Cairns Council Raises Special and General Rates at Budget Meeting
The Cairns City Council voted unanimously at a special budget session to raise the special loan rate from 5d to 6d in the pound and the general rate from 1s 9d to 1s 11d, lifting the combined rate from 2s 2d to 2s 6d in the pound. The 1953 budget was presented by Town Clerk C deG Williams, opening with a credit balance of £2870 14s, compared with £5145 17s 1d at year start. The year’s commitments total about £27,127. after subsidies and sundries, the general fund ends with a credit bal ance of £5687, against £958 debit at year start, with expenditures of £115,693 10s, and actual disbursements of £98,834 7s 5d. Receipts from rates plus other incomes are forecast at £32,529, yielding total income of £115,693. the Mayoral allowance remains £500.
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Ward Alleges High Unemployment Amid Budget Debate
Mr Ward claims around 100000 people are out of work as Australia faces a resumed Budget debate. He argues the figure omits part time workers and low mood persists despite government assertions of improvement. He contrasts full time and part time employment trends and criticises government manpower plans.
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Ministerial Statement on Interference and Land Policy
A ministerial statement discusses alleged interference with land and farm production. It notes that the government did not own farm property and outlines plans to assist farmers, including incentives to build homes, expand activities, and grow families. It mentions organised production of fertilisers and importation of machinery to support farming.
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Victorian Golf Queenslander 25 Final Report
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Health Minister Commends Casket For Hospital Aid
Health officials praise a casket initiative aiding hospitals amid public concern over care costs. Officials note funding and equipment purchases, including building upgrades, were financed through a mix of grants and redemption measures, with interest considerations outlined.
Atomic missile test planned off Australian coast
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Government advances on uranium survey in Australia
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Earth Has Grown Warmer Across a Century Says Scientist
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Duty to Remain Free Declined by Ebentio Denver
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Marines clash as forces engage on hillside struggle
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Poisoned After Eating Pie Coroner Hears Murder Case
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Government to renin hurling eitain's fra. London plant plan
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Serious floods threaten northern N S W spurring mass evacuations
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Farouk era figures in antiquities theft case
A case links exiled Egyptian king Farouk to theft of antiquities during a palace seizure. Authorities value the loot at 86 000 and trace assets including a 440 pound bank note and a 100 000 pound transfer. The suspect faces scrutiny over a kitchen and car theft accompaniments and a rumored 90 000 pound salary transfer to America.
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State electricity loan and oversubscription concerns arise
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Slow Scoring At The Oval In London
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New Refinery Project Reportedly Planned for Lory
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Japanese export drive slows amid market realignment
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