22 Aug 1952
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1952
Page
1
Canberra reports two new bills for Cabinet consideration to curb communism in the Commonwealth Public Service and safeguard defence secrets. Prime Minister Menzies outlines a plan modeled on the British Official Secrets Act, proposing penalties for disloyalty and breaches of security.
Portions of a British and Australian debate discuss the Official Secrets Act and new measures to curb espionage and sabotage. Proposals include extending treasonable offenses to sabotage and restricting communist access to government positions, with emphasis on defense secrecy and national security.
The vote on the budget censure moved along strict party lines with several government members absent. The government narrowly avoided defeat on a motion to extend time for Mr. Joshua, the Labour member from Victoria, as support from Mr W OG Tyrshull of the CP restrained the opposition.
London police probe the killer of a 71 year old married woman and search for a scarred suspect after the attack. Senior officers question Irish workers while some American personnel begin return trips from Mildenhall and Lakes Heath in Suffolk as a radio search targets a Master with a scratched face.
A woman and four children were dragged along the line for about 150 yards before the train halted. The rail motor was derailed partly and had to be jacked up to free the victims.
Brisbane readers learn of a local gas price brief noting seven companies involved and a partial update on fuel costs. The text, though garbled, references a market timing in August and the presence of several gas suppliers in the city.
Thompson contends he was not intoxicated despite testimony in the liquor case. The proceedings at MmQuiy feature disputed claims and defense questions surrounding his comportment and the evidence presented.
In a brief statement, the Prime Minister Mr Mamares indicated some ministers were prepared to proceed with a course of action if the working group decides otherwise. The comment was delivered to RG Press amid ongoing government discussions.
London observers believe Britain will accept the negotiations offer but demand talks not be limited to compensation. In New York, August 20, Persoan go imposed on Teheran for a week begins tonight in an effort to pressure a resolution.
Sydney August 21 Vice Squad Sergeant H J Corrigan told the Liquor Royal Commission he drove and garaged a 1950 Ford Custom at his home and that Barwick could have collected it from his garage if desired. He said he disposed of the car in March 1951 for £400 and noted Barwick lent him Jaguars when not using the Ford.
A witness discusses frugality and income sources amid a Rand Wick inquiry. He asserts living frugally on salary while noting a £908 payment from an unnamed party. The exchange centers on whether his earnings exceed salary and if a separate source funded his lifestyle, with references to a man nicknamed “Hot Frank.”
The Minister for Labour and Industry announced the transfer of driver licence record keeping from the Police Department to the Department of Transport. Licences may be issued for up to ten years and renewal carries a fee. The Main Heads Commission will collect an annual driving fee of 5 shillings, with the cost structure for commercial vehicles noted.
The Full Bench of the Arbitration Court in Melbourne rejected an interim order to suspend cost of living adjustments in the general wages and hours case. Hearing rescheduled for September 16. Either side may seek to restore or merge the suspension request. the ACCTU plans to bring in a top economist to assist unions.
In Canberra on August 11 the Trade and Customs Minister and the Minister for Trade and Customs discussed the failure to sell leaf for the future market. The Federal Government faces an impasse over solution and considers an auction system to resolve market issues. Growers question which leaf is suitable for manufacture.
London reports there will be no inquest into the Devon flood disaster victims. Gwen y and Joyes ment grant of £235,000 goes to the relief fund, lifting the total to £35,000 before the latest contributions. Casualty tally shows 18 known dead and many missing or presumed dead.
Report from Berlin notes confusion as negotiators press Europe wide migration issues. Hague indicates Mr Molt will travel from Berlin to join discussions with Dutch and Australian representatives, amid shifting expectations and varied government positions.
A damaged clipping notes a damages case involving an Australian who toured in the 1940s. It references an affidavit about his son’s health, including polio, and mentions Linoyd and a jury of four hearing the claim. The fragment lacks clear dates or full names.
Jacob Lauder Faith sues over a letter written by Raith, a master baker, alleging defamation published in the Daily Mirra on April 24. Raith pleads the words were not defamatory and served public interest.
About 50 meat workers refused to load beef for Melbourne after dismissal angered them. A spokesman said no alternative, forcing a potential shutdown. A magistrate ordered the meat to be loaded as directed, with workers seeking to keep meat locally for processing to ease the issue.
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