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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 16, 1951

Page

10

Middle East defense plan tests Arab and Allied forces

The report discusses Egypt and Arab states weighing participation in a Middle East defense command led by Britain and the United States. It notes the Arab League’s stance, potential Cairo government reconsideration, and possible Western military arrangements to secure the Suez Canal.

Egypt Dessian Cairo United Stara Middle East Keyyt Sarsel Dat Arab League League Axe Middle Brit Buex Canal Fane Tower Nak Israel Australia New Zealand South Africa Britain

Harbour Master Relieved After Prolonged Service

Representatives of the Catena port authority and Harbour Board praise Captain Murray for long service and successful command during a period of port operations. A ceremony confirms his relief by the new master with thanks to all staff and remarks on prior duties and future promotions. A separate incident notes a timber truck crash on the Great Road near Tully with injuries.

Catenart Bastieur Melx Fred Pela Cedrus Ube Lid Niger MeManee Fie Suc Rot Am TG. Dyla York Cape Thin Alimay Tee Tremont Mim Royton Soos Danoval Howard Smith Tod Stevens Burnet Felicia Widber Frank Momaget Weve Faeyr Cuneta Dhe Snea Tnt Murray Esa Falaan Foun Daten Mureay Hamiell Vanes Bie Manceine Betnif Tetur Narbour Darema Murray Jet Tor Giada Hun. Ie

False Pretences Charge In Brisbane Case

A man faces a charge of false pretences following a telephone conversation in Brisbane. The alleged incident occurred on November 3 and involved a payment of 20, reportedly after a conversation with a cub in Brisbane. The details of the case and the parties involved remain unclear in the readable text.

Isharaee Brisbane Sdice Tn Turthey

Pyreral 8 Service Mazlin and Malcour Foner

Brief item noting personnel with roles Director and staff changes in a historical service context. Details are fragmentary but indicate a directive or ceremonial title and potential organizational structure.

Pyreral Mazlin and Malcour Foner! Directora Tbertom

Alleged Breaches at Cane Farm Case Trial

A plea of not guilty was entered for Cannon in a farm labor dispute linked to cane cutting on his estate. Witnesses described workers hired by piece rate, government inspectors and estate officials discussing suspensions and potential prosecutions amid allegations of unlawful employment practices. The matter centers on whether Cannon knowingly allowed workers to load tape on his property and the estate’s control over labor during the period in question.

Roeiwinahy Walker Baburciay Bane Grovert Cannon Canton Mules Road Cannie Many Cowie Canine Arm Rock Faye Amarton

Unclear OCR fragment on farm culling and alleged crime

Fragmentary text mentions farm culling cane, an AW member, a person named Swain, and a detective. It references a transmission about last night’s events, a possible death, and police activity. Names and places are garbled, leaving uncertain details.

Fragmentary OCR Note on Crane Plaiters Incident

Fragmented text describes a crane incident on a railway site with a worker named Raymond Aue from Por ence street. It mentions a fall, injury to the hand, and a pebble traction detail with degrees and percentages unclear.

Raymond “Aue Porence-street Teceivad Bass

Statement by D.C.O.C. Chairman Sparks 10 Erroneous Claims

In Innisfail on November 15 a spokesman for the sugar growers countered Mr Foley. The spokesman rejected ten alleged statements as erroneous and defended the delegation’s position on sugar policy amid ongoing industry discussions.

D.C.O.C Sugar Growers Mr. Foley

Misinformation Claims Arise at Tully Conference

An alleged misinformation claim emerges as the acting minister, identified as Mr A Jones, questioned the conference chair about the agenda. The dialogue centers on whether the Tully conference was beatin and if key facts had been fully verified.

Ure Mr A. Jones Tully

Finance for Works Employees Faces Impasse in Brisbane

amid cabinet talks on urgent works schemes, city and council voices clash over approval. state cabinet met last Tuesday to discuss financing, while a proposed cap on internal rates and rising mortgage costs threaten insurers and finance councils.

