Amendments to Communist Bill Elude Labour Opposition
The Cairns Post reports on Mr Menaies amendments to the Communist Bill, arguing the changes risk weakening safeguards and shifting onus of proof onto individuals. Critics fear the modifications aid the Communists and undermine rights while Prime Minister and opposition leaders debate measures and protections amid war era security concerns.
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Menaies
Sckimg
Questen
Labour Party
Colest
Conees
Poat Pell
Perry
Canberra
Jane
Arbitration Court
Chifley
Menzies
Labour
Storath Chosen For Match As Sober Opposition Forms
The article notes Storath chosen for a key performance against Lip and a new opponent, with the public fixating on a potential outcome and the reaction of the crowd, while a later signings event hints at a brewing contest.
Pleminguon and Lordle Handicap Report
June 1 racing notes from Flemington Melbourne list deterring fears and early form for several entries. Names include Willem 9 cow Leman 1 Reset Mem 2 ACP RD feetage and Robert Brave with BIRTEDAT HANDICAP Sete Dare Beas ab Regs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willem
Willm
Bron
Besar Leder
Bese Lote
Birtedat
Robert Brave
Lordly Chosen to Dominate Randwick Stakes Race
Heavy Sydney track conditions at Randwick threaten little for Lordly in the Win ay Sakon Stakes while Frontal Attack and Keeborough show form in other events. selections favor Botany Bay, Golden Brew, and Regal Gold in the Nursery and Three Year Old Handicap with Slinger amid a crowded card.
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Sydney
Tne Randwiek
Lordly
Blesmere
Keeborough
Randwick
Winder
Regal
Tapa
Panama
Sre
Hellesport
AO. Harris
Harris
Ebo
Poitiers
Botany Bay
Bandicap
Golden Brew
Ian Wales
Rosebile
George River
Au Secour
Rayal
ASC
Wea
Brisbane
Mursery
Reeborough
Regal Gold
Artal
In Memoriam Notices Amid Personal Remembrances
In memory notices for Willem Jobe Lydia Ann Laur gua Mary Ann quirk and others reflect loving tributes from spouses, children and grandchildren. Dates such as June 12 appear with familial dedications and keepsake sentiments across multiple listings.
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Mercer
Willem Jobe
WSO
Ging Caurens
Lydia Ann Laur Gua
Bar
Mary Ann
WDO
Draw for Todays Tennis Matches at Cairns
A dense list of unfinished tennis and weather notes from Cairns includes matchups such as Prichard Sinclair vs Hull Jergman and Miss Dinkos vs Mis Mandal. The schedule runs from 16:00 to 18:00 with various pairings and winners noted, followed by 12:18 and 13:00 blocks. Weather readings show maximum 73 degrees and humidity around 73 percent with rain recorded yesterday across 128 points.
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Aaah
Prichard-Sinclair
Hull Jergman
Miss Dinkos
Mis Mandal
Mise O'Nel
Bre Sawley
Mates
Vley
R. Koppes Larkin
Wellington
Ayre
C. Koppen
Hull
Bergman-Procherd
Mim Hancock
Pedersen and
Shang
Leahy
O'Neill-King
Maynard
James
O'Neill
Cummings
McCasker
Watson- Casey
Snowaill
Bayley
Skinner
Mawdsley-Souith
Mawdsley
Mra
Mawdaley-Croker
Mra Walker
Bayley-Prichard
Diakos
E O'Neill
Pedersen
Laady
Keppen
Hinsch-Hricka
Blyton
Olley
Noble
Cairns
Mise Gavracich
Egress
Diskos
Misa Chambers
Miss Hancock
Diskos-Mim
Daim
Aerial Ambulance Fight and Cairns Court Docket Summary
In a busy Mosman and Cairns week, eyewitness notes of court sessions feature Hindu oath affirmations over the Ganges water, a high speed air ambulance flight from Cairns to Normanton and back, and a long list of court matches and outcomes at various venues including Edge Mill Courts and Fareview Court with numerous names, times, and disputed cases. The Normanton-GeorgeTown air medical run saved lives while magistrates heard cases on damages, vases, and local disputes amid heavy rain and a string of 9 to 11 o’clock sessions.
