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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 25, 1951

Page

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Ridgway Likely Demands New Meeting Place in Resumption Plan

General Ridgway's reply to the Communist suspension of armistice talks is expected to demand new strict conditions for resuming negotiations and may call for a new meeting place. He will reportedly repudiate Communist atrocity charges while UN radio criticize the Communists as staging a ridiculous farce.

Torio A.p.reuter Ridgway United Nations’ Command Radio Today China Korea

Railway Programme Questions and Proposals Raised

Fragmentary notes discuss a railway programme and related letters or statements. The text references Brisson Saar and Se Saar, with unclear context and several garbled phrases. No clear events, dates, or named organizations emerge from the readable portion.

Australia export losses prompt calls for policy action

Fragmentary wires show confusion over Australia’s export earnings with unclear figures and stray names. The text mentions potential names and places but lacks coherent details. The fragment hints at economic concerns and possible reforms without concrete data.

WEWAK STOPPAGE: QANTAS PLANE TO CALL AT WEWAK

Partial, garbled text appears to describe a Qantas flight making a stop at Wewak. The fragment mentions crew names and locations but lacks coherent facts, dates, or structured details to form a clear event.

Qantas Wewak

Fragmentary notice on wartime rationing and public works

A garbled OCR fragment references wartime policy and public tasks including a ministerial matter. It mentions food webs and nations, with unclear names and dates. The text ends mid-phrase, leaving key details unreadable.

One Brand Petrol Stations Debate in Sydney Meeting

A Sydney gathering of automobile chambers resolved to oppose one brand petrol stations. Mr Moron argued the policy would favor certain trade interests and weaken competition. The discussion focused on the costs and potential impact on consumers and station owners.

Sydney Herglon Autemstite, Cotes Catameree Moron Kyrest Bear Almgraens

LL Company Stays Out Of Equity Case

In a legal matter involving LL Company, the case discusses equity concerns and ties to Sydney. The document references various names and entities, noting a court action and related details without graphic content.

LL Company

Thousand pounds plea to Cairns Ambulance Society event

A garbled report mentions a request of one thousand pounds to Cairns Ambulance Society and references to a person named Martin, with unclear details about committees and payments. The text also lists sums such as £25 and events tied to local committees, but many phrases are unreadable.

Cairns Martin

Dairymen Cite Delays in Butter Price Rise Debate

Australian dairymen accuse federal and state authorities of delaying a fair rise in butter prices. The report notes discussions among Dairymen's Organisation, Queensland Dairy Association, Butter Board, and State committees, with estimates of production shifts and a proposed price adjustment tied to dairy output and consumer demand.

Mme Jemiesne Ald Daleyies Association Buter Board Essatienuon Queensland Damens’ Orpantation Wea Oe Suiering Ame Tstee Daly Produce Atlee de Mecimlane Viery Committee Australien

Conference Over Willeroo Dispute Fails

BRISBANE Aug 24 After the compulsory conference in the Willeroo colliery dispute broke down today the Coal Reference Board chairman Mr J A Murray ordered a ban on the proposed weekly stoppages by miners. He warned miners leaders they face a 200 fine for defying the order. Miners Federation Queensland president Mr T Millar would not comment.

Brisbane Willeroo Coal Reference Board J. A. Murray Miners’ Federation Queensland T. Millar Queensland

Dimbulah Station Works Budget Approval Pending

Brisbane dispatch states that executive approval is still needed for an expenditure of £1078 to relocate the termites at Dimbulah railway station to a new site. The appropriation would cover the coal cage and related incidental works, with any savings potentially returned to the Land Loan.

Brisbane Am ‘Tranmud J) E Dueesn Dimibulah Railway

Adelaide event highlights Queensland pair and others in match

A fragmented report describes a sports gathering in Adelaide featuring the Queensland pair Mise and Percy alongside Miss Joan Pietshher and K Barree. Other noted players include Te and Marine, with mentions of specific strokes and prospective partners.

Delaide Queensland Mise Adits Percy Joan Pietshher K. Barree Nivaiher Sienopoint Aooy Ais Marine Bushee Wellara Mark Om

Australia Inflation Measures and Industry Reassurance

Mr Jamieson concludes producers can rest assured the State and Commonwealth will protect them as they compare prices with related industries amid inflation concerns. Officials note firms are careful to catch any threats and will act to maintain stable supply and prices.

bin Ox Australia Jene Sir Aliza Jamieson

Wool Marketing Melbourne Surges Amid Grower Pressure

In Melbourne on August 23, wool marketing officials faced grower pressure as prices for merino fleece were discussed. Growers from Queensland and Western Australia urged a fairer system and questioned the current marketing plan. Prime Minister Menzies addressed concerns, signaling government interest in steady prices.

Melbourne Auswallam Seouitmowers Merkenine Zaa Bintes Vorra Ag Queens Ams Wester Aurirus Tr RG Menzies

Queensland Cabinet Talks on New Price Increase

The Queensland Prices Ministers conference discusses asking the Federal Government to raise prices. Mr J tarrombe will return to Brisbane on Sundryight for the day’s meetings with the New South Wales Cabinet to align on the new price policy.

Queensland J. Tarrombe Brisbane Sundryight Strange Ta New South Wales Prices Ministers

Fantastic Paper Prices Spark Reader Interest

A jumble of OCR text describes sensational paper prices and related commentary. It mentions editors, advertisers, and readers reacting to value in newspaper stock, with references to figures, places, and individuals in a period-tinged voice.

Sydney Editors Death Reported In Unclear Transcript

Fragmentary OCR text from Sydney page presents a garbled death notice with unclear names and dates. The legible elements hint at an editor named Sydney involved in a death report, but the fragmentary source lacks coherent details to confirm identities or events.

Copper Cable Shortage Threatens Rural Power Plans

Cairns Regional Electricity Board manager P A W Anthony told the monthly meeting that copper cable shortages threaten rural extensions. Production halted at International Radio Co due to Canadian orders, Japan exports too costly, leaving Metal Manufacturers as the only near term source. Stocks may last until about February 1952.

Cairns Regional Electricity Board P. A. W. Anthony International Radio Co. Pty. Ltd Canada Japan

Government action sparks wad of confusion and idle chatter

A garbled report describes government activity and manpower concerns, mentioning committees, an upcoming meeting, and alleged preparations. The text references a soccer match, a January timing, and various officials, but many phrases are unreadable, leaving a murky outline of political maneuvering and staffing questions.

Mossman Hospital Dispute Ends After Investigation

An internal review resolves a dispute at Mossman Hospital clearing concerns over management and patient care. Officials cite findings that address past tensions and restore operations, with no further action planned.

Mossman

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