Democracies Stand Firm Against Russian Intimidation
The Cairns Post reports that Britain, the United States, and allies press ahead with plans to bring West Germany into an European Defence Community. Acheson expects essential contracts completed this month as Russia threatens unity but democracies insist on free elections and renewed armament. Eden and leaders warn threats must not derail the drive toward a united Germany under a democratic, integrated European community.
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Britain
United States
Pla
West Germany
Acheson
Germany
Russia
Kremlin
Bonn
France
Eden
Whalers in Port Dock Two Norwegian Vessels at Cairns
Two 300 ton Norwegian whale chasers Koa I and Kos I docked at Cairns on arrival from Norway. Operated by Whales Products Pty Ltd Sydney, their base is Tangelooma Moreton Island to process Antarctic ice whales. They completed a 65 day voyage via Suez and Oran and will begin whaling near Queensland and northern NSW coast for four months with shore leave allowed.
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Oreton Island
Cairns
Koa I
Kos
Moreton
The
Whales Products Pty. Ltd
Sydney
Tangelooma
Moreton Island
Queensland
Nsw
Kos I
Kos II
Norway
Suez Canal
Oran
Port Said
Aden
Colombo
Djakarta
Shipping movements and cargo notices via Cairns ports
Multiple vessels including Manvers Jet Melbourne Kanimbis Elsanns Culcairm and Nyera announce arrivals departures and cargo plans for Cairns May to end of June. Vessels load disburse sugar maize sacks and general freight for Melbourne Sydney Townsville Brisbane Port Moresby and overseas.
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Manvers Jet
Melbourne
Sydney
Brsbane
Townsville
Cairns
Kanimbis
Cairn
Apm
Norman Niuw
Finten Meat
Eta
Fhauna
Calcutta
Singapore
Brisbane
New Zealand
Pel Ro
Noumea
Nyera
Indonesia to build 100000-man force in 5 to 10 years
Major H Auseem of the Dutch military mission in Djakarta foresees Indonesia forming an army of 70,000 to 100,000 men within five to ten years, adding the country already fields about 30,000 troops. He believes Indonesia has no plan to use force to expand territory. Major Russems notes a modern air force is being developed with former American-trained pilots returning to instruct others.
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H. Auseem
Djakarta
Indonesia
Sydney
Russems
America
Hanover Riot: Germans, Canadians clash in Hanover
A Reuters report from Hanover notes that three German policemen and several Canadian soldiers were injured in weekend clashes between Canadians and Germans. German civilians joined the Canadians against the police, and British and Canadian military police later restored order. Some Canadian soldiers were arrested.
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London
Reuter
Hanover
Germens
Innisfail Court Proceedings on Obscene Language Charge
Innisfail Court of Petty Sessions heard on Monday morning before Mr. E J Pearce 5 M John Charles Colgan charged with using obscene language in Edith Street. Bail of £2 forfeited. Our Innisfail correspondent reports.
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Innisfail Court
Innisfail Court of Petty Sessions
E J. Pearce
John Charles Colgan
Elage
Edith-street
Innisfail
Strathmere Mercy Flight Preparations Near Cairns
Strathmere Mercy Flight planned as Cairns Ambulance Brigade chief L B Clark reports a Dragonfly plane captained by Nev Mitchell will depart at 8 o clock this morning from Strathmere station, 200 miles southwest of Cairns on the Gilbert River. A New Australian head injured by a wild pig is en route to Cairns Hospital, the urgent case requiring quick medical care. A bearer and five aircraft are involved in the operation.
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Strathmere
Cairns
L. B Clark
Buss Pilots Pty. Ltd
Nev. Mitchell
Gilbert River
Cairns Basinospital
Strathmore
Tive
Rail fares for Cairns show excursion granted
The Minister for Transport advised the Cook member that rail concession fares are granted for the Cairns annual show. Excursion tickets from all stations 27 miles and over in the Cairama district and from Bowen and intermediate stations allow travel to Cairns arriving by 5:30 PM on July 76. Returns available from 12 to 56 miles for one week and over 50 miles for two weeks, including issue day.
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J E F. Duggan
Cook
C. F Wordsworth
Cairns
Cairma
Bowen
Intermefiste
Imeue
Finch Family Invites Rose-Road Service of Harriet Finch
Relatives and friends of Mr G C Finch of Maund's Road Atherton and Mr and Mrs G F Fisch of Mabel Street Atherton are requested to attend the rosary and funeral cortege for their late wife and mother Harriet Finch. The service will move from Mary's Church of England Dethertoe.
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G. C. Finch
Maund‘s Road
Atherton
G. F. Fisch
Mabel-street
Athertom
Harriet Finch
Mary’s Church of England
Déthertoe
Cairns Base Death Notice Honors Bhanny Cadence
Cairns Base mourns Bhanny who passed away Saturday at the age of years months. Burial Sunday follows with Masonic rites at Cairns Cemetery.
