Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Cairns Post in Cairns, Queensland

We have pages in Queensland

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 27, 1954

Page

6

Brisbane Weather and River Report Mixed With Flood News

The report blends Brisbane weather forecasts with river readings for Gilbert River and other towns. It notes heavy rain, rising rivers, and flood warnings affecting Cairns Georgetown and Normanton areas. Emergency services and transport updates are referenced, with summaries of road and flood conditions across multiple locations.

Canary Ata Aisialiea Darnae Ferman Roy Puerta Rome Methine Bae Services Ieee Powis Neie Telat Mache Beall Brisbane Falla Toruke Ened Frisia Ena Palmereilia Ware Burketnwe Jeurey Gilbert River Aneirragh Normanton Carron Einastown Georgetown Kidston Rentiana Sia Fewrn Cleveland Carrudan

In Memoriam Obituary Fragment Across Mentions

In memoriam notes and tributes appear for family members including a mother and relatives. The text recalls loving memories and the enduring impact of a mother figure with thanks and affectionate remembrances. Names and dates are partially illegible but indicate a memorial message from relatives and friends.

Local council hearing on OHUMA medical group positions

Fragmentary notes show council members and a diocese related review. Statements reference a secretary and a chairperson, with unclear positions and voting on a policy or appointment.

Special Joy Ride Missions Review Amid Court Debates

Fragmented text discusses wage fixation, civil liberties groups, and Australian aviation claims. References to ACLU and court decisions surface amid unclear protest language and a supposed joy ride mission.

Moses Ek

Kuranda Weekend Travel and Weather Reports Update

Kuranda expects weekend traffic with railway timetable notes from the District Superintendent of Ballwaye. Forecasts show thunderstorms south to the Cape Coast, with heavy rains possible on the Peninsula. winds strengthen in the northwest and humidity rises as a cold front moves in.

Dinvicy Brisbane Buraulas Uerict Carpentarie Beaty Falls Nori Cosst Serempialias Ume Heste Nce Se Teas

Cairns Market Quotations Surveyed for Local Sellers

Market report from Cairns notes wholesale fruit and vegetable prices guided by state and federal figures. Observers report small consignments and rising costs as traders in Cairns adjust quotes amid supply shifts and overseas influences.

Gstielal Inari Agricure Ana Porthern Cairns Chine Aaoresmietia Uae

Unclear OCR artifacts on Brisbane event and vaccines

Fragmentary text shows a Brisbane event with references to charts, pictorials, and a vaccine committee. Mentions of Australian issues, a Duke of Balevar et al, and various figures suggest a society or charity function. Details are unreadable and names unclear due to OCR errors.

Inge Eire Bons Duke of Balevaret Ildren la Maresta Manberx Attedaing

ACTU Emergency Committee Rules on Wage Margin Increase

Melbourne February 26 The Australian Council of Trade Unions emergency committee declared no increase in wage margins. Arbitration Court announced evidence and argument. decision reserved. The Australian economy cannot bear an overall wage margin rise.

Melbourne Australian Council of Trade Unions Emergency Committee Arbitration Court

Jaylight Parade leads battalion parade plans

The battalion's parade plans are announced with Lt Col Clive Veilliama set to lead. The unit faces training, timing, and ceremonial commitments as crews prepare for an intense program this afternoon.

Sint Battalion To-Dat Gamiight Clive Veilliama Jeannine Parma

Court sentences and fines from Cairns area cases

A string of courtroom actions lists defendants from Cairns and Enmore Street cases. Convictions include 18 days in default, fines up to £4 with costs, and jail terms such as two weeks imprisonment. Individuals named include Charles Mitchell and Robert Themes Wade amid license and traffic-related penalties.

Cairns Fuort Artecement Porta Osrand Casady Batge Qporictet Costa Cwurt Dara Zammit Enmore Deheule Charles Mitchell Tateaurer Tiolet Cult Robert Themes Wade Bunda Etree Gamnes Barra Patia Casewg Court Sirate Bartle Cromiey Bernard Joh Heap Sas Chalga Hhanager Pullen Ui Fare Stuart Gaol Sharsul Cairns Cours Sesslann Peter Jeng’ Woodward Sheridan-aireet Senor Serganat Theo Jacl Tom's AWJ Ube Iprelest Freynce Hibee Bowy Teab Rts McKissey Siyay Bieseru Ernest Mekbie Hese Bluth Nantes Waders Ecupanam Hill My Anny Bara Radio Et Mlle Arin Irene Pencm

Upping Move Ments in Townsville and Cairns Trade

Fragmented OCR reports shipments and voyages linking Townsville Cairns and Brisbane with cement and supplies. Mentions depart dates March and March 30 plus travel toward Mackay and Adelaiie, noting general cargo movements and port activity.