Brisbane Seal Authority Lotal Government Association Jean Insur Ace Toni Lnsurante Tb Finance Couideil Lowes

Record turnout at school exams amid stress of final subjects

A large group of students faced a series of tests at Thun School ahead of the weekly milestones. Milne notes junior and senior classes prepared for algebra and science papers while others shifted from general exams to specialized subjects.

Thun Milne Sal Ciese Ewllabies Sunea Milne Seth Neni St. Aucurlaes St. Augustine Sideughi Perainly

Fragmentary OCR memory of a court hearing in Queensland

The garbled text reports on a court session in Queensland with references to Mr Palr and Mr Gatwett objecting, and mentions people like Mr AA Gatwett and Mr Palr. It notes discussions on weakness of evidence and a judge urging standards, with terms indicating a formal complaint and possible awards.

Inert

Two hotelkeepers fined under price act in wartime move

In a wartime precarity case two hotelkeepers pleaded guilty to price fixing and faced fines under the Profiteering Prevention Act. The court noted the need to curb rising prices and uphold Australia’s standard of living as Japan balanced trade. The minister indicated measures to avert wartime shortages and sustain production while balancing imports.

Beuty Bavi Giselae Eat Australia P Deer Tom Welker Garef Bagley Nader Eane Gallagner Me Hareson Gavernians Amstalwe Ip Japan Cuilett Sara Ramon

Local Officials Discuss Sewerage Scheme and Hotel Plans

Minutes report consideration of a Calta sewerage scheme and jetty adoption with questions on completion timing. Talk turns to hotel accommodation profitability, proposed rates, and potential federal aid for works overseen by the committee chaired by E. Clive Williams, with detailed notes from members and the secretary.

Calta William Peru Mepmea Rrietier Reed Bic Arthur Faden Thowe Promi Qare E. Clive Williams Messrs Campbell Heywant Cook KK. Maslin A.B. Drew A.per M. Kehoe

Unclear historical notes mix dates and places in a fragmented item

Fragmented OCR text mentions Rae raeae Melbourne November events and a series of names and places including Sydney Bondy and Taubes. The passage is garbled with numerous typos and lacks coherent narrative or verifiable facts to form a clear news item.

Raeraae Townrville Sydney Lucinda Rameiele Labeser Athene Bondy

Naming of Dredge Townevill Arbour

An OCR damaged note mentions a dredge and a named arbor with unclear spelling. The fragment references a dearth and bas conercunley, but no coherent event or details are readable.

Fragmented notes on building work and finance at Cairns hospital

The text records disjointed remarks about ward construction, nurse quarters, and a new home at Cairns, with references to managers, tenants, and financing. It mentions the need for funds, specific stall plans, and possible extra rent for layout changes, all in a tentative, murky outline.

Cairns Cresa Neue Ould Cine Goretment Merandy Campbell Nancy Irisepot of Finance Sherelaey

Fragmentary Minutes From Board Meeting On Medical Facility

Directors discussed appointment of Dr Hiealy as chief medical superintendent at SardnayaieWoapial Home and debated ward allocations and TB block expansion. Secretary noted material shortages including bricks and cement, with plans to renovate and extend the hospital ward and facilities.

Mayet Aunsnaal Torwarsen Sevarimwat Enim Emrtied Mean and Medical Rerviews Dydr. Hiealy SardnayaieWoapial Pune Rae BP ED Senarn Umattals Hugh Unis Cairne Aecion

Fragmented OCR Notes Report Murdo Vale Hospital Scene

A damaged OCR text mentions a hospital setting with names and figures, including a reference to Murdo Vale Hospital and a dated week. The legible fragments hint at a civil or medical proceeding, but many words are garbled and unclear.

Waterfront Dispute at Towgtelle Board

A contested waterfront issue at Towgtelle involves a board decision on wine surpan and related work projects. Officials discuss attendance, safety, and funding while plans face delays and possible reassessment of duties at the site.

Dairying Industry Suffers Badly Amid Turbulent Times

The article notes severe losses in the dairy sector with disruptions to supply chains and note of reduced output. It mentions farmers in Burling Downs and Munsee facing hardship, with uncertainty over markets and prices affecting milk and cheese production.

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