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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1950
Page
5
A garbled news fragment discusses Labour shifts and political tensions. It references figures like Evant and Sonamr McKeuse and hints at government orders, civil liberties, and party actions. The text shows strong entities including Labour, Evant, McKeuse, and a general climate of protest and policy debate.
Fragment reads like a local notice about a sale with dates and participants. Names and places are garbled but references to trucks and dates suggest a public sale or auction near a transport or industrial site. The legible items imply a schedule and involved parties without full context.
The Parliament tabled the Queensland Electricity Development Commission report outlining plans to expand supply to consumers. It details costs, regional stations for Howard Rockhampton and Townsville, and a 526,500 final cost estimate with construction advancing in stages. The report notes rural electrification progress and projects at Tully Falls, with commissioning targeted as capacity expands across Northern Queensland.
Reported winds blow along the eastern shoreline with gusts reaching near storm force. Forecasters warn of rising seas and dangerous conditions for mariners and coastal communities.
The relatives and friends of Mr age and Mrs Brest aerngien attend the funeral of Linda Myrtle Dorward scheduled for Wednesday at noon. The service will be held at the church with interment to follow at the cemetery. The family requests donations to charity in lieu of flowers. The funeral directors are Limite Faceyal Depeters and Embalmere.
Beets career overshadowed by partial OCR garble. Acknowledges individuals and organizations in a formal notice style with dates and local relevance. Reads like a brief public notice about career remarks and acknowledgments.
The readable fragments mention names such as Emery and Tadgts and reference a tele bell and wind. It reads like a garbled report with scattered words and unclear context, lacking a clear event, date, or location.
Fragmented OCR notes describe inevitable tariff increases affecting finances and electricity supply. Mentions Brisbane city, Acstcalia, and broader state impact with calls for review and potential consumer burdens. Entities include Brisbane, Acstcalia, and municipal imports.
Queensland news notes trains under construction for the Brisbane line will be used on the run by June. upgrades include 98 vehicles and 14 decod-chan ting cars, with 3 composite sleepers and second accommodation. Ambulance reports two injuries from an electrical shock near Machans Beach, William Bolton and William Mactheny treated at Ceiroe Base Hospital.
A jury in the circuit court returned a verdict finding Attar an Nour not guilty of stabbing Les Car at Barcee River. The prosecution argued Sal Warmer was seriously wounded during the incident but the court concluded insufficient evidence to convict.
Canberra October 17 Mr F M Daly Labour NSW attacked the Commonwealth Government for including life saving notes in the health scheme. He moved adjournment after 56 questions yielded no satisfactory answer. He said a pensioner would need one foot in the grave and another in the doctor's surgery to qualify. He accused the minister Sir Earle Page of creating a money making scheme for drug firms.
A damaged report outlines a political dispute over a health scheme. Sir Earle Page defends government co operation with medical and pharmaceutical services and details four scheme aspects including lifesaving drugs, drug cost payments, free school meals, and free medical care for pensioners. Meantime critics claim Labour has not delivered while doctors oppose cooperation. The piece cites Labor leader Chifley and comments on October drug payments and pensioner care.
Brisbane dispatch reports BINBURRA to sail north after a settlement with the Seamen's Union over crew counts. The new Agrisbane-built freighter will depart Brisbane Thursday morning, carrying about 1 000 tons of sugar from Bowen and Mackay.
The council approved a water service charge increase of 15 percent following a recommendation by City Engineer Mr. F. Morris. The rise accounts for higher wages and material costs since August, affecting water and mains charges across the city area. The measure also notes a related wage and equipment cost increase of about 1 percent on August costs. The council intends to implement the new rates to cover these elevated costs.
A court heard the jury deliberated 18 minutes before delivering a verdict of guilty. The Crown, Mr Re Cormack, and counsel for the hospital described severe injuries including facial lacerations and a red eye. The accused admitted to the fight but claimed self defense. the judge noted the jury could not render another verdict and imposed a five year term. Witnesses described the assault and aftermath aboard a tug and onshore. clothing and marks corroborated the struggle.
Fragmented OCR text recounts debates on Australia’s global stance and diplomacy amid Allied tensions, mentioning figures like Tadmun and Attlee and discussing public opinion. It shifts to a detailed court scene involving an assault, where a defendant named Clark faces charges regarding a 2% year-old victim, with witness accounts describing struggle, force, and alleged sexual violence, including the victim’s testimony of repeated screams and the police response.
Readable segments show an assault at the Centra Hotel with a man injured and missing eyewitness details. The accused, said to be intoxicated, was involved with Hilda Middleton wife of Edgar Middleton. Next morning a voice called and the injured woman was found in bed with severe facial injuries. No clear verdict or full evidence presented.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to discuss estates or properties with unclear names and dates It mentions lawful matters and potential management actions but specifics are not readable The piece seems to reference older properties and administrative actions without concrete details or identifiable entities.
Fragmentary OCR text describes an accusation of quernlaod and references a court in a land with a teller, a woman named Lee I Aleedust, and statements about fairness. The garbled passage mentions a trial, a request for attention to a person, and remarks by Mr Weamphees about the case.
Clarence Imonas ranien, a longtime fireman at Fareigh sapifili Alareny, died Saturday after a fatal accident. He was 32 and lived at Loeven Street, Cairns. The family is well known. he served as a soldier and resided in Cairns and Calas. The funeral will begin at 2 o clock at St John's Church of England. invites were sent by RES ALLA. Morgan and Forbese, with details of the service and cremation. He is survived by widow, a large family, and many grandchildren.
The obituary notes Theodore Breohen aged 7? died this morning after a long illness. He served nine years in the State Parliament and held leadership roles in western Australia before moving to Queensland. He chaired directors at Tully Mul and leaves a widow and grown family. Funeral planned at St Clare's Catholic Church, Tully.
The notice records the death of Mr Lionel A Baker of East Palmerston aged 21? years. It notes his widow and mourners including Maisie and Ferniey. A lease and rental terms are mentioned, with a council motion by Alderman Warner and Ald. Creedy. Baker was born in Devonshire and came to England, with a club house planned for later construction.
A child died at Cava Base Hospital yesterday after injuries from a collision at Draper and Mingiemreete. Police investigations continue as several people are questioned in a suspected hit and run case. The deceased is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J Dorvard, born in Cum. Funeral arrangements set for St John’s Church of England at 1 PM today.
A local note reports permits approved for Northern Rusers and related projects. The ceremony for Rev. W Patterson at the cemetery was largely attended, with the service held in Iasi.
A large portion of the cane crop faces delays due to weather and low yields. Officials cite about 7 million tons harvested this year with milling into January or February. Discussions urge the State Government to amend central sugar cane price regulation to protect growers and ensure adequate crushing capacity.
A blurred report describes shrub planting along the Esplanade and mentions police station discussion. The text cites names like Mr. A Mitchell and references a meeting agenda about garden work and security, with unclear specifics and multiple misspellings.
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