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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1950
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR mentions salt pans on a peninsula coast with speculative cultivation viability and limited commercial potential. The text references local routes east of Cramp and notes on natural salt deposits and possible industrial feasibility, but lacks clear dates or names.
London reports swirl around the Earl of Dalkeith and Princess Margaret with chatter of a royal alliance. The gossip notes public appearances, Windsor visits, Ascot events, and a lineage blend linking Buccleuch wealth, Montagu-Douglas-Scott holdings, and anticipated dynastic ties amid a high society spotlight.
Article outlines rapid legal reform in Czechoslovakia with new civil, criminal and procedural codes. It notes alignment with socialist goals, Soviet advisory influence, and protections for private property while expanding penalties for treason and espionage. It mentions implementation beginning next January after government and parliament approval and highlights 1811 and 16th century codifications as replaced. The piece also references a two year plan approved in July 1948 and the role of public discussions prior to enactment.
Belgrade AP reports Yugoslavia's postwar census shows a population near 18.3 million, with 11.99 million in 1941. The government notes varied regional figures, minority groups, and a shift toward Europe’s middle-range nations, citing health and living conditions as factors.
Gloria Eaglewe celebrated her Zist birth with a festive party in Adelaide. Guests included Miss Betty Shaw, Mr Allen Schmid, and Mr Richard With. toast was offered by Frank Sundstrom and others. The event announced her engagement and future happiness.
Fragmentary report from the CWA hostel describes participants including Mesianes, Thompson, U J. Eiwards, Scott, L. Deamaley, and A. Pun with Jes dames Pree and arrhdall Pires noted. A hidden number weapon is mentioned in connection to Rosche.
On Thursday afternoon the ponvensrs of the week stall held a sale in Gt Josephs Hall Draper Street for a local benevolent fund. Donations were received from several ladies including Mrs Pursell Mrs Aliser and Mrs Cameron.
Passenger movements show arrivals by TAA from Melbourne Sydney Rockhampton Mackay Townsville and Brisbane and departures to Townsville Sydney Melbourne and Brisbane. Names include Watt McGrexor Lefeoure Archer Mears Robertson McDonald Hutch Le Strange Walker Kerrigan Taylor and many others.
Kuranda residents report wet weather easing drought while winds bring rain. Local events include QEWA social afternoon at the Test room, euchre winners named, and a Kuranda cricket match vs Newmarket with high scoring by Newmarket before Kuranda wins. Obituary notices mention Robert Lameair.
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