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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 22, 1951
Page
7
The document itemizes prize categories for a casket or lottery style drawing with multiple prizes and participants. It lists First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth prizes with amounts in pounds and shillings, plus numerous numerical entries and names, including locations and street references. It appears to be a detailed public notice of prize allocations and participant numbers, with many unreadable OCR fragments.
The report covers permit questions relating to oil and mining in Western Australia and New Guinea regions. It mentions former geologist advisers, ongoing inquiries, and potential prospects in various districts. The piece notes industry engagement and possible joint ventures with wool companies as part of the broader investigation.
May 20 Brisbane hosts a New Zealand manufacturing party returning from eight months in Australia. They praise canned Queensland tropical fruits as hot sellers and discuss pineapple canning for purity. Leader Gar W. Pawneos of Christchurch calls for rural industry exposure in southeast Queensland and Victoria.
A Brisbane report notes clerks union members meeting to seek council endorsement. The discussion centers on possible actions and support from local authorities. No further details on outcomes or participants provided in the fragment.
A fragmented financial notice outlines subscription options for bonds and stock with various prices and terms. It mentions percentages, per bond costs, and annual returns on face value, urging readers to consider the entitlements and future redeemability.
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