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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 22, 1951

Page

4

Innisfail Fire Board Honors Chief and Staff at Meeting

At the Innisfail Fire Brigade Board monthly gathering praised Chief A. F. King and staff for pumping during the April 14 water service breakdown. The board debated charging for the service, with the chairman noting it would be a matter for the band and volunteers to decide. The chief suggested offering benzine for the emergency if needed.

Innisfail Monjhly Innisfail Fire Brigade Board Sr T T. Ravert Tonnmane Shire Comact A. F King ST Robertane Offiesr Fir Sallune Benzine L O'Fisrer Saremmen Amarv Lawathlin

London Newsreel describes royal visit and festival scenes

A London Newsreel report sketches festive events from May Day to royal appearances. It notes the King and Queen of Denmark in Windsor, ceremony wear, and a mix of cultural moments including music, architecture debates, and local historic customs observed amid postwar reconstruction.

London Bevan Bua Booy Hani Mee Snes Te Phish Bay Tne Sanac Sith Hie Itr Acie Bycol Pacine Fay Fhia Maarten Pengiors Eee Europe Ernest Newman Rackie Covent Garden Erich Kleber Pennie Faye Tenaikowsky Sexuare Seale Ingham Palace Denmark Elisabeth Vere Guerse Danmark Guerie Loedenger Densmart Prederux IM Cianill Brian Duthet Caunett Armeytthe Saat Palace Windsor Lord Magor Wales Ekinearal Pnis Ethelberts Fair

Tully Council forms local recruiting committee

May 1 meeting in Tully Council Chambers saw Dr C Dickinson elected chair and Mr D Thomas treasurer for a new recruiting committee to assist men from any service branch. An executive panel was created to handle emergencies and details for aid. Red Cross Week runs May 1 to 28 with a major fundraising drive led by Mrs C Dickinson.

Tully Cacgwell Council Ciucad Masari A Rosa Dickinson Thomas. Curren J. Wright Barlow L. Bell P. Chilvers Shire Mra C. Dickinson

Arbor Day Observed At Port Douglas Schools

May 4 Arbor Day was celebrated at Port Douglas with planting at the local school grounds. Pupils and teachers held a morning program in the grounds, plans to preserve trees were noted, and jubilee items were promised for later delivery. Guests included Mrs Toby Kelly and three children and various local families visiting or returning home after holidays.

Port Douglas Port Tunglas Toby Kelly Maresan Asnford Eturney Curry Ff Atherton Hydro Jace Daciel Mowbray School Csiene Mra C. Betts Evelyn ET Mitchall Jan Mra J. Joyce Janice Johnston Mareeba Maris Brothers St Augustines College M. Alex Stuart MacKay Low Island Mr. Elis South Tom and Les Stanford Ravenshor Central Frotal F Reynolds G Wedge F Thurlow C Connolly Cairns Merings Teeaday Coconut Grove J. Baldork Jennifer Maresh Jim Boland Susan Mowbray Mosaman Mareba Maresba Court House Hotel Tom Lynch Rayless

Atherton Ambulance Committee Meets After Chairman Death

The Atherton Ambulance Committee meets amid the death of the chairman. Deputy chairman J F Forren and others discuss leadership, hospice transport, and funding. The meeting approves honorary bearers, notes resignations, and plans accounts and auditor reports.

Man Killed Instantly In Unclear Chronicle

A brief report notes a man killed instantly with unclear circumstances. The witness or source could not identify the deceased, and the account contains garbled phrases making exact details uncertain. No names, dates, or locations could be confirmed.

Twenty Seven Persons Love Lives

A fragmented local social note lists numerous individuals and couples across towns in Australia, mentioning visitors, holidays, and family gatherings. The garbled text references names such as Werheated im burs Imig, Conradi, Bardas, Contes, Randall, Todd, Lynch, and Brown, with scattered place hints like Townsville and Ro Wigetman Too woomba.

Tierthage Codradatta South Australia Manes D. Chiamsay Townsville Wigetman Toowoomba Bardas Mareens Mir Ro'mara Rdney Mise Randall Valens C. Todd Mists Wehoo Julatien Rave Court House Tom and Allen Lynch Catrna Wo Botiay Terry Brown Karsh Gordoweala

Trade Embargo and Shipping Claims Across Asia and Korea

An archival report details embargo tensions involving Hong Kong and Korea, noting the impact on trade and shipments. It references Meadeath Wine Kong and Stanode, with figures around 2377.48 sea value and engine parts, mentioning a December timeline and ongoing rent concerns.

Coors Cheesak Nerh Koren Gowers

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