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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1952
Page
5
The second annual report for 1950-51 notes a senseless ban defying arbitration and links it to a slowdown in shipping. It records an overall rise in disputes and stoppages, with overtime costs rising to 205,828 pounds despite attempts to curb extra hours. The union’s stance is blamed for planned stoppages and broader industry disruption.
A mangled OCR note references a warning and a stance for shadow. The readable text hints at a pending report or alert, but crucial specifics are missing. No clear names, dates, or places are recoverable, leaving the main action unclear.
Fragmentary OCR text outlines a local court case with defendants tied to bags of detailing or tar, mentions Wakeling and McDeasld, and notes corroboration. It records division figures for dwellings and other structures across areas including Cates, Mulgare, and Mourilvan, plus a council or ministerial tally on stationing and planning.
The article outlines a heated public dispute over taxation levels. Key figures from opposing groups argue over policies, with emphasis on government spending, funding priorities, and potential impacts on residents. The piece notes sustained high tax rhetoric and calls for accountability.
Atherton Shire eleventh poll results show councilor and division winners. Notables include L Mactean, T. Wason, Mrs H. Wakeley, R Baxter, Bel Maclay, and JF Ester among others. Election outcomes list division by ward with names and votes in a late 19th or early 20th century tone.
The federation advises members to maintain current overtime while the strike and labour action unfold. It notes contempt procedures and court orders used to compel police action at industrial sites and calls for coordinated response across congresses, pressuring government under the Industrial Relations Act.
Report of Townsville assembly and Senate rejection of the land tax bill. mentions Labour and Liberal dynamics, delays, and expected parliamentary actions. Notes workers’ stoppage of 26 hours, reports of 8 am gatherings, and party positions on amendments and continued opposition.
June 4 four Government members crossed the floor to oppose the Government. Prime moves by the Treasurer Sir Arthur Pattison and Liberal opponents led to a Senate note and an eventual agreement. The scene created tense atmosphere as the government faced defeat in a contentious referendum debate.
A fragment notes a move labeled Pping with a June 14 date and references to Summer Dune and individuals Dee Dever. The exact event and context are unclear due to garbled OCR. Further readable details are unavailable.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Gordoevale and Sains with garbled phrases and names. No clear persons or organizations readable. Unable to identify a coherent event, date, or location from the fragment.
A farewell dinner honored Mr Le Cure as the Acro Club sought to inspire younger members. Speakers praised his service to aviation, names like Jones Dusty Bak Rowell Lada Mitchell Prask Mickel and Hoo were noted as part of the event. The gathering also included remarks from Mr Bell and attendees paying tribute to life and courage in the cause.
The premier officially opens the city bowling competition, praising club members for their efforts. The event marks the start of a series of reels and district showings, celebrating local sporting activity and community support.
A fragmented report describes a vessel sailing from Cairns to Townsville with cargo sacks and a devout crew observing religious rites during a long voyage. It mentions a feast and preparations for further loading at Bruen, noting the ship’s wartime construction and substantial gross tonnage.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Water Board and loans, golden casket, Fisk, Berrewe, and L Berrewe. Scattered phrases reference COTA, Tulle Falls Equipment, two scrapers and one ramping, with a teller at a cent cost EBB for unclear items.
Fragmented text discusses external power stations and avoiding continuous engine operation. Mentions Teesext, Cairne, Sampson Mackay, Marne Kota, Byndabere, and Buscavios Coun. Context unclear. uses oblique references and partial phrases.
Fragmentary OCR reads of a social notice show plans for a migrant relief center meeting on May 3 at the center's hall. Names and exact times are unclear but indicate local community organizing in progress.
Obituary fragment notes a move from Latore to Townsville aboard the Railway Department as a porter in 1b. It mentions promotion to guard and references Townsville and Charters Tow, implying a career progression within the railway service.
The death occurred in Alberton Hospital last Saturday morning. Disbeh Walaa, a Vos resident, Baburee, and Willman, all well known in the Fabieland area, were involved in the incident. No further details available.
An unclear excerpt mentions weather phrasing with disjointed text and no coherent events or named entities. No actionable details emerge from the fragment to identify a place date or outcome.
A garbled court note in Towneville describes a hoax involving an undertaker and local hotel proprietor. Officials report arrests and a staged scene at a hotel as part of an alleged prank with unclear dates and names remaining unreadable in the record.
Candidates in the statewide council race show a dominant finish for the Country Party. Key figures include Mackay and other contenders, with results reflecting party strength across the region. The outcome signals continued party influence in local governance.
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