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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1953
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text discusses profits, dividends, and industrial standards with references to Australia and government rates. It mentions shareholders, company performance, and public expectations, but the passage is garbled and many phrases are unclear.
A body of a man was found, with OCR fragments mentioning names likely incomplete. Readable items suggest a fatal incident and discovery by local authorities, but the wording is fragmented and no full identifiers or dates are present. Further readable details are unavailable in the surviving copy.
The obituary notice reports the death of Susin African Are Bowware STL and references funeral details. Relatives and next of kin named Patrick and others are listed. The article notes burial arrangements and a funeral director will oversee services at a local site noon.
Fragmented notes describe proceedings on leasehold rentals for growing land, water access, and possible water development methods. testimonies reference Crown concerns, permanence of temporary water, and government surface rights while a memorial notice recalls Agnes Payne and family.
The secretary of the Sul ware mull notes a cane payment rise for the current period, with a top-up to be redistributed on September 1. The North Coast Tableland Peninsula region forecasts mild to warm weather with variable conditions.
An OCR fragment lists names and roles such as a clerk and Pastor Wenke, mentions an airport meeting, a car trip for an inspection, and various unreadable figures with percentages and times, suggesting a disrupted transit or event record with limited coherent facts.
Fragmented OCR era summary describes court actions in Cairns. Mentions fines for Gillie Ueno and a motor vehicle offence under influence. Lists several lease and property details with names such as Gerald Wilkie Aquilina J. Uren Bevan and Dunn, plus stray catalog data.
The notice outlines a trunk line installation to connect Umala Brook with Ravenshoe and Chittenon exchanges. It details a new exchange trunk line from Triahe Brook to Ravenshore and the provision of a Bee bir for attendance. The project supports subscriber services and rapid extension of local telephone facilities between Ravenshoe and Chittenon.
A new hotel project announced for Thursdayland outlines two private rooms and a public bar with septic systems. Construction will be staged with a cellar and cold storage, a tennis court and swimming pool to follow after excavations. Work to start after the Pegget season in April.
A detector of a security breach tells of cameras stolen from Professor Marcus Oliphantons in Warwich. The incident occurred as he staged a private screening at his residence, with a vehicle entry observed near the rear of a carport. Authorities are investigating the loss and reviewing local security footage for clues.
Warwick report from Mount Colliery details a mechanical picking belt trial and re entry after a recent accident. Royal Melbourne Hospital updates note patient improvement but serious pneumonia and gangrene complications from inhalation. Laycock and Godfrey discuss prospects of safer operations and hoped restoration of full coal output by Christmas.
Disjointed OCR recounts a deadly blaze causing widespread destruction among residents. One person evacuated as flames engulfed structures, with reports of tornados and high winds hindering firefighting efforts. Authorities investigate the blaze’s origin and shelter collapses under severe conditions.
The report notes demands to increase age pensions by almost 100 percent and secure generous local financial aid. It references Dr Evatt's statement and mentions a weathered beard as part of the read of them.
Disjointed report cites claims by Mr Berramaine about Dr Byatee’s unease over political future. It mentions Langmw’s written letter to electors, Menges repudiation, and Menzies’ alleged stance. Dr Kvast criticizes government rhetoric and women’s language as partisan.
The Rockhampton mayor resigned after a court ruling and no appeal was filed. The council and family prepared for a funeral for Mary Jane Cooper, wife of W. U. Town Clerk. Deputy mayor presided as the vacancy was documented amid ongoing local politics and a $2000 funeral cost.
In Towneville on August 1 a collision between laborer Wilpng Cheries and David Stoul led to a lawsuit by Alexander Cameron of EXNISPAN seeking £8000 in damages. The case, heard in court, considered general damages of £4090 and special damages with ongoing deliberations.
A report notes Captain Bard and Kinood faced retainer issues tied to the theft of linen valued at 251 from Abeere Park barracks. Authorities describe the incident as a guard action with military context and emphasize ongoing investigations.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a timber truck incident involving a driver and a judge, with vague details about injuries and a Cameron area location. It mentions a truck top table and tampered rents, but the core facts are unclear in the fragment.
A formal royal voyage departs Brisbane with a party including Sir Mire, B Sewell, and attendants. The itinerary covers Cape Leeuwin to Gladstone and Gladnone, visiting lighthouses, islands, and reefs over a 1300 mile sea route. Stops include Fagan Island and Townerine with return to Brisbane expected by early September.
Government queries over funding and guarantees for a proposed project involving the Main Roads Commission, Surveyor General, and secondary industries. Officials discuss potential entry terms, finance, and the establishment of an refining index in Queensland.
A terse official note addresses a waterside workers dispute. It cites limited sugar supply and partial shifts, noting work stoppage on Friday and minimal Saturday output. The statement defends actions by employers and describes vessel handling during the disruption, referencing regional representatives and allocation concerns.
The weekend rains produced variable totals across regions with several inches in coastal districts and smaller tails inland. The Weather Bureau noted yesterday’s system shifted southeast toward the Tasman Sea, suggesting a period of fine weather ahead unless a new central depression forms in the midwest.
Mr ED Biman adjourned an application for a warrant of possession at 48 Winkworth Street, Caley, after tenants Anthony PNP and Elven Elie Piptepar sued Amelia Keoloate for husband William. Proponents claimed rights to the premises, while the Fitzpatrick family sought an extension to stay. Evidence included living arrangements, a shared verandah, and a note dated June 10 1953. The case adjourned to 2:80 pm on Tuesday September 8.
Market page lists fruit and vegetable prices with agents and measures. Pears, apples, lettuce, peas and other items show per bushel or pound rates. notes about cooking pears and tropical cake items appear alongside general market quotations and quality hints.
Innisfail district reports a weekend incident in Mourilyan where a person sustained an incised wound from a blunt instrument during an altercation. Another man, Coleman, suffered a minor injury. Both were later attended at local facilities with no additional details provided.
A fragmentary racing summary from London references Alfredo Cimly aboard a 300 cc Goare, with tentative mentions of competitors and locations in Italy. The garbled OCR yields unclear event names and outcomes but notes a motorcycle heat and race context without definite results.
Formal inquiry by ARLE representatives held to probe waterside workers dispute as 11 member roster faces interruptions. Union leader says last minute fostered orders caused the stoppage while the expected turnout remained low and questions about duties and safety were raised by Mr Clark.
A morning attempt to fly baby Edward Rhane to Townsville for hospital care faced oxygen supply concerns. Doctors debated routes and aircraft feasibility, with a Royal Flying Doctor Service flight departing Cairns for Brisbane after delays.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe unclear maritime activity near Cairne and Lancoina with references to a sloop, a vessel leaving Samara, and unclear dates. Mentions of SMYTHE and Lasd fever appear amid scattered place names and distances, noting broad patrol or survey areas around 35 000 files of the Coral Sea with sparse legible details.
An oddly garbled notice references a cooperation or action with Spain regarding a commitment or action involving American interests. It mentions a machine program and a signing or agreement, with unclear roles and dates. Further readable details remain fragmented.
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