Cairns Post Warns Against Overreliance on Price Controls
The Cairns Post discusses warnings against viewing price controls as a cure. It argues controls must be paired with broader restrictions and reduced government spending, cautioning that rigid measures threaten individual liberty and risk repeating wartime bureaucracy. Production growth is favored to rebalance demand and supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taxpayers’ Association
Copland
Australia
Douglas
Sequel to Accident Near Babinda at Towneville Court
In Towneville Supreme Court this morning Edna Pearl Hood and Malcolm John Bauld sued William Wakeham for 2177 pounds alleging negligent driving on the Babinda Bartle Prete road on April 12 1950. His Honour found Wakeham negligent for allowing his vehicle to edge toward the bitumen. Bauld driving his wife’s car was cleared of contributory fault. Damages of 21950 were awarded for general loss including facial disfigurement and permanent eye trouble. Barristers R W Sherman and B R F J Gormack appeared for the Baulds and Wakeham respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsville
Jualice
J. Detawles
Towneville
Bauld
R. W. Sherman
M. Guides
Baulds
BR. F. J. Gormack
George Suthers
Connolly, Suthers
Walker
Wakehen
Golden Casket Brisbane Drawing Winners List
Golden Casket No 164 was drawn. Major prize winner Fora pre No 46164 Laver Ware Benic Bluff Queensland. Second prize Mo 12001 J Mar in C Sharp T Bradley O Com tine Ware Black Cat agency Queen Street Brisbane. Third prize No 94022 Radbourne Burra. Fourth prize No 279s United Polegime Percy R Kite Cox Road Windsor Melbourne evadwate care A Treland Cape Cresè Bra 25 Adelaide Street frdafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Bept
Golden Casket
Ll. Laver
Ware Benic
Bluff
Queensland
Petter Mo
J. Marin
C. Sharp
T Bradley
O. Comtine
Ware
Black Cat Agency
Queensteret
Brinbane
Percy and
R. Kitesan
Cox-road
Windsor
Pith
Melbourne
Evadwate Care A
Treland Cape Crése Bra
Adelaide-street
Frdafe
Sugar bags fall at Tully mill incident
Two youths were injured when sacks collapsed at Tully Mill, with one suffering severe bruising to the left thigh and a head wound. The other sustained a forehead injury. Both were admitted to hospital. Earlier, a worker named Cora Ronin had a foot injury and was also admitted. Ambulance attended the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tully Mill
TULLY
Orkanabeee
Otiwr
Howital
Sdo
Cora Raronin
How Bilal
Headlight tests continue at Moaeman site in Queensland
RACQ and Queensland Road Safety Council run headlight and taillight tests at Moaeman in Queensland. A spokesman noted 66 percent of 42 vehicles had ineffective taillights and 22 percent had glaring headlights, with 14 percent showing dirty number plates. Tests aim to show drivers why lighting must meet regulations to avoid glare and reduce accident risk. Additional sessions planned at Cairns Show Grounds next week at 730 pm with entrance via Benvenue Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Automobile Cing of Queensland
Queensland Road Safeg Council
Moasman
Gordenvale
RACQ
Messrs
R. HM. Crust
Ay Cairns
Wildsea
BLA
C.Q
Cairne Post
Cairns
Oyhe Benverinstory Ware
RAC Q
Shipping Movements and Port Updates
Shipping movements show multiple vessels in port and at sea. Manunds powers depart for Townes and silver Brisbane and Ureloske routes via Torres Strait. Eleanna discharges at Brisbane then proceeds to Portland Roads while Garvesport loads raw sugar at Cairns for the United Kingdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manunds
Brisbane
Sydney
Ureloske
Rum
Guasl
England
Torres Strat
Port Alma
Towville
Vdelphic
Antwerp
Hamburg
London
Cairne Rekaia
Bristol
Liverpool
Townsville
Cairne
Ridella
Atending Power
Calria
Brakene
Italy
Eleanna
Joad
Portland Roads
Garvesport
Cairns
United King
Personal thanks for sympathy after bereavement
The Stull and McKay families thank attending doctors nurses and staff at the hospital for care given to John Ernest Stull. They express gratitude to relatives and friends for floral tributes cards and messages and ask to accept their personal thanks from Aligned Mrs E Still and Mr and Newan and family and G W McKay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva
