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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1951
Page
5
Fragmented note describes wartime supply concerns and failed trades with references to quality, supply lines, and disruptions. Mentions British tank effort, market reactions, and unclear figures or dates amid ongoing pressures.
Fragmented OCR text outlines public works, sanitation, and school planning, mentioning Pine Lane, Swansea, Onstadl, Bracey Temnisite, Tapuare, and Ringdoce. It references sanitary projects, utility rates, and government departments, with dates and meetings hinted but unreadable.
The Cairns Post discusses potential measures to secure funds amid stressed markets. It notes possible borrowing from the Commonwealth Bank and high interest costs, with Treasury aiming to avoid heavy commitments while maintaining public spending and economic stability.
Aerial ambulance teams transported a 10 year old Aborigine girl Queenie and an injured woman to Cairne Hospital after a large head wound. Captain John Butts piloted a 300 mile flight from Tobin Hood Athéinn to the Muneridge area to aid in urgent medical care.
An 18 year old inmate from Inberr, Donaghie, faced trial for stealing charges in Toowoomba. The case proceeded in the district court with the accused pleading guilty on one count while two other charges were dismissed or adjourned. The proceedings noted the prisoner’s removal to a secure facility during the hearing and referenced a battery of experts and witnesses involved.
The Ovieve COD manager noted a steady fruit supply with no shortage anticipated as fair shipments continued. Local traders reported adequate quantities and calm market conditions despite some disruption to shipping schedules and crew movements affecting certain routes.
The fragment memorial notice honors a mother and sister, naming family members and expressing enduring love. It references a January passing and pledges to remember and treasure the deceased, with personal signings from relatives. The readable text is fragmented and obscured.
Temperature readings show a 143 minku reading and a 82 per cent humidity at noon with 78 degrees and 9 per cent. Forecasts warn of showers and thunderstorms across Paninwuls Carpen taria after Monday evening with winds from the north to northeast. Northern districts report varied rainfall figures and a forthcoming Cairns Northern Trip by Mr BOL Croset and party from Cooktown January 8 to 10.
Partial readable text describes a railway incident involving a mail train on a Monday. It notes interviews by the police and railway authorities and references a jury production. Names, dates, and locations are garbled but indicate an official inquiry into the accident.
A Brisbane Golden Casket draw announces prize allocations with a long unreadable sequence of names and numbers. The fragment shows a list of winners and prizes for a draw held today, though the OCR text is garbled and hard to read.
Fragmented remarks on Australian federal governance discuss ministers possibly operating from state offices rather than Canberra. The debate covers travel, communication, and the practicality of keeping ministers in touch with electorates while Parliament sits, highlighting distant service and regional office use during overseas duties.
Five confirmed poliomyelitis cases admitted to Toowoomba General Hospital. Dr James Bell said two cases were from areas. outbreak not expected to reach prior peak due to population exposure. Ages listed include 17, 10, 14, 22, and 10 months. Brisbane also reporting poliomyelitis incidents with timing noted.
Passengers arriving in Cairns from Japan and Hong Kong on the Taiping eager for updates on the Korean front. They reported scarce information recently due to radio outages and little news reaching Japan, noting a rough voyage after departing Hong Kong on Christmas Eve.
Reported food shortages hit Coen as floods blocked shipments from Korea and Japan. United Nations staff in Korea and Australian troops responded to shortages, with air and sea routes disrupted by weather. Despite aims to deliver supplies, closures of airstrips and inundated ports hindered relief, leaving communities dependent on dwindling rations and arranged convoys stalled by logistics failures.
Torrential rains flood rivers from Laure to Cape York causing severe post and transport delays. Parcel post suspended, communications strained, and relief efforts hindered as crews race to reach stranded towns. Barry Gowtelow and team attempt new river crossings toward Musgrave, while volunteers aid stranded residents during New Year period.
Fragmentary notes describe fear and delay around a ship arrival and dialogue about weather and danger. Local wharf fishermen reportedly faced slow tides and cautious actions while Danes, Chloasm, and others were mentioned in an ambivalent frame.
The discussion urged a fuller inquiry into electoral procedures. Mr Moklin and Mr Wictlin pressed for an eight point review of inner machinery and voting integrity to cover every aspect, noting past Labour cuts and Liberal criticisms while Attorney General denied broader scope.
Report from the field notes increasing rivalry among six Scout groups on the island as they camp, with plans for hikes into scrub and lakes. Communication links are being established with Forester Headquarters, while island isolation disrupts farmer work and daily duties.
A tower at Kirra Beach collapsed sending two surfers and a bystander into rubble as strong waves and debris caused injuries. Police and coastguard investigated while witnesses described a chaotic scene and warned others away.
War era settlers protest reduced land values and higher rents. They claim only a partial allotment of their entitlements, complain about fencing and payments, and accuse authorities of coercion to accept inflated farm values. They demand fair valuation and time to arrange payment.
A garbled report from Townsville notes a tug named Lalor near the river and a disrupted timeline as crews battled a burning vessel amid shifting winds. Damaged lines describe misread coordinates and delayed recovery operations, with focus on Pine Peak and Palana area as crews survey impact and safety zones.
A London report notes tin quotations over the past months with prices around L162 19s per hundredweight. Market activity shows limited demand from New York buyers and shifting official quotes.
Readable fragments reference legal terms and individuals but lack clear names, dates, or places. The text hints at licensure, charges, and references to persons and organizations yet remains ambiguous and incomplete.
A government minister announces a plan to support cattle and goat herds next year. The policy sets targets on headage and feed costs, aiming to stabilize farm incomes and improve market access for smallholders.
A cryptic dialogue explores when a gift transfers ownership. It emphasizes delivery as essential, notes that a deed alone cannot prove a gift without actual handover, and discusses ambiguities in testamentary and contractual gift conditions. The text also questions notice and acceptance formalities in complex scenarios.
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