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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1951
Page
7
A damaged OCR block lists multiple prizes and winners for a Golden Casket event. It names U. Gibson, H. Amok, M. Yarwood as agents or entrants and lists first through tenth prizes with amounts from £500 down to £10. Locations include Marbolen, Vale, Kanpares Poet, Brichans, and Queensland, with many cryptic numbers and codes accompanying each line.
An article describes cane grafting claims for a Tully variety by a grower in November. Bureau investigators visited the farm, examined the planting, and confirmed findings about the variety and weeding issues. An industry expert notes that production of a new line hinges on the systematized grafting process observed.
A Pasadena group of volunteers removed a stash of valuables and attempted to sell leftovers to fund rent. Neighbors report women and men in the block tried to secure funds by auctioning or trading items, highlighting a dispute over access to the resources.
A London Easter parade fails to unfold as usual with stage coaches and film props. Reported scenes describe halted preparations and scattered demonstrations, while onlookers and officials note altered proceedings and organizational gaps.
In Madrid and Port Douglas reports mix on Gibraltar as Spanish press questions Britain control and Spain sovereignty. The piece notes Franco era tensions, Spanish batteries, and naval stakes while Port Douglas details Easter bookings, local auctions, and community events.
Irvinebank notes describe social visits and weekend guests at local households including Mrs J Richardson and Mr C J Richards, with multiple attendees listed. The Irvine GWA held its first meeting of the year on a Tuesday evening, acknowledging new member Mrs F Hundiston and guest Mune Campion. finances showed revenue of 1018 Yor with donations and payments detailed.
At the Chamber of Commerce meeting in Atherton on March 31 delegates discussed a proposed five day trading week for the North Queensland region. Key participants included Mapare Moss as chairman along with Wae Heyes BW Allen Ka Walsh and R. Roderick L. Murdoch and Mrs Wadley. The Australian Workers Union and the Southern Peanut Growers Cooperative Association were represented, with Mr Mesas seconding the motion to seek North Queensland endorsement and raise the matter with Chambers of Commerce north of Mackay. The discussion covered potential oil extraction and regional economic aims, with detailed peanut production figures by state. The debate featured questions on feasibility and scope, and a motion supported by Wadley and Kiphet to record the chamber’s stance pending broader consulation.
Deputy chairman led a meeting forming a committee to organize the Jubilee celebration across diverse groups including cultural societies, churches, schools, Rotary, and sports clubs. The panel will arrange undertakings and fundraising, with a plan to involve the public on a May date and coordinate school children’s activities.
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