Herard
Jobn
Ernest Stull
Still
W. McKay
Plame
In Memoriam for Edward Kennan and Jean Smith
In loving memory of Edward Kennan who passed away suddenly in Maryborough after a long illness. Also remembered is Jean Smith, cherished son and brother, who was sent to New Guinea on September 7, 1942, with family pledging enduring remembrance. The notices honor enduring grief and family ties across years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Teds Kennan
Maryborough
Jock
Doehilng
Jean Smith
Plemith
New Guinea
Tully Mill Crushing Update and Local Incidents
Tully Mill last week crushed 10 008 tons of cane for an average yield. Cane truck fall injures Q Fenwick left shoulder in South Johnstone. Ambulance first aid took him to Innisfail Hospital. Innisfail report notes Cairns temperature readings with several daily highs and humidity values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tully
Tully Mill
Q. Fenwick
South Johnstone
Inisfail Hospital
Innisfail
District Forecasts From Brisbane Weather Bureau
District forecasts detail weather for Peninsula Carpentaria and North Coast Tablelands. Eastern Peninsula sees elevated showers in the east with moderate easterly to south east winds. North Coast and Tablelands expect fine conditions with scattered showers along coasts and southeast winds. Minor to moderate meteorological activity noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane Weather Bureau
Peninsula
Carpentaria
Eestern
Tablelands
Erate Bene
Electricity interruptions planned for Innisfail to Mourilyan region
Public notices warn Ionisfail and Tully Electricity Consumers that power may be interrupted Sunday September 9 in multiple transformer areas including Paasiettie Wangan Kalbo road South Johnstone South Johnstone mill Bougan Moresby Bridge Martyville Mourilyan and Silkwood East with additional outages 2 pm to 6 pm in Juggan Tarzall Flanagan Milas Misa and Brothervon's stations Kuranda and Smithfield face two separate windows 12 30 pm to 1 15 pm and 4 15 pm to 5 pm Simithteid substation shows 11 45 am to 12 15 pm Extensions to Cairns Railway Goods Shed underway with carpenters at work consignees may incur storage charges if goods are not collected within by laws time limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ionisfail
Tully
Innisfail
Juggan
Tarzall
Flanagan
Milas Misa
Brothervon
Kuranda
Smithfield
Simithteid Sub-Staion
To &Pam
Distriet Superintendent of Railways
V. FP. Hall
Cairns
Hal
Stould
Tully Annual Show Opens With High Standards Asserted
Tully Show Society officials C Dickinson and secretary B H Sparrow express confidence as the two day event begins Mr P Syrne MLA to officially open. Grounds are in excellent condition with strong promise in many sections crowding expectations for quality exhibits and strains surpassing last year. Local correspondent reports on preparations and anticipated turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tully
Althoven
Tully Show Society
C. Dickinson
BH. J. Sparrow
P Syrne
Geerer
Arkaba Sil in Port Delayed by Ore Shortage
The Arkaba Sil sailing from Arkata toward Premogte is delayed due to a shortage of ores. Cairns branch manager J. Dultid said shipments were not available locally and freighters would be diverted from the south if not supplied. The ship moved from mooring No. 1 to make way for the Trelesee, which arrived nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkaba
Atraide Brauisiup
Arkata
Cairns Brane
Rompany
J. Dultid
Cairns Rotary Club Meeting Highlights and Guests
Cairns Rotary Club held a meeting where Bob Norman gave a lively resume of a Brisbane visit to the history assembly and convention. He described his road trip by car to Cairns. The club thanked President Charles Dwaven for leadership. A blood donor drive was urged with a sub committee formed to recruit more donors. The usual hospital children’s beach visit on Sunday was canceled as the guests would attend Mitch Kitching’s Tropical Theatre matinée. Rotary visitors included Stan Weiking from Innisfail and Bill Price from Coolta, with several Rotarians hosting guests from various areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Koluran den Meynahen
