This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 24, 1954
Page
6
Fragmented OCR text discusses fears of atomic warfare and tactics, referencing world conflict, deterrence, and the potential for civilization to survive a nuclear exchange. It alternates with a funeral notice and memorial messages for various individuals, suggesting a newspaper page mixing international concerns and local obituaries.
A fragment describes an influx of bandsmen for a Toowoomba contest with references to Easter events and local participants. Names appear garbled, but the core note is a gathering of musicians for a regional band competition.
Fragmented list of shipping movements and freight references across Brisbane Cairns Melbourne Sydney and Liverpool with inconsistent spellings. Mentions boats and ports like Devonport and Galena and several names and dates that are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Market quotations from Cairns show general trading sentiment with listed prices for commodities. The report notes minor fluctuations across staples and financial instruments, reflecting typical market activity in the region.
Fragmented local market listing shows vegetables fruits and prices. Consumers offered diverse produce including apples pears grapes and pumpkins with varied prices and quantities noted for daily sale hours and specials.
The Cairns City Council debated a proposed master drainage plan amid council member concerns. Officials outlined capital equipment needs, anticipated costs, and the timetable for initiating improvements, while adjournments and committee actions were noted as the discussion continued.
The report lists metal prices in London near Bunith's Creek with fluctuations for tin lead copper and gold and notes shipments and market activity. It mentions a shark capture and a detailed weather and maritime update across the North Coast with ships and crews noted along Cantwell Row and Ploevnce Street railway.
At Crapells 28 year old blacksmith south Johnmont suffered injuries when struck by flying steel from a broken brick. He was transported to Holmes Electrician We Tennietail with wounds to the seat lower leg as glass fell on him. He was advised to seek medical aid.
Power house wage demands emerge as talks with officials stall. The briefing notes indicate consideration of driver wage increases amid ongoing negotiations and mounting labor pressure in Brisbane.
Fragmentary report notes Fratos of Poxdicheree Brirbane expecting events around March 25. Source hints at preparations and potential public attention but is unclear on specifics or outcomes. Key names appear as garbled in OCR.
The Show Association and Junior Commerce Chamber outlined a plan at last night’s Show Committee meeting. The president emphasized the association should support the home industry initiative and staged efforts for Cairns.
A damaged fragment notes the Finders waterway near Normanton to Donor, detailing depths around thirty feet and a narrow channel. It mentions prior rains and a late August reminder about river clearance, with references to cannery operations and local officials.
A distorted report from Cairns describes the Education Minister stating that payments for schoolgirl fares will be covered, with four girls involved and Kuranda teachers and parents reacting. The issue centers on who should bear transport costs for junior students and the timing of reimbursements.
Brisbane March 24 News of the establishment and winding up of funds for the South Queensland Spring and Autumn crops. The board reports estimated unpaid balances and forthcoming distributions including £16,007 in securities and £5,534 2 in revolving funds. A further £1,600 from the True fund and £3,000 distribution are noted. The board seeks government support to set up a surplus fund for future monetary services and calls for finalizing payments for 1880 spring and 182-44 crops amid ongoing wind up procedures.
Captain Frank Roach drove a machine covering 240 miles in three hours as Bullock crushed into the station gate. The incident highlights rapid transit effort and the ensuing investigation into the near miss.
A damaged airstrip incident near Georgetown halted a landing when Captain Mitchell and the crew reported an engine issue. The aircraft touched down briefly, caused minor town disruption, and passengers were safe as the craft returned to the origin with the patient aboard.
A fragmentary note on a July 1866 souvenir copy of The Poly Estan Gaertie in Warotlindan by Mr Williams, printed in Suva. It praises its preservation value, mentions the 1866 publication date, and quotes praise from Williams’ father about local keeping. It notes the fragile condition and discusses the potential for local preservation and historical interest.
A letter dated March 2 1888 describes a collection of photographs of the Queen and Prince aged in memory of the area’s centennial. The notes note gifts to Cairns town council for a book of portraits and marine life from the Great Barrier Reef. The images were presented to the mayor through the council by the district’s shire representatives.
The Cairns Post reports on Cairns men attending Army Schools for training and the advancement of their military careers. The article notes attendance details for the 1st Battalion and mentions warrants, instructors, and outcomes of recent examinations. It also references court cases and local prices tied to the broader wartime economy, with emphasis on discipline and the progression of soldiers into highermilitary roles.
A 1968 court report details Pasimers in quality cash regally overcharged for meat, with defendants including Putrich Sane and Soba Un Quinn found guilty of overpriced items. The trial notes price tags, disputes, and penalties, illustrating enforcement actions against inflated meat prices at a public market.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.