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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 05, 1954
Page
5
The article discusses early Cairns struggles with shortages and supply lines for essential goods like flour. It notes government plans, bridge projects, and storage issues as factors shaping access, with emphasis on delays caused by material and funding gaps affecting northern communities and their ability to avert shortages.
A partial readable fragment describes a sporting context with unclear scores and participants. Key names, dates, and locations are unreadable, leaving the main outcome and teams unnamed and the event specifics uncertain.
The Mulgrave Shire Council and Athertonshire Council discuss funding for railway bridge needs and road improvements. Debentures, Treasury involvement, and local utility considerations are noted amid delays and anticipated bridge repairs along the Tully and Flere rivers affecting local travel.
A consignment of relief flour arrived in Cairns by rail last night and a normal bread supply will be available from early morning. Cairns Chamber of Commerce president Mr T J Watkins and Railways Superintendent Mr W F Hall confirmed the delivery at 10.15 pm, with distribution to bakers planned by 6 am Saturday. Further shipments are expected. officials urged continued government support to prevent future shortages.
The article records criticism by Kotry Cie of Calves Ace dominance and examination debates on development and policy. It notes statements by Rotary members, references to Captain Norman and emergency services, and coverage of electoral registrations, voter turnout, and planned carnival events amid weather and airstrip conditions.
Doctors report a rash of tar tree related skin irritations among young children near Cairns. Patients bathed in fresh water, with resinous sap from leaves or bark causing irritation and delayed recovery. Antivaderic drugs have shown some success in treatment.
The officer commanding Major K. Clinton Weld leads the Malaria Control Unit as it prepares for reorganization. The squad may export to the South West Pacific while some members could be reassigned as malaria control instructors. Recruitment and transport arrangements involve Cairns and Sydney, with duties shifting to the transport section at Camp Bat.
Testimony resumes at the Dunn Street fire inquest as witnesses describe the scene at about seven o clock on the evening of November 18. Neighbors recall smoke, flames and a charred chair, with investigators tracing possible causes and noting no clear culprit.
The Canberra Fire Brigade chief officer Mr McGaffin stated the prefabricated pie unit and a 13 foot wide firefront display aimed to showcase fire rescue skills. Members were asked to wait about a minute for assembly before the display, with audience safety and turnout emphasized.
Delegates at the ASP.A conference criticise HGH Ramway freight charges and demand an immediate review of the rules. They urge action to address the rising costs and impact on operations and customers.
Seconding the motion blr Langdon aid that savings were not for the one hauled over mill tram lines with cane farms using Government railways. A resolution carried unanimously pressing for increased siding accommodation for sugar areas. Industry voices questioned demurrage costs and called for amendments to by laws and consideration by the minister. W. Whitaker urged cancelling railway commission decisions and noted overtime and strikes as causes of demurrage.
Dr. Moth reports 8 donors enrolled last month with more expected to boost bank capacity and ensure a steady supply. Donors complete blood tests in 15 to 30 minutes and are asked to pledge to donate regularly. A clinic is planned for the first Thursday in April in conjunction with the Caline and district drive, supported by the Calmes Junior Chamber of Commerce. The goal is 80 to 3 donors monthly.
A navigational and customs update details shipping moves to Cairns, Port Stewart, and Melbourne, with disruptions from a cyclone near Brisbane. The report notes discharges, port duties, and repairs, plus political mentions of officers elections and rural industry support amid storm damage.
A fragmented report from Arisbane on March 4 mentions Fussell and Clar r ie s Chale with a Ground Tee Sone incident and Seaddouk's leg injury, with August first year references and a Crac lightweight jockey.
Official quotations of yesterday from Cairns market show agriculture and stock prices. Trade values for commodities, cereals, fruits, and livestock are listed with standard market figures for the region. The report notes fluctuations and currency references in the Cairns exchange.
The report covers heavy rain affecting southern regions and the Meyal Fregiems area. It notes objections to increased irrigation output of 605,000 and concerns about land and industry impacts as the expoary treet and Sta Labour Gwyorre withdrawal unfold.
Fragmented OCR text references the Burdekin River, railway reports, and supply stockpiling. Mentions remain garbled with scattered terms like Premier, railway, water, and delivery, lacking coherent events or dates.
A North Queensland Aero Club Tiger Moth diverted to Mareekee yesterday afternoon after an emergency, injuring several people. Captain Frank Rosch and crew evacuated the scene as rescuers moved to handle three seriously hurt youths. Officials said the plane landed safely in difficult weather, with patients taken for hospital care as crews secured the wreckage and contacted Seven.
A damaged fragment notes a first train arrival after a 20 day period. The readable text mentions a well bodied person and a July 26 reference, with unclear names or places. The record preserves the event core as a brief transit item from a historical page.
A scrambled fragmentary report discusses Burdekin flood risk and railway impacts near Townertle, mentioning a proposed dam or levee scheme, sugar estate irrigation, and potential displacement. It references labor needs, acreage figures, and court or official proceedings from 1648 era context with unclear names and places.
A damaged railway line near the Ethel Tider line and Mooded the Einsaleigh River bridge disrupted service as carriages and freight were moved. Toll clear that trains ran southbound from Inkecuing rail over the Hordes river between Yell and Agr Wo aay with about 600 tons of nat cete and toastutte.
Increased interest in racing prompts the Cairns Jockey Club to seek additional racing dates for the coming year. A recent meeting appointed officers for the 1964 season and announced new appointments including clerk of the scales and transport steward, while plans for Cannon Park improvements were outlined by a works committee.
Twenty one bands will parade along the Royal procession route next Tuesday with Brass and pipe bands from Brisbane Ipswich Stanthorpe and other centres.
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