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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 02, 1951

Page

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Government Prospects for Senate Win Improve

Brisbane May 1 Counting of Queensland Senate votes shows a Government victory of six seats to four over Labour with about 110 000 votes left to count Labour must gain around 60 000 to reach five five The Government has 515 146 of an expected 625 000 votes and 55 4 percent of counted votes Liberal Country and Government support leads Labour 214 025 with 41 55 percent of counted votes Official results and erratic typing obscure some figures but show the Government leading in Queensland Senate allocations

Brisbane Queensland Senate Labour Aome Liberal-Country Party

Chinese Communists Strength Report Amid May Day Rally

Fragmented wartime wire copy notes alleged May Day celebrations by Chinese Communists. It cites Allied reports claiming large enemy entries near Seoul and an attempted assault on communications lines. The dispatch mentions substantial Chinese efforts and a siege in the Hook area with over 600 men recorded.

Uns Peralt Wardite Eld Offiers Rarher Gesiniae Basse Seo Stresati SSS Menteag Torres i Lan Seoul United Nations Ts Atremginen Seige

Danish Royalty in London Visit Sparks Royal Pageantry

A garbled report describes Danish royalty arriving in London amid a theater display and crowds. It notes a sovereign, cavalry, and plumed figures as suitors observe events and preparations unfold, hinting at upcoming ceremonial scenes and public interest.

Leichhardt voting analysis shows Bruce lead over Gilmore

Local tally returns indicate Bruce leading Gilmore in Leichhardt with a clear majority. Reports note voter turnout influences and party alignment shaping the result as ballots are counted.

Local Authorities Seek Additional Revenue Sources

A lengthy conference discussion centered on funding strains for local authorities. Speakers urged tapping new revenue streams, including state grants, land tax reallocations, vehicle registration fees, and federal subsidies, to avert fiscal shortfalls and support ongoing public services.

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Senate Voting in Queensland Amid Turbulent Campaign

Fragmented OCR notes reference Queensland Senate voting and party names, listing individuals and groups with unclear roles. The garbled text mentions candidates, regions such as New South Wales, and numbered codes, suggesting a historical electoral record with limited readable context.

Victoria Group A Lab D Cameron fod and others tally

A scrambled OCR item shows group totals and names such as Cameron fod CW Sandford Sheehan Devlin Hendrickson Karsgan with group totals around 516.383 and 18272, plus various percentages and scores across groups. The fragment includes references to Bird Regan Borg Donaghise and others, with unclear context and inconsistent formatting.

Cameron Fod CW Sandford J. ‘M. Sheehan J J. Devlin A. Hendrickson Karsgan Groue Bird Regan Borg Ball Yne JG. Gorton Sisley Wedaemond Mac Connack Moss Total Sider Bercock Henry Geert Dasthe Ail Group

Tasmanian Wrestling Club Scores And Participants

A fragmented report lists group results and participant scores including Lynch 41 and NE McKenna 18 in Group B, with references to WA names and numbers such as Bound 115 and O By rne 7974, along with various odds and page entries like Wordworm 4080. The text preserves scattered names, scores, and group labels from a dated Tasmanian wrestling event page.

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South Australia Group 4 Meet Highlights and Results

Fragmented notes show race mentions and names such as Magner McLany Pear Ward Nicholle and Minter with scattered times and positions. References to Senate young and Lstenhardt point to political or meet coverage alongside athletics results.

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Closing British Consulates in Chinese Cities

London advised that British consulates in Shanghai, Peking, and other Chinese cities would be closed to protect British interests. Fewer than 2,000 British subjects remain in China, with about 79 in Shanghai and others in Chungking, Hankow, and nearby stations, as consignates in Harbin and Tientsin have already been closed.

London Npr China Shanghai Snd Peking Shenghai Ame Chungking Hankow Harbin

Fragmentary foreign text on meat market notices

A garbled OCR fragment appears to mix phrases about meat markets and unrelated words. The readable elements suggest market or trade terms, but no coherent event, person, or organization is clearly identifiable for a full card.

New Zealand Government Acts to Curb Violence

Wellington May 1 The government announces drastic measures to confront outbreaks of violence and unrest amid protests and demonstrations in Wellington and Auckland. Officials vow to prevent a group of wreckers from causing irreparable damage to the country.

Wellington Hollaly Auckland

Threatened Rousing Response Calls Emergency Police Aid

Amid upheaval a council urges rapid emergency police action to restore order and protect citizens. Report notes rising tensions and calls for government measures including armed response if unrest continues. Authorities warn of potential clashes as investigations into incidents unfold.

Senate Inquiries and Armored Forces in Tennessee Visit

In May 2 inquiries touch Genersi Mac Arthur and family who flew to Tennessee for a roaming reception. Investigators probe actions aimed at suppressing trade to pressure government surrender. The era discusses exertion of power by certain officials to influence the policy and economy during the crisis.

Benale Bed Smond Coser MacArther Qin Tuetfe Son Tennessee

Hearing of Appeals Against Mill SPLIT IN 1 Janour Peaks Commences

A London report describes a split within the government over the armament programme and defence policy. It notes Bevan and Labour ministers face pressure as Attlee chairs a cabinet meeting and prepares to defend government plans while aiming to avoid a crisis that could erode Labour’s grip on power. The piece mentions hospital illness and ongoing political tension as the Labour front fights to maintain unity.

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Central Cane Prices Board Sits in Brisbane May 1

The Central Cane Prices Board met in Brisbane with Mr J Ferguson deputising for the chairman due to a sore throat. Members included K Costes, F J Wheeler, and J M Mc Gatton. Appeals on mills such as Fairymead Maryborough Farleigh Kalama Pleystowe Marian North Eton Cattle Creek Bingers Qurabe were heard. all decisions reserved.

Brisbane J. Ferguson J. Forgan Senith Mesars K. Costes F J. Wheeler J. M. McGatton Fairymead Maryborough Comenitter Farleigh Mill Kelemia Quill Kalama Mill Mulgrave Mill Pleystowe Mill Marian Mill North Eton Mill Cattle Creek Mill Bingers Mill Qunabs Mill Qurabe Mill

Waves of strikes in Britain threaten spread

A chaotic account describes widespread strike actions across Britain beginning April with workers at Dagenham and other plants voting to pause production. A national slowdown is planned affecting wages and hours, with unions organizing mass walkouts and protests to pressure employers and government.

Britain

Fragmented query on Q C G A officials and legal notices

The garbled text appears to reference Q C G A officials and entries about legal actions, taxes, or public notices. It lacks clear dates, places, or named entities suitable for a precise newspaper card.

Fragmented Phrase About Local News Event

Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear names and places. No coherent event or facts to summarize with confidence.

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