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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 02, 1951

Page

6

Scout Notes and Joint Organisation Report Summary

The document reports Scout Week May 20 and final activity details. It notes Scouters meeting at Marty Street depot and reminders for exhibitors to prepare patches and sashes. The joint organisation for the year ended June 5 outlines wool trade profits, government balances, and organisational restructuring across Australia New Zealand South Africa and the United Kingdom.

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Social Spotlight passengers and staff departures and arrivals

The Cairns area tweets a busy travel day with passengers and crews on ANA flights to Sydney Townsville and Brisbane, including R Grosskoff K McGregor A Drake and J Lacey among others. Returns include Cairns arrivals by ANA plane with G Heaton E Blows J Scott and M Murray among the names.

Cairsa Ana Blane Sydney Messie R Grosskoff K McGregor A. Sage A Drakes Brisbane Maura George Worth Zeton Wells A McCo J Lacey Eo Beadie Whiveon Townsville J. “Dentin Maas N- Denis Bese Jana Cooktown Messrs J. "Palmer N. Sykes Parmer DM Wikoa Lee Boca Cleary Taylor R Steves Fe Bruce J. Gibson Townaville J. Gorman J. Ered T. Boland Els Cairns G. Heaton E. Blows Mackay Mise J. Scott Rom Bowen Ro Murray Mester Anderson N Stephens Cloe Brodrita W. Joyner Groth Chester Master Ana Yewaraay Boyd Harvey Dick J Herries Dven Bouncers Mise J Shepherd Fo Ferguson Bishop Cahill Mewra Badhar Tieid Gibbs G Ramsay M Diniay M. Doolan

Steel and sugar supplies amid production woes in Australia

Canberra report from April 7 notes refined sugar shortages driven by global markets and taxes, while steel production suffers from chronic shortages, labor issues, and plant capacity limits. CSR highlights that sugar is essential in foods yet steel remains the backbone of manufacturing, affecting both industries and broader economy.

Canberra Chambers of Colonial Sugar Reining Company BHP Orabferme BYP Ie Wit Steel Siuile Nesvastle

Cold snap in Europe disrupts cricket pitches and tennis champs

London reports a severe cold spell cancels cricket play as pitches freeze and snow covers grounds. In a separate note from London on May 1, Australian tennis stars Nan Ye Bowne and Thelma Long win comfortably at the hard court championships, signaling strong form despite unsettled weather.

London Nanye Bown Thelma Long

Queensland School of Music raffle totals by district

The report lists district collections for a Queensland School of Music fundraiser. Amounts include Innisfail, Ashford, Monaghan, and Mircwinal units with small sales figures, totaling 810 pounds. Final grand total noted as Bem.

Queensland School ‘of Music SG Hynes Rein Meltenatu J Ling Anon Tital Innisfail Gare al” Ashford Monaghan Mircwinal

Barinda Stay Accommodation Mentioned at Mill Meeting

A Batunde Mill shareholders meeting discussed accommodation for mill workers. The report notes a recommendation not fully clear, with another section referring to the same page T in the issue. The overall record emphasizes internal reports and staffing provisions without listing concrete outcomes.

Batunde

ANZAC DAY OBSERVANCE AT HERBERTON PARADE

A cold clear Anzac Day service in Herberton featured a parade of about 40 veterans led by Mr W Drysdale. Wreaths were laid at the monument as readings and the Last Post were observed. Local officials and students attended the assembled crowd at the shire hall, pledging loyalty in memory of Australians who died in the World Wars.

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Claims of Body Measurements Altered at Factory Models

A report details concerns about factory models whose measurements, notably thigh and hip widths, may be altered to misrepresent fit. Officials acknowledge adjustments to show larger measurements, while noting production aims and inspectors examine the claims.

Emi & Kege

Melbourne honours squadron leader with MBE for service

In Melbourne on April 30 a ceremony announced by Squadron Leader Barrow and colleagues awarded the MBE to Keress Freeman for outstanding leadership and efficiency in maintaining air operations. The award recognizes Freeman's role in organizing a highly effective training and service unit within 87 Squadron.

Melbourne Serueant& Freeman Midge Bryan Empire Jiper Air Cate Keress Freeman Mr Wale Barrow Deakart Red Deer Eauinmens Na 7 Squadron

Avatliary Row Luncheon Recalls Diggers Memorial Service

An obituary like report recalls the Avatliary Row Luncheon with names and ranks from the Diggers and Durmoon era. Sidelined figures read The Last Post as soldiers march past the shire, with wreaths placed at graves and a solemn memorial mood pervading the hall.

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