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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1950
Page
4
A regional health bulletin notes a further outbreak of Weil's disease causing rising concern. Officials urge prompt reporting and preventive measures as cases spread among exposed populations. Public health teams coordinate with hospitals to isolate and treat affected individuals and trace contacts.
Fragmented shipping notices show movements at Cork and Cal ports with dates and cour pal references. The readable lines mention ships, routes, and routine loading and unloading, alongside possible forecasts and agency notes.
The Weather Bureau reports district forecasts: Peninsula and Carpen aria fine on the western border, elsewhere unsettled with no south easterly wind. Maritime and Tablelands cloudy with further rain, local floods possible, southeasterly winds, moderate. Recorded temperatures include 71 degrees with 76 percent humidity, max 77 and min 71 degrees. Rain for the 24 hours ended yesterday morning noted.
A杂 fragmented report describes discussions in Atherton and Canberra about weed control and irrigation. It notes Senator Sedgwick and Mr Callias presenting concerns on supply, production, and transport linked to hydro works, with references to Torres Strait water levels, rail pumping plants, and potential delays in delivery to support expanded steel and fuel needs.
Family of the patient expresses sincere thanks to attending doctor Ms Kran and nurse SJAMT Gette Mowe for invaluable service at Mosman hospital. Ziewies of the Mosman ambulance and Moe A Loyd are also thanked for their roles during the care in Malla Bayhhange.
Fragmented local notice reports Mackay Central Board reviewing recommendations amid ongoing work. Injured worker treated after lacerated wound. rail and exhibition services affected. Extra train service planned. board deliberations extend into August with further hearings and contingent deliveries.
Fragmented notes show Sugar rationing discourse under wartime controls. Central Board, War Service, and pricing figures are debated amid calls for adjusted quotas and supplier allocations. Mentions of millers growers and central powers indicate a tense effort to manage sugar supply and pricing.
In Toowoomba on a corner at Mtuthven and Rus Mieels the prosecutor reported a student charged with breach of the Traffic Act. Vincent af Tardent faced the magistrate, with issues of conduct and appearance noted. The case involved multiple persons linked to a Saturday incident in the locality.
The Townsville Turf Club racing list outlines events for July 10 including the Cleveland Bay Handicap of eight furlongs with entries like Bashers and Rube Th, and mentions the Townsville Cup festive program. It lists horses New Haven Piemon Reais Orange, trainer Seonane, and several other entries with odds and placements. the card references Bay Devon and Bow Mil among others, with notable names and weights listed for the races.
Flood waters have invaded about half the town of Mungindi near the Queensland New South Wales border. Homes are evacuated as the Barwon River near Mungindi rises two miles from town and police warn of massive flooding across the river network.
Heavy rains across Queensland and New South Wales caused flight suspensions at Eagle Farm and delays at several aerodromes. The Bruce and Westerrn roads faced washouts beyond Roma, with the Wentworth Weather Bureau warning of continued rain in the tropical coast area. Tully reports record rainfall this month, affecting harvests as cane output rises. mill operations show substantial tonnage processed and disruptions across supply lines.
Weather Bureau deputy says stations will improve Queensland and northern New South Wales weather data. Australia-wide plotting may lead to more recording stations as tropical influences are investigated. Regular weather exchanges with Britain and America planned. rainfall and cyclone risk monitored. Ingham July preparations noted.
Sydney reports describe flood damage across the coast with thousands of homes ruined and communities isolating. Officials warn that extensive losses could persist as lingering floodwaters threaten further damage and hamper relief efforts.
Brisbane reports a vacancy in the WaterAid work federation election with 1153 votes for one retiring official and 99 rates. Three delegates elected. sponsor Wade names RW Jackson and BB Boite as leaders.
A Sydney report describes police efforts against street gang activity following a Saturday night incident. Officials warn they will not tolerate disruption as miners and industrial leaders assess safety and production impacts.
