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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 18, 1952
Page
6
A flood of OCR fragments describes items for sale and notices including vehicles, furniture, and appliances. Multiple brands and prices appear such as milk bars and refrigerators, with contact details and location hints scattered.
Local council and state authorities discuss urgent measures for Mourilyan Harbour area including roadworks drainage and water systems. Officials cite cost limits and seek expeditious action, with Coaster access and electric, septic, and water services to be upgraded. authorities debate funding from the Treasury Department Brisbane and harbour board support.
The report discusses pasture and weed survey findings with focus on Evert and Collins remarks on pasture improvement, electric fences, and dairy viability. It notes regional electricity board discussions, harbour development, and calls for government action to enhance irrigation, power supply, and transport infrastructure affecting farming communities in Mourilyan and surrounding regions.
A chaotic scene described with limited legibility shows firefighters managing a blaze while council members discuss permits, wardens, and public safety steps. References to inspectors, alarm mains, maintenance, and potential evacuations indicate an evolving local response plan.
Fragmentary report from Innisfail details a stabbing incident at a cafe and service area. Victim named Charlie Gee Hoy was wounded and transported to hospital. Suspect identified as Saleh, with further witnesses and local chaos noted.
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