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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1951
Page
1
Brisbane report states the Central Cane Prices Board dismissed appeals from both growers and millers. The 1951 cane price stands unchanged except for a new delivery price tied to 26 19s a ton of 95 net titre sugar. Board chairman W Forgan Smith noted industry representatives disagreed and that past judgments were fair and equitable.
A long, fragmented report discusses price policy and potential rates affecting Roatan, including references to government gazette powers, mill operations, and harvest impacts. It notes proposed alterations, debates over authority, and the broader economic consequences for producers and buyers amid a shifting market.
Sugar stocks build up in North Brisbane with large accumulations across Teslow Tura and Seipping areas. Citizens anticipate market effects as traders and officials monitor price swings and supply pressures. Public notices mention polling and local arrangements amid economic shifts, highlighting concerns over price stability and regional trade dynamics.
A garbled archival note hints at a Senate discussion over depreciation on plant assets and related agreements. It cites a chair or policy figures, but the fragmentary text makes specifics unclear and omits dates or clear outcomes.
Fragmented OCR reports a political row over defence hardware in Australia and a separate court case abroad. Officials publicly debate procurement and security measures while a leader faces allegations of involvement in a violent incident, with authorities promising investigations.
A U S Air Force BSh modified Superfortress bomber crashed into a hillside dwelling in a Seattle area suburb after climbing steeply. Authorities reported casualties among residents and responders, with ongoing efforts to account for missing persons and assess damage.
Amid a field emergency at Amberley Air Base a pilot managed a belly landing after hydraulic failure. The aircraft sustained outer skin tears and gun bracket damage but the pilot escaped serious injury, aided by medical staff and the squadron leader’s praise for a commendable landing.
Fragmented OCR notes describe allegations of Japanese war criminals, references to trials, and mentions of officials and ships. The text is garbled but centers on postwar accountability and accusations against Japanese leaders and military personnel.
An unclear report discusses mutineers in London likely connected to Polish forces. The piece references naval personnel, command posts, and regional responses, noting government regulation and ongoing tension around overseas deployments and discipline.
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered mentions of cargo shipping rates and various names and places but lacks coherent details or a clear news item to summarize into a factual card. The readable parts do not form a cohesive event, quote, or report.
The trial transcript outlines pleas by Berean aged 34 and others as police pursue charges connected to the murder of Alfred James Foustig. Key figures include George Inseat, Rachey Lit, and investigators detailing the path to a guilty plea on four counts of having pilfered the victim's assets and mishandled evidence.
Brisbane August 14 The Queensland Governor Sir John Laverack announced an extensive 1951 52 land settlement programme for farm and grazing lands. More than 3000 ex service men have settled the land with new blocks opened in Wandoan Taroom and surrounding areas. The plan includes 1300 acres of trees and pasture with additional blocks totaling thousands of acres for sheep and cattle country. Further blocks are expected to be released in coming months as development expands across the state.
Victorian champion rifleman Percy Paves faced a challenging day at Enoggera as he contested across six ranges from 200 to 900 yards. The event yielded steady results for Pavey with no major wins, while Trewyere Parker claimed the top score in the 200 yard sprint, reflecting a meeting dominated by local shooters and fluctuating conditions. The broader report touches on revenue, expenditures, and fiscal notes amid the event, noting sums in the £25 million range and various government and military references.
Un officials announce adamant stance on the Korean cease-fire line as military actions and strategic positions are described across coastlines and harbors. Reports detail allied concerns over line breaches, naval movements, supply routes, and potential escalations near key ports and urban perimeters.
A Rev. J. R. Blanchard voices opposition to the White Australia policy and discusses immigration birth-rate impacts. He argues Australia could absorb a small population increase while warning against broader restrictions amid rising concerns.
A damaged OCR fragment notes price and route shifts involving a London based seafaring subject. Details are unclear, but the gist references transatlantic travel demand, likely affecting freight costs and passenger movement between London and New York. Entities and specifics remain speculative due to garbled text.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference an admiralty supply officer role and associated names and entities, but the text is garbled. The readable items hint at a naval or maritime procurement context and potential supplier or personnel references, with scattered proper nouns and incomplete phrases.
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