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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 24, 1951

Page

5

Debates on Tax Policy and Bond Markets Stabilization

The piece discusses postwar fiscal policy and bond yields, noting sharper tax changes and government borrowing shifts. It mentions proposals by officials like Mr Chafee, the Commonwealth Bankers, and the Treasury, plus potential rate adjustments and market reactions to older bonds converted from wartime issues.

Jonnie Rebahty the Ark Laane Chafee Arthur Puden Hethas Baying

Elderly Woman Killed In Probable Park Accident

A fragmented report describes the death of an elderly woman at Broulaye Park near Beene, with witnesses and authorities detailing the collision and ensuing investigation. The scene references local hospital response and police actions as investigators seek to determine cause and accountability.

Ady Broulaye Park Ean Maevinta Ant Des Gyles Wyihagenn Dee Cojoy Walllamane Ogg Betabaun Tom Vals Whiamnaott Sts Coke Wiley Matt

Cairns Bowling Club Meeting Notice and Honored Guests

A Cairns Bowling Club notice lists attendees and speakers for an upcoming meeting. Names mentioned include Sieg Seluing and Ms Flarsey, with references to State For and various committee positions. The fragment references dates, proceedings, and roles but details are incomplete.

Ecraary Ms Flarsey Dame Levit Ter Cibaan Paine James“ Perhae Prem

Miner Wounded in Hand in Train Wreck Report

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a miner wounded in the hand amid a train incident. The garbled text references locations, names, and a possible accident context but lacks clear details or a coherent narrative.

Western Queensland Home Building Amid Housing Rush

Western Queensland faces a housing rush as builders race to meet demand. Authorities report thousands of homes under construction with hundreds more planned across towns including Richmond, Springnute, and Cunnumulla. Funding and lender challenges push delays while government bodies coordinate approvals and identify sites for new residential projects.

Queensias Mir Chincha Miles Mit Richmond Rome Springnute Winton Tharton Cunnumulla Lather Cortren Willow JosHa Ignees Corde Wake Awe Nyryaway Wuld Babe Annan Mugrens Bootes Rentres Ann Sears Worl Hubley Rowen Fveteume

Butter Shortage Threatens NSW Daily Life

Fragmented text describes a butter shortage in New South Wales with farmers pleading about supply and price. The report mentions dairies and irrigation issues, but the readable portion lacks clear names, dates, or structured events, leaving an overall sense of agricultural distress.

Sydney New South Wales New South Wren

Flour Mills Gutted as Fire Destroys Plant

In Byldney on September 23 a massive fire gutted a flour mill leaving a miner injured. Firemen arrived after a 25 mile travel to the scene as flames tore through the plant, halting operations and damaging slate machinery, stock, and bulk wheat. Investigators began checking the flames for the cause.

Bydney Guunedeh Bomemi Fred Bis Inmeec Gutell

Funeral notice for Carl Aurront and family invitation

Fragmentary obituary notice notes Carl Aurront and relatives invited to attend the funeral for their late brother-in-law and uncle. References to cemetery, church service at Cathantry Church and a mumbled list of names and relations. The text is garbled with multiple unreadable names and phrases.

Guerwn Sin G. Derman Mira D. Kerase Wale Con Cline Broter Carl Aurreont SL Ita

Untitled local notice fragment about sale and people

Fragmentary OCR note references a sale action and individuals including a named Colley and Wil, with unclear dates or places. The readable parts suggest a local public sale context and inquiries about participants, but the text is garbled and lacks complete details. The item preserves names and the sale theme without graphic content.

Memorial Remembrance Note From Family

Fragment text memorializes Campbell and Aslam family members. Recalled memories honor a mother father and siblings. Phrases mention Widowed kin, wedding era, and long grief, with names including Ryan Aslam and Mabel Bertin Chartrand Dest.

TX Memoriale Samturl Roewaty al Alina Wwe Courstelaw Bran Mildre Campbell Inslaw Ryan Aslam Weil Laberie Ievaciell Hipring Mabel Bertin Chartrand

Calvary Hospital opening noted with local events

The report details a Cairns event during which a new Calvary Hospital mentioned, a baby named Margaret Mary, and a fall injuries incident involving Percy Parsons. It also reports medical responses, a damaged bicycle accident, and a forthcoming weather forecast for Brisbane with hot conditions and possible showers across the state.

Sydney League Final Shine Fades in 2 0 Defeat

Sydney League final at Sydney Spoks Ground draws 3000 spectators as Sunn Rodney forwards led by Jack Ray fight through a shaky match. Purcell and Graves show best form for Steely Warriga Roe Charrhill, while Kevin Set and Manti Warrinend struggle with injuries sidelining key players.

Sydney South S Mainz-Verrugah

Tennis match ends with Berkemey defeat in finals

In a messy OCR fragment a tennis match concludes with Berkemey losing in the final round. Names and details are unclear, but the report references the Davis Cup and a final result near 7-4 or 10-8 in a tightly contested set, mentioning players such as Arthur and Laraen.

Berkemey Bricay Sethmedes Davis Gyeam Talbertea Arthur Laraen

Cairns National Fitness Yearly Activities Report

The Cairns National Fitness Committee's annual report outlines finances, projects, and leadership. Key items include funding requests of about £730, construction at Riverside Pack and Penn, and appointments of Miss Bourner and Mr A Proctor as officers. The committee commends volunteers and notes gains from the Kilerman Park youth camp and a visit by Education Director Mr Murphy.

White Harvey’s Creek Femaie Aire Simehaat Iyinaerator Fitnem Council Brisbenn At & Com Riernan Pack Marria-Denilson Queensland YC. Geir Bale Thresiah Te Netumal Talletudgere Miss Bourner A. Proctor Witscan Park Neon Marr Jo. Murphy Prompta Klerman Park Ikete Obeaia Tinance Banera Ris Fone Algo Volunias Rookers

Kings Life Most Precious Archbishops Prayers in Brisbane

A distorted clipping reports prayers for the King and a request for continued prayers at St Pauls Prestyletian Church in Brisbane. The article mentions Archbishops and a global royal figure, with unclear sequence of events. The piece emphasizes royal mercy and religious observance in September.

Brisbane Roy Kong Muspiecmue Win St Paul's

Home made bomb injures 24 in Singapore disturbance

A poorly legible report describes a home made bomb incident injuring 24 people in Singapore amid a city day event. Police suspect the blast was planted by an unidentified individual, with authorities cautioning the public as the area investigates the blast’s origin and the possible suspect.

Srcona Ching & Lanier Cele Abette Bonamoog Cermak Singapore

Crippled Clonoren Townsville Fabricated Rumors Rise

A garbled fragment from a North Queensland report mentions crippled clonoren and a conspiracy in Townsville. The text hints at trends and emboldened groups but is largely unreadable, leaving the core facts unclear and the account difficult to verify.

Cairns Ambulance Plane Flies 3300 Miles in Five Days

The Cairns ambulance plane spent five days covering about 3300 miles. It departed Cairns for Croydon to assist race meet plans but diverted repeatedly for medical cases at Lyndhurst Carpentaria Downs and Kidston, returning to Cairns with an elderly patient aboard.

Cairns Cairn Serial Croydon Cairne Lyndhurst Machine Agant Cairm Carpentaria Downs Kidstone

Rovers Triumph In Five Inning Norths Clash

A highly mixed scorecard shows Rovers defeating Norine by five innings after strong batting from Walton and Meintyre. Norths posted 8 in their first inning with G Meintyre adding 15 and O Brennan 32. In the second, Banks, O Connell, and others pressed forward, but Rovers’ fielding secured the win.

Calle Brothers Seares Calis Inings Gibbras Gi Priginen Geraghty Calis Aecon YO Wilson Banks Waleracters Seve Banke Watersia J BS McDowell O'Bren Inves Sheerer Guild L Dare Binwnies Rovers Norine D Cnne Walton Cameay GC Meintyre T. Polling Tive I Norths Toe Merri Lanatier Tives

Destiny Too Gains Lead In The Final Flight

In a tense finish Destiny Too surged ahead in the closing laps to claim victory over a strong field. The race saw bold moves from multiple contenders as the crowd watched the pace tighten and the lead change hands late.

Unclear sports meet results and mixed rowing notes

Fragmented OCR text covers multiple sports events including trainer races, sailing, and high school cricket with scattered scores and mentions of teams like Lightning and Veomy. It is a jumbled montage of race updates, innings counts, and upcoming trophies, lacking coherent narrative or verifiable facts.

Carleen IF Boltumy Neel Hutoe T Banieit Soma Voony Yeaterday Irta Norma Ty Eempharn Col Apes Cnn Peters Pete Duielna Vampire Rae Dalphin Maar Thie Lovers Mae i Kieping Ts Rune Om One Prarnel Ecoree Auy Wrethinge Selkirk Sparm Lille Spinnaker AL Angeaie MarCulium Mariner Belin Imus Jon Senusl Wecona Sonines Hiks Harry Minnis P. Belier Bieene Manning Kennede

Unclear callout to Rutland plains and air ambulance scene

Fragmented OCR recounts a Friday call to Rutland Plains about a Crordon ferry incident. The text mentions an ambulance, a Cairns unit, Georgetown, air transport, and a patrol or service crew moving a patient toward Calin Joe Hones Bren. Details are garbled but imply a medical emergency and transport operations across several locations.

Crordon Rutland Ping Ruilana Carns Atvernon Vekinett Forte Crovton Georgetown China Airport Cairns Fupot Cary Tester Marbine Ile Beine Calin Joe Hones Bren Moreton Cale Bee Cairne Cairne "Ambulance Siperiotenden Croydon Merersalmico IMG Niles Esnenat Gapiatta de

First Prize To Cairns in Curious 1804 Event

A fragmentary report recalls a 1804 prize scene at a Cairns venue with odd names and prizes. References to Bowen, Sir Holly, and Silas Fry hint at a local entertainment or raffle. The description remains garbled but notes an unusual cide and a notable customer winner.

Penne Sr Reun Mes Ferman CP Voreon Anda Smith F Prustat Tuas Tye Bowen

Operation on Blue Baby in Maryborough case details emerge

Readable fragments show a medical procedure on a patient nicknamed Blue Baby, with ether anesthesia noted. Mention of doctors Hag Warner, Tamkins Press, and several locations including Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney. The text references survival themes and unverified claims about costs and outcomes without clear sequence.

Mary Ruroth Plen Tamkins Press Jock Mylbourne Wienly Warner Exmund Ha Merthal Brisbane Melbourne Sreney Marybneagh Hans Prince Alfred Wein

Potato Famine Prolonged in Queensland

Sep 31 Brisbane reports South Queensland potato crop expected to extend the famine into next month. frost and poor conditions hinder yields. frost, cases and sustained results hamper distribution. authorities note 600 priority tons shipping delay and ongoing efforts by distributing authors to manage supply.

Brisbane South Queensland Astieuinice Department Sree Eeuik ‘& Potato Distributing Smith Comisby

Bush Fire Threat Envelops Whole Range Area Near Toogooner

Firefighters from the Toor Woomtbe Brigade battled boat fires over a large portion of the ravine area from Marlaxion to Plagmoor Creek. Officials said the week end fire posed a serious risk to homes and residents, with crews dropping water from helicopters into gullies and huddled lines of defense as winds shifted.

Togwooner Toor Woomtbe Ravue Marlaxion Plagmoor Creek Thas Ik Bia 20 Rupert

Jockey Cook to Ride Achilles in Sydney Race

Jockey W. Cook is set to ride Achilles for owner Mr TL Baulllea in Sydney. The decision follows rider changes after the earlier announcement, with Achilles listed for the next race under existing trainer and partnership.

Cook Achilles Ocker W. Cook Mill Ride de Epegtn Banation TL Baulllea Sydney Prenon Cesslier

Wedding Celebration at Daly Waters in Centr Territory

Darwin dispatch reports a wedding celebration spanning 400 miles from Daly Waters. Mary Glenworts Rugianesil, post mistress at Billott, married Ri Mood, manager of Mul Reed Dow cattle. Drovers and guests attended with decorum, though weather and gusts threatened, and Brisbane plans for a 10 day honeymoon were noted amid heavy beer consumption.

Darwin Daly Waters Dave Mary Glenworts Billott Ri Mood Mul Reed Dow Brisbane

Basha Felika A Firm Favourite At Caulfield

Basha Felika a firm favourite in racing notes from Caulfield and Kyneton meetings. Mention of Mourgonne and Market results. predicts strong form from Caulfield runners, with Broad Fourie highlighted for late pace. Includes rail and track conditions unspecified amidst crowded form references.

Mibourne Basne Telika Caulfield Mets Jan Momehill Fide Basha Peike Barre Vec Sricas

Mundo Innigfail Council Meeting Notes Motion Carried

Report of Mundoowo Shire Council meeting shows Mitchell and a representative from the Regional Board for Dirkingon present. Discussion covered a guarantee and power links, with the motion ultimately carried after lengthy debate.

Innigfail Tobostooe Shire Mitchell Anid Johntané Dirkingon Tully Fous Emmied Mundo Owl Face Uiseeren Diekiman Rome

Ingham Rainfall Impacts Agriculture And Markets

Rainfall at Ingham disrupts farming and dairy progress with delayed sowings and reduced pasture growth. Officials warn of slower recovery stages, while rainfall influences prices and forward market expectations. London prices steady for tin and sugar with minor shifts in delivery schedules.

Motorcycle Fatality at Smithfield Reported

A young man was killed in a motorcycle incident at Smithfield. Police and witnesses described the scene and the injured man’s condition remained uncertain as officers investigated the circumstances. No relatives in Queensland were reported at the time.

Smithfield Pont Abilgrave Brarvion Ie Tarrecke Queensland Attenddf

Woman Attacked In Melbourne Case Unclear Details

Witnesses report a savage attack in Melbourne as a woman describes being struck and assaulted by a male assailant. The victim recalls a violent confrontation near a street and asks for help while recounting the struggle and injuries.

Temporary Rise of Penny Brisbanes Incoherent Note

A garbled OCR fragment mentions Penny Brisbanes and vague references to fares, streets, and numbers. The text appears to mix names with scattered terms such as government, tram, and food, lacking coherent events or clear entities to summarize into a concrete item.

Farm Supervisor Fatally Injured in Ayr Incident

In Ayr on a Saturday, Mackay, a farm supervisor, was fatally injured during a ride at a rural event. Reports indicate the accident occurred after a pan mishap, with residents noting the supervisor, identified as Mackay, was the farm overseer at Molen Lowes. The investigation is ongoing.

Ourell Syirmer Cote Ayr Sirtvy Mackay Sieartes Silvia Brardon

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