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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1950
Page
5
Fragmented OCR text pieces outline a debate on arms control and surrender as tensions rise. References to Salem, Brodie and various nations appear amid scattered lines about peace, deterrence, and diplomacy.
The clipping reports storm warnings and weather phenomena across multiple regions. It mentions rainfall, winds, and potential flooding with references to places near Carpentaria and other coastal areas. It notes temperature variations and forecasts for the coming days.
Taos readers compare ten year price levels in a feature on grocery costs. The piece notes overall trends and highlights items with notable changes, including staples and local shop pricing. Data points reflect changes over the decade and reference regional factors affecting consumer cost.
An unreadable OCR fragment references a Dow and a rink, mentions Vandong and Leyte, and then lists scattered names and places, including Basra and Inuit Sp Ba. The text jumps to discuss a grandmother and children, with unclear dates or actions.
Weather across Cairns shows a maximum 78 degrees with high humidity yesterday. Reports detail ambulance responses, harbour board actions, and local events affecting services from midweek to next week.
A jury in the Cereal Court acquitted an elderly man in a traffic collision case despite a not guilty verdict on the main charge. Witnesses described the crash at a road intersection near McLeod Street, with the accused claiming he did not see two pedestrians until impact.
Fragmented OCR text discusses price expectations for primary products in Australia, aiming to curb inflation and ward off import competition. It notes potential 20 percent price rises in retail goods and debates currency effects on the pound and Australian market recovery with government assurances and parliamentary context.
Brisbane dispatch reports the Australian Cane Growers' Council general secretary Mr Muir stating Queensland primary producers oppose appreciating the Australian pound. He urges Parliament members to support the Treasurer's stance and stresses the issue is economic, not political.
The Southern Lady Bowlers AC led by Joyes and AC Mmend visit Cairns and Queensland Lacier Bowling Woodstinn clubs. Delegates Myles Keogh and AE King, with Mrs Mills as Cairns host, welcome the party at Hotel Goutal and tour Ravenshoe Alberton areas.
A mysterious shipment described as new equipment arrives. officials discuss handling and storage of the cargo. The Cairns Harbor Board and the Operations Supervisor are named, with Company and Employment Pool figures cited, raising questions about secrecy and distribution to local workers.
Fragmentary notes discuss opinions on the pound value and tax measures during a Commonwealth era. Mentions figures such as Davies and Sidke and references to bricks industry, home construction, and factory pricing amidst concerns about inflation and retail costs.
Officials opened a conference amid talk of storing 10000 tonnes of butter to tide Australia over a drought as farmers seek better refrigeration and fodder conservation. Minister WME Cottey urged irrigation, noted 20000 dairy farmers in the state, and called for coordinated action and a special Queensland dairy conference.
A seven year old boy was struck by a car on McLeod Street near 340 Wick. The boy suffered a compound fracture to a leg and was taken to Cairns Base Hospital. The driver was James Leahy at the time of the accident.
A near readable transcript shows a labor union meeting proposing wage increases and price controls, urging the Labour movement to unite and demand removal of a government measure. It repeats calls to defend democratic rights and establish world peace while planning a federal council stoppage if anti union actions occur.
Fragmented report from Brisbane page dated Oct 18 to Abrer 400 describes protests near Stadium with water and rising prices. Police and officials oversee events while no incidents are noted. Mentions ALY executive and Red Bil support elsewhere in the text.
The report covers a school parents association meeting with discussions on fundraising, welfare, and annual functions. It notes committee roles, fundraising items, and acknowledgments for volunteers, with reference to a forthcoming ebook and property gains from a function.
Report from Melbourne on December 18 notes opposition to a federal move to discontinue a position in the Anti-Red Bula. Federation secretary Mc J. Healy urged Hemtoin to fight the bill, but the motion was defeated despite a turnout of about 80 people at the meeting.
A 2 hour stoppage drew only a few elders to a protest meeting at Laichhardt Stadium despite widespread labor party agendas. The gathering aimed to oppose rising costs and alleged government attacks on working class communities, reflecting a broader Australia wide reaction.
Shipping movement notes show a vessel Onaber Bi Spaenr ord EN dor Briscane Tow ile Orster 8 due Cairns on November 1 departs evening November 3 for a barn tour. Mentions Brisbane, Cairns, Portland, and a CAMERARA tanker route with sulphate of ammonia details and港 authorities.
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