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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1947
Page
5
A Cairns Post opinion argues that federal social benefits and nationalisation threaten living standards. It claims government expansion of services requires higher taxes or prices, risking wage earners’ real incomes and defence spending, with calls for frank tax relief and production-led growth.
Mount Isa Mines Ltd tests Oxley Creek coal seam near Oxley and Dingo creeks with a 30 degree shaft angle plan. Machinery arrives, winch and winding gear installed, nine men to erect, geologist W Carter leads field work, J Tapp oversees operations. Site 35 miles from Great Northern railway, access by road, altitude about 2006 feet.
Mrs Lilian Annie Cleall longtime Cairns resident died Saturday night after a long illness aged respected mother of Ty Ty, Tmetee, Mr Te Vthwall and A Plealt of Cairns and of Captain SS Bo Cheatt of Brisbane. Born in England she will be laid to rest from St Johns Church of England after the service at 10 o clock this morning.
Shipping movements near the Queensland coast list vessels and cargos for England and Australia. Ships like Homer City, Tidewater, Rhyber, Vancouver City, Lady Isobel, Allara, Bundaleer, Baros, Wandana, and Yalata sail or load sugar maize timber and general cargo bound for Sydney Cairns Melbourne and Adelaide with dates in December and January.
Doug Fisher of Portland Roads reports steady Peninsula rehabilitation with a Coen to seaport road under way. About six mines operate on Coen Wenlock and Portland Roads. eight men build the Coen-Portland Roads road, with more expected after Christmas. Port intends to host a large hotel as a holiday resort, supported by oil and fuel infrastructure and a jetty line.
Last week fruit and vegetable stocks were generally ample with greens and peas scarce. Stanthorpe plums arrived at low prices, bananas and pineapples showed steady to firm markets, oranges scarce but sold, peas hard to move, beans light with fair prices, cabbages thinly supplied at around 10 shillings, tomatoes very light at 14 to 16 shillings a case, cucumbers firmer at 10 shillings, beets cheap at 2d to 3d per lb, carrots 1d to 2d, swedes scarce, queensland blues beans 1s to 1s 6d per bag, Stanthorpe plums up to 17s 6d per tray.
The relatives and friends of Mr A Cleall and Mrs S Cleall are invited to attend the funeral of their late wife and mother Le llian Anw ie Cleall. The service will leave St John's Church Labkettrert at 10 o'clock today. Swendsen Pty. Limited Funeral Directors and Embalmers.
A reader from Cairns District Hospital expresses gratitude to the Doctor, Matron, Sisters, Nurses and staff of the 00 Ward for unremitting care during a recent illness. A separate note from Mr. William Bock thanks the Medical Superintendent, Matron and nursing staff of Herbertton District Hospital for kind care and for bringing him safely through a serious issue.
In loving memory of our dear brother and uncle Thomas Richard Foote New Gaines December The years pass slowly yet we still miss you Your memory lingers in the hearts that love you Inserted by Doe i Leon and Wendy Loder Brisbane.
In loving memory of Francis who rested December 8 1637 at Herberton. Always remembered by his wife and family. Also Arun Dell remembered for mother who died December 7 104 and brother Reg killed November 2 1899. Vera notes remembrance.
Local conference at City Council Chambers Cairns at 10 am tomorrow to plan reclamation of mud flats along Trinity Inlet. Attendees include Harbour Board members City Council and Brisbane Harbour and Marine chief engineer C M Calder. Weather forecast Buna: sultry with isolated thunder in East Capricornia to the Downs. local showers in north east and fine elsewhere. Winds east to north east coastal seas smooth to slight.
Brisbane reports an egg price rise with a 2d per dozen increase on first quality eggs and a move toward rationing next year due to falling production from seasonal conditions. Prices in Melbourne reflect broader concerns about rising basic food costs and calls for a Royal Commission.
The American Natural History Museum will lead the 1948 Archbold Cape York expedition in Australia. Leon ard Firnes, a botanist, will head the team, starting operations in March. This Archbold project, part of a series in Australia and New Guinea, aims to document many species new to science.
Colts win by 40 runs on first innings after a high scoring first clash. Norths 117 in first, 81 second, with Carr and McGrath excelling. Brothers reply 150 and 2 for, then declared at 229 for 9. Final outcome: Brothers won by 70 runs on first innings.
Norths struggle in first innings 32, recover to 134 with Green 31 and Peterson 36 not out, Hogan 44. Geraghty 47, Shepherdson 4 for 47. Railways reply 124 with Lederhose 35 and Munns 27 not out. Donald 5 for 21, Hogan 3 for 18. Railways follow on 9 for 58, Munns 14 Lederhose 12, Thomas 6 for 34, Donald 2 for 2. Railways win by 2 wickets.
Cairns won the Advanex Shield final over Tully by 58 runs at Innisfall. Tully posted 156 in their first innings with Beck scoring 61 not out, while Cairns replied for 214, Hinsch taking 4 wickets as Horwood retired on 70 and Boniface 28.
Cairns won the Kelly Shield match against Mareeba by 63 runs on first innings. Cairns 137 in their first innings with Homan 22, Dunstan 40 not out, Stibe 6. Mareeba 74 with Keegan 2, Dunstan 4 for 20. Bowling highlights include Dunstan 3 for 16 and Cannon 3 for 23.
Costs of all medicines will rise 30 to 100 percent in the next two weeks as subsidies are withdrawn. Chemists said the cut would add at least 30 percent to basic drug costs, with proprietary medicines likely to stay steady. Some items listed include glycerine and boracic acid with significant price hikes, while toothpastes and brushes are expected to increase too.
The North Queensland Ore Producers Association called for Minister for Mines T. A. Foley to visit the North to personally inspect the mining industry situation. The Cairns conference urged action from Foley and North Queensland legislators to address ongoing industry concerns.
Cairns leaders push for a local ore treatment plant and refinery to unlock mineral wealth. They demand ministerial visit, a practical agenda by mining experts, and government support including possible subsidies and stabilized ore pricing.
Mr. Groth declares the Eveleigh field a new El Dorado of North Queensland as silver lead discovery attracts attention. His actions aim to curb southerly coin issues and spur concrete measures at the Cairns conference. Mr Thomson attends the meeting with a coin suggestion noting transience of the deal.
Turbaned Bai Singh anchors India with 87 for the ninth wicket as Kishenchand makes 75 not out and Hazare scores 92. The innings features a 200 partnership and a 300-mark milestone, set against a lively field at Slade Park with Warrener and Webb delivering key dismissals.
A car carrying jockey Tater Fall and trainer Varley crashed into a tree on the Hume Highway, 15 miles south of Moss Vale, after steering failed. Fell was killed instantly and Varley died later. Four other passengers, including Leslie Bulmam and Daniel Archibald Grady, were injured and taken to Berrima District Hospital. The party was en route to Cootamundrygo races where Fell planned to ride Frisk Milne.
Police believe a woman's skeleton discovered in a bush hut near Tooleybuc may be the Kyogle farmer's wife. The woman, said to be from Sydney, married a neighbour after leaving Kyogle in July. She was last seen by the farmer's brother at Tenterfield, then vanished.
A Cairns delegate urged syncing show dates with the Royal National Show to avoid clashes across the northern circuit. Townsville, Rockhampton and other centers would adjust to ensure northern shows finish before Brisbane Exhibition, with aims to include maiden event winners in subsequent shows. An executive committee representing Townsville and northern towns was formed.
Auckland December 7. AAP reports 82 positive causes of infantile paralysis. Six deaths so far, including a 31 year old woman. Five cases in Hamilton and one in Rotorua.
Historic session closes with the government set to nationalise private trading licenses, raise cabinet salaries, and seek a constitutional referendum on Commonwealth power over prices and rents. Ministers weigh enlarging Parliament and timing a prices referendum amid debt and dollar policy concerns.
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