. The readable portions mention names and dates but do not form a coherent report or identifiable outcome. This item presents only garbled data with no distinct news event to summarize.

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