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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1950
Page
10
The article warns Australia’s isolation risks and calls for urgent defence measures. It urges rapid expansion of a ready expeditionary force, short-term enlistment of experienced veterans, and a nation-wide push to rebuild military strength amid Korea’s crisis.
An order under the Mulgrave Shire specifies special rates and services for benefited areas in Mulgrave, Brisbane. The order takes effect from July 1 and ends with the blanket rates to be applied, with elector measures and annual charges adjusted as defined by the council and government.
The Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales agrees to standardize water jump measurements at the Brisbane Show. The adopted rule sets the jump length between the shoe mark and the trading boot mark, ensuring the entire walker wall is cleared and reducing missteps at future events.
The report notes a successful band effort at the Cairns Show influencing cooperation progress. It highlights a net score of seven to seven and praises the event's contribution to municipal relations and civic projects.
Shipping moves show Meresta reports from southern Queensland ports and Melbourne with December dates. The note mentions arrivals and departures, sugar export timing, and routes toward Sydney and Newport. Public chatter links Cairza and Swansea lanes, while December schedules hint at end of month activity.
The Government negotiates to purchase allotments 2 and 3 of suburban section 35 in Cairn parish for a Balaclava Earlville State School. A plan and estimate for the first section will be prepared, with six classrooms a head teacher’s office staff room stores library and reading room and a visual education room designed for local climate