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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 14, 1950

Page

5

Editorial on U S elections and foreign policy stalemate

A reflected discussion on American politics and Europe Asia standoffs. It notes bipartisan lines forming on foreign policy amid possible partisan clashes. It references Taft and Millicent, Senate leadership, and calls for prudent temperance and unity in facing global threats.

Europe Asia Omatiog Pew Us Eden Bescis Carnival Bey Byzantun Bistatie Wil Geri Mershall North Atlantic Coast States Taft Boerne Millicent Ser-Hark Millamt Tyelfen Senate Armed Services Committee Lurie Senate Rewlyidrtiere Tt

Incomplete Maritime Notice and Personal Obituary Fragments

Fragmentary OCR text notes a memorial for Aad Gaschacher and a somber family remembrance. It references shipping services disruptions in Australian ports, with mentions of Brisbane and various East Coast ports. The garbled lines include names, dates, and locations, but lack coherent context. The piece reads as a mix of obituary lines and shipping board remarks with unclear dates.

Uuiperta Cat Bertanii Brisbane Australian Shipping Board Dewey Gueensiens Bundaserg Gladstone Rockhampton Mackay Laesoish Hart

Cargo and weather notes from the port surfacing in crude OCR

Disjointed ship cargo report indicates unloading of bar freights and bagged fluorite amid scattered terms. Weather office records show yesterday's temperatures around 69 percent humidity and highs near 86 degrees with a 0 percent precipitation reading.

Calms Weather Office Ihak

Brisbane Tram Dispute Reports Transit Turbulence

Dense OCR summary reports a November Brisbane tram dispute and court actions. It notes compulsory conference, union activity, and tram service suspension with no services tomorrow. It cites the Brisbane Tramways Union, city council, and transport department in a tense labor conflict.

Unanorrow Brisbane Tramways Union Brisbane City” Council Transport Department Davia Sparkes Dawa Feme Wien Myager Mr Francis Ier Quinn Anesesistan Denis Wey

Land Court proceedings reveal suspensions and charges

Innisfail monthly sitting of the magistrates court heard details of deeds, permits, and suspensions. The commissioner and officials discussed overload penalties, nonperformance of occupation conditions, and a conductor suspended for alleged failures. The session aimed to show cause why penalties should not be imposed.

Inniafall PY Kurenai Pers Rockingham Ares Cherméde Lepine Arian Om Tor Sommueckener Adrien Shue Japan Mourtlyan

Callup of Youths Turns Into Emergency Hospital Scene

A garbled OCR fragment mentions a youth callup and an ambulance at a hospital. The text references Terumasa Oe and Gilbert Ohn Steele age 87, with unclear actions. The apparent scene implies an emergency situation involving ambulance transfer to a hospital. Further readable details are not present.

Ambelance FUGA Gearpetian Yenerens Fermen Bock Seren Satin Gilbert Ohn Steele

Port Emplotees and Frah Amid Rural Deccan News

Fragmentary OCR text notes a Deccan region report mentioning port employees, an agriculture focus, and a Cammi branch. The readable portions reference fruit, hearerang tread, and a rule about con ores. No clear events, dates, or named entities emerge. the piece appears damaged with garbled wording.

Uae Sinaia

Roche Will Case NE Naw 33 Trial Transcript Summary

Fragmentary OCR text references a case involving Roche, Brean Mire Sae, and Mr Lane, with denials of certain actions and possible involvement by Meru Lane Velenar. It mentions a company, a confession of knowledge, and multiple individuals including Bex Kingie and Ted, with unclear dates and outcomes.

Bex Kingie Lane Tasha Comaney Ted Ap Ter Meru Lane Tye Velenar

Shipping move hints at new routes and ports

The fragment references shipping movements around Newport Swansea and Liverneal with mentions of ports and departures. It notes a strategy shifting from England and lists dates such as November and December, suggesting planned sailings and customs timing. Specific names and places are irregular and partially unreadable.

Brecane Newport Swansea Ener Barto Chine Livepoat Bratene Tosneville Saistrum Ake England Ara Amcor Kerala Rover Sydney

Feity Mitt Crankings Suppressed Cane Crushing Output

The report shows 11588 tons of cane crushed by Feity Mitt Crankings with 23104 tons for the season. Manager Mr Best notes 300 cutters at work on late weed, short of requirements and delayed by weather, with crushing continuing into January and additional arrangements underway.

Maiorage Best Esther

Still a long way off in Brisbane shipowners view

A garbled note suggests shipowners see a slow path ahead in Brisbane. Key details unreadable. context implies maritime concerns and delays affecting local shipping plans.

Brisbane

No Time for Training If Third War Came

Brisbane dispatch notes that military experts expect a third world war to arrive as a blitz with no time for training. Sir Edmund Herring, Director General of Recruiting, says Australia must adopt lessons from Korea and teach every man to fight, not just use a rifle.

