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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 26, 1952
Page
4
A vague report describes a political meeting where Mossman members discussed Deputy State President Mrs Barry and Mrs Lunn being appointed as branch delegate to the Brisbane conference. A general remark notes defense and a secretary’s visa, with unclear details and names.
A coroner inquest heard details of a January collision on Edith Street near the railway involving Dougie Lewis and motorcyclist Churchallis. Witnesses described brakes, a skid, and a fire on the bike as the two riders collided. testimony covered the sequence, vehicle positions, and whether charges or permissions were involved.
An inquest report summarises a traffic fatality with testimony on braking distances, tyre condition, and reaction time. Witnesses discuss speed, road surface, and the coroner’s referral to the Department of Justice as a timetable of proceedings is noted along with radio listings and program notes.
Far North Visit Cooperative tour heads by Sueensland Co operatives. Mar Lynch slated to brief delegates in Bridane during March. Mr, the Seer of ie Geermsland presides over the Cooperative Congress. Lynch also serves as secretary of the Conservative Wanlemle Society of Queeland. The itinerary includes meetings in Anne a and Wetnestas with figures like Mr man and Raters Cabra for Wuneh.
A Calms North State School Ladies Committee meeting chaired by president McCaytey on May 13 discussed officer introductions, fundraising stalls, and ticket sales. Madam secretary reported 2, sos. cess. Tuck shop opened in May with proceeds aiding the school.
The fragmentary text cites Pakistan voicing views on an Arab Oriental alliance with emphasis on vigilance. It mentions command and monitoring, and hints at tensions in a regional bloc. Names and precise details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Members of the Church of England Women's Guild held a bridge afternoon at St Peters Church hall on May 21. Hostesses were Mesdames Wieners Davies Pont and Woodward. Prizes donated by Mesdames Dear and Woodward. Attendees included Mesdames Dean Covacevic Downey Maris O'Meara Hannam Dre Dor Absell Yeats Sands Pont Smits Thompson Crofton Hart Dearnaley and Wiener.
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