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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1950
Page
5
A fragmented review discusses rising wages and the impact of immigrant inflows on national resources and inflation. It weighs expanding production and public spending against delaying long term plans, arguing settlement efficiency could aid defense and economy but may strain immediate needs.
A terse fragment notes activities at Cairns Club, listing a group labeled 2-23ers and reference to a senior event or meeting. Details are unclear due to incomplete OCR.
A fragmented report notes a US record being broken during an event at Marcin with mention of feminine participation and ongoing analysis. The readable text indicates a notable achievement but lacks clear names, dates, or full context.
Shipping movements list varying cargo routes with departures to Cairns Townsville Brisbane Sydney Melbourne. Mentions loading for Eastern Canada and direct sailings to Sweden England Liverpool and North Europe via Cairns Wentworth ports.
The Almaden Motor section lists a Sunday start on July 6 for fall motor leanings at Poré 14 am and notes road work. Weather forecasts cover Durban Uk Winds Adelaide and Brisbane conditions with details on July 22 to August 6 in Cairns Townsville and Port headers. Aerial ambulance attended Gilbert River incident after a beach shower plane call. Deetee Wetenn injured, hospital transfer noted.
The relatives and friends of Mr. Fonaid and family are requested to attend the funeral service at the Lake Street Chapel at 4 p.m. Monday. Members of the family, including uncles and brothers, will be present. The chairman and managers of the care group ask all attendees to arrive on time and wear appropriate attire.
An obituary tribute recalls John Witla Wakely son in law and brother in law who died July 24, with family inserts by relatives. The reminiscence honors his memory and notes the family’s enduring love and loss.
Incomplete OCR text recalling doctors and nurses with names Amalie Celethe Alien and others. Mentions a repair on Ina July 1900 and references to relations and messages of sympathy. Unable to determine full events or contexts from the fragment.
A garbled local sports note reports Townville Colts defeating a Castra side with unclear scoring. Names and details are largely unreadable, but Crocker and Mooger appear among cited players. The piece resembles a brief game recap with several illegible phrases and stray quotes.
Ottawa report dated July 22 states the Canm fam Heavy le Investigating fisher Shamines operate off Ne iond with Rear Admiral Fe leading the inquiry.
A survey team led by Anthony will map North Queensland's share in a 118 million expansion over three years. They will visit Cairns, Rockhampton, Mackay, and other towns to meet local authorities and discuss rural exchange automation. The plan includes new trunk lines and automatic exchanges to improve service.
Brisbane officials review a proposal to extend shopping hours by about ten hours. The plan aims to add a late night shopping period, facing questions over safety and worker concerns.
Fragmentary notes discuss Italian pipes and a government purchase related to cement and water themes. The readable portions name Brisbane and Mackay with scattered references to suppliers or industries, but many phrases are garbled and no definite event or outcome is clear.
Marist Brothers Club captured the Charity Cup at Parramatta Park in a charity rugby day. They dominated seniors and juniors with dominant wins, including 30 2 over Ivanhoes and 27 4 against Kangaroos, aided by ambulance fund support and a presentation to the club president.
Ivanhoe and the Brothers delivered a dense rugby showdown with forward power from Ivankoer and Cooper. Ivanhoe led 12 nil after 27 minutes, extended to 22-0 as Gill and Seay converted, while Bears and Wards showed strong defense. The match highlighted wingers, penalty chances, and late pressure as both sides sought dominance in the south tour.
Uniteds secured a sweeping rugby win over Brothers, finishing 48 to 0 after a fast start and strong second half. Key players included Leonard, Donnelly, Linde, and Dillon, with standout tries and goals from multiple lines as Uniteds dominated in attack and defense.
Junior players listed are elected to train under coach McFarlane at Percamatta Park on Tuesday afternoon in the Far Northern Zone trial frees. Names include Chaproan Gil Cellton Jerver Chant Horncapt Ad back Bescheno Allendott Spokes Nash Yates Hleservps Forno Woodward Otaharty J Hickey.
The fragment outlines a crowded tournament with players like Jock Ball, Copoplia, and Barry Hastie performing well. It notes winners Bodden and Gummow for trophies, semi finals in all grades, and upcoming finals and long arenes matches.
A fragmented report from Innisfail shows a close fillies bout where Innisfail edged a rival by a single point. Final score and many details remain unclear due to garbled OCR text.
Fragmentary OCR yields a jumble of names and terms including Golden Casket Brisbane, Commonwealth, Forbes, and Ran ney with scattered numbers. No coherent event or clear entities emerge beyond scattered references to people, places, and items.
In Rockdale a car crash killed William Janes Taylor of Balmersteyet as debris shattered the windscreen. Mrs Noelene Oeil of Aven Sa Bouc, owner of the car, and Lloyd ja eecathon along with Sain Kogarah police are investigating the incident that occurred minutes after Neal granted Taylor permission to drive. Taylor, awaiting a baby in three weeks, died at the scene while his partner waited at home.
A linesman died Saturday after being struck by a truck near Dunjuce to Ma Oles, while acting near Junlice Station. Reportedly the driver looked across before the vehicle moved, leaving the victim fatally injured amid a gales and wreckage. authorities investigate details of the Brisbane incident.
A report from Charleville notes discussions by Ald A Bahar and Ald Baker on development prospects in the Charleville Districts and Barkley Tablelands. The Queensland Government is urged to back exploration and infrastructure to unlock a potential copper producing region, with comparisons to hydroelectric schemes and the Snowy River project.
Mareeba hosted a two day rodeo with cash prizes. Open events featured bullock riding and buck jumping with notable performances by Klan Woods and Blair Blundell among participants. Prize money totaled several pounds, with a main open rider event drawing strong local interest.
Five persons died in separate road crashes in Victoria. A man aged around 34 was fatally injured near Melbourne’s Metropolitan area while another accident occurred on Newport Road where a truck struck a family vehicle, killing four and injuring others. Police investigate timing and causes.
Mt Isa directors announce a new plant project with a target annual output reaching about one million units. The plan, led by chairman Mr Stvlischol, seeks completion toward year end and promises significant production gains and employment.
A fragmented report describes wages for seamen and workers engaged in trawling or docking duties at a port. It notes payments of about 10 shillings to 12 shillings per hour and mentions a conference between Waterfront Workers and managers directed by a Northern member of the Waterfront Workers Federation.
In Maryborough on July 23 a tribute speech urged communities to honor those who died for freedom. The speaker recalled the sacrifices of the fallen and warned that neglect would betray their memory, urging citizens to support national resolve and unity during wartime.
July 25 Mel Peifield of the Queries and Cap Company and Queensland Tinplate Advisory Committee says increased military production could trigger tinplate shortages in the United States. Pettield notes eight months of potential relief drought. board studies sourcing tinplate from non-tollar mounts in Germany France Italy and Japan. Local manufacturers in North Queensland claim worse conditions than three other Brisbane mills.
Edwin Lanceiot Thence Moore of Cairns CPS died after a stroke Saturday aged 70 he was a longtime CPS member and served across Queensland He came from Tully and was a member of the Cairns Fire Brigade Board He is survived by three sons Mire REM Smithy Bre bane Mire J Thighe Daley and Mrs A MacDonald Moonish The funeral will be held at 430 from the Tuners parlour Lakeetter Fire Brigade and Masonic brethren will conduct rites at Cairo Fire Masonic lodge
The notice records the death of Maria Giovanni Ming, wife of Be Fram Eco Ming, of Siardaiewee, aged 30. She was born inPharments, Italy, and passed away at Fagdocet.
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