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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 14, 1950

Page

9

Wyn Communist Threats Stir Australian Workers Unrest

The article reports widespread doubt and resistance among Australian workers to Cominform directives amid debates over aiding Asia and Korea. It notes unity fractures in unions including ironworkers, with hints of Bolshevik influence and Soviet pressure behind calls to stop arms to prevent spread of communism.

Asia Moscow Commins Party Ironworkers’ Union Stemene Union Korea Eho Mossow Diciman Marev

Six Traffic Breaches Involving Local Man

Raymond Wolfe, 73, of Buenas Berry, charged with six traffic breaches after a collision on Carmen Street. The court heard he failed to stop, drove dangerously, and did not maintain control of his motorcycle. He was fined and ordered to pay costs. imprisonment considered if unpaid.

Raymond S Ebe Wolfe Anal Buenas Berry Exhaus Sr Pasetideien Saure Bamentan Bos Sreestewek Geeree Tate Stent Faa Hasitur

Fragmentary data on Jet AAPL Asatte lane

The unreadable OCR fragment mentions a jet and lane area with scattered letters and numbers. No clear events or entities are identifiable from the garbled text. Further readable context is needed to produce a proper summary.

Death notices for Wallwork and Griffiths in local memorials

Funeral notices report the deaths of Wallwork and Griffiths with family references and memorial messages. The text mentions memorials, nephews, and condolences, noting a fatal accident in a separate notice and listing surviving relatives and names.

Ar Srithane Davie Allwork Erived Amfant Ales Gow Ase

Local sphere brief reports on town council grants and weather

Readable fragments note Caley State School expenditure approval for 27402 funds to build residences and power house extensions. A public loan debenture of 20000 allocated. Northern rainfall tallies show 24 hour totals across towns with varying millimeters. Cairns weather office recorded temperatures and humidity yesterday. Three crew members aboard a vessel were involved in a shark incident near the Seine. A Cairns police report details a traffic collision injuring Lillian Mary Clapham. Mackay carpenters and mill timber supply issues linked to government timber pricing. Rotary, Balhure Club, and local organizations meet amid upcoming charity and show planning. September sales and show divisions discussed.

Warning Signals Decline After Historic Flood Cleanup

Fragmented OCR notes describe an event where elderly residents evacuated after a severe flood. Reports mention a remodel project and a new safety plan affecting Malande Ons area. Authorities advise caution as crews resume work and residents reassess long term housing needs.

Landowners Awarded Compensation in Crown War Claims

Court announces compensation to landowners affected by Crown land seizures during a war service settlement scheme. Awards total varied by acreage and individual claims, with several men fined at execution and others cited for extended delays. The Crown based property disposals on wartime needs and land assessments conducted between January and March of the cited period.

Sarvica

Legacy Day and Kelton Legal Settlement Discussion

The report discusses compensation cases and the unreliability of settlements as value guides when threatened with reevaluation. It notes Crown counsel examining a Crown witness about settlement circumstances and admissibility of evidence, with the question of evidence for the case judged by the court.

Muir

Improvements to Railways at Crisbane

July 13 report from the Railways Department outlines conditions for bridges and channels, proposing stone pitching and a new support near the river bridge. Commission notes include potential cost factors and the need to clear obstructions to improve waterway passage.

Crisbane Bebane Joralian

Railway expenditure approval under flood season plans

Mr Duggan announced the Executive Council authorized expenditure for stone pitching on sections of the Biroonrarumyla railway in the Cairns region. The work, part of the Experiment programme, aims to prevent damage during the wet season floods and was approved for financial reasons in the northern part of the state.

Duggan Executive Council Custer Cairns Approxi Way Norhern

Amana inquiry delayed as SUSISTER waits for report

Muddled text outlines an inquiry postponement and awaiting a formal report. Names and places appear garbled, with scattered references to Canberra, Melbourne, and recruitment terms. The readable fragment hints at delays, an awaiting document, and unspecified authorities.

AMANA

Unique Pearling Find Recalls Brisbanes Ancient Trade

Reports from Brisbane describe a remarkable pearling discovery near Torres Strait. A pearl in a cup held a smaller pearl, weighing about eight carats, with the larger pearl attached to the cup. Premier V. Geir and Prime Minister RG Mensies were informed, photographs sent to authorities, and a government inquiry requested into the pearls’ origin and sale potential.

Brisbane Paris Uung Pearing Wn Tach Galissidne RG Mensies Mum United Mates

Record Show Expected in Cairns Next Week

Present indications suggest this year’s Jubilee Show will be the greatest ever held in Cairns. Show officials report record entries across all sections and forecast attendance between 30,000 and 40,000. Last year about 29,000 attended. gate receipts hoped near £4000. The Show Association has rain insurance of £500 per day for three days, covering up to 15 points of rain on Tuesday and 21 points on Wednesday and Thursday.

Gahibur Cairis G. J. Payne Payne Show Association I Tvelt Boinia Woelety Snembery Carene Orchiel Kermiton’ Mall Ain Elvan Uj Cairns Lire

Display Stands Erected as Cairns Show Prepares

Workmen busied themselves at the show ground yesterday as improvements continue since the last event. New side show areas and extended grounds promise increased capacity. Admission remains unchanged at a shillings level, with Sunday morning preparations underway.

Unclear Ring Event Notes With Prize and Features

The fragment mentions ring events, nominations, a total prize money around 500 units, and new features such as water jumps and horse-related elements. It also references mythic echoes and a Greek theme, with several garbled phrases and possible names.