Eaves Esvourn Mackay Cairns Mango ‘Grawals Tom Weer Coss Fawland Suny Canal Stdnes Brisbane Fomneyille Morey Manus Keviene Ganeul Lag Samarat Madelie Ape Rey Stutt Enanhorh Kaninen Townsville Ase Weber Erneral

Rail traffic delays hinder shipments amid flood period

Delays persist as pew stocks and rail movements stall. Stores report stocking North Queensland goods and cigarettes to cope with ongoing flood disruptions impacting shipments and availability.

Pew North Queensland

Electricity For Caravans In Remote Regions Report

A fragmented report discusses caravan electricity connections and the need for safe wiring standards, detailing supervision and feeder capacity. It mentions 340-volt wiring, sub tropical fruit shipments, and potential freight adjustments affecting regional power supplies and service timelines.

Fragmentary bakery scene with crowded shop and lights at noon

A garbled OCR passage depicts a busy bake shop with many customers during morning hours. Observed actions include lights on, bakers at work, and customers waiting. a sense of hurried activity and concern about flour supplies appears, though details are unclear.

Inmispail Durin E Hyies

Irregular Migrant Hostel Plans Stir Community Debate

Officials discussed accommodating migrants at a hostel near Coluna with a 40 hour limit and potential bylaw. The head teacher noted escape opportunities and rail plans for transfer to Kuranda as families sought shelter.

ElectricAlert Eligunuuion Coolown Braig Carly Wick Coluna Thal Queehy Fiatwerk Eas Carlyon BEC Saul Saul, Merchete Brimone Cty Council Bossel Jatriciw

Visit by Duke and Military band on tour prompts mixed opinions

A fragmentary report describes a visit involving the Duke, military units, and public reception during a state tour. The piece notes partisan reactions, perceived safety or aggression, and a focus on ceremonial displays and colour guards amid broader political tensions.

Music teacher fined in harbor case notes and court details

The report outlines a court session where a music teacher was fined seven pounds with restitution ordered. It describes a case involving improprieties with a widow, a dispute over estate shares, and a solicitor’s arguments about payments and custody. The lengthy transcript covers testimonies, penalties, and the judge’s directions.

Atherton Fair Rents Court Case On Income Tax Deduction

Atherton reports a court action over income tax deduction for fair rent. The case centers on a wife’s alleged prejudice and the implications of housing costs, with references to tax law, lodging, and potential deductions under the Income Tax Act. Names and dates appear in trial notes and local commentary.

Atherton UsuHene Australis Orborne Fonda Mabout Reni Ghatorfian Visense Gist Waillen Coy Chambelaint MacDaniel Cuddy Antout Mesara Pwtoyarr Ateal Freighney Yeas Becom Morvill

Unclear text fragment on housing and migration plans

Fragmented OCR text references housing schemes and migrants with garbled names and dates. It hints at planning discussions and large scale changes but lacks clear details or readable entities.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ean Adams Ethan Praider Anton Ge Bern Nat Demoerare Avery Matt Janie A Vas Starr Bowkett Talaruo Gilbor Clee Atoreinn Eae Salem Licata Satson Ebroary Mardwick Lowieg Merry Sr My Vane Bertoneels Sesath Antasters Autebolds Rand Etter Ae Etter Ae ‘Regoords. "Wha ‘Came Aoeg Ac Ee Mata Weap ‘In Bobrney 21 18. Ugerind Kennethan Lear Sou Wihoes Tsar Concilistumn B Broadby Royal Yacht oorEic Cathne Brida Kuranda Rajleay Malntall saMowing Reksneh Meatungan Eimadelen AU ‘Rion Herberton Ravens Stacy Creek Reyal Ballwaye MPV Fsil Leeres Athe Calrry Genealana Weir Rome Re Calne Districh Fea Deers Ian Phillipe Jokmssand Geary O Mulan Cercet Clereat Natal Sitar Teesone North Queensland Yeatardas Ibe Cole Tekere Bakers Sisien Gidekin Gurion Aris Kore Tully Dremine Dun Timber Syndicate Ciree Mourivan P. Bivrney Mefad Rush Txnespal Clement Yatra Royal WiErroxs New Walan Howe Eur Anil Atherton Fair Prieerios Brive Laban
Search Courier

Search the Cairns Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Cairns Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication