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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1952
Page
3
Fragmented content references a funeral notice and multiple names. It mashes Places India Australia Indonesia and various unrelated terms. The readable portions include a funeral service with date and location hints and scattered personal names.
Fragmented readable phrases mention attenders, care, witnesses, and a list of names. The garbled text references a possible ceremony or gathering with unclear roles and outcomes. No clear date place or definitive action is extractable from the legible portion.
Fragmentary note mentions Chap Wines and a memorial seed reference. Readable bits show personal grief language and scattered names but no clear event or date, making a concise card difficult.
Brisbane and Bundaberg reports discuss coal miners’ claims of loss linked to the raw sugar industry. Government and industry figures debate price impacts, production targets, and export obligations under the Free Trade agreement. A proposed intervention seeks to stabilize prices and ensure adequate production levels amid delays and market pressures.
A fragmentary account describes a Cairns concert titled Hour of Song with a vocal ensemble and band performances. It mentions Garry Masten, Allan Reynote, and The Double as acts, with local community musicians and a piano accompaniment.
Frank Sedgman stated today the feet action is off and the season moves on. A state weather forecast from Brisbane notes warm conditions. Coastal winds shift from northeast to northwest with freshening speeds in the far northwest, followed by a weak southerly change early in the week.
A motorcycle crash near the railway yard Saturday evening left three injured and two hospitalized after a vehicle collided with a passing train. Joseph Crowdy, 22, suffered facial injuries. Christine Sullivan, Frank Permatti, and others received first aid. Driver Gordon Carkeet escaped harm.
In Cairns once more, six vessels including HMAS frigates and a submarine arrived for weekend exercises. The corvettes, on a coastal cruise, remain to sail south tomorrow and will call at Brisbane on the return voyage, after staging off Port Moresby.
National servicemen are among the crew aboard ships in a naval exercise off Australia. The Australian squadron includes the Shoalhaven Macquarie Thorough and Murchison with crews and officers from England and Australia. The exercise features aircraft class ships, with a mix of veterans and trainees learning operations and drill, led by Captain Beattie and other officers.
Shipping movements show Manunda leaving Melbourne on September 20, routing to Sydney on September 2, Brisbane on September 38, Townsville on September 20, with cargoes of sugar and timber for Pretoria. Brisbane port handling includes produce and fermentation from Teemanis, while engine repairs are noted for Rameelkender.
Reports from Sydney and Canberra describe ongoing peace talks amid military buildup. The Australian front lines face heavy strain as forces plan extended service, with references to Korea and deployments in Melbourne and Canberra. Public attention centers on negotiations and looming political responses.
Major General Castel said nylon armour and Tasers are not yet issued in quantity. The report notes delays in gear for units and mentions Cassels and the Commonwealth Division's plans as year end approaches, with a temporary appointment for a leading post on the riverfront command.
In Frewsburg an association conference will consider hardware requests and the impact on freight costs. The discussion centers on margin strategies and vendor offers as grocers plan pricing adjustments.
A fragmented account describes a club water event with a chaotic verse performance and a Christmas show. Names like Olga, Starfare, Graham, Leary, and Leary appear amid scattered race-like scenes and decorations. The piece notes a trophy for best decorated stunt and mentions a theatre or poetry crowd reacting to chaotic lines.
A partial sports roundup notes several players and scores from a recent game. Mentions Me ene and Wo with high point counts, plus individual tallies for players including G Willman, Rowe, Berwick Purcell, Shaw, Ger Tandesch, Humphries, Kerr, and Geumte. Details are fragmentary and rely on OCR text.
In Townsville on September 14, Babinda faced a tough defeat as Herbert River League reserves dominated the match. Fatty scored 15 for Babinda, while Jay Ant also tallied 15 for the rivered side as Babinda struggled to penetrate the River defense. The large crowd of £706 witnessed a day of forward play, with standout performances from McHardie, Vallely, and Cantamamn. The Herb River team claimed victory 30 16, earning the shield’s semi permanent status while Townsville’s team showed strong signs ahead of future fixtures.
A Chaotic OCR snippet mentions Australia and Iran, with references to recession prospects and dairy trade. It notes mood at a meeting and potential talk of economic controls, but the fragmentary text makes specifics unclear and many names appear garbled.
Sydney reports indicate Delle won the Chelmsford Stakes over a long Randwick distance setting an Australian record. The horse appeared sound after treatment and plans were made to determine the source of the trouble with veterinary staff monitoring progress.
Australian officials discuss tariff shifts and quotas amid limited supply. The Retail Tobacco Producers Association notes three-year price increases and rationing extending 18 years, while calls grow for a 5 to 15 percent supply rise to meet demand. The government evaluates import restrictions on English cigarettes with case-by-case merit considerations.
A cluttered golf item notes Tingrint earning the ranger-up cup for the second consecutive year with Sievers delivering a notable display. BaumiVey and Bievens share strong play including birdies on 10 and 12 holes, while observers laud solid judging and performance.
A fire swept an acre of arable land near Marvy and Anderson, threatening a large building. Firefighters battled the blaze into the night, with debris and rubbish scattering as crews fought the flames.
Police report a dead elderly man found near Weskh Poller Park with signs of injury from possible violence. Postmortem notes suggest drowning as one cause, but wounds observed raise questions of foul play. Remains found in a bus depot area with a bottle of methylated spirits nearby. investigation ongoing.
Confused report on Canberra politics notes a deadlock and shifts in influence as various parties and figures maneuver around the Senate. Mentions Labor Liberal dynamics and ministerial concessions amid an unfolding national event.
Fragmentary notes indicate a September meeting of the Tobacco Market Board. The text references Bendebers and items likely tied to store activity and market regulation. No clear dates, names, or outcomes are readable.
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