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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1950
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR text discusses wartime alliances, Britain and Australia, naval and military topics, and international strategy. Mentions Atlantic, Pacific, and American security, with references to leaders and potential pacts shaping defense, industry, and autonomy amid global conflict.
A fragmented report cites an immigration centre gathering attended by Aldermen and local Rotary figures. It mentions a Thurwlay night meeting and notes remarks by Rotarian George Stev, with references to notary procedures and community roles in hosting the event.
A garbled OCR fragment reports a commercial sale or commission involving multiple items. It mentions quantities like 38 bays of teles items, a price around £10, and various names and places, but the text is heavily corrupted, leaving unclear entities and outcomes.
A Commerce meeting on Thursday reported two new members joining the panel, Wreford and Gitlin, with Capricernia Ply Ltd associated. The article outlines training, quarters, and a road race route from Acupatreet toward ADL street, noting timing around 9 am and the final briefing at 3 months.
A garbled report outlines a July events calendar with mentions of trains and meetings, injuries from horse races, and weather observations. It references Senator MeLess and Gilmocey and lists numerous names, times, and numbers amid the chaotic OCR.
The readable text shows a garbled mix of phrases about a hospital, a site, and a person named Bley with wind near during lines of a possibly INET site. It remains unclear and many words are nonsensical, making the exact event hard to determine.
Town Clerk AE Wilkinson issues payment and charge details for municipal works. The notice states rates for 1960, talks about tankers and related costs, and requires recovery of charges by June 3.
A garbled report notes a period of inactivity delaying services and munitions supply. It mentions exclusive supply of old and new arms, the need for reinvigorated work by Cairns Bay Hospital and Cairne committees, and calls for a restart of public works and redress of languishing projects.
The group heard accounts from Mrs Mumalty and Mrs Walmsley about wartime Red Cross activities. They reported on fundraising, university partnerships, and plans to appoint Matron Muller as branch president while confirming money handling and reporting procedures.
City officials proposed increasing pumped water to Cairne to curb shortages during the war era. Aldermen pressed for a plant addition and new reservoir to steady supply, with costs up to 40,6000 and a 18 month timeline. The plan aims to prevent further water waste and secure operations at Feeschweler Creek facilities.
WarWick residents in low lying areas evacuated as water four feet deep flooded streets and shops. Torrential rain continued, Condamine and river levels rose rapidly threatening further inundation across Warwick and surrounding towns including Ipswich Toowoomba and Dalby reports describe submerged bridges and widespread property loss with hundreds displaced.
A garbled notice references a total Chart Settings Store Industrial Court, a Palience presiding on July 17 and 18, with mentions of Cairne, Calems, Tosistal, Towneville, and the 1 Sugar Award variations. Details are fragmented and dates appear miswritten, leaving the core actions uncertain.
Fragmentary text mentions the Governor of Quiernland Bir Autin Laverace and Captain Anode hosted at WRCH on June 2 by Mr and Mrs A FF Tony Jenyoe. The piece references a neptune setting, Van Roni BivLbin, Xenyan, and a station covering 2000 autore Fillre with scattered names and places.
Canberra report notes a diplomatic official named as ambassador to the Mather area, with terse wording and unclear phrasing about a June event and the secretary or commissioner involved. The fragment mentions stunned reaction but lacks concrete details or names.
Port Victor and Port line announce major upgrades to cargo capacity with new 12000 ton motor vessels. The fleet will reach 28 Port Line ships by completion, increasing speed to 17 knots. Mr Gregory notes prewar efficiency aims and plans to England in April 1948 to join the company head. He is brother of cricketer Jock Gregory.
A Thursday night council meeting discussed a museum commission letter urging protection for Seen Talend and Low Island and other nearby islets as sanctuaries. The aim is to preserve the islands for tourism and education with maritime department involvement.
A city council Thursday night discussed a letter urging expanded technical training for apprentices. The document states trainees should gain education beyond the lower grade and outlines requirements for wages, schooling, and opportunities, aiming to improve local skilled labor.
At Cairns Speedway Carnival Jownevile rider Am event features Motorcycling action with Musty during a rough program. Key events include All Powers scratch race won by J Blutece Cairns with Maney Cairns in podium, Smoky Junior and Townsville riders in perilous laps. Broken gear and crashes mark the night with Black Towneville challenging lap records but failing to surpass the 20 second mark.
Rusty (Caima) led as chief recipient, receiving Federal and [cMater] cups presented by Cairne Show Association president Mr 8 Stillman. Metro Gaed care (tr. 7 Pini) hosted ceremonies for the event with awards detailing heat, semifinal, and final outcomes.
The record reports the death of Mackay Juse str Ove Leja, aged 73, a prominent newspaper proprietor of Aucatand. The note mentions his arrival with his sister in law, details of his funeral plans, cremation at Rocknempton, and connections to New Zealand and local business directors.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe payments and allowances for families, mentioning a September date and an October pay schedule. Wording is unclear but implies welfare payments or pensions with conditions and potential adjustments.
A woman identified as Mrs Spencer, pregnant, faced murder charge proceedings. Legal arguments centered on custody location with Major Hart ruling she could be held at the watchhouse until trial and not sent to Stuart Prison.
The document presents garbled statements mentioning Australians, convents, and a Jamaica to Brisbane comparison. It cites sums like 100, 400, 30805 and references towns such as Cairns and Brisbane. It appears as a rough transcription with numerous errors and unclear context.
Fragmented diary notes reveal a dispute over payment to a husband by a creditor, with claims the money belonged to the wife’s husband under a contract. The narrative references death, a will or probate, and the impact on executors and beneficiaries, including a possible car sale and receipt issues.
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