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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 10, 1951

Page

5

Unions and Communists in Wartime Policy Debate

The piece argues unions must resist Communist influence while facing government pressure to curb subversive activity. It warns Labor leaders against alien ideologies and urges unionists to protect industry, inflation control, and national production by maintaining loyalty to national interests and avoiding allied subversive ties.

Suit Solidarity Emmerkind Ithduatrien Heme Hippel Uninmiate

Local Sphere Notes From Brisbane Wether Distract

Unclear local item from Northern Gainfa mentions Brisbane and events around a weather inquiry. Fragmentary text references a person Lee Sheng and a police or public safety note with a 38 poem or tale fragment.

Brisbane Wuresu Dows

Dains Harbour Board Reports Extended Dredging Operations

The Barbour dredging team held a monthly meeting at Alihe and reported dredge Truniy was working extended hours. A total of 121,000 units were removed from the area near Tosi Ported, with the work conducted at sea under supervision of the board.

Barbour Dains Harbour Board

Engine Drivers Exama Show at Innnstall Supervisal

The report lists successful engine drivers from a recent examination under Mr G. P. More, with names including Mears, A Paterson, J F Dunn, and A J Treloar. It notes inspectors and board officials, plus details of local weather and police transfers.

Innnstall G. P. More Mears Patersin JF Dunn Dunneil

Scattered Showers Reported Across Poia M as Weather Help

Scattered showers are noted over Poia M areas with reports of fog and damp conditions. Weather observers warn of unsettled skies and variable winds as fronts move through the region.

Obituary MPS Ate Atierton

One of the prominent residents, Mareeba Miss Pate Atherton, died in the early morning at age 7. She was the younger daughter of the town's respected Fad family. The largely attended funeral featured tributes from notable local figures and international figures connected to the family's circle.

Mareeba Masia Cairne Bt Y Welleye Fhnkel England Ewate Cenbalery Ab Broevald Tee” Wheatley Bemled Gratanide

Tributes Paid To Mr WC Griffin

The Deuns Harhour Board honors Mr WC Griffin a long time member and former chair. He led Harbour Board policy and development since 1910 during brief overseas service praised for his civic work and hoped to continue serving the board into the future.

WC Griffin Deuns Harhour Board Inulnes Ehs Uoilee Calent Werk Wimalal Harbour Marbour Board Uber Chittin Fontiniue Griffin Critfin MG. Mayers Aeainitie Bern Fo Ft Cairne Stine Council Tewtny Iredze Farilivon Yariaube McManin Nes

Building contractor fined in industrial award breach

A building contractor was fined £2 6s for failing to provide suitable sample containers and content in relation to an industrial award case. The court proceedings occurred on a weekday in Calne, with the accused placed on probation.

Industrial Award Reach Calne Wraterias Erneni Ank Oraine Tooper Ehaytes Senplorger Tanta Crane Getautt Calrme Emuloyers Relive Afictinea Te Comteren

Unclear OCR fragment hints at political disruption

Fragmentary text mentions Canberra October events with officers, recalls, possible veto, and virus reference. Names appear garbled. no clear actions or outcomes can be established from the readable lines.

Formation of New Cooperatives Aims at Advisory Body

The article reports on Queensland and New South Wales moves to form new cooperatives and establish a cooperative advisory body. It notes government support, debates over which department should oversee co‑ops, and calls for clearer policy to unify administration and provide public guidance.

Beetatien Gov Mr. Jones Queensland Ulle Blais Buale Jatumeter Gusness Chanel Sara Jones Yentereay Couneil G. F. Nicklin Tor Ae Mc Nicklin New South Wales Propia Abe Mek Bvant Mirsali Mtr

Billiards trophies presented at Cairne Club event

The Cairne Club Billiards Association held a social with trophy presentations. Key figures included Mr W and Mr Moody, with contests featuring players from the Northern Brewecos and Railways group. Attendees praised the club's hospitality and noted ill health of Mr Bayos while thanking organizers for catering and support.

Sophie Auecewafid Cairne Tie Maso Crm Besnrh Mtr. Abboll Hays Weraich Tie Tucunbere George Bayos B Callaghan Than W. Moody

Harbour Board seeks extension of bank accommodation

The Harbour Board seeks a bank limit extension due to extraordinary dredge Trinity Bay overhaul costs in Brisbane during the coal strike. Chairman McManus said repayment pressures arose from revenue funds tied to loaned projects and warned there is no immediate financial danger.

