16 Aug 1952
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1952
Page
1
Flood danger is easing in most parts of New South Wales as rail traffic between Sydney and Brisbane resumes. Reports from Sydney indicate Maitland and Kemp today show reduced flood danger and restoration of normal railway service progressing.
Reports say the Hunter River burst its flood banks causing rapid overflow into the North Coast cities. Three hundred workers labored overnight to block breaches as the Oakhampton bank collapsed at 2230 hours. Moments later three large streams surged forward with mud and debris.
A Commonwealth writ seeks release of a detained ship named Mildura. It claims 50 tons of cargo loaded in January and notes the Mildura, listed at 23428 tons, was later sold in June with further shipments sent to India. Names and exact dates are partially obscured in the fragment.
At lunch on the fourth Test against India at the Oval England had fallen to six wickets for 724 runs. Laker and Sundries were among players noted, with a steady but tentative start shaping the innings.
Scientists note that while Australis shows promising ore richness, the full extent of deposits is not yet known. Further mining and sampling are planned to determine exact quantities and potential production timelines.
Aug 15 report: Severil Goulburn spent hours in custody after firing a rifle at a youth crowd. The assailant, age 15 to 36, fled but later turned himself in. Authorities described a tense scene and ongoing investigation into motive and accomplices.
A union dispute over F.E.D.F.A policy criticized as an unjustified attempt to interfere with the employer’s prerogative during Mr Tonkin’s remarks at Australian Aluminium Co. Pty. Ltd. The union sought to enforce the policy amid tensions in the workplace.
Oil pollution detected in the epi district prompts authorities to investigate leaks and prevent further contamination. Officials urge caution as crews assess the extent of the oil slick and its impact on waterways and local livelihoods.
A fragment notes Mr Worsley marking March as a time when the temperate assessment of the comet tale placed it within a specific category. Hashuck is cited as stating a related position aligning with that classification.
Mr Hegarty outlined a plan two years ago to create a rail ambulance centre. The vehicle will resemble ordinary ambulances but use railway wheels and eight foot length, holding two stretchers and three seated patients. When roads fail, the rail ambulance will reach patients, aligning with a Mareeba centre as the only similar one in Queensland. Mr Hegarty spent 18 years with the T B in Towne, his birthplace, before moving to Clomeurry.
Aug 15. Wit hewes testified that Ruby Ma Norton threatened to poison her daughter's fiancé Allen Williams. Coroner Mr F Arnold questioned what she wanted, amid the proceedings of the inquest.
In London Aug 14 today 15 rioters faced a court martial accused as leaders of more than 500 workers arrested after attacks on Misr mills. The tribunal of nine army officers swore in to judge the case in the industrial town of Kafr el Dawe where factories burned amid looms and threats to life.
Cosel, who loved an 18 year old tuberculosis patient, kept her body in a vault he built in a city cemetery. Eight years passed before Miss Masa’s corpse was found in his house following a sister’s tip. He faced charges of murder and improper handling of a body.
In a brisk match the selectors faced a tough third round where Rose Dea Defea defeated Mathey and Pable Berg 62 7 5. Bartzen and Fred Hagut fell 34 63 6 9 in the maneuver, while Ley of England yielded a 4 3 loss.
Sterling fell ill in London and showed a loss in the United States amid rumours Britain had withdrawn from the Union. Deals already approved under the scheme total around £30 million. It is believed.
In Grenoble France two climbers aged 14 and 15 were found dead linked together presumed accident or foul play under investigation by local authorities. Officials are reviewing travel and climbing records to determine cause and motive.
A cryptic OCR fragment hints at a gang named Fame Gang and potential involvement in an unspecified crime or theft. No clear names, places, dates, or affiliations are readable to confirm details. Further readable context is needed to produce a precise, sourced summary.
Police searched New Zealand after reports of three rifles found without belts. Two men remain at large late tonight. A bus bound for Edinburgh to Britley was involved, with a passenger aged 22 serving a prison sentence and an iron bar found on the bus.
A 19 year old aboriginal girl and a young man from Meth were charged with murder in the death of Wilfred John Clyde McCarthy at Surrey Hill last month. The charge was reduced to manslaughter by the City Coroner after testimony that McCarthy, very drunk and armed with a punch, assaulted them and they fled. Bail was granted as they were committed for trial on the lesser charge and for the robbery and assault counts.
Brisbane Aug 15 Buyers showed little interest at today's show borne sale. Nearly 100 chores cteered and most lots passed in below reserves. Champion stallion Tru Pash sold for 350 guineas to Mr Ken Tomkins of Westgrove. a chestnut filly fetched 170 guineas for account of Mr A Bernier of Grafton.
A press dispatch from Tokyo reports Chinese forces launch a fierce attack to retake Bunker Hill but Marines hold the position. The assault was ordered to be pressed at all costs with no relief until success.
In dawn combat near the Capitol a 300 strong force attacked the hill but were repelled by Morus and artillery fire. Shells rained at high rates as the assault faltered, while President Rhee addressed the nation vowing to press on against Communistic forces and declaring readiness for a long war if needed. The frost lay 30 miles south as strategic tensions rose.
Fires sweep woodlands in British Columbia causing millions in damage. About 1200 men fought fires and many mills reported heavy losses. The blaze intensified across the region with multiple fronts threatening communities and forests.
Freed fliers will return soon as authorities report progress on release. unclear source mentions Bong Zoo and Aan (ap ewlers) with truncated text.
London August 14 Australian Associated Press reports the daily Mail notes a high number of jet aircraft crashes in Britain since January. The article cites 61 lives lost this year and references July 30 events in the House of Commons.
Washington reports lending in the United States remains tight as financial institutions struggle to supply funds. The note indicates banks could only borrow a fraction of required capital, signaling tighter credit conditions and potential impact on borrowers and markets.
London reports on a Brendarda article dated August 15 discussing whether a public figure will remarry. The piece analyzes social expectations and the personal implications, noting public interest in the individual’s private life and potential changes in status.
The brothers credited with the greatest cattle droving fest in Australian history led a 3600 mile overland journey from the Barcoo River in Western Queensland to the Ord River in Western Australia with 7000 cattle. The arduous trek took nearly three years with 3.E. taking part in the pion.
The Canadian dollar rose to a multi year peak yesterday trading near one U S dollar with a premium around four and a half cents. The report notes the strong move reflects market optimism and shifting exchange rates between Canada and the United States.
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