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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 22, 1950

Page

5

Nehru Support Topic in Indonesian Debate Sparks Pacific Tensions

Fragmented text discusses Nehru and Indian policy amid Indonesia and Dutch New Guinea disputes. It touches on Australia’s stance, colonial history, and potential-tradeoffs, with references to Pakistan and Kashmir as regional context. The piece reflects a period voice and sweeping geopolitical arguments rather than a single clear event.

Dutch New Guinea Netherlands East Indies New Guinea India Awina Neto Australia Kashmir Pakistan

Townsville Riders Tie At Cairns Show Night

Townsville riders featuring Stick Hunspeter Engie Miack Bluey Huber and Macey White compete at the Cairns event. Local speedsters Susy Hees Sicky Junior Mano Sauting and Harry Edwards join in. Two match races and a machine showcase headline the evening with racing results and event details to follow.

Townsville M Catena ‘Ates Mpeekway Carma Lion Tawheville Engie Miack Bluey Huber Macey Susy Hees Sicky Junior Mano Sauting Harry Eewards Mario Satins Eadie Berne Wits

Former aircraft ship loads meat shipment amid wartime voyage

The vessel, renamed Port Gy, traces a history from 1904 convoy duty to destruction at sea, transfer to the Netherland Navy, and rule in 1948 return to Reval Mary, now operated by Pose Line carrying 3200 tons of foodstuffs and timber despite wartime risks.

Arun Haeb Vinder Dida Truckeres North Sunwin Rusia Tg Peerimry Waltena Wan Reval Mary Ve Pore Line John Brown

Untitled Fragment About A Man Named Fur Wy

Fragmentary notice recalls a man known as Fur Wy and his love for Yas Truly. The tersely worded piece hints at personal loss and a fading family memory.

Fur Amily

Cane cutters sought as sugar mill districts brace for harvest

Local Mining Loman Application reports the Warden's Court hearing an urgent request from Br for cane cutters amid a slower labor year. A 27 year old worker was injured and hospitalised after a fall, while inoculation efforts and government water trials drew attention. North Coast and Tablelecks see strong winds and seas as cane-cutters arrive, with Mulgrave and Babble run mills approaching full staff. more workers expected as overseas orders resume.

Stanme Calris Ant Browery Association Fergurop Laat Perum Mulgrave Ferguson

Absent Proper Names Fill Fragmented Hjectment Record

A garbled 1968 era notice discusses family distress and relocation. It mentions a husband and wife, illness, hospital care, and a move from Cairne to Aust, with references to Wales, Watern, Michagin Beach, and a court order context. The text is severely corrupted with missing letters and unclear names, but indicates a legal or civil action related to property or custody and a long separation period.

Walere Tony Cairne Wales Pramians Michagin Beach

Managers react to high prices and staff shortages in Queensland towns

The Cairns Licensed Victualers Association notes ongoing tariff limits upheld by the Prices Commission. hotel tariffs remain controlled as operators strive to deliver better service within the fixed rates amid staff shortages and rising costs.

Queensland Cairns Licensed Victuallars’ Association J. G. Tadman Prices Commission

Thorpe's Auction and Cairns Return Plan Revealed

The record outlines Thorpe's tenancy and sale actions from Cloncurry to Cairns and Warwick in October, detailing attempts to rent, relocation to a relative's home, and a house listed for sale. It notes Thorpe's aim to return to Cairns, his Army discharge in 1944, and efforts to occupy or sell the Norfolk-style residence amid rental trouble and possession disputes.

Cairne Cloncurry Disord Thorpes Ios Emdan Warwick Min Thorpe Wan Preston Pein Cairns Hovee Gepceaat Royerty Thorpe Tr. J. Bennett Prowlon Cerna Caine

Cairns Hotels Face Strain From Permits and Prices

Hotel managers in Cairns warn that tight government licenses and price controls hinder upgrades and new builds. M. Sunetrom of Pacific Hotel cites limited fruit supply and costly bedding as examples of pressure on service. Campbell of West Coast Hotel argues permits for renovations could unlock modernisation, but current rules curb investment. Local officials report few tourists would forego lodging options, highlighting persistent shortages.

Guewta Mer Campbell The Central Cairne Lauriie

Sugar Industry Adds to Growth Talk in 1847

Mr Prares notes sugar growers and millers expect higher production and better markets as industry figures cite a 20 percent rise in output since two years ago. July 1847 figures show sugar price and tonnage increases over the 1846 season, signaling healthier demand and expansion.