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Cairns
Bhanny
Ceme
Thanks from Fisher family for kindness and flowers
D Fisher and family express gratitude to relatives and all who sent floral tributes in sympathy. Special thanks go to Mr E Fisher for attention during illness and to Mrs Jean Fox and Sister Hodges for support.
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D. Fisher
E. Fisher
Jean Fox
Hodges
In Memoriam Coutts and Family Remembrance
In loving memory of Gordon Coutts our husband father and grandfather who passed away in May. Not just today but every day we remember him. Memorial by his wife and family with enduring affection.
Electricity Interruption Notices Across Spence Street
Local electricity supply may be interrupted on Thursday May 72 between 3 am and 1 pm for residents on Spence Street between Taylor and Bunda Streets. In other news Ray Rollinson, aged 17, of Spence Street, suffered a deep cut on his left hand from a brush hook but recovered after ambulance first aid and hospital admission.
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Spencestreet
Taylor and
Bunda Wreets
Meek
Ray Rollinson
Spence Street
Flight to Lyndhurst for injured Mrs Abbott
Marcy Flight to Lyndhurst carried Mrs Florence Abbott a Lyndhurst cook aged 51 with a fractured right upper arm from a fall. The Bush Pilots’ craft chartered by the inns oea and piloted Norman left Ros-AK at 15 am. An ambulance bearer assisted during the flight. The van covered miles in hours 30 minutes. The patient was admitted to Cairns hospital.
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Marcy
Lyndherst
Lyndhurst
Plorence Abbott
Cairns
Inns Oea Oe
Eee Norman
Ros - AK
Early removal of exhibits at Cairns Show noted
Mulgrave Shire Council member C A R Harris reported at a council meeting that many Cairns Show exhibits were already dismantled or removed. The Sowers were finished and advertiser stalls taken down as the option to gazette a public holiday for chow purposes was discussed.
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Cairns
C. A. R. Harris
Mulgrave Shire
Opposition from Babinda Mill Suppliers' Committee
The Babinda Central Co Ltd reports the Babinda Mill Suppliers' Committee seeks removal of an official holiday for the Cairns show in 1953 and thereafter. Council backs the committee, requests a show day holiday on the final day, July 34, and discusses public risk coverage, land lease, school expansion, and a new boiler station at Mulgrave Central Mill.
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Babinda Central Co. Ltd
Mir
Burtt
Babinda Mill Suppliers
Fom
Cairns
Vidy Board
Babinds Suppliers
M. R. Armanisco
CMI
Tiwan
Mulgrave Central Mill Co Ltd
C. A. R. Harris
Gordonvale
PREMIER'S TOUR DISSATISFACTION WITH ITINERARY EXPRESSED
Dr C A RR Harris objects to the Northern tour plan for Premier V C Gair asserting expected Cairns hospital visit and deputation, with July 26 schedule and July 27 in Cairns, plus Mareeba stop and donvale request on July 91. Auditor's report on council accounts for year end June 30 1961 approved. arrears improved. staff thanked. meeting marks end of current council term. attendees listed.
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V. C. Gair
C. A. RR. Harris
Gordonvale
Cairns
Mareeba
Donrvaie
Donvale
Sydney Woman Charged With Murder of Two Husbands
Fletcher a wife was charged with murder at Central Court Sydney accusing her of poisoning George Butler a first husband, and Bertram Mietcher the second. Prosecution cites deaths in July 192? and March 1952 with toxic thallium like substances. Investigations began after doctors refused to issue a death certificate for Fletcher’s husband. Butler died in a mental hospital and was exhumed for tests. Government analysts found traces of a toxic metal poison in both cases. Mrs Fletcher sobbed in the dock and was remanded until May 26.
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Central Court
Mia Pletcher
Butler
Pletcher
Bush
Pietcher
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Fletcher
Inda Cib
Pletcher Butler
Rookwood
Health scheme eyed for aged and chronically ill
Brisbane May 19 The Federal Health Minister Sir Earle Page and the Australian Friendly Societies Federal executive discuss including the aged and chronically ill in the national health plan. Executive member Mr R L Dunstan said Friendly Societies are confident a satisfactory plan can be made without jeopardizing current fund actuarial requirements. An official announcement is expected within weeks.
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Brisbane
Earle Page
R. L. Dunstan
Bedgeen Leads Inconclusive Tennis Report From London
London May 18. The Daily Mail tennis writer reports an inconclusive update from the European event. Bedgeen is noted among players but details remain unclear as organizers prepare for the next round.
