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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 28, 1953
Page
6
Fragmentary text outlines concerns over handling secret materials and possible leaks. It discusses deterrents, rights restrictions, and the risk of private individuals accessing critical data, stressing government safeguards and the potential consequences of disclosure.
A cluttered memorial item honors many family members including Edward John Ladner Olivia Mars and Macy Waver who died in March and March 30, with messages from mothers sisters and in laws. It preserves mournful memories and gratitude while listing names and relations across a wide family.
Heavy rains across Far North Queensland disrupt road and rail networks. Cairns reports 76.61 inches of rain in 1952 with 263 inches measured between 9 am and 3 pm. Cairns mail trains delayed. floods block routes between Cairns, Tully, Babinda, and Innisfail, with lines and roads shut and trains held up by rising waters.
The official opening and dedication of St Andrews Church in Sheridan Street will be conducted this afternoon by the Moderator of the Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Dieenal Rt Rev Mal-Fol MacDémant. Present a Cairns Caledonian Pipe Band. Heavy rain hampers travel as flood warnings affect rail and river services with vessels diverted and bridges surcharged.
In a fragmented excerpt, references appear to shift between names and places with unclear context. The text mentions Timrrep and Peieral Durefaen along with Kisteton, suggesting a political or meeting note but lacks coherent details or events.
A chaotic sequence of accidents is described in Innisfail with ambulances responding to multiple incidents. Authorities note injuries across several cases while responders work to manage the scene and secure affected individuals.
The Cyrene prosecutor recounts delays caused by floods affecting key witnesses and defendants. Pedro Pedra, charged with a serious offence, was committed last December 10, 1963, with WP Lee acting as counsel. Justice Douglas postponed the trial after noting reopening issues and communication problems.
A fragmented report from Cairns details a community event where groups raised funds, with premiums paid per item and distributions to various stakeholders. The tally indicates totals across several groups, including Brisbane and Cairns branches, plus Queensland allocations and member premiums.
A carmen court report describes a fatal truck accident on December 20 involving Morris and others. Witnesses recall Morris falling from the truck after it slowed, with ambulance crew taking him to hospital where he died of severe head injuries. Police note initial evidence and investigations underway.
In Rockhampton on March 27 a parliamentary motion by Mr. V. T. Heffernan sought deleting superannuation from long service leave exemptions amid numerous exemptions. The motion failed as an amendment by the Minister for Labour and Industry, Mr. A. Senet, was carried, sending the issue to the Government for investigation.
Fragmented report discusses employer views on a government transport plan and a union driven continuation scheme. Mentions Mr Jones and Mr Loeleruan, with references to amendments, benefits for employees, and potential layoff or retention impacts amid contested proposals.
A defendant entered a guilty plea on two charges related to the trial. Court records indicate the case proceeded to confrontation with both counts acknowledged by the defendant and the prosecution. Sentencing details were not disclosed in the available text.
Fragmented text recounts a December 38 1952 incident involving a motorcycle and a tombstone, with police and coroner involvement. It mentions Braham, Eitmanton, and Queensland contractors, plus references to a court hearing, injuries, and allegations against a bank. The garbled OCR presents a chaotic account of the accident, investigations, and legal actions surrounding property damage and liability.
Constable Boy Thomas Grant of the Cairns police recalls receiving a telephone on December 9 and joining another officer to the Mebeod and Aithurstraet interstation where a motorcyclist collided with a fence. The rider Ebworthy was irrational and incoherent as he died.
A disjointed diary style report recounts a road incident involving a rider. Authorities reference a license issue, a crash near a bend, and a fatality. The narrative names Elgworthy and Rawlins amid a sequence of events leading to a death at night and an inquest.
Fragmented legal notice reveals a dispute over eviction by force, with references to tenants, landlords, and executors. The text cites alleged unlawful entry, demands for payment, and threats, while noting possible court orders and police involvement in purported tenancy actions.
An unreadable OCR fragment presents garbled speech with repeated phrases about a rump express and a date around 130, mentioning common phrases and unclear names. The piece references a time, place, and unnamed events in a disrupted narrative with many misspellings and disjointed sentences.
The Labour in Politics convention discussed proposals to extend pay schemes to seasonal workers such as shearers and weavers. Emphasis was on feasibility and fairness amid industry costs and court-determined wage standards. Leaders urged industrial inquiry and political decision to address long serving workers and seasonal orders.
Fragmented text reports on a South African collapse and Western Australia tension involving mentions of Meri Atie, Cairidae, and a Western Australian Diczation. It references a student Hav Strauss and unclear figures 212 and 230 amid failures and precarious sentences.
Brisbane report from March 15 notes Central Cane Prices Board recommendations likely to raise cane prices by about one mill per peave ste expected to be announced by the minister. Board hearings on appeals addressed fears the outcome may endanger growers.
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