Dedelas

Southern Trotters Show Opens With Big Purse

About 29 southern trotters will race in handicap events over three days and nights with a prize fund of £480, £100 more than last year. Notables include Alles Bay Battie Star and Laddie's Piel. Stagrock and Curl have shown recent form. The show opens Wednesday at 2 45 pm with catering and stalls, plus a fire brigade water display and speedway exhibitions to follow.

Alles Bay Battie Star Towne Ville Stagrock Curl Windnestling Pam

Townsville Show Highlights Auction, Horses, and Exhibits

A fragment describing Townsville show events with horse entries and judging notes. It lists pony classes, champion hacks, and district horses, plus displays by the Cairns Society and a Carene Orchiel Society exhibit. Details include rider names, horse names, and anticipated show timings across Tuesday to Thursday.

Sialbuw Pare Paine Hexheey Artamare MS Pruon Boy Rider Gamre Nda A. Holmgaworwa Lechetna “McLicuiny D. Cornell Rl Fider Eign Oars Ir Jennifer Core Ona Spene Judit Tomine Pony A Sud Marth Quermland Johnnie Cameron We Ware bin Heck RJ. Hollingsworth Lene McLathian P. Ciaussens Amd Anaihee i Ay McLachien Manje C_Flobr Lola Melachlan Searle Tande Mies Hoorn T. Einte Jove Wildflower District Mc‘Doneld Johnnie Jason Bits J. V Blankenee Mise Plohr Harks J. A Wright Whelan Heck Red Sorth Queensland Wise C. Finn Rd Alingsworthy

Mulgrave Road Traffic Plan Described for City Show

A city notice outlines traffic and parking arrangements around Mulgrave Road and nearby streets for an upcoming show. It mentions road routes, patrolled parking, and measures to protect architecture and public safety as vehicles move toward Mulgrave Reed AGY and Draper areas.

Mulgrave Trane Praventrest Newnesster Gerdonvale Mulgrave Road Shere Miarave Mulgrave Reed Agy Lowvan Areca Mulgrave Sizert Draper- Hee Pile Seren Mulgrave Bond Van Draper End Private Core

Choral Society Concert Delights with Varied Selections

The Choral Society presented a large audience pleasing program featuring Tot Spy by the composer Altre and Reed Ie, with praised solos by Laveter Bull and Reuben's I Love the Moon. Campbell Tipton in A Spirit Flower showed strong tenor control, and Mendelssohn pieces plus encore moments highlighted a talented, promising ensemble.

Monte Effinent Bompoast Worns BP Boule Laveter Aaron Santaker Esther Lahee Runt Jay Reuben Love Pretty Lars Nowl Johnson Taare Ange Roy Campball Tipton Westury Tehutkowsky Ololsin Edward Certany Eos Basancr Aainworth Hi ‘Reding Mia Arthur P. Tete Fred Olvorlad Parformante Tiene Mendelasaht Secons Areca Cme Lille Les

Auction case recalls tenancy dispute at disjointed premises

The hearing resumed as witnesses described a court case over a dwelling bought in 1940 and occupied since by different tenants. The respondent, the sole occupier at the time of the quit notice, faced claims of vacating while the owners detailed changes and rent payments tied to a real estate agency.

Prams Ag Prema Thomas Mae Veale Jawits Bop Weber Janes Ivan Tre Mackedtie Gin Hilt

Northern Weather Forecast and Local Property Notes

Fragmented forecast text and a local legal notice describe a fisherman licensed vendor at 186 Martynatreet seeking financial assistance and housing, with details about tenancy, rental plans, and property purchases. The piece mentions Mr Daddow, Mrs Belene, and others in connection with arrangements for a shop and possible premises purchase.

Machen Asratance Hs Mleckeave Ram ‘Nuratary Daddow Thay ROTH

Pathinder case details emerge in late 19th century hearing

A fragmented transcript recalls witnesses, names, and suspected conduct. George McAtlen and Conant are linked to an inquiry conducted at Applin Street, with Mr O Berrin questioning whether improper acts were taken. The narrative hints at a trial atmosphere and unverified testimony.

George McAtlen Conant Mack Wat Hilinge

The Walrus Said boxing tale from old sport annals

An obscure clipping recalls a boxing event with older seasoned fighters and a veteran coach urging discipline. The piece notes spirited ring action, energetic postfight chatter, and a hint of shipping industry context woven through references to energy and transport.

Glitz Kid Questions Stir Forum at Anscollin

A fragment notes Dorothy Dix style inquiries at Anscollin forum facing disruption as several ignore tradition. An anonymous correspondent hopes to spark interest with a puzzling query about a man with a ring and a diamond.

Dorothy Dix

Fragmented Passage Reflects Turbulent Trial of Faith and Sports

An OCR fragment weaves a chaotic scene mixing religious debate with a local athletic pursuit. It references the New Testament, mentions Northland championship aims, and notes Joh Williams and Bob Wilson preparing for an open championship amid crowd tension and police presence.

Saveral Cairne Jyhn Williams Wates Aeudunualy San Mount Roe Tee Bob Wilson Ie

Call for United Party in Brisbane in July

A messy OCR-style note reports leaders from the Queensland Liberal Party and mentions a call for a united party in Brisbane. It references tensions between Liberal and Country parties, debates over merger, and unnamed figures debating political strategy and conventions.

Brisbane United anniLatviar Queensland Liberal Party de Mable Dy Noble Beriex Queenaland Rnhie Liberal Lew Weil Campbell Country Party

London Duty Sal's Cue Paries

A fragmented report notes London duty and IAB men in a remnant scene at Sal’s cue pairs with unclear names and events, outlining a terse sequence of assignments and locations.

London Sal

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