Brisbane
Arian Mitch Kitching
Tropical Theatre
Stan Weiking
Innisfail
Bill Frice
Coolta
Martin Brown
Cairns Aquatic Club honors pool champions and adds trophies
The Cairns Amateur Swimming Club showcased a trophy haul for the season with winners across senior, intermediate, junior, and schoolboy divisions. Notable athletes included G Perry, D Battle, A Mullins, T Barrett, B Crittenden, and many others, while life membership was discussed for Pollard and Hellmuth at the September 17 AGM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Perry
Weatherburn
M. ‘James
G. McKange
G. Golightly
X. Harding
B. Laarers
T. Barrett
B. Crittenden
Ryan
K. Cieall
A. McKenne
R. Leary
K. Cleall
Mics D. Battle
Miss A Mullins
G. Perry i
A. McKenzie
P Ryan
the King
R. Anderson
Colens Amateur Swimming Club
W. A Collins
AR. Anderson
J. McKenzie
A. Symons
E. P. Mullins
Fishermen's Association
Caldwell Cairns Aquatic Cha
J. J. Mlonkett
Surf Life Saving Club
M. Barrett
Harvey O'Neill
Plunkett
Mr. Symons
Hee, Gamble
J McKensie
G Petersen
L. Cleall
H. Gamble
K. Crathern
Vincent Misses Kane
J. Vincent
Meears
E Pollard
W. Hellmuth
Farm worker injured in fall near Cook High way
Joe Pulukki caretaker at Gallo and Caltana's farm was injured yesterday after a fall from a tractor. He received first aid from an ambulance crew and was taken to hospital for surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Pulukki
Gallo
Caltana
Cook Highway
Dorfora
Innisfail Ambulance Responds To Multiple Accidents
The Innisfail ambulance attended UD Dallism who had a head injury from a fly and a lacerated palm. Samuel Nolet, cane cutter, received care after leg injuries. Garsjah, gol, suffered a wound between toes from a stake and was taken to hospital. William Pickett fractured his forearm in a fall and was hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Atend UD
Dallism
Advan
Samuel Nolet
Garsjah
Gol & Foreign
Inj
William Pickett
Pensicher
Bunda Street
East Innasfail
Innle
Ambulance Attendances At Local Event In Poor Readable Text
Fragmentary OCR from a local page details several injury cases. Anypidles of Mena Cros cuts left leg after a fall and receives first aid and medical attention. Millers of Bouwth Johnstone reports a wound on the right forearm with initial care and hospital follow up. A note mentions a person named Wilson linked to Johnstone Pill and a game place incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doumaioes
South Johnstone
A. Anypidles
Mena Cros
C. Millers
Bouwth Johnstone
Naan
Wilson
Johnstone
Chin
Wan
J. Bee
Prosecutions for Over-Charging on Tobacco and Cigarettes
Cairns court records multiple prosecutions under the Tobacco and Cigarettes Act with total fines and costs of £210. Defendants faced charges for selling N.Q. tobacco and English cigarettes at incorrect prices and failing to display price lists. Key figures include Prices Officer Hartley, solicitor Mr. Bennett, and defendants Conauica, Lee Chin, Tong, Massey, Zappula, Van Dorssen, Norris, Morris, and others with penalties ranging from fines to short imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
J. Bennett
E. D. Smart
John Albert Hartley
J Bennett
S.A. E
Bennett
Big Cay
Smart
Alexander
Condulos
J. A.hartley
Frank Lee Chin
J. J. Bell
Lee Chin
Hartley
Bell
Mr. Bennet
Lee
Ehilloran
Killoran
Massey
Nicholas Zappula
Aire Cafe
Shields Street
Hartley Wit
Ciery
Zappula
Costa
Richard van Duresen
Abbottt-street
N.Q
Tobaccn St
van Dorssen
Liftb
Tobacen
von Dorssen
Killoren
Bennet
Jarwe
Mrr. Bennett
E.loren
ODP
Norris
Dol wWreng
Obe MaiDtauning
Killoram
Joan Fitn
Eriari
Brisbane betting lobby seeks powers for local shop betting control
