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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1950
Page
5
A fragmented account discusses a wool levy and currency devaluation, noting impacts on wool growers and broader price pressures. It mentions domestic production aims, imports, and the need to focus on self-sufficiency in steel, lime, and related materials to avoid reliance on overseas supplies.
A damaged OCR snippet shows jumbled letters and broken phrases. readable items include partial words and scattered names, with no clear event or identities to anchor a proper news item.
The fragmentary text provides no clear event or identifiable entities to summarize. Unable to determine a coherent news item, person, organization, or location from the readable content.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions September events and multiple teams. It references a list of names, venues, and possible scores with uncertain details. The text is highly garbled and lacks coherent context or complete facts.
Ambiguous OCR fragment lists shipping movements and dates in Queensland and nearby regions. Mentions Maremdaerie Media and Somber Sh Sydney with September entries and arrivals around Calms Seser and Seremban. Content is fragmentary and names multiple unclear entities.
A fragmented OCR notice from Watson Sal Hospital dated September 1 references individuals including Marjorie, Elizabeth, and Rodney Rew Cher. The text mentions injuries, medical care, and a request related to seeds or goods, with unclear details about a sale or disposition.
A racing event details Sally Ill Boores Ox leading early in a handicap race of 18 minutes, with TOM Mavure Heather Be and others following. The report notes injuries and an accident near the course, fire brigade response, and eventual results with Sally holding lead and Mayors 2, JOM 3, Mim 1 as top finishers. Weather and tempers are mentioned as the race progressed.
A rare sax run highlights a trainee cs event on Spinday afternoon as Torment secures the Bere Butler trophy. Caroleen leads a field including Pirate and Fash with Torment closing fast to claim victory amid a crowded finish and close competition for second place.
A 45 year old man Autocyclist Enjirrd Apteph Miletich of Emores farm Stratford received face and arm injuries after his autocycle plowed into oil on a bend on the Cook Highway around 30 o'clock morning. He was given first aid at the scene and taken to Cairns base hospital for treatment. Several other incidents were reported including a carver collision near Tarradice bridge and a separate crash at Anhott Shields streets injuring two travelers, with medical aid provided and transport to hospital. Winds were reported strong with variable seas and brief remarks on local conditions.
Police investigate a suspected drug ring following a late night tip involving a group linked to football and racing events. Authorities confirmed joint operations and inquiries across several locations, seeking lead suspects and documenting possible payments and exchanges tied to ongoing cases.
Mackay Sept 7 a head on collision between a car and another vehicle left a girl dead and women seriously injured according to local reports. Local authorities investigated the wreck and named the road and time of day for the incident.
A rugged scoreboard shows Parramatta Maroons trounced Presrester by 67 to 448, with Emeralds Blues beating several rivals in other matches. The Mawdsley Cup final between Bungiow and Olnet was not played.
A Trinity Beach house was destroyed by fire yesterday after breaking out at 9 38 pm. Cairns Fire Brigade arrived after a telephone call from the Trinity Beach Post Office. the residence owned by Ray Gooper and occupied with his wife and four year old daughter was a total loss though nearby structures were saved. A kerosene refrigerator was in use and several items were saved by a passer by. The blaze also involved a grass fire nearby and another bush fire later in the afternoon, with crews clearing both quickly and preventing spread to adjacent properties. The total damage was estimated around £200. no one was reported injured.
The Cairns cycling meet produced close finishes with Tyate te front and Ron Chum of Calms battling for victory. Wotherspoon placed third as V Wene& led the ular division, while junior and ladies events saw Bowden and Riddell triumphs. A dramatic two mile crash marred the final, with Beale half mile and junior cups decided amid strong performances from local riders. The National Fitness display accompanied the event with a large parade through the city.
A railway cottage at the adaptation yard in Babinda caught fire this morning. Chesire, who slept on the premises, woke to the blaze and escaped with injuries. A passerby moved him to the ambulance centre. Fire brigades arrived late. the dwelling was destroyed. Cause unknown.
A Queensland University professor discusses the native issue noting a settlement of about 900 people with a large share of mixed aboriginal heritage. He praises local efforts toward integration and notes progress toward solving the long standing problem.
Cricketers produced a 2308 run effort across four grades with AC and ES teams among the best. Norths defended 341 with two centuries by Brian Boton and Gavin Horwood forging a 281 run third wicket stand. Bolton added 104, while Jack Hayes led with 75 in the innings, and Westaway, McDonald, and others contributed in a high scoring contest.
A terse notice notes Dollar Loan Imports involved in tee art sens, with limited readable details and no clear outcome or dates.断
A group of anonymous donors in Brisbane has given about £40000 to the university college for new buildings. The university spokesman said the amount was one of the largest ever received for college purposes. Additional anonymous donations this year totalled around £20000, with another £10000 contributed previously.
A fireman suffered a leg fracture when an engine derailed near South Johos tone and overturned at Chaichsnoa round. The Railways Department reported the incident during a freight run to South Johnstone. The injured worker was taken to Castlefell Hospital with no serious injuries to the driver.
The Cairns Post reports a close rifle meet with high scores and strong showings. G Harris senior and G Peters led with 33s, while C Howard and J. Harris posted solid totals. plans for next week include a routine practice and 14 members to assemble at the range.
A discussion outlines the board’s policy toward appeals and use of special law to handle cases. Officials emphasize that decisions hinge on facts, not motions, with reference to legal standards and the authority of the board.
A wartime era coastal survey from Adelaide notes a shoal containing wehrds and mackerel offshore. The reconnaissance aircraft tracked a large area, estimating about 100 miles and surveying the southern coast. The report mentions pre war CSLRO surveys and references Northern American machinery amid ongoing exploration efforts.
A garbled report from Ipswich details an alleged theft at the ticket office tied to a challenge event. The document references a league secretary Harris and a fund related to a prize, with uncertain descriptions of suspects and locations.
Disqualification of Bidwell discussed by the VRE committee with an upcoming vote. The note mentions a Friday meeting and Devaney as part of the proceeding. readable fragments reference af Miwon Wale and Sintesen trait, but details remain unclear in source text.
Political scene tightens as Prime Minister Menzies rejects Labor push on policy and treasury moves. Chifley and Labour leaders clash over budget and defence, with both sides trading accusations of failure to unify and protect national interests amid mounting public pressure.
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