Prares Jane Growers Auger Bearoe Sor Bataan

Economy of Sugar Industry in Australia

A discussion notes how Australian sugar production affects home consumption and export. It highlights that while the sector benefits from trade, price pressures on cane and freight impact the consumer. It warns that exchange rate shifts could alter the balance of Australia’s sugar economy amid rising freights and production costs.

Wr. Pearce

Shipping movements and ports schedule details

Complex list of ship movements and port calls across Brisbane Melbourne Sydney Perth Cairns and UK. Notes departures and arrivals with dates in June July and August, including loadings for sugar, sacks, and perishables, and passages via Catena and Swansea with direct discharge plans.

Cungors Ouie Brisbane Fowoaville Catton T Sm Retuen Melbourne Catena Calta Riddle Maine Cal Hirspetn Rng Salta Dun Calne Audi Ugar Deperis Calcuste Cairns Ihe Surat Cairne Boed Niger Eneral Carp Cateasea Melbonne Sriven Cairneagian Portland Reade Thureday Island

Pastoral Rentals Debate Outlined by Joint Committee

The Joint committee outlines pastoral rentals with Mr McMullen attributing estimates to Mr Moley and Mr Payne noting Crown attempts to recover rents. The discussion touches on rental terms, terms of lease, and the effect on existing tenants amid concerns over inferior quality and renewal options.

JW. McMullen McKullac Moley Payne Atsted Crown

Sugar freight and living cost rises threaten North Queensland district

The report details increased living costs and new sugar freight charges under revised ratings. Wool, cattle, and transport costs rise as rail and sugar sectors face higher rates. Local leaders debate impacts on Tully mill, sugar export, and regional industry amid labor shortages.

Tully Aff Bestead Iseoight Bet Tully Min Townaville

Compensation claim to land court dispute details

The document outlines a compensation claim to a land court regarding easement and headland issues. It notes valuation and area details, erosion considerations, and negotiations over fencing and public access. Names and exact figures are inconsistently recorded due to OCR degradation but indicate a land compensation process with mixed expert testimony on land value and use.

Untold tale of a labor dispute and broken families in postwar era

A fragmentary account describes Waters and Ne as a couple with two children, contending over a hoisting cost and a disputed premises long before August 1948. It notes a divorce pressure, legal maneuvers, and a plan to retain premises amid a courtroom dispute, with witnesses and gatherings at the site.

Waters Poitoaywares Thorpe Neyes Ayei Tyoure Pramuung Bis Manders Bereoying

Towneville Court Debates Worker Benefit Time Limits

In Towneville on June 21 the court heard final arguments on whether continuous workers employed by Cairns and Towns lie Megional should be allowed 30 minutes for SFR. The case centers on labor time limits and the arbour Board's remixes of proasrt sod 20/3 for tiemare Be slao wlatmed 3d. omar

Towneville Erie Timate Townaville Fey Cairns and Turners Arbour Board Slao Omar

Alaskan Weather Wave Summary Reads Odd

Fragmentary weather blurb notes low temperatures and sparse details. OCR garble obscures date, location, and exact figures.

Death in Atherton club member dies at 39

A Atherton district hospital report records the death of Mr Ersast John Madina aged 39 after an illness. He served as a council member and was active in the Albanian Ambulance Service. He had chaired the local club and was a farmer by trade. He was buried in the town.

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Tobacco blocks and rental bids amid dusty Suuthedae farm lands

Fragmentary report notes tobacco blocks in Suuthedae parish with dry farming and cold water methods, no edimation bag, and a tense rental market. It records rental valuations per acre, including 10 pence per acre capital value and 1/6 per acre adjustments, with tenants named across Cala district amid ongoing block competition and rising tobacco prices.

Ube Exumater Tors Merles Labweco Suuthedae Meo ‘Mullan Ing Perpetua Cala Br. Dasaly Dows Holl Bamadoo Marrom Vewenta

Centre Citizen Air Force car scene and housing debate

Fragmented OCR notes describe June discussions at an air force centre about staff accommodations and travel costs. A representative mentions Dr. Rowe of Representatives and a plan involving Mr. White to establish limits, but details are unclear and no firm action is recorded.

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Proposals to Open Land Tracts for Road Boundary Change

Jonn W Minnage and Francis W Minnane faced fines as land parcels were assessed for an access road project. Valuations quoted include 2 acres at 7 10s per acre and 4 acres with clearing, plus several smaller plots described along the east Barton boundary. The proposal contemplates opening boundaries and tracks through properties to facilitate the road widening.

East Barton Bestard

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