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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1950
Page
5
Amid chaotic debates Labour faces a Senate majority crisis as calls mount for a public referendum. Party leaders warn against a government defeat while supporters urge decisive action to curb minority control and secure broader public backing.
A garbled OCR text fragment describes a dated scene with scattered names and places. The piece lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable persons, making concrete reporting impossible. The readable names hint at a historical column but contain many misspellings and errors.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention gas prices and Breda with unclear details. The readable bits suggest a short local item about fuel costs and a place name Breda, but specifics are not clear.
A reader text fragment shows a chaotic report touching on tobacco land access and a land department process. It mentions ministers, applicants, age limits, and interposed remarks about tenancy, with garbled names and scattered terms suggesting an official inquiry into land ownership and use and potential timelines or hearings.
Report from Brisbane notes a sugar marketing discussion with signings and arrangements. It references the Agent-General and Australian authorities arranging for a delegation to travel to Lane. The article mentions a campaign to finalize a sugar program and potential changes while seeking approval from allied governments.
Fragmented notice lists Soha Hartt and James Edward AA among deceased or honored individuals. Mentions late Mrs ant aster of dawg and Shelbourne. Includes garbled lines about a base, vows, and family sentiments with misspelled names and unclear relationships.
The temporary power supply for construction at Tully Falls hydro electric scheme will begin this week. The Cairne onl Electricity Board official stated the power house will provide electricity for site work under the project. Mr Murchison noted the road and building works near the site, with the commission pressing ahead on the scheme and the first stage of the power plant to be connected under the contract supervision.
An obituary style notice honors several individuals across families and communities, noting memory and loss. It mentions a series of names such as Desaber me tse Vinserted py and Thomas William Ken, weaving through personal remembrances and the enduring impact on spouses children and grandchildren, with dates and places indicated.
Weather bureau notes southern rainfall near 8 mm and forecasts fine improves, with showers in eastern areas and light seas. Train services limited, with four trains in the Enirna area yesterday and a Cairns train due to Townsville later today. A railway truck of water pipes arrives, aiding ongoing work, and one injury reported in a vehicle overturn incident near Barkstown.
Sydney October. Barry Maxwell Purd of Cudal aged 34 died when a timber ferry he was driving to haul logs became bogged and overturned. He collapsed in the driver’s seat from a fractured skull and died at the scene. Police said the incident occurred near Lilsvale while Purd was transporting logs for Br Thompson and Partners.
Officials announce new appointments including Herberton and Gordonvale positions, with details on hospital and mine ministry roles. A tax and probate rundown follows naming executors, wills, and estates for residents of Cairns, Gordonvale, Riverstone, and surrounding areas.
A public meeting in the Council Chambers formed a committee to organise Commonwealth Jubilee celebrations for Cairns and district. The panel will include representatives from all local authorities, community groups, sporting bodies, and Rotary. Alderman W. H. Murchison was named chairman of the central committee.
Cairns officials accepted a Commonwealth grant of 27 000 to support jubilee celebrations. The Central Committee will coordinate with local sporting cultural and moral groups to plan events from January to May. May 4 was favoured for a mass children’s display as school terms constrain January. Local clubs youth groups and other bodies voiced strong support and readiness to cooperate.
Canberra reports Australia’s population at end of June 30 reaching 8,183,398, with 4,058,270 females and 4,080,? males. The census notes six month gains from natural increase and migration, but omits some bloodline data. NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia listed with counts and regional breakdowns.
A Cairns meeting promotes Australia in War effort with a campaign to recruit thousands of men trained for quick deployment. A special public display at the Esplanade will screen Australia at War and life in the services, featuring a film first shown in Brisbane. Recruiting officers will be available near the Esplanade to advise, with a committee planning meetings in Rabindes and Gordonvale on November 13 and 15.
The Russian ship Dmitri Dens koy arrived in Cairns direct for ashore pick up a load. The master Captain Pirab fen said it was his first visit here and hoped to leave Cairns for Audnatia and the Great Barrier Reef. A collision inquiry followed an incident near Kelvin Grove.
Siddy Buckton died in the Cairns Base Hospital on Sunday morning age 61. A gasman or mil worker from the Biosmnfield River with no known relatives in Australia. The funeral will be arranged at a local cemetery with service at Ju morning.
Queensland tennis action at Milton features multiple matches and results from open, junior, and mixed events. Notable performances include Larsen’s struggling form, McGregor’s strong volleying, Sedeman defeating Green, Rope and Oakey securing wins, and various women’s draws with Guthrie, Hopkins, and Nugent advancing.
Industrial Court reserved on a variation request to extend the Building Trades Award State clause for wet conditions after rain. Proposals include extra day pay or protective gear, with Master Builders and unions debating safeguards and cost.
Government aims to improve shipping to Mackay and North Queensland ports amid disruption from paid-typo and Communist influence claims. Senator G McLeay told CW Davidson that ships would be allocated to ballast North Queensland needs, not to jeopardize sugar crop stability or steel supplies.
Ipswich miners convened in October for a regional meeting. The State Executive urged CEI officials to conduct an immediate inspection of the colliery, threatening a formal ruling if noncompliance persisted, with over 3000 tons of coal at stake and potential repercussions for local operations.
A Cairns Post report outlines calls for nurses to join the federation in Brisbane. It notes nurse shortages across states, rising training numbers, and expanding roles in preventive care. The federation aims to develop a unified scheme to improve nursing services and education nationwide.
A crowded race card features Five Benvolo as a likely starter in the Cup with other contenders including Alister, Br Falcon, Comedy Eon, Contultary Beavay, and Bore Pursle Prince. Early wagering is limited and the racing notes hint at a tentative field while noting Warrior’s strong form and a Deroy De Wil potential upset.
A scrambled report from Brisbane lists first prize numbers and ticket results with names and addresses of participants. The fragment notes No 20.483 and 7861 among various codes and prize amounts, including references to Ipswich Mackay and local organizers.
Eric Bartels aged 37, known as Frederick Hernia Selly, faced Carens court on a Monday for allegedly fraudulently presenting a cheque drawn on Commercial Bank of Australia Ltd Cairns branch dated October 28. He reportedly knew of the scheme and denied the charges while seeking to appeal. He was remanded to appear again on Tuesday, November 7.
Shipping notices show cargo movements including mangoes and general cargo bound for Melbourne and Sydney. Departures listed for November two via Bowen and Newcastle, with return voyages and multiple loads scheduled through December.
A historical note discusses land costs and population growth, citing the Mest Board and figures from 1806. It mentions Mackay and Yar Aunwe yin, efforts to increase water supply, fencing, and the need for local experience before projects begin. The commission plan extends into December.
A fire erupted at a bitumen plant in Sydney causing alarms and prompting emergency responders to cordon the area. Reports indicate disruption to nearby operations as crews battled the blaze and investigated the cause. No injuries are confirmed, and authorities urged caution around the site while situational updates continue.
Brisbane racing notes show Lucky Ring and his nibs sharing favouritism for Brishane Mandilap in the Queensland Cup field. Local racing cards list the Saturday meeting with horses Brabant Hansiens Griesway Galt Rotel Hantenen and Mori's Day Spd Dare Warrior as contenders in a crowded sprint and distance lineup.
Fragmented report shows adjournment halted proceedings and confused notes around the Sea Rath inquiry. Officials moved to adjourn while others reacted penitively to annals and events.
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