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Tomes Yarrico
Gausowary
Gurdit Singh Malkie Magh
Thomas Twort
Cairns
Normanton
Thomas Lydon Jollenu
Grarier
Malgarra
Georgetown
Weather Forecast From District Telegraphed
Weather Bureau telegram outlines forecast for Pine and coastal Tablelands north of Townaville with lingering showers. Mild days cool nights, local frosts in southern dial and Downs area, with southeast winds and sharp temperature swings.
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Weather Bureau
Townavlle
Labourer fined for 1948 theft in Cairns
Kenneth Alexander Smart, 34, labourer, pleaded guilty to stealing 3 pounds in three coins between October 10 and 14, 1948, from Florence Nelson. He was fined 8 pounds including 3 pounds restitution, with six weeks in prison if default. The case followed a police description after Smart was spotted near a Cairns cafe.
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Cairns Jourth
Florence Nelson
Kenneth Alexander Smart
D. Smart
Teast
Benice
Mazon
Buchanan
Cairns
Csirns
Imi
Calrna
Mason
Sar
Smart
Florence Melson
Tober
Ahe
Y Ielem
Lave Tater
Harman
Semrt
Catras
Crowds Attend Catholic School Procession in City
Large crowds gathered as about 1000 Catholic schoolchildren from city and nearby districts joined a solemn procession beginning at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Led by the Crose-bearer and clergy, students in white and blue attire carried flowers and banners, with Mass and benediction conducted on the convent lawn. A guard of honor included cadets and local officials, while dignitaries and church leaders participated or observed the event.
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Marit Brothers
Slatars
Marcy
St. Moxa's ‘Cathedral
Met Bera
Legion of Mary
the Sacred ‘Heart
Sodality and Me Cda
Young Christian ‘Workers
Holy Naie Society
Hierniana
Dhor
J” Bol Yon
Lakestreet
Florence Street
Abbott-streat
Abbottrest
Minnie-street
Father Trunt
Father Trunt, O
J. Kelly
Broken Hill
Nsw
G Nugent
Brisbane
Father Wallace
Boland
A Laddin
D. O'Shea
St. August College
Gildas
St. Augustine's College
Cairns Edge Ayr In Tight Senior Rugby League Clash
Ayr winger adds three points after five minute bell as Cairns, outweighted yet sturdy, rally to defeat Ayr 11 to 8 at Parra. Both sides struggle with new waterproofed balls. Horrogan sparks Cairns with a late surge but no try awarded.
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Ayr
Parra
Thetarrow
Ayitatar
Horrigan
Calens
Rigan
Lne
Mareeba
Maxetee Shom
Innisfail
Ib Aa
Sores Icham
Gifuenus
Tanita
Caxton
Obituary Miss Dorothy Rope Stennett
Mobsm an, June 9 The death occurred at Momman Hospital on Tuesday night of Miss Dorothy Rope Stennet t The funeral director of the Ancomb ing Godh Tom in Aurelia had been san cently that day and brought to hospital Be 64 Sen Surging on, asonacy work around Moumen aire Tor Tome yeas 2 proposed to convey the body 6 Tobwonmbs for bi
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Mobsman
Momman Hospital
Dorothy Ope Stennett
Aurelia
Bern Sfaen
Bowls Results and Rugby Reports From Tuesday
Tuesday games include Bowls with Mrs Gibson and Mrs Bowen leading singles and social rounds listing players and scores. Rugby match highlights note Ayr's stronger fitness, Cairns backs’ threats, and Murray’s long run try sealing an 18 point win for Ayr with Colleton and other players featured.
