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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1950
Page
6
A fragmented passage discusses machine age impacts on trades and apprenticeships. It contrasts rapid production with traditional handcraft values, noting older journeymen struggle to adapt to speed and new methods, while some see better future in careful, quality work.
In Tommoville on July 14 a weather relay team reported northern rainfalls lasting several hours. Officials noted a cold front and a brisk wind as services coordinated with Cairne Maternal and Child Welfare to ensure rapid response.
In Drapee-siryet, IPPC worker George Serviton lost four fingers and partial hand sensation after a cog wheel accident at Coir Tiesler Limited. He was taken to Cairna Base and received medical care as authorities logged the event.
Relatives and friends announce the funeral of Samuel Garnett at 4 o clock on Sunday at St. Mary’s Church England. The service will be held for beloved son and brother with burial or interment at the local cemetery and arrangements by the Ingiet Co and other local firms.
In a column of obituaries and notes, the community mourns Minerale and Maulion Taronl, John Hong, Oreana Teayhond, Thomas Raymond, Del Raymond, and family members. The memorials mention dates, places, and the emotional tributes from spouses, children, and friends as well as local notices about work disruptions and cane burning delays due to weather.
A garbled note from Babunda UndePLY Babinda dated July 14 describes unclear events and possible delays. It mentions wear, timing, and a power issue with no clear indication of a break or fault in the system.
Brisbane July 14 report notes the first prize winner at the Golden Casket event with ticket No 11816 “Ware Won” and second place ticket No 244 “The jynd.” The record lists participants and serials including Hethorua and Dynes with various names and draws across the session.
A garbled OCR fragment lists currency figures, measurements, and codes such as 100, 12mm, 86,900, and 61.48 alongside scattered letters and words. The readable content is minimal, offering no coherent event or narrative to summarize beyond its numeric and alphanumeric vestiges.
Fragmented OCR text details travel movements and approvals involving ML Mulligan, Cairns, Gimbulah, Dimbulah, and Mackay with schedule references and mentions of budgeting or harbor depth. The garbled lines indicate a sequence of departures and arrivals across Queensland towns and actions by a treasurer regarding a project.
Reports indicate two sugar mills in the Cairns district resume operations after a recent disruption. Workers faced a halt to production as talks and arrangements continued, with expectations that both mills would be back on line by Monday. Local officials and unions coordinated efforts to ensure supply and stability in the industry.
Lord Bertrand Russell says the question of an uncrushed population for Australia is vital. He urges Australia to welcome many European migrants and to prepare capital for war necessities such as water supply, housing, roads and railways.
In a short stay here in Aue Lord Russell warned that a third world war could be possible if tensions and rural exploitation continue. He emphasized the need for cautious policy and cited concerns over global alliances and economic pressures shaping war probability.
An unreadable historical fragment discusses population policy and a Lord Rummel figure advocating coercive penalties and social controls. The text references overpopulation, tax or incentive ideas, and weapons as potential tools, but the garbled OCR makes specifics unclear.
A court record describes adversarial occupancy involving Delatoree and Daddow over a house portion. It notes occupation of upstairs and downstairs areas, rental arrangements, and a family with eight children amid a plan to vacate for alternate accommodation. A notice to quit appears in the fragmentary text.
Fragmentary text shows Lord Rumall denouncing world government oppression and calling for immigration controls. It references rental payments, tenancy rights, and accommodation for entrants while hinting at a broader political struggle. The material includes garbled quotes about housing conditions and regimes resisting migration.
The event featured Mayor Ald. WH Sur enon opening the ball as patrons filled the hall. Women wore taffeta gowns in pinks and blues, with many names listed among attendees. prizes for portraits and dress qualities drew attention amid a night of dancing and social acclaim.
Vague transcription describes welding of rails with unclear details. Mentions rail work, possible locations and crews, but lacks concrete entities or dates. The fragment hints at a survey or inspection and potential safety concerns.
A damaged wire service style clipping reports on export controls for war supplies and a legal section about indictable offenses. It scarce mentions a Melbourne body and a Water side Workers' Federation executive, with garbled lines suggesting parliamentary or labor developments and pending actions in July.
A mangled OCR fragment describes a train collision with mentions of a miner crew and a guard named Gerace. The text references a wreck’s prow, a Newt line, and a derailed car, with notes about crew abandonment and a return to the rails.
An Atherton man experienced a slowed rate of motion during a recent incident, with authorities noting anomalous behavior and initiating follow up actions. The report references a specific time frame and local responses by responders.
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