Brisbane Teeling Edmund Herring Australia United States Korea

Set Up of Committees Amused by Ex Service Officers Speech

The speaker ridiculed a statement that a recruiting campaign committee had been formed. Sygunine argued campaign details and staffing were unclear. Sir Samad denied recruitment numbers were secret or that volunteers were coerced. The Federal president of the Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen noted volunteers and acceptance counts.

Hive Sowthern Une Salle Sygunine Speec Gene End Sir Samad Australian Légion Sergioeonen

Chart on dry periods submitted to Royal Commission Brisbane

A Royal Commission in Brisbane heard a chart of historical dry spells, noting periods from 1800 to 1960 and early 1900s droughts. Mr Jones defended meteorological methods while Croker Creek Observatory officials discussed accuracy and sunspot effects. The inquiry, including Mr S L Pietener and others, adjourned after a lengthy hearing with evidence heard in camera.

Jones Sorat Mallatry Tonma Peredal Crokerhuret Observatory Jne Cnairman Woolley Amenia Miesser Min- Mer Tim ' My Janes Welenown Crehamhurst New South Wales Jomee Forther Nsw S.L Pietener Northern Territory Queensland

Dutch Migrants for Australia Airlift Scheme

Canberra reports a migration agreement between the Netherlands and Australia to run for five years. It anticipates 25 000 Dutch migrants in year one and plans settlement for skilled and unskilled workers. The agreement aims to accelerate migrant arrivals via an airlift program coordinated with the Dutch government.

Canberra Érlands Holand Australia HE Holtoday Warty Wil Tris Newhelands Huil Cura Austral Dutch Fuerarte

Sultry Weather Dominates Queensland Forecast

The Weston Breau reports sultry temperatures across Queensland with a low pressure trough from Rockhampton extending along the coast. Rain bands reached five inch levels in places, with heavy thunderstorm activity along the coast and unsettled conditions expected across the state for several days.

Brisbane Weston Breau Saltry Queensland Australia Gulf of Carpentaria New South Wales Rockhampton Out Coast Bingaese Grinpie Gundiah Niuth Thanderstorm Activi Queenslard

Sudden Incident Denied By Royal Officials

A terse dispatch from RAQNDON reports British diplomatic quarters deeming the sudden incident highly premature and not suitable for negotiation. The missive notes for now no escalation and urges calm amid tensions over frontier actions and potential Chinese involvement.

Raqndon

Cairn Committee Considers Music Appeal Efforts

The Cairn committee of the Queensland School of Music Appeal discusses planned fund collection events and recitals to support the appeal. Details include dates, performers, and pledges, with band members coordinating street collections and main-city block concerts to boost contributions for the cause.

Cairné Committee Shoal Brousersweersum Art Music Queensland ET Andrews Comines Saya A. Haibournne Moynehan Purest Orige Calran Eg Williams Marecits Nat Precizils Wenne Roberts Far Northern Plant Ret Llident Meicem

Queen of Denmark Visits InErrai

A misspelled dispatch reports Queen of Denmark arrives in London for a private visit on a day in Lomdlow Month. The notice notes travel from Deemnart and references AAP style reporting.

Queen Denmark inErrai Lomdow Dewars London Remoe Deemnart

Launch Sinking After Weekend Trip Injury Report

Margeant O S Wan reports the Lunia a 40 foot launch registered by Harcours sink near North Barnard Inlet Inland after taking two men for a ride over the past weekend The vessel struck a submerged rock and began to sink injuring Mr Kearney while he and a partner escaped in a dinghy They toiled to the mainland and notified Silk-Wood police Kearney received hospital care before returning home to Goondi.

Margeant O. S. Wan Longs Harcours Sink Cairne I Robert Kearsay Purcell Kencray Kamney Barnard Barnard Duend Locky Lele Om Satarony Kearmey Iccarney Kearney Goondi

Russell resigns from party over parliamentary status

Brisbane broadcast reports Mr James Russell member for Maranoa will not retain the Parliamentary C oun try Parc. He says his decision stems from party policy and will be clarified at the next Federal session. The resignation creates questions about party alignment and upcoming reevaluation.

Brisbane W Russell Maranoa Torday Russe Fussell Ihe Parte Este Nou Elton Stata Dretieh Ptaer

Basic Wage Hearings Adjourned as Rail Strike Takes Precedence

Melbourne November report on the Full Arbitration Court adjourning wage hearings amid a rail strike priority. Union representation included the Liquor Trades Federation. many cases paused after appearances, with estimates varying from minutes to days.

