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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1947
Page
5
A garbled note mentions Brisbane and a mysterious sale likely tied to repackaged goods. Key figures include a 99 rate and a date tied to February 2, with scattered references to Donets and tape seated amid unclear lines.
Shipping notices detail sailings and cargo movements from Fremantle to New Caledonia Melville, Port Morsty, Samara, and Rabaul with multiple vessels listed. The report notes dates around June and July and mentions cargoes including iron, coal, and general freight. Port calls include Bishace, Cais, and Towrridie with several vessels preparing to depart or arrive.
Fragmentary report lists figures and events including Mazza Calnone Mima Nei, Sari, Tre frath, and cargo of Sepals caterial. Mentions Australian Arr Gemaet of 250 cane, Prime Minister Yat Apa, Labour Party setoperes, and an inquiry into a Pedural Merver for Rer- Serree w PF Edmorton.
A 1947 crop report notes improving Hambledon yields in the Sedde Mill area despite drought. The total crop appears crushable with harvests rising. limited damage remains and some fields show better than expected yields. Prepare to harvest by mid July with cutters and growers advised to monitor tonnage and potential market conditions.
Barry Torrone, scholar of In-isfull Ture School, injured after a seating incident with Les Wright at school yesterday. He was taken to hospital. remarks reflect on his wartime service and character. a note from the community honours his untiring spirit and humor. Tobacco licences in force expire June 3. renewals due by June 30.
For the Johnstone Shire Council reform plan, the budget shows a £1290 allocation to assist old-age penseners and related welfare measures. The document outlines the funding as part of the New Era program, noting the council’s stated aim to aid pensioners amid ongoing reforms.
Fragmented weather report references telegraph data and tropical readings. Mentions Dowta and Marya, east and southeast winds, southwest directions, and a forecast of showers and a cold night with southeasterly winds along a canal area.
The community mourns Mrs Ales Rew Cairns and extends thanks to friends and relatives who sent messages. The funeral directors and bakers’ team express appreciation for the support during a time of loss. Beloved mother of Samuel, Walter, Silas, Norman, Frances and Starove, died recently at home.
The fragmentary note from the Tredrea family appears to reference a personal event or gesture. It mentions refining heartels, a tall end, and tea in the north, with garbled phrases suggesting a retour or testimonial. Specific names and clear facts are not present in readable form.
In Torrey Plantation a memorial gathers for Ronald George Tunbridge aged 22 who died at the Aigeng dome. Family and friends, including his mother and brothers, honor his memory with prayers and reflections at a shrine while others recall his brave service on the force.
An amended official programme lists events scheduled for Thursday and Friday including a luncheon, a memorial service, a sailors’ return, a men’s ball at Trocadero, a fancy dress school parade, and a memorial seeling club gathering. Officials and residents expect a busy sequence of city activities.
In June, Salvation Army leaders Moner and Atta J James were hosted in Eaton by local officials and the Carpecca group. They toured district areas including Echoham and Barring, and a bridge project at Sandy Creek was announced to move the carpentry along Sande Road. Commissioner Lietenacis led weekend meetings calling the church to service, as the Army plans further outreach.
Guleyee Cale of Retgnch forfeited bail of BAM to the Court of Paity Bea Mees yesterday in a proceedings led by Mr W. E Mc.
The Timber Uses Exhibition was officially opened by Mayor Alderman W. A. Collins. Harry Whibley, advisor at Joeswood Industries, organized the museum display which aims to be permanent. Mr. T. Crowley M.L.A. and shire council chairmen lauded Whibley’s work as a boost to timber industry awareness and community prosperity.
The chairman and committee described a permanent exhibition in North Queensland to showcase timber resources, historical uses, and forest industries. Plans invite community, private, and government support, emphasize timber as renewable, and seek regional and national collaboration, with education and youth welfare engagement.
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M Crowley MLA on behalf of Care Gena bral ok searching progress wide suggested new infant classrooms under one roof. Public Works advised supply and cost estimates for a wing joining Edge Hall and a central hall, with temporary quarters to be replaced by permanent classrooms at the existing school site. Authorities consider supervision and suitable accommodation for infants to replace the current temporary arrangements.
A fragmented OCR summary notes timber based craft and inlay displays tied to wartime themes. It references cedar patterns, torpedo ship parts, and carved jointed wood displays, with mentions of Atlantic theater displays and timber sourcing from Queen’s forests and government exhibits.
A damaged OCR fragment discusses a yearly toll or fee impact on property sales and related costs. It mentions a year’s end, overseer duties, and partial references to assets and penalties without clear names or dates.
Fragmentary report notes whaling experts and officials discussing operations aboard some vessel. Mentions Mozart and unnamed agents evaluating whale sightings and safety procedures amid unclear sequence and locations.
June reports from Brisbane discuss a planned visit of the Shannon horse to Brisbane for a major race, with a 1000 pound stake and decisions on bringing the horses from Australia. The note suggests Todds may aim to stage a warm-up race before the big event, with nominations for the Doomben meeting and a Stray between Doomben heats next week.
An OCR fragment mentions a tall player, ball handling errors, a team name resembling Meriville or Meiville, and a game scenario with players and scores but the text is garbled and hard to interpret. It references a ball and some counted events, but key names and outcomes are missing or unclear.
Farhan and Sunder lead as Dowmally Bounds hosts No Reserves. Pigs Tyataing commences at 7:30 PM with a full slate of junior rugby league action.
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