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London
Daily Mail
Bedgeen i
Mulgrave Shire Council to survey drainage for malaria control
The Mulgrave Shire Council directed the shire engineer to conduct a preliminary survey of the Southfield area and prepare a cost estimate for drainage. Health authorities reported malaria carrying Anopheles mosquitoes in large numbers. An irrigation report notes about 4000 acres in the catchment west of the Cook Highway may need drainage, with two main sea outlets via Ritcher’s Creek and Yorkey’s Creek.
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Mulgrave
Mrr
Rudge
P. O'Shea
Sox
Kelly
Ares
Ritcher
Scouting and Its Ideals Across The Church and Service
The text presents Scouting ideals aligned with church values and a pledge to serve God and humanity. It emphasizes service, character, and community, focusing on guiding individuals toward their best potential through being prepared and inclusive across creed and race. It calls for support of Scouting.
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Meders
Drainage plan eyed to lower swamp water near Yorkey's Knob
A report proposes draining thousands of acres of low land by capacious drains and tidal gates. It suggests lowering water levels to within a foot of low tide, with invert levels at Yorkey's Knob and Yorkey's Knob road to enable swamp drainage. Gates and surveys are needed to determine locations and elevations.
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Cairns
Smithfield
Yorkey’s Knob
Ritcher
Yorkey's Knob Road
Queensland nurses gain new award on pay and allowances
Hospital matrons sisters and nurses win a revised award starting February 11 with increases for trainees assistants and senior grades. Pay scales rise to as high as 16 5 a week plus board for matron grades while night duty and operating theatre allowances grow and sick leave improves. Double time for Labour Day and show days also provided. The Australasian Trained Nurses Association hopes the changes retain staff and attract more nurses to public hospitals.
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Dwyer
Lsst
Mm. M. B. Harper
Queensland
Australasian Trained Nurses’ Association
Aulor
Harper
At.n.a
Oaly
New Flight Schedules From Australian National Airways
ANA yesterday announced new flight schedules after high octane aviation fuel ratification. D4 Skymaster will operate Cairns Townsville Brisbane afternoon service with Cairns departures at 7 am on Mon Wed Sat Sun, stopping at Innisfail Townsville Bowen Mackay Rockhampton and Brisbane. Tuesday Thursday Friday morning services will land Townsville Ayr Bowen Mackay Rockhampton and Brisbane. Daily 2 45 pm Cairns departures will land Townsville Rockhampton and Brisbane, with Thursday Island from 6 30 pm and Cooktown runs unchanged. Stations Run to Abingdon and Croydon remain as is. Full schedules and standby routes to Brisbane to be advised.
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Australian National Airways
Townsville
Brisbane
Cairns
Tam
Moorway
Innisfail
Bowen
Mackay
Rockhampton
Ayr
Eec
Brisne
Cooktown
Abingdon
Croydon
Airsort
ANA Aircraft Cuts Flights in Queensland During Fuel Rationing
ANA Queensland manager Sam Webster announced fuel restrictions reduce 2000 passengers and 35000 gallons of petrol. Two northbound and three southbound daily flights from Brisbane were canceled. A four‑engined Skymaster will replace the usual DC for early runs via Mackay Rockhampton and Townsville to Cairns.
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Brisbane
ANA
Queensland
Anas Queensland
Sam Webster
North Queensland
D.C
Eagle Farm
Maercksy
Rockhampton
Townsville
Cairns
Campaign immunisation drive extends to Mulgrave district
A Mulgrave shire immunisation drive reports phase one finished by Dr J Brody on May 3 with eighty eight adults, school and pre school children receiving tetanus jabs and nineteen pre schoolers fully immunised against whooping cough. The second phase began May 15 focusing on tetanus for school children at Gordonvale sites and diphtheria refreshers, with campaigns planned at Litt Mulgrave, Aloomba and Meerawa for adults and children. Dr R Hay to start at McDonnell’s Creek and later Woapen Creek, while Machen Beach area plans diphtheria and tetanus immunisation under Mo 4 division. The council approved a proposal to run after hours immunisations for all, including adults, and two medical officers supported the plan, though the Department of Public Instruction raised objections to pre school immunisation at state schools at the same times as school child immunisations.
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No. 2
J. Brody
Gordonvale State Rural School
Gordonvale Convent
Litt Mulgrave
Aloomba
Meerawa
R. Hay
MrDonnell's Creek State School
Portner
O'Shea
Gordonvale
Brody
Advke
Department of Public Instruction
Towneville
Light Rain Report From Brisbane Weather Bureau
The Brisbane Weather Bureau notes only a few light rain showers today in Queensland. The largest rainfall recorded was 32 points at Mr. Gernet Irvinebank with 17 in the area. Moist conditions linger over the northwest Indian Ocean and across western regions, while minor rain and flooding risk persist in the southwest. A more favorable surface trough is anticipated to develop later.
