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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1950
Page
5
A dated plea urges citizens to embrace wartime duty amid global danger. The message discusses vigilance, unity, and the need to suppress threats from enemy ideologies while preparing national defenses and securing eventual peace.
Shire chairman Gritin sustained injuries after a collision with a shoring vehicle near Gordonvale. He was taken to Cairns by ambulance and remained hospitalized with a chest injury and a sore right shoulder. Witnesses describe the other vehicle travelling slowly at about 10 miles per hour.
A garbled collection of phrases mentions mother children memory and affection. It references a correspondence about caregiving, personal loss, and family sentiments, with fragmented lines suggesting a tribute to a mother and relatives amid unclear context.
A Brisbane meeting at City Hall discussed policing prices and electric interruptions among hospitals and suburbs. The gathering urged reporting of poor quality goods and price abuses while noting bids and costs across mills, lamp chimneys, and X-ray units.
Shipping move ments outlined in brief notice could affect vessel routes and cargo handling. The terse item mentions a timetable and potential port adjustments affecting crews shippers and port authorities.
A Cairns court hearing reveals a complex local case involving property, labor accident, and community notices. The record cites a defendant, witnesses, and ensuing investigations, with references to a newspaper’s coverage of legal actions and municipal concerns.
Fragmentary report describes Philip Waton and Louis Johnstone involved in a lawnmower incident with injuries to a joint area. Ambulance transfer to Innidteil Hospital noted. Weather observations recount July temperatures and humidity with several degree readings and related statistics.
The general announces a concessional mail service for Australian forces in Korea. Mail will be sent daily by air from Japan to speed deliveries to troops and is part of ongoing postal support.
Brisbane reports Bobby Locke a leading golfer will visit Queensland during October. The schedule includes Mackay Townsville and Cairns with dates announced last week as his tour moves through three cities.
District Superintendent TD McLoughlin said the Brisbane Calmas mail to arrive by am did not reach the northern division on time. He could not ascertain the reason for the delay and noted the mail wore late upon arrival.
Fragmentary text from a historical newspaper item mentions shop proprietors and a catalog or crate reference. The readable words point to a local business notice but lack coherent context or identifiable names, dates, or places.
In parliament Mr. Foley stated that most soldier settlement land in Queensland was acquired at prices 15 to 40 percent above 1942 land rates. A Bill to grant compensation at current values for land acquired since March 23 1950 and to validate prior acquisitions at 1942 values passed its second reading.
The report notes high maintenance expenditures across Cairns Gordonvale Babinda hospitals due to building deterioration and aging plant equipment. It cites totals for 1920 and 1926 1961 and details budgeted items such as Xray dental equipment furnishings and establishment costs while urging urgent board action to preserve facilities and meet future needs.
Queensland figures clash over wartime land acquisitions compensation. MPs discuss delays inflation and fair payments to returned soldiers in Dalby and Townsville, with calls for timely settlements and addressing unjust valuations.
A Perth region air ambulance flight carried three medical cases from Cooktown to Coen then to Cairns for treatment. The two leg journey covered 147 air miles and 10 hours 20 minutes in the air with Captain R Rowles piloting and crew delivering care en route.
The Parorth amateur boxing team led by Len Oliver and Baillie returned to Caume after a strong showing at the Queensland State championships in Brisbane. Ballico, who fought at light welterweight, praised the overall standard while noting weaker divisions. Oliver reported top form from Brisbanes best, including a hard clash with Ray Barr. Ballico plans a prep camp at Mareeba before renewing matches in New South Wales and possibly New Zealand state contests.
Obituary fragment notes the passing of a prominent local figure, described as a professional, master craftsman and medical item of St cy, with land and remains mentioned in the record. The text is incomplete but signals a valued community member.
A ten minute tornado near Cloncurry caused about 16 minutes of disruption with damaged power lines and bent poles, flooding 18 inches of water, and widespread storm damage. A tank and properties were knocked over while many residents reported blackouts and debris.
A blaze in Ipswich caused extensive damage to multiple buildings and minor damage to others. Fire crews responded quickly, with officials confirming the fire originated in one structure and spread to nearby properties.
The year ending June 9 shows 22053 total attendances across Brisbane General Hospital and sub-centres at Rockhampton Maryborough Bundaberg Townsville and North Queensland. A new radiologist joined Brisbane while work continues at Towneville and remote centres with radio therapeutic tours and patient follow ups.
The annual report shows increased expenditures and a larger deficit for state railways driven by higher wages, fuel, and maintenance costs. It notes railways faced supply challenges and capital costs, with figures for 1930 and comparisons to prior years.
A list of horses and riders appears in a centennial handicap card with names such as Dynamis and Wriisey as participants. The card includes venues and multiple rider pairs and horses across various distances like 1 mile 390 and 138 pms. The dense entry shows numerous jockeys, sponsors, and track details for a racing meet.
A report from London outlines increased support for people with mental health conditions. It highlights new funding measures and aims to improve access to services and care across the city.
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