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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1951
Page
4
An apprentice fitter, age 19, was killed at Moreton Bay when a large roll jammed a drill and threw him onto a moving belt at a workplace near Nambour. He died after being hurled to a concrete floor. his father, also a fitter, was 30 feet away. The incident highlights factory safety concerns in the region.
An essay style survey jokes about aging, love, beer, and social quirks. It riffs on Borstal girls, dustmen courses, and the rise of specialist knowledge as the author muses on what makes people quarrelsome. The piece blends humor with social commentary on modern life.
The monthly meeting of the Molloy Georgetown Sub-Branch was held Saturday afternoon. President was present. treasurer, secretary and officers were elected or announced. Members were urged to forward comforts to two hospitalized colleagues. various social and community notices followed including postmaster duties and local visits, with multiple names and places cited.
Fragmentary report notes women heavily taxed for basic needs amid calls from New South Wales manufacturers and a Canberra political group for economy measures. It mentions opposition to shaving and hair cuts for men and warns taxes may rise on cosmetics and other goods, highlighting public discontent ahead of federal parliamentary action.
Babinda September meeting of the VRE Brigade Board reports council by law matters and permits for inflammable stock. department approval of 1851 52 accounts and amended Hallwaye plans. appointments to finance committee and deputy chairman. annual reports and finances approved. a concert at St Rita School raised funds. general remarks on weather, storage needs, and community activities.
RACQ notes the danger of roaming livestock on rural Queensland roads. General Secretary Len King urges stricter stock impounding rules and greater council action to curb animal crossings and nocturnal collisions with vehicles.
A RACQ spokesman notes rear end collisions stem mainly from negligence. He urges a three car lengths gap and safe driving, warning overcrowding strains tyres and steering and hinders view and control. Drivers must keep to the left and avoid speeding to beat a passing vehicle.
Amid dairy farmers demand, a 300000 sheaves shipment of South Australian wheat fodder and poultry feed was expected to reach Brisbane over the weekend to bolster depleted stock during the drought.
Brisbane reports the suspension of Mr. B. J. Maguire may be lifted. The commissioner indicated Maguire is advised, and he would likely receive pay and allowances during the leave period. The exact outcome hinges on further steps, with Maguire expected to resume duties when appropriate.
In Athens voters selected 29 members of Parliament amid a tense campaign. Field Marshal Papagos led the Greek rally set as party discipline faced heavy youth support and widespread expectations of big changes. Turnout appeared strong with many districts reporting high interest.
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