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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 13, 1951

Page

9

Prize list page compiled with numbers and names

A dense OCR fragment shows numerous names, numbers, and prize entries from a Brisbane Queensland casket agency list. The strings include D. Maler, D. Parnis, M. Lacey and Lionas, with prizes at £ and various lot numbers, 10 prizes at £100 and many codes or identifiers listed in a chaotic sequence.

RH. Maler D. Parnis Ma. D. Lacey Lionas T. W. Griffires Casket Agency Brisbane Queensland

Chiang's Troops Not Really Fighting Force Yet

AP dispatch reports Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist army requires major overhaul. U.S. advisers led by Maj. Gen. William C. Chao push training, equipment, pay, and organization to raise a half‑million men into a capable force. Issues include morale, supply, command authority, political interference, and logistics.

William C. Chao United States Chiang Chinngs Chiangs Savy Formosa Porvee Sun Li-jen War Advisory Board Defences Ministry Political Warfare Board Chinn Chiang Chinekun

Motor Cyclists Fined in Innisfail Petty Sessions

In Innisfail Dis­trict Court of Petty Sessions motorcyclists faced fines for speeding on the South Johnstone road and at two railway crossings. Other defendants paid penalties for riding speeds over Edith and Karbetta streets and for failing to renew motorcycle registration. A driver involved in a street incident received a fine, and a case for a missing tail lamp attracted a small penalty.

Innisfall Petty Geasiona E J. Peare G.M. Joseph Cacharro South Johnstone Road Cairns-Brisbane Geome Wangan Grayshest Allen Claire Palmer Peever Edith Karbetta Kevin Gerard Dawson Coriids Street G. M. Grimm John Muscat

Tully Notes Reports School Events and Visitors

The head master announces the State String Quartette will visit Tully on September 18 for a free recital at Synicist Hall for all ages and on September 19 another event at the Tully State Rural School for children. Dr. Thompson and Sister Coleman visit for health matters as locals host guests for the annual show and a birthday celebration for Charles Blot featuring local residents and musical numbers.

Tully Gep Tully State Rural School Tully Biate Rural School Thompson Colean Col. C. Cummings C.O. List Battalion Cairns McAllister Ingham Blankeeansee Stan Harding Kelly Fox A. Scott Silkewood Winkelmuller Charles

Giant Hanging Bell Estimated at 116000 Tons in China

One of the world’s largest bells hangs in the Temple of the Great Bell in Petong China. Authorities estimate the bell weighs about 116000 tons though exact figures vary.

Petong China

Ghosts of Devil's Island revive as DP settlers begin town

In St Jean du Maroni French Guiana a former penal colony rebounds as a DP settlement. Refugees from IRO camps rebuild facilities including a bakery a fish store and a technical school with roads under construction. Officials plan more DP family settlement and skilled tradesmen to diversify the population.

ST. Jean DU Maroni French Guiana Devil's Island International Refuges Organisation Tere Guiema France IFO le Havre Iyanne Lr.o D.P St Jean du Maroni Ong EU D.P

Cadetship at Duntroon Opens for Australian Youths

Four year cadetships at the Royal Military College Duntroon start in February for young Australians aged 16 to 20. Selection requires fitness and four Leaving Examinations including English and Mathematics. Cadets receive pay and travel allowances from entry to graduation with a guaranteed Lieutenant position. Cadets may pursue university degrees at reduced cost while serving, with specialized tracks in Engineers, Signals, or Electrical and Mechanical fields. Applications via Command Headquarters across states, with interviews in the next two months.

Royal Military College Duntroon Lord Kitchener Oe Australian Universiies Corps of Engineons Signals Electical Mchanical Engineers Deas

Mareeba Co operative Association notes cement supply

Advisers report cement stock ready for urgent and general use with larger shipments expected toward month end. Members urged to book early as material will be released on arrival. Italian Consul visits tobacco factory and lauds progress. Farewell for Val Chester at Mareeba Exchange. Local visits by Mrs. Best, Mrs. Mitchell, and Miss ODonnell.

Mareeba H.qt.g. Co-operative Association Val Chester Maresbe Euchange Saline ‘Nee Wes W. G. Helland Val Brisbane Mureing Fred Best Ceargetown J. Mitchell Mrs. Mitchell A. A. Smith Byrnestreet Queensland M. O'Donnell

Date Palm Uses Across Arab Society

The passage describes many palm uses: fibres for rope and baskets, limbs for furs and roofing, leaves for building, fruit for bread, sap for toddy, and remaining parts for paper making. It presents a broad view of palm utility in traditional Arab life.

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