The article reports Mr T Alkens urging Attorney General J Larcombe to grant racing authorities in each area power to license and regulate shop betting within their districts, arguing the current setup is flawed and centralized betting hampers reform. He questions potential government actions to remove handicaps while metropolitan restrictions remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
T. Alkens
Monedingburrs
Potameno
J. Larcomie
Australian tea production conference details described
A garbled report references a conference on Australian tea production. It mentions Mr. AF Bell and the Chamber of Fiist en egeteble and notes a discussion of annual production prospects and future strategy. The text is unclear but centers on tea industry plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Cairns court convicts Griffin in vicious potato racket case
In Cairns District Court Herbert Griffin and his wife faced charges under the State Profiteering Act after a supposed pumpkin and potato sale scheme. The court heard how a man offered potatoes at inflated prices and Griffin, misled by a cash deal and an invoice from a Lang dealer, bought five bags of potatoes and two bags of pumpkin to satisfy customers. Griffin admitted being drawn into the scheme and received a reduced penalty after testimony from his lawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Herold Griffin
Draper Street
Cairns
Griffin
A. Alexander
Killeren
Prices Commission
Grifin
Herb Lang
Alexandar
Killoran
Alexander
Fhig Dafemant
Mr. Bennett
Mang
Jin
Sang's
Lang
Sam
Man Sanz
Alenanier
Smell
Althowgh
Bennett and
Farewell to Mr Anthony at Cairns Harbour event
A Cairns region farewell dinner honors Mr Anthony for 26 years on local electricity boards and council service. He departs tonight for a new post with the Brisbane electrics group while Mulgrave Shire officials and Cairns Harbour figures attended the sendoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pla
Etly
Carns
Siland Duies
Cairns
Coun
Mulgrave
Cains Harbour
Anthony
Manondsa
Ehescra
C. Griffin
Cairns Regional Electricity Board
A B. Sherman
C. deGiams
Tbour Board
Obituary fragment hints at life and career in west region
A partial obituary notes a long life with varied experiences and a later career in the western area. It mentions years of service, changes in roles, and a final phase involving employment that reflects a broad professional arc. The text is fragmented and many names and specifics are unreadable.
Parkview Defeats Cairns In Women's Midweek Fixtures
Parkview defeated Cairns by 37 points in a women's midweek basketball clash. The win keeps Parkview atop the standings as Cairns trails with two games remaining. Emeralds, Olympics, and Bungalows also show shifts in rankings across the A and B grades and cup competitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkview
Cairm Ie
Aes View
Edge Hill
Iereene
Arame Hull
Cairns
Cairn
Jie Cairne
Caunsend
Theii
Emeralds
Fmust
Lgam
Bunge Uw
Devaai
Evers
Mes Dames Beadle
Haeilways
Mesdames Sane
Bungalows Club Grade No 1 and Cup Names
Sourced from a fragmented listing shows Bungalow Club Ss Grade No 1 with players including T Hay P Lepinath C Woodland K Fixer Sins Collins Miks Jenkinson RB Venables J Carne A Robins Mrs Brown Mise Tung Yep and Martips Cup entries Rigby Rows Tude Hope Tee Mrs Rosa and others. Also S Grade names Harris Laweh M Dawers A Duff Misses Rina P Turner and Cup No 2 Py Hiehs Clatte C Kogpet with Deak Swain wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Hay
P. Lepinath
C. Woodland
K. Fixer
Sins. Collins
Miks Jenkinson
C Richards
Venables
J Carne
A. Robins
Mrs Brown
Mise Tung
Mpuek
Py Hiehs
Clatte
C. Kogpet
Ebdames Deak
Swain
Olympic Club Bids Narrowly Incomplete Note
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Olympic Club and names Ew Britney Wooley and BaneDonela plus Attia. Unable to determine event, date, or outcome from readable content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britney
Wooley ii
Bein
Attia
Muddy fragment hints at Townville obituary note
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Townville and a funeral, with unclear names and relations. It is a partial obituary notice lacking full details such as identities, dates, or location.