Eet McManus McManus Trinity Bay Brisbane Carnes Lng MB. ‘Te McMau Mcnants Man Ainda Bern Bank Tor Bostd Lnit AgeManve Grittin Sar Mir Turner He Treasury Reseane Collins Rma Enening & Etter Cabra Barbour Verhoutng Trinity Ray Ws Acing C. Gall Cairns Juteem Sluims Oy Treasury Bowen Harbour Ong Norra Miura Abe Rand Et Star Nate Tee Eraier Evans War Poe Moanin Queenstine Maroon Revenue Bowen McManue Celletini Matti Queensland Poria He Bowen Lester Fron Sten Suites Gustionaire McMenun Reid

Vic Week Idea Moved by Mayor For Civic Reform

A townwide message attributes the push to a mayoral initiative highlighting democratic participation. The piece urges voters to support repeal and reform while stressing local government duty and national parliamentary oversight in shaping policy.

Stanthorpe Apples Nears Completion Amid Travel Delays

A fragmentary report notes Stanthorpe apples nearing completion as visitors from Bowen and Gayndan discuss remaining tasks. Plans mention delays due to unavailable supplies and upcoming shipments to Kimber, Cairns, and regional points with local staff commuting for guidance.

London loan proposal stirs debate on Australia financing

London officials discuss a proposed loan to Australia amid cabinet timing and budgetary controls. Prime Minister and Lord Finance debate funding terms with the Bank of England and treasury officials resisting rapid disbursement.

Basic Wage Rise Next Week Shows Early Support

A fragmented note suggests a wage increase forthcoming next week. Mentions of Pon Oe TY and June 38 imply a scheduled change, with references to figures and local terms indicating a broad economic policy shift.

Sazie Wage

Interfered With Water Safety Pipe Fined in Calva Case

A court fined a party for interfering with a water safety pipe installation at Calva Comey al Pet. The action involved damage disruptions to a water supply line and related property, with the court ordering costs and penalties. Details describe fault and attempted remediation, with the defendant facing enforcement actions and settlement considerations.

Calva Comey al Pet Ramet Bald Salle Riann Toyota

Level Crossing Fatality In Townsville After Car Train Collision

A man from Townsville died after his car collided with a passenger train 7 miles from Townsville. The crash on Hammond Street blocked the road as emergency crews arrived. Police reported Bernard Joun Atelaz, Michiae McMerney, and others injured or present. Hammond died after being taken to hospital.

Townsvile Ermadi Tawnwille Sunale Waugharritvee Townsville Ayr Ineyon Towneytile Fy Tee Pamengers Bernard Joum Atelaz Abebensiznel Gonoonin Tawneytile Michiae Joseph McMerney Townsile Surther Maradhous Atranam Hheswoné Nurriet Nut Hammond

Mackay District Mills Production Report

Mackay district mills show varied outputs with Plane Creek area leading in tonnage. compare with 195 aN tons at Watshui Antal. Senior figures indicate higher daily run rates and remarks on seasonality.

MacKay van Myontine Etaryee Ryan Abe Paline

Utility Huts Guide Post on Mariera Ridge Road

An unclear report describes a roadside incident near the Bayrun River ridge on Marrrte upands road tonight. It notes severe injuries including a broken femur and mentions an ambulance and hospital as responders.

Mariera Baryun Mar

Shipping Move Ments Norfolk Queenland Roars

Shipping movement details from Norfolk to Queensland and Fremantle include loading timber at Cairns, timber shipments to Port Alma, and passenger and cargo moves with dates in October and November. Mentions ports Cairns Melbourne and Port Alma with vessels and crews named Townshend, Sidnos, and Mrabere-Thaner.

Manonda Oaiee Taraual Caine Bernoer Fremagar Sy Ta Oa Gelober Ora Fury Vasenge Brates Briabane Cairne Prides Trad Tarsnulfit Leati Juirialing Paps Hievars Howell Calensi Tlewan Ub Sfanaportali Papua

Destruction and Fines in 19th Century Maritime Case

A damaged OCR fragment describes a maritime incident involving a ship near Byelton with references to sunk missiles and authorities. It mentions a Mr Dalsided, Abe Toquert, Cairns, and a Missle element, with fines noted up to £100 and payments to Beck. The text is fragmentary and hard to parse.

Bydiney Rman Eaery Aravel Weil Gmsrt Beck

Goats Nightlife Heist Report Remains Unclear

Readable fragments describe a nocturnal goat related incident involving a dispute with a person or group over clothing items and a possible saloon or trade setting. The text references shirts, beers, and a tense scene with witnesses and a confrontation in a passage or alley.

Wool Prices Still Rising Amid Market Uncertainty

Market reports show wool prices continuing to rise with higher bids across sections. Traders note persistent demand from spinners and exporters, while mill buyers seek supply amid tight availability and lingering price pressure.

Man Fatally Crushed in Mount Mergen Incident

A man was fatally crushed in a collapse at Mount Mergen site. Police and emergency services responded as investigators probe the cause and origin of the accident on scene.

Rockhampton Ori Reid Mount Mergen Tata

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