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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1953
Page
4
A fragmentary OCR line lists several individuals including J. ML Brown, L. Lawrence, D. Blakeney, HR Thurso n, RB Bartley, A. Beary, H. Vaina, and a clerk identified as Adr Armaid, suggesting a partially preserved roster or official record needing clarification.
The council discusses water shortages at Lusee and Rocky Creek supply, Japanese and Chinese occupation history, crown prince travel to the United States, and plans for Mareeba hotels. Officials seek orders on railway and hotel developments, with licensing input on protective measures and site alterations.
In Tay on Pr ay lat before Mirek Property in Clark Kenedy street Tully the court heard valuations from £100 to £145 with counsel for Mr Pesse and Candwell Shire Council. Debates covered deferment objections to north area roads, council support for Maree industry, and plans for Main Roads surfacing projects. Minister for Transport discussed regional links, and stock routes and rural lands were reviewed for 1963 54. A special envoy to Australia and lighting and pumping installations near Mareeba were also noted.
A discussion on publishing freedom contrasts censorship with open inquiry. Mr Black defends broad literary expression and readers' choice. Lester Asheim urges librarians to judge by merit of content, while Virgil Rogers calls for courage to uphold intellectual freedom over safety.
Sydney residents report a cigar shaped object moving at high speed over Taree last night. Witness Roy Weddalen described a straight level flight with sudden pulls from its side and a split second event, as local sightings flooded in.
Bay visits with Mr and Mrs R McParlane as Campbell continues monthly rounds. Forsayin Law Friday officiated at Mine Doris Wille daughter of Mr and Mrs St Wilbor with bridesmaid Mine Norces and Kevin in attendance. Harold Butler son of Mr and Mrs Frank Butler noted for inter school event won five cups. E Connors from Townsville Department visited Gibert River bridge for annual inspection and forthcoming column.
Mr and Mrs Rescham Mr Edwards Mrs C Woulf and Mr B Edwards are listed in a brief personal notice from a local newspaper, indicating a family or social connection among several adults.
A report notes congratulation for a local move establishing the area as a new district. Mentions CE Green, Mrs Pears clm, and Misg Bf Stewrry, Mrs J Reid visiting Cairn for specialist treatment to her ioe.
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