Taunch Cause at Wharf
Fragmentary report describes a taunch at a wharf, noting teeth conditions and a mechanism described as sharper and faster to maintain edge. The text mentions observers and a sequence of events with unclear dates or players.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1952
Page
6
Unique flash man struck by lightning in Detroit
A man identified as Unique flash man was struck by lightning in Detroit while picnicking with his wife and another couple. The bolt charred his shirt and belt buckle and welded the zipper on his trousers but he offered only mild shoulder burns and a numb foot. The bolt enveloped him in a sheet of flame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Earthquake hits Tehachapi area and Bakersfield
An earthquake leveled Tehachapi and damaged Caltorae and nearby towns south west of Bakersfield. The first report came from sheriffs in Bakersfield noting the town of Tehachapi is down. A fire at Paloma field burned storage tanks within moments after the quake. no loss of life reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenachapla
Caltorae
San Francisco
Sherifs
Bakersfield
Tehachapl
Paloma
Field
Sheriff's Office
German boxer stops German challenger in brief Dortmund bout
London July 20 AAP reports Newhaus knocked out the German champion Hein Tendott after only 10 seconds of the first round in a 15 round bout in Dortmund. Newhaus appeared much stronger than Tech as he delivered a terrific right to the chin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hein ‘Tendott
Dortmund
Newhaus
Australian hockey detests Rodney in Warkworth play
In Auckland on July 21 Australian hockey team defeated Rodney 13 to 10 at Warkworth. Key scorers included ML Pearce with 13 points Meyoolde contributing 2 and AL Wren with 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auvckland
Rodney
Stroals
Warkworth
ML Pearce
Meyoolde
AL Wren
The Lotus Legend TL Version Art Exhibit Notes
A fragmentary report notes painter MM. Fistre Barbier from Para showing in Cairns and planning a Tablelands focused exhibit in Port Douglas. It describes his Newfoundland style interest in painting and mentions his return to the Tablelands with works created there. The piece highlights his North Queensland stay and the value of local scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fistre
Para
Cairne
France
Tablelands
North Queensland
Barbier
Port Dougina
Warworn Herberton school calls for safer footbridge
The Herberton State School head, along with the school committee led by Secretary Mr. Todd, urged action to protect children crossing Wild River Bridge daily. Dr Holdcroft and Dr Smith proposed barriers or a tree with fittings. Cr Newell pressed for an early investigation and replies to public bodies, noting ratepayers may fund the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.W. Aid
Herberton
Todd
Wild River
Holdcroft
Smith
Cr. Newell
Joan
Cr. ‘Newell
Han Wen
Dreamer Band Delights Audiences at Evening Programme
The event featured the Bulls accordion band with Nel Meiean Carrigan Traine and HJ Brown performing a medley of popular numbers. P Dopoven Anurson and B Maxwell Ge- Nghed followed with Gonna Grieve No More and A Simple Me Drag. Mr McUor Nasitor and Bernie Gomnawhere entertained, while Scotty Marchant finished with Bonny Scotch Lad as the audience applauded the performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponramme
P. Dopoven
Anurson
B. Maxwell
McUor
Nasitor
Bernie
Walt
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