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Mrs. Gibson
Mra Bowen
Mra
Mills Iminus
Mrs Stanton
Mame
Ones
Mra. Keegan
Mesdames Clarke
Brg
Mckinnon Ice
T Winkworth
Price
Lewis
Mesdames A. Powell
Demonstration by British officers at Townsville
Two British officers Lt Col Waldron Gloucester Regt Mont and Major Lang Highlanders led a three hour instructional demonstration on forming up for an assault and river crossing. Maps sand tables and slides illustrated deployment and prep. Twelve Cairns officers attended, expanding their river crossing training and noting regional campaign lessons.
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Waldron
Gloucester Regt
Mont
Major Lang
Cameron Highlanders
Amul‘ Ter Unite
Batalion
Middle East
New Gaines
Cairns
Townsville
Cummings
Abbott
McDonad
Willams
McKewen
Donnelly
Heilbron
Elliott
Thomyson
Penny
Lazarus
Ayr and Cairen Clash in Junior League Tally
First scorers Growdie and Power lead Ayr to 11 while Cairen trails. Catone tops Minor Junior with 13 points, Ave MINOR JUNIOR, and Ayr scores reach 22 with Coles all time six.
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Ayr
Cairen
Aye
Catrune
Growdie
Power
Catone
Ave
Coles
Catrun
Improvised Note on Court Schedule for Wil Matches
Fragmentary text indicates events and schedules reported to the court. Mentions Wil and losses, other grades not Verawn, and contact with committees for further matches possible.
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Talkren
Ofeloss
Te Eeeer
Caledonian Cairns and Ayr clash with tight second half
In a rugged rugby match Caledonian Cairns pressed Ayr after a five point halftime deficit. Murray scored twice for Ayr and Gill, Yates, Adcock and others shone for Caledonia. Referee Mr A O Gorman oversaw a hard fought game with several tries and failed possession issues noted.
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Callar
Rye
Cairns
Wards
Yater
Adcock
Murray
Peever
Guides Leaders Lead Girl Guides Tour of North Queensland
Mrs Gresham and Miss Carpenter arrived in Cairns to visit Guide companies and Brownie packs across North Queensland. They will tour Cairns Tableland and Tableland visits, meeting local Guides and urging more women to become Guiders as the movement expands with over 8500 Girls enrolled in Queensland. They plan rallies and meetings with regional associations to boost recruitment and training opportunities.
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Cleny Baevedere
Girl Guides
H. &. Gresham
Girl Guides’ Ameriation
Daphne Carpenter
Gresham
Queensland
Girl Guides' Organisation
Gremam
Avery
Ian Cairne
Thin Great
Athoritien
Mise Carenter
Cairns
Tomer
Tableland
Innistail Mareeba
Far North Dentists to Attend Lectures This Week
About 24 Far North dental surgeons will attend a series of lectures by Dr. G Christensen from the University of Queensland. Sessions run mornings at the Calroe CR Count Ghamberg in Toaltace Soeur semper vletna with aims to enhance postgraduate dental training.
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Far North
Far North Dental Surgery Study
G. Christensen
University of Queensland
Calroe
Orien
Auatranan
Dental Association
Proseaton
Bribane
Chrianaen
University of Queen and Dental Bihost
Christensen
Bane
Child Dies After Death Adder Bite In Home Backyard
Marshall Roberts of Miallo near Momman died at Mosi aan Hospital after a death adder bit him while playing in his yard. His mother saw two puncture wounds and called ambulance man Sr Jordon Bailey treated the leg with ligatures but the child died en route to hospital and was buried Saturday.
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Marshall Roberts
Miallo
Momman
Mosi‘aan
Wear
Mr. Roberts
Jordon Bailey
Fosmnan Ambulance
Mosman
Local Guides and Brownies Return to Brisbane After Trip
After the conference, Mrs. Gresam and Misa Carpenter will by Gladstone and Bundaberg writing local Guides and Brownies each centre. They expect to arrive back in Brisbane on June.
