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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1951
Page
4
A jagged fragmentary speech recounts gossip about a social club, memories of Victoria and Little Charlie, and threats from a managing director figure. The text hints at aging participants, lipstick remarks, and a tense social dynamic within the group.
Navy experiments in London report tryouts of remote controlled missiles and a fleet towing with supersonic guidance. The brief item notes July 15 dispatch by AAP, highlighting testing of unmanned rocketry and propulsion concepts.
The council considers debenture loans totaling 32000 for a new water service reservoir at Edge Mill rain and 14509 and 600 subsidies under the 905 Loan program. The treasurer approves balance funding 22000 and payment terms 3 per cent half yearly interest and redemption, with a 14300 loan and 5800 subsidy balance. The Australian Mutual Provident Society debenture loan of 2000 is accepted bearing 3 10 per cent interest payable over years by equal half yearly installments. Advise council on proceeding with these arrangements.
London July 13 via AAP The Daily Telegraph reports Marshal Rokossovsky chief of the Polish forces was shot and seriously wounded in an attack. Information from Condon notes Rokossovsky’s condition remains uncertain as Polish papers refrain from confirming the June 12 date.
Heavy rain draped Victoria as floodwaters surged across towns. Officials urged caution as residents reported rising rivers and damaged property. Strong winds and continued downpours hindered rescue efforts, with crews deployed to affected areas and warnings issued for low-lying districts.
Australian Military Forces policy on age restrictions for service in operational areas prohibits certain personnel from deployment. The statement notes age-related limitations and Prime details about eligibility, with emphasis on service assignments and protection for troops.
A garbled note describes a monthly mechanism of a German group and a feature event with a mock course in the dark. It mentions Boswram and Gordonvale, UK, with plans to distribute something equally and a coupon redeemable by a party named RESAIDA AMCIBACT. The text is unclear but hints at an organized distribution and promotion.
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