Melbourne Tolen Liquor Trades Fednration

State wide price rises threaten Queensland energy costs

Nov 3 Brisbane. Electricity prices are forecast to hit a high level following upcoming price rises. The State Government has agreed to pay miners at State coal mines during December. Queensland Coal Owners' Association to meet with Stan Board for preliminary talks. West Moreton field to see wage scale changes ranging from 5.2 to 10 percent. Further escalation expected between operators and miners.

Brisbane Queensland Iby Stans Board Amerson Tramaing Tre West Moreian Banc

Desication delays noted in western district actions

A fragmented item from the newspaper mentions November 13 and west area removals, with unclear context about design or authorities. The readable parts suggest a local notice or update on district activity and procedural changes affecting nearby areas.

Cane Crushing Estimates Push Cairns Season Benchmark

The Cairns Post reports Elders at the Dewar Sugar Experiment Stations estimate the current season will yield about 795,000 tonnes with a cane to sugar ratio near 73 and a higher cane area of 744 acres. Strong yields are forecast for both cane and auger, with a record statewide production anticipated aided by a wet winter.

Agra pAvnter Surin

Five American Experts Meet on Wednesday Conference

A jagged report notes an international meeting with five American experts and delegates from the Brith Gersionessimn. Mr Porter comments on American not aiding a line of preferential statements and the conference may discuss the supply of military equipment and market impacts.

Mielser Newsiessas Gut Am Poe Gersionessimn Porter Sip

Golden Casket Brisbane May 13 prize winners listed

May 13 Brisbane Golden Casket draw details list prize numbers and winners. Notable first prize went to Emile Ab Pig as “Lucy Mero” Syndicate, with names including Bren and Murat among the major prize recipients.

Brisbane Bren AR Poo ML Carer Sv Murat Toson L. Inman Lennard Enontare Gqueensstreee Sresbaie Brooks Claynet Bourth Prive W. Wright R_ Perm EM. Moore Pergus Lucy Mero Care J. Petersen Pare Taicky Albert Areet Emile Ab Pig Mt Gamat Owen Way Moe Garnet Uni Garnét

Air Force Trainee Bond Sequel Reported

An air force trainee named on bond faces a court entry with details of a sentencing hearing. The record notes a guilty plea to causing bodily harm and references a father’s action, with discussions of discharge and related legal steps.

AIR Force Brisbane Nes Ig Air Force Caine Leslie Lawears Seder Philp Jenday Murbesd Kennet Reeiield Ste

Clearing Swamps MacKay Move Promises Drainage Plan

The senate senator Wood says swamp clearance in Eat Marky would continue into the financial year plus a schedule. The project aims to remove mangroves and vegetation to prevent mosquito breeding and speed up city drainage works. City engineer Mr. Witmer discusses plans and drainage improvements.

MacKay Martie Aa Wood Inday Tal Pute FO Witmeih

Jury Verdict in Emma vna Setinn Case Declared

A court jury delivered a verdict in the Emma vna Setinn case against Paisicia Cooper and Alan Cooper. The jury found Cooper lent funds to Emma, and the case centers on a claimed loan connected to the Spray Sertention Company and a $2 motor vehicle loan. Cooper denied the loan's meaning, while Mull seare' interest in the company is noted.

Enoney Fon Supreme ‘Court Emma Vna Setinn Louis Normayie Mae Gere Airich Acainss Autheen Paisicia Cooper Alan Cooper Teormayie Pates Cooper

Victorian Rail Strike Amid Court Challenge

A transcript-heavy report outlines a parliamentary and legal dispute over railway worker certifications and the validity of an industrial agreement. The Australian South Australian Railways Commission faces questioning from witnesses including Mr A J Haan KC and state officials. The discussion centers on whether proper certification of the agreement was achieved and references the ALP and related officials. The proceedings touch on the role of the South Australian Railways Commission and casting questions before the court. The tape admission and related procedural issues are noted as a point of contention in the hearing.

Jonze Dusire Ahverman A J Haan Ralivae Commisciomey Rom Exuletia KC Iinet Mide Che Allway Commissioners Soash Wales Tatras Amy Gree Hinent Saieind Ipek Elaine Lirw Relia Wyte Ant Efe Valle Fone Emma Pete Tyeiler Alpayaso Welier FL Bey Sale

Attempt to Blow Safe At Sydney Bank

A failed attempt to blow a safe at a Sydney bank injured a person. The escape caused damage to the door frame and surrounding area. Investigators describe debris and splashes of discoloration around the scene as onlookers reported the disturbance.

Sydney

Angle Parking Imbispall Confusion At Local Park

Nov 13 reports confusion as a new curbside parking plan in Angle Park disrupts traffic. Drivers describe unclear signs and conflicting guidance while trucks arrive in town. Officials say the change aims to improve safety and turnover but residents demand clearer instructions.

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