Officials from Defence, War, and Housing, Immigration and Labour departments will meet in Melbourne to discuss allocation of sample formational military training. The Immigration Minister declined any mandatory program link, noting policy shifts and workforce changes.
In Melbourne a drunken driving incident resulted in injuries and a police inquiry. The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions and local authorities reported initial details, with figures and timelines pending full confirmation. Police continued their investigation as the year progressed.
An ambulance plane carried a severely injured man from King Island to Portland by air after a fishing accident. Superintendent Clark coordinated rapid transport to Cooktown Hospital, with the craft returning to base after a stop at Cairns. The patient’s condition improved, and the intended Cairns Base Hospital transfer was abandoned.
Chamber of Commerce in Brisbane reports interest from Shoko Trading Co Ltd Tokyo in importing iron ore and coal from Australia. They request information on government export prohibitions, mine names and addresses in Yampi Sound and Mt Morgen areas, reliable exporters besides existing partners, and the coal suitability for metallurgical use. They also seek feasibility of export and company details.
In July 10 proceedings Mackay officials report cane price requests in Queensland. The Cane Growers Council opposed the proposed price decreases and urged higher prices citing replacement costs for machinery and rising farm expenses. The Central Caneword panel under Mr Wm Forgen Smith ruled on costs and mill capacity to sustain higher prices.
Large crowds surged into a Brisbane store during a hurried sale attracting hundreds. Attendants removed bundles of items as chaos erupted with women pushing and shoving while management struggled to maintain order and secure stock.
A fragmentary report outlines compassionate allowances for widows and dependents under the Commonwealth Compensation Act. It describes investigations into social service entitlements, average awards around 243 8, and urgent loan provisions if needed. The text references Navy funeral costs and compensation payments managed or delayed by commissions pending investigations.
A July 10 statement by Public Board Secretary Ms. P. Kingston warned that traffic in prano sex endangered public safety. Miller of the Newral and Professional Mahermee’y Unt urged that five-inch press coverage misled the public. Kingston noted debt to meet prawns sold and that enforcement would be uneven. The Public Board discussed free law and enforcement for smaller violations.
Report notes Canberra and Brisbane tours preferred dry hotel options, while plans for a Luxury Hayman Hotel faced refusals. Gummera of Valley Parabyterian Church commented on Paxil building delays, and authorities stressed no government support for “dry” lodging at this time.
A garbled note outlines a regional tour to Far North areas including Mahar Beech and Calla regions. It mentions Septal vial, local maitre, and a day trip covering Mt George areas with Craig euro and a party. The text is fragmented and uncertain but indicates an organized local itinerary.
A compact notice notes a legacy service rate affecting a widow, with limited readable details. The fragment mentions a person identified as widow and references a rate or charge labeled acs erat ein rik tee eee.
Fragmentary notes describe remote interspace development and area plans. Collie mentions Mareeba and te province, with scattered references to sles and commented inputs. The text is garbled, hindering clear facts about location, dates, or official actions.
July 10 Brisbane reports a modest rise in enlistments across the armed forces as the nation plans to wind up wartime controls. Government officials note recruitment for the Commonwealth and the BCOF remains active, with commissions in the Royal Australian Army and postings to units in Australia and Japan. AAP and RAN campaigns will push recruitment, while a spokesman cites hundreds of inquiries and daily interest growth, including 30 women applying to join. only the Australian Army Medical Women's Services remains open to women at present.
In Melbourne and Sydney reporting, a heated industrial dispute centers on Australian Engineers Union activity and employer resistance. The Newcastle and Balmant areas are cited in connection with collective bargaining and wage talks. Court actions, fines, and labour relations measures surface as miners and workers face rostering and overtime debates. The piece notes official statements from agency and union leaders, with emphasis on campaign tensions and potential industry-wide impact.
An unclear clipping from Sydney dated in July features fragmented phrases about a leap over a gap, names such as Steve appear, but most details are unreadable. the text hints at a person surviving a risky jump or stunt with missing context and specifics.
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