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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 13, 1952
Page
5
A court case against Truck Owner Reng Fivup Dosrar examined vehicle use rules and registration. The defendant faced a fine and potential imprisonment for failing to comply with provisions and payment of court costs after a preliminary hearing.
In Innisfail on Nov 11 a house at Carrumba suffered a severe lightning strike. A milky spike driven into a pine tree and a clamped iron spine attached to a 3000 gallon tank caused a powerful electric arc. The strike shattered the clothesline and ripped the support, sending debris across the pier area.
At South Johnstone on November 11 the CWA president and members entertained a large gathering at the South Johnstone School of Arts. Guests wore white and stylish millinery, with a miniature race track centerpiece featuring Phar Lip. Competitions included pine cone ornamenting and paper tearing, won by Mrs Ungerer and Mrs Halpin, while Mrs Maslen took the gingerbread horse prize.
Brisbane dispatch reports a major drive by authorities to quell Mau Mau activity in Kenya as debates over work hours and court jurisdiction surface. The Commonwealth Arbitration Court faces pressure over a 40 hour week and state versus Commonwealth control, with Premier Gale articulating Queensland’s stance on worker hours and awards.
An early November South Johnstone incident near Innisfail left cane cutter Wandering Welds with a severe hand wound and other injuries. Panderiar suffered a deep cut to the chest while cutting canes. both men were hospitalized. Wardle, a student from South Johnstone, sustained a cut to the right hand and received medical care.
A fragmented listing outlines a National Radio schedule with varied items such as Bible readings, devotional segments, music blocks, language lessons, and program titles. Several entries show times, prices, and show names like Susie and Reading from the Bible, along with musical and variety broadcasts.
Fragmentary OCR list from URIDAT quotes varied program items and times for 1953 schedule. Mentions music sessions, breakfast, sacred music, weather, and orchestra with scattered names and figures.
The Moscow Prem reports on Kutryumov a municipal finance official tied to a costly marriage and alimony saga. Multiple marriages and a public scandal surface as authorities question funds for supporting his numerous children and lifestyle while he returns to work as a restaurant director.
Nov 10 report notes heavy rainfall predicted from weekend heat, boosting harvest prospects. Despite confusion in the text, the week’s total points suggest weather and farming conditions affecting local districts and plans for upcoming harvests.
Fragmented notes from a Cairns area Scout pack cover leadership changes new investitures and active training. The text records the 76UP and junior to senior transitions, a November camp with 28 Scouts, weekend swimming, and a variety of meetings and social events. It also mentions a Ravenshoe BC meeting and local community club activities with transport, gear, and a snake sighting.
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