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Brisbane
Qurensland
Gernet
Irvinebank
Weather Bureau
Indian Ocean
Svels
Queeneland
Cairns Band Festival draws crowds in 1982 program
The Cairns Post reports a two day non competitive festival with solo adjudications on Saturday. Queensland Band Association and retired master Campuigni will judge solos while Towneville tours bring bands to Cairns. A mass parade, concerts in Parramatta Park, and a street march with 300 musicians highlight the weekend. Mayor Ald W J Fulton to open and present trophies.
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Riahene Ogres Wodlce
Ator
Queensland Band Association
Campuigni
Ingham
Fesivale
North Queensland
Cairns
Towneville
Chrms
Wharfstreet
Abbott Street
Shields-street
McLeod-street
Lakestreet
Anzac Park
Mulgrave Council Tackles Noogoora Burr Curse
Mulgrave Shire Council meeting hears Dr W C Griffin call the weed a curse and approves a district plan led by J Mann of the Department of Public Lands to survey and eradicate Noogoora burr from the Mulgrave and Barron river systems. A coordinated spray scheme, funding, and July 1954 start are planned with landowners clearing own areas.
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W. C. Griffin
Mulgrave
J. Mann
Department of Public Lands
Deantree
Kuranda
Tully
Townsville
Mann
Berron
J. P. O'Siven
Cooruinator
Noogoora
Barron
ABC Talent Scouts Open Regional Auditions for ABC Studio
Representatives of the Australian Broadcasting Commission conducted talent auditions across regional centres Cairns Mackay Gympie Rockhampton Townsville seeking artists for local and national programs. Final Cairns auditions were planned with the studio nearing completion and a chance for selected performers to appear on state and national programs.
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ABC
A McCrista
Cairns
Qacances
Ane
Mackay Gympie
M Rockhampton
Toensvillg
Destroyer Anzac rushes to port
Brisbane May 19 The rover Anzac reached Bris to day after a 418 mile dash with a seriously ill seaman transferred from the cruiser Australia to faster Anzac to complete the voyage. Stoker John Burgess, 18, of New South Wales, suffers appendicitis and is at Greenslopes Repatriation Hospital where his condition is reported satisfactory. Australia and Anzac are returning from training to New Gaines and were due to reach Brisbane at 2 o clock tomorrow afternoon.
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Brisbane
Anzac
Bris
Australia
Stoker
K John Burgess
Win New South Wales
Greenslopes
Pital
Anzac Returning From Training To New Gaines
Golden Casket Brisbane Draw Sees Major Prize Winners Named
Casket No. 1TH drawn at Brisbane on May 19 reveals First prize No. 41394 won by A. Duff and R. Lewis of Roma. Second prize goes to No. 8287 RA Cal Thackersy from Norman. Third prize No. 121M awarded to a syndicate care N and Robinson Navemeir Birla. Numerous numbers listed. agent named.
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Brisbane
A. Duff R. Lewis
Roma
Cal Thackersy-street
Norman
Care N and Robinson
Navemeir
Birla
W. Gowmitt
Low H Delaford
Bleverme
Hawkins Cere
Griffis Casket Agent
Grmnir
St Marys School Fund Receipts and Acknowledgments
The fragment records funds for St Marys School Fund with contributions from Merberton Bi Vow Church of Farvend and various donors. Totals show a previous amount of 4157 1 cw, additions including 4168 19 11, and several individual gifts such as Mrs MH Chemb, N. Donald, and Mr Cleland, culminating in a total to date of 4168 19 11.
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Merberton
Farvend Herd
Ravershor
Chemb
N. Donald
Brure
Cleland
Obituary of Mel Frederick Dir mos Senior in Towne end
The death occurred on b 17 of Mr. Frederick Dunroee, a grocer in Towne and later orchard keeper in Mums. His son A. Dipross was with the laide BS Ca before boomer, and he preferred Innisfil. In the pest tour, the late Me Dinrose and B living with (ls angler) BD W Matheon. Wareck at his death inlurred. He wee years of wage.
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Frederick Dunroee
Santhorpe
Dipross
A. Dipross
Boomer
Dinrose
Matheon
Wareck
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Memoriam
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Severin Street
Cairns Ambulance Brigade
L B. Clark
Lake-street
Patrick Andrews
Bunda-street
Andrews
E J. Walsh
John Kemp
Gordonvale Park
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R. L Murray
R. B. Watson
Mulgrave Shire Counci
R. H. Watson
Tohmstone
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A H. Forno
Porno
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Land Administration Board
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Charlie King, Burnell & Co
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W. C. Griffinchanman
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G. K. Alley
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J. FR. Stager
D. Mason
D. W. Christensen
Marek
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Bertram Mietcher
Trio
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FOES
J. F. Haren
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