Contention Mounts in Parliament Over Discipline and Policy
The text details sharp clashes in Parliament over discipline on both sides as the government faces potential defeat amid contentious bills, with Prime Minister Holt and key figures like Mensies McComyn drawing fierce debate. Senate scrutiny rises as legal challenges and party dynamics intensify, amid broader wartime and defense concerns and remarks on naval fleet decisions.
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Banking
Senate
Majesmewellmn McComn
Abe Young
Queenalander
Labour
Decki
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Storath
Mareeba Cup
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Melbourne
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Addrem
Mr. Gladstone
Cairns Club
Edge Mill Courts
Jonmon
Horne
Aloombs
Aloomba
Re Crossland
Ellis
Gordonvale
Carlton's Court
Sargeant KE
Stanton
McCosty
Jax Freaman
Oubnu Police
Murphy
For and Welcheimer
Edward Guthrie
Pri
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Tate
Bill Mugrave
Woodward and Turner
Stamiate
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Gelock
Lindy Sed Percy
Gulvan Ad Petersen
Olympics Court
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Jolie and
Peterson
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Mre
Morrison
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Selock
Peters
Duncan
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Lennon
Slack
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Goodall
Bolton
Oak
Mecure
Nelson
Koppen
Leahy- Burves
Irs Eadten
Railways Court
Fareamasta Courts
Oeil
King
Guire
Bock
Die Lee
Long
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Lee Jone
Porter
Schmidt Uhmlahed
Malcolm Wecasker
Yelock
Mesdames" Oliey
Robey Metdames Walker
Johnston
Willey
Mies Porter Magatry
Musa White
Fareview Court
Dawson
Winstanley
Mrs. Mawdsley
Croker
Walker
A. Smith
J. Mawdsley
Robinson
Simmonds
Rainford
Watson
Lalig
Constantine
L. King
Rainford Watson
Fang Yuen-Pedersen
Farry and Skinner
Mrs. Turner
Turner
Robins
Yohosson
Martiey
Romer
Roser
Beuilett
Salons Vauat
Brydon
Tuma
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Plata
Walltran
Petermea
Pamela Miei
Jane Saar
Mage Farm
Ally
Cairne
Crow Tay
Har Sour Board
Fe 1
McKaniel
Cairns Holy Name ‘Society
Iar
W. A del- Wns
F McGrath
Are D. McLoughlin
St.-Vienent de
Ehort
Couper
Agr
Scrone
Leary
Callns Tull
Greenwood
Feck
Horn
Cooper
Fulbeck
Ster
Ayr Fulbath
Dorothy Rope Stennett
Ladies’ Associates
Catrns
Sermiltt
Mesdames Terry
Mesdames Creedy
Meedames Keegan
Maria
Mesdames Horton
Mesdampes Gibson
Pearnell
Innes
Meedames
Macy Donald
O'Connell
Mars
Aninus
Mes-dames Head
Gibson
Horton
Meadames Stokes
G. Zavel
Mesdames
Winkworth
Parker, McKinnon
Jornty Mesietes
Ewan Pearnall
Brydon-Turner
Weindelmer
Perven
Min Blevenon
Chad
Strona
Aif
Ayrbacks
Teuon
Sila
McLennan
Gulmell
Buckham
Taravel
Morria Berore Neitume
Morris
Sterr
Macgie
Boundy
Rash
Bolanc
Hugaon and
McAuliffe
Beary
McGeechan
Wilson
Marna
McClelland
Sonal
Colleton
Vand
Townesville
Sma
Dusky Ayr Minor
Ign
Mraing
Rainer Junior
Aren
Kacham
Harold Holt
Mensies
Ryatt
Gavet Duthie
Oka Tose
Liberate
Country Party
Men
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Ward
Harald Hott
Archie
Mintace AG Monsey
Esterasl Afthe
Fater
Gpenter
Gibert Duthie
Aland
J. G Spicer
Miniter Chifley
McKenna
Ames
Seubing Weiner
Tammanien
Albol Towiey
Pinto
Go Townley
Athol Townley
Singapore
Dotson
Bydney Harbour
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