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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1953
Page
3
fragmentary OCR notes accuse bogus medical organisations and ministers of statements about a national health scheme. mentions Grafton and a government stance, but readable details are sparse and unclear.
Members discuss backing an air pilgrimage project with a November tentative date. The Cairns sub-branch considers inviting a Gay person from the Calrnal area and outlines risks and benefits, noting internal support and potential external securing efforts.
A garbled OCR excerpt references a May quarter end, price indices, and discussions of growers, recognitions, and ambulance references. It mentions individuals such as Tisha Rove and Ballon, with scattered notes on labor, slavery, and a governor, set amid unclear events and dates. The text shows damaged coverage of economic indicators and public matters with many corrupted names and terms.
Reports outline a volatile campaign scene with Labour and Liberal factions and unendorsed candidates amid leadership tensions. Sparse notes reference Bolte and party figures, along with scattered mentions of election dynamics and local political maneuvering.
Fragmented text describes a sports event with players DeLacy Solon Nash and others. It mentions defenses, passes, and a sequence near posts, plus references to Uniteds and junior teams. The readable parts are too garbled to extract a clear result or teams.
A fragmented report recalls the Pacific Stewards Navy and ship lines with mentions of officers, punctured vessels, and retired crew. Names like J O Pisherty and Ray Cusack appear amid scattered references to Adelaide Bay and Towureville stretching into a broader maritime lore.
The victim died after a savage stabbing at a house in River Lane. Harry Thomas suffered a severe stomach wound and was pronounced dead at hospital. Allan Rather and End Barter, both locals, were arrested as detectives led a late-night inquiry. Witnesses described a brutal assault with an axe before the assailant fled the scene. One suspect, later identified, confessed to striking the victim and attempting to escape, resulting in further housing lockups as the case headed to Central Court tomorrow.
A chaotic crash near a utility site left Winifred Salley, Ruby Bren, and Neel Moron among several injured. Reports describe shock, facial injuries, and hospital treatment, with witnesses noting a rear impact and lingering danger at the scene. The narrative shifts to a broader travel tale, mentioning a tour through Queensland with mixed recollections of scenery and discomfort.
Contenders face a serious challenge to Brothers as a key round market game was contracted yesterday. The bid signals competition intensifies among remaining teams seeking top position.
In the Malvern by election the Victorian Liberal candidate Wats leads with nearly 2000 more votes than the December general result. The successful candidate succeeds Mr J Bloomfield a city barrister and ex Second ALF officer. Bloomfield polled within 106 of an absolute majority in a four candidate field, with about 30 primary votes short.
A brief report notes a child fatality at Molong with few readable details. The fragmentary text mentions an arch and a bye, lacking clear names, dates, or institutions.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a reference to loading sugar crop and a new test at Brisbane. Mentions July, Satenigar, shipping, and minister pension. details are unclear due to garbled text.
A brief item details a Latvian migrant connected to a case on July 12 involving Maroocht Rivee Rambour. Further readable context notes a procedural or transit matter pending official action and local involvement.
A woman died instantly after a dramatic crash at a rural intersection described as an accident corner. Reports note a vehicle struck another causing doors to fly open and emergency crews to respond quickly at the scene.
A cane cutter injured at Sarina Des Prom byane bite near Mackay was treated by doctors after Warton and Forier were reportedly involved. The patient, previously at Mackay Hospital, remained in care as doctors described the leg injury and subsequent treatment.
Vague notes from Canberra outline ongoing campaign tensions over taxation and spending. Mentions of a looming senate or house debate with officials and advisers preparing statements and responses for the public.
A fragmentary report references a daughter and Mrs Doyle with cryptic medical or social notes. The text mentions confinement and a medical or forensic tone, with unclear details about persons and outcomes. The piece reads like a clipped item from a larger domestic or court context with limited readable names.
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