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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1951
Page
4
RACQ warns road network cannot bear postwar commercial traffic as loads doubled since the war. Government funding gaps hamper maintenance while higher fuel and vehicle taxes are urged to fund road upkeep and repairs. Drivers’ habits and high tension wiring during drought worsen wear on vehicles and roads.
A long passage describes the opening of Port Moresby with a vacuum bulk terminal at the port, detailing the pipeline, shipping, and storage facilities. It notes the terminal’s role in streamlining petroleum product delivery to Papua and surrounding regions, including Lae, Rabaul, and Madang, and highlights future expansion plans and reduced costs for carriers and producers.
Kuranda Q C W A met for the fourteenth annual gathering with Mme HO Moronnell presiding. Officers and members discussed branch activities, financials show a bank balance of £111 108, and awards recognized for work done, including thanks to Mrs Pay and Mrs Corkniit for encouragement and participation.
The Palmer gold medal, awarded annually in the Senior Gay's mail bran for Brigoane, went to Juke Cane for St Andre's Sumit Fellowship. The medal has been awarded since 1901, the year of Queen Victoria, and the ceremony included various bridge games and prizes.
A highly jumbled radio program log lists numerous shows and times including music, sermons, weather, readings, and children's programming. It names various segments and hosts such as Sacred Music, Breakfast Show, Cricket Summary, and Glee Club performances, though many entries are garbled.
Malanda reports mile production notes from Oct 19 with cryptic lines about increases, masked data, and specific mentions of English and Sone. It notes that "Machamvale Daphar 2nd" won a prize in Blatewie competition for a younger group, with references to Blackisnds Bperry and Wax Mecham Vole Dephna as related stock.
The Amateurs Dramatic Jociete held its annual meet with Biovell as president of the Australton division and Mrs McKenzie presiding over the Auburn branch. L Costa, Harding Wilson, and Mrs Colemen were among those present. Mrs Beards was re elected president, Mrs Coleman secretary treasurer, and Mrs Methuen vice president. A prize competition by Mrs Coisman was won by Mr. Bhew and Mix Newt. a tablecrott prize was also awarded. A token of appreciation was given to Mrs State Recenuy sr and Mrs Frank Wward Piddier and Mrs Pindleye isney, who served from Melbourne. Mr Lantiaaydrt and Mr Clark assisted at the quarry to demonstrate blasting and gravel handling.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe marriage vows amid upheaval affecting husbands and wives. It references a state case or station tale and notes a nurse or ceremony context, with unclear names or dates. The readable content hints at wedding rites amid broader social disruption and possible custody or residence details.
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