Overseas Tours by YAL Over Sease Tours by YAL Four Farties Visit CaIls
A disrupted passage reports YAL overseas tours for boys and girls from southern Queensland and New South Wales. The page notes a party of 1300+ youths transported, with supervision by officials including J. G. McMennie and Mr. Smith, and thanks to the Ladies Committee of the Canttum Combined State Echoes Band for catering across four tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lefamorary Airecier
iMr Foko Oie
Ae. W
Ueolgiris
Boiday
Caurna
Beays
Meinerrem
Blys Q
Mr. Gocka
J. G
McMennie
Saulth
Queendiamd
Iren
Smith
Australia
Cauttm
Northern Weather Forecast From The Cairna Test
The report from CRORAMBURST OBSER VATORY notes scattered readings over dry areas with a cycle bringing light rain expected later. Forecasters indicate minimal impact on the main breadbasket regions, though some showers may appear in fringe zones as weather patterns evolve.
Unclear fragmentary sports item mentions Jim Connor and Henderson
Fragmented OCR notes describe a party with Jeff Cairns and Lougins, referencing Jim Connor and possible early season plans. Mentions of Henderson and Brisbane appear, with uncertain details about a gaming or sporting event and future start dates.
The Theft of Carton of Sauce Incident Report
Readable fragments show John Gorennthg, 27, alleged to have stolen a carton of sauce from Augie Sterling Company property. Sub inspector Jacques and Constable Laut describe the suspect’s intoxicated state and attempt to conceal the act by dragging a sack of packages. The accused admits involvement and is taken to the station. further inquiry expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gorennthg
Flver
Wes
Augie Slerhip Company
O Jimques
Biman
Hume Bones
Gefenusch
Ileming Ameipe
Fey
Fay Rucke
Jaques
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Cairns Post
Bill Dpouglas Cophanil
Sie Denglaw
Commonwealth
Ceredit
Ant
Tom
SASH
ARAAK
Alata
Mossman
Bsecond Pool
Ceiling
Gesom
Townstijle
Collins Cr
Wlinnieg
Enay Age
Balf-Fenry
Tebercos
Conduica
Tong
Mr. Alexander
Ton
Gladys Massey
Callas
MR. Bennetts
MR. Anthony
Wodas
Opess
Rat
Rsrcid
Rene Sexe Rol and Co
Eh Virfoud
Nile Ee Lite
The
WOMLA
George Peiercen
Cairns Club
J. Mands Achat Telamn
Huttiman
J. Baysey
O'Neil Mivans
Diskos
T. Eee
Fen P. Een i & Arm
M. Mayia
Donald Mee
Bn Mowih Jens
Crittenden
Common
M Johnstone
Rederva
Feesawater Club
Corkill
H. Tenn
L. Diamond
W. McDougall
Mesdames Tenn
Carroll
Freshwater Forte
High School
Edge Bill Club
E. Santon
A. McKay
E. Repburf
A. Beadle
Mra. Beadie
Mra. Pearse
J. Rolls
G. G. Woogward
D. Roboe
Gmerald Club
J. Tempt
EB. Cart
F. Galvin
Hke
Ma Dames Hayes
Garr
Galvin
Ropers
Pavall
J. Torpy
Ue Batman
D. Harr
T. Toothey
B. Holdcroft
Misa J
Bungalow Club
Martips
Rigby
Rows
Tudehope
Tee
Rosa
Jacerie Ox. Hagan
Rey
Moyle
Murray
Trojan Club
Harris
G. Laweh
M. Dawers
A Duff
Misses Rina
P. Tuner
C’ Grace C
Suimich
B. Mes Intyre
P. Ring
G. Bimense
Alices
D. Landsberg
A. Twner
Pargview Club
Olympic Club
Townville
Wis bin Moeghier
Mra G. Curre
Tanita
YAL
Burt
Amie
Bedee
Inige Jones
Croramburst Observatory
Sat
Marth
Gapes
Perny Wil
Jim Conktown
Jeff Cairns
Lougins
Ouluide
Nonderson
Milhougn Dameron
Lem
Dad Nol Syed
Marvelous
Mir
Hesuee
Aim
Baviaa
Weld
On & White
Cwlrra
Henderson
Tie
Mmmoere
le Kewoclaneh
Mn Cairee
Hondgeimos Wildeat
Fitter
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