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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1952
Page
5
The Cairns Post urges residents to embrace civic duties during Civic Week. Rotary-led campaign stresses public responsibility, beautification of streets and gardens, and support for local authority efforts. Readers are asked to participate next week with small individual actions that collectively improve the city.
Ort 31 The endorsement of candidates for the Carpentaria and Hauge seats in the state election next year was announced by the Country Party. Mr W F Apion indicated opposition to the sitting Labour member A J Smith in Carpentaria and PF Purdie of Rocky Point near Hume Hill to oppose C G McCathia in Haughton.
Shipping notices show Mapunda departing at 7, other vessels sailing to Townsville Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Cairns and Newcastle. Vessels load sugar timber general cargo maize and port shipments for United Kingdom and Rotterdam. Some ships in port, others due to sail, with ports including Singapore, Panama Canal, Hong Kong, and New Zealand areas.
Police said they found a firework threat near the wall of the American Embassy after an anonymous call. Authorities searched the area and noted a shirt seen at the scene amid the commotion the previous night.
The Cairns City Council raises 16500 pounds for road and centage works by an Order in Council removing the need for public advertisement. In Brisbane, the sugar lighter Goondi is delayed due to crew shortages. a replacement fireman volunteered after three were dismissed. The Goondi, with 200 tons of sugar, is ready to sail for transhipment.
An area of about two roads wide at Innisfail has been set apart as a reserve for railway purposes. Railway cottages occupy the land south of Clare street. It has been excised from the reserve for Shire Council purposes at Bam Boo Creek, marked B44.
The document describes about nine acres one mod 14 perches of land reserved for the Irrigation and Water Supply Commission for ware and workshop use. It notes the land lies northeast of the Cemetery Reserve, across the road from Our S Brisbane, and cites its location relative to a Reserve for departmental purposes.
In the Alberton Court of Petty Sessions Mr. F Will presided as Clifford Charles Wicks and William Maurice Marnane were granted hawkers licences. A renewal of a slaughtering licence was awarded to Harold John Naseer. Naseer faced three breaches of Industrial Court Laws. Industrial Inspector G Hancock prosecuted, A J Long defended and Naseer pleaded guilty to all charges, receiving fines of 3 pounds on each and costs of court, with 14 days in Atherton lockup if defaulted.
An ambulance yesterday aided Jim Thompson of Severin Street with a severe finger laceration after a leg rolled on it. Fred Schotner of Waterside, 170, suffered a back of hand cut from a bolt on a lorry and was sent to a doctor. William Livingstone of Bundalanding was taken to hospital but not admitted.
The snippet records metal price listings including lead and a forward price of 79 pounds 17 shillings 4p, with spot and other line items showing 2d or 2c equivalents. The text reflects a market brief with limited readable entities and figures.
Relatives and friends of Mr and Mrs W J Mauger and Rod Hey of Ishmael Road Earlville Catrina attend funeral of Wilfred James Mauger and Bruce Mauger from Central Methodist Church Cairns on Saturday after 4 PM en route to Cairns Cemetery Martyn Street. Also invited are Railway Department Cairns employees and Air Force National Service trainees and Memry and Hall Foundry staff. Requiem Mass at St Josephs Church Saturday morning.
Jeen and Keith welcome the birth of Crommelin at Calvary Hospital in Bethweil on a Sunday morning. The newborn joins a family marked by joy and anticipation as relatives celebrate this new life.
A note of thanks to the doctors matron sisters and nurses of Mareeba District Hospital Mareeba for courteous and considerate care during recent illness. Terence Tracey Mareeba expresses deep gratitude for the professional attention received.
In loving memory of James Wright Pasley who died October 5, 194m. Inserted by Rose and Joe Ross and family and others. Also memorials for John Quirk who died October 5, 1531 and Henry Shang who died October 4, 194%. George Shang, a father and grandfather, died in October 1347 with line Always Remembered.
Clemere of Cairns street announces Cairns street North will be closed between James Street and Edward street from 3 30 am Monday October 6 to 5 pm Thursday October for culvert construction. West Weather Bureau issued district forecasts with wind and condition notes. An Atherton ambulance aided laborer J Maifredi at Tinaroo dam and later discharged.
A charter flight operated by Cairns Ambulance Brigade rushed from Cairns at 42 p.m. to Coen area to retrieve a stockman with a broken leg about 32 miles from Coen. The plane, piloted by Captain Nev Mitchell with an ambulance officer aboard, departed Cairns and is not due back until this morning.
The Cairns Municipal Band hosts the fourth Hour of Song at Anzac Park tomorrow night starting at 8 30. A popular p has drawn a large crowd, with Joan Reid performing Bolo accompanied by Patty Hammond. Don Gallet offers pianoforte items, Noel Bourke solo with Patty Hammond, and Noel Bourke solo again. Alan Smith, formerly with the band, will play The Holy City with band, plus At Dawning and Indian Love. Community led to Noah Bourke as a featured piece.
Jubilee celebrations at St Monica's Convent Cairns include a 9 am solemn Pontifical Mass of Thanksgiving at the cathedral celebrated and preached by Bishop Dr T W Cahill. Tonight a garden fete, tomorrow a Benediction, and Monday a jubilee concert by Sisters of Mercy pupils.
The article recounts the early formation of St Monna's Convent in Cairns with Sisters M. Evangelist M. Margaret Mary and N. Terem, the 1882 foundation by Bishop Hutchinson, and the 1902 voyage to Cairns. It details the first cottage, rough facilities, funding from donors, and the building of a larger convent behind the original, plus the Sisters of Mercy taking charge of St. Monica's School on October 10 1902, with 10 pupils at inception.
Delegation from the council, led by Drs. Cannon Bell and Harris with Shire clerk Forno, met Mulgrave mill officials headed by H. Whitaker on September 29 to review abatement of the megass nuisance in Gardonvale. The mill reported a spray system in operation improving after the crush, with the chief engineer noting the nuisance is definitely checked.
The federal government delegate Minister for the Navy Mr W McMahon attended the funeral in Sydney for Mr R H P Lazzarini a longtime Labor member of Werribee who died Wednesday night A Requiem Mass was held at the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary Fairfield followed by a long cortege to Liverpool cemetery
The article recalls a convent school famed for orderly conduct and cultured pupils, with a retired officer teaching physical culture weekly. Demand led to a new verandah for an infant school, and alterations transformed an adjoining cottage into an oratory, sacristy, and sisterly living spaces after Mother Evangelist secured funds via Mr. Lennon and Catholic men.
Atherton Tableland Maize Board manager Mr W Straughan says export to Europe is cheaper than sending maize south due to high shipping costs. A 3250 ton shipment on the Tatooga will depart Cairns for Rotterdam with Louis Dreyfus and Co Ltd buying the corn at a record price, following a earlier 2500 ton sale aboard the Pei Ho. The crop, mainly destined for Northwest Queensland cattle feed, is already piling up with about 15,100 tons received and 2,000 more expected. Planting will start in November or December. the crop is expected to exceed quality and value. The Sydney office notes Louis Dreyfus has long relations with the board dating back to 1928.
Brisbane Oct 3 Entrusted by the Government with planning bulk handling facilities for sugar in Queensland the Sugar Board approves the appointment of Mac Denald Wagner and Priddie consulting engineers to undertake the design. The chairman Mr W Forgan Smith reported a recent discussion with Mr Wagner in Sydney and said terms would be submitted soon. Wagner is a Queenslander and University of Queensland graduate. his firm has done extensive state work and is recommended by Sir John Kemp the Co-ordinator General of Public Works.
A report by Hartleys Creek school camp director Mr R Proctor notes 35 Atherton Tableland children not staying for holidays at the camp. The Department of Public Instruction sponsors this first camp of its kind in the area, with Cairns students to be invited later. Programs include lectures, geography, history, ecology, botany, and cost-focused mathematics. Daily activities cover swimming, campfires, games, and balls. Milk is provided and the government funds part of the camp meals for 14 days.
During Civic Week Cairns Reservlab and Cairns Chamber of Commerce sponsor a salvage campaign for the Cairns Ambulance Centre. Donations of bottles and scrap metals are requested, with zone based collection and volunteer pickup by Scouts. Meseres Skinner Bros authorized to collect and issue receipts. Rotary Club and Chamber transport support.
Townsville mackerel industry faces accident risks as inexperienced fishers join vessels. K Bryson of the Professional Fishermen's League warns at the branch meeting that newcomers cause near collisions and lower catches by entering trawling areas. Vessel numbers rose recently, crowding grounds and reducing haul, with past years showing declines followed by slight recovery amid visitor influx.
The Mulgrave Mill manager reports record cane crushing totals during the latest weeks, aided by plant expansion. Weekly yields reached over 14 000 tons with overtime and new installations performing well despite initial difficulties. The industry and mill workers are praised for strong season performance.
The Air Reservist reports the Soviet Union could mobilize about one million air force reservists for war, while the United States could mobilize around 300,000. The Russians claimed in March 1951 to have 13 000 reserves.
In a remote basalt country eight miles west of the Hes township, volunteers completed a new airstrip enabling ambulance service. Captain Bob Norman piloted the firm plane to land, with J Carr of the Civil Aviation Department certifying the strip as suitable. Key builders included W Dukes, J Allen, H Moore, E Morris, E Shane, and Betty Morris.
A brief note on United States Air Force power stating the regular force and manpower publicly known. It mentions about 20 088 combat planes and a total of around 970 000 airmen in service.
In a lawyer’s diary style case, Roland Spothswood’s will diverts a share of Montague’s estate if any child gains from Montague. The critics say “the bulk” is vague whether by size or value. a 19th century decision suggests it means any portion, and the court may bind the clause if clear, despite application issues.
Brockiebank was badly beaten by a man months ago and no criminal action followed. He now vows to sue for heavy damages while considering pressing charges. The advisor notes that private injury plus possible public offence may force criminal proceedings and influence any civil case.
Tayleur, manager of Pop Limited, and others faced questions on misclassified expenses. The testimony argued that reimbursements for business spending are not gross income but a repayment of outlays, making regular allowances more clearly income if paid regularly.
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