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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1950
Page
5
The fragmentary OCR shows scattered names and events including mentions of committees, associations, and sports ground plans. It references individuals such as Brian Belton and Norm Wepert amid unclear context, with sporadic notes on teams and venues.
Brender team marks return with home opener showcasing effort and teamwork. The article highlights player contributions, coaching strategy, and anticipation for upcoming challenges as fans pack the arena.
The readable fragments describe names and scattered phrases without a coherent event or reportable facts. No clear individuals, organizations, dates, or actions stand out to form a meaningful summary.
Local news notes a power disruption affecting amrita area and surrounding sectors. Police and fire units respond as crews assess faults, with speculation about timing and recovery efforts ongoing.
Clerks from Bowen to Cooktown opened the Cairns North Queensland Local Government Clerks Association conference in Cararea with Mayor Alderman WH Murenienn welcoming delegates. Leaders praised the work of city and shire officials and emphasized duties of local government, noting long service by Cairns City Council staff and ongoing efforts to improve administration.
The fragment describes a Starr Bowkett gathering approving continued postal loans and lists members like Mr G A King and Mr S Dees among those successful in votes. It mentions loan figures such as 5000 and 1000 with group allocations across Cairns, Belanés Cairns, and Brisbane, plus auction activity and future loan plans announced by Mr JG Tacman.
In City of Parne and surrounding Shire areas a new secondary charge proposal attacks local rates. The Averatiens cite a 8319 per mark figure and seek 30 percent hikes for Shires of Muzewra, Ash tron, and nearby townships. Planned talks target 12 arr sect of the tral primary rharge. Local residents, including MM Garner and St Taernet Tod, express concern over impact on bills and services.
In a postponed community blood donor drive, Suiler Emglart of the Ped Cones invites residents to donate next Monday at the School of Arte. A coordinator noted Slimr Engle will assist, with sessions from 9 am to 8 pm, and members may donate at any period during the day.
An urgent government ultimatum orders Ceylon based American party member McWhine to leave within 34 hours. The demand followed his attendance at a Communist Ceylon Trade Council anniversary meeting, which the Government of Ceylon had refused to recognize. The incident highlights Cold War tensions and regional political oppression during the period.
Major-General R H Nimmo, commander of Northern Command, urged North Queensland residents to aid in defense preparations. He noted the 51st Battalion is underfunded and understaffed, stressing the need for more volunteers, ongoing officer and NCO training, and a ready trained unit for potential war. Nimmo spoke during a Cairns visit before his retirement next month.
General Nimmo urged expansion of the army and allied services, citing a manpower shortage and the need for skilled technical personnel. He warned recruitment must be paired with units to return recruits after training, and emphasized the home battalion system to retain trained soldiers. The pay code and interservice exchanges were discussed as incentives.
Sydney readers learn that Darcy Exckles Dugan and William Cool Mears had their appeals against death sentences rejected by the Court of Criminal Appeal after two years of pleas. They claimed immunity refusals blocked new witnesses, while the state noted no option to compel absent witnesses. The court left the sentences unresolved, with commutation anticipated by the State Executive and other charges still pending.
Sept 9 report from Brisbane notes heavyweight contender Jackle Aven and Dave Langer in a seventh round bout with highlights and claims of a decisive finish. The article blends boxing results with broader wartime and security commentary, mentioning military themes and postwar preparations while listing officials and attendees at a battalion event in Amerian Sue.
A report on a Liberal and Country Party accord over export taxes outlines a plan to tax additional exports beyond the covered tracts. Proceeds would fund a crust fund to stabilize prices, support producers, and counter price falls while limiting domestic inflation. The government seeks a substantial tax increase on farm exports, with debates over revaluing the currency and potential party absences in parliament.
Canberra reports that the Defence Bill will be amended in the House of Representatives during the current sitting to reintroduce military training. The proposed change would set six days for Army recruits, four days for the Navy, and six days for the Air Force training under the plan. The government aims to push ahead despite Labour resistance, seeking a phased approach to avoid immediate full implementation, citing Australia’s defence needs.
Workers at Caiexs waterfront halted activity as union and Industrial Board officials clashed over plant duties. A local representative of the Industrial Board and Sea Water Federation members intervened, leading to a morning standstill while supervisors and laborers remained at their posts.
Market observers note mixed activity with pineapples and cauliflowers, while tomatoes and lettuce show varying demand. Quantities of cabbage, cucumbers, and lettuce move slowly or rise, with prices easing for some items and holding for others during midweek trading.
A woman thought to be Delma Bourke, 21, of Warwick, was shot through the chest and died at St George Hospital after being found injured near St Secret. The inquest was adjourned to a later date. Mr. Tanetird presiding. Authorities reported no suspect or motive yet.
A mission lugger from Malbourne reaches Calrn on the Fy River in western Papus to repair at Chime Harbour Bunt. The Wy area mission operates eight stations serving 20,000 natives, with a focus on communication with remote highlands and limited white contact. Captain Home notes natives welcome Medics and trainees, while officials stress careful administration amid border tensions and colonial reach.
A damaged diary fragment describes cheque payments, endorsement delays, and trust Lawyer notes discuss settlement terms, proofs of payment, and possible actions to avoid dispute. The text references names and actions around a cheque and the balance.
Fragmented OCR discusses taxation on retiring allowance and questions about tax payment. It mentions Beavers, Beary, and various unsure terms, with references to gifts and lump sum payments and a query about who pays tax. The garbled text hints at employer relations and service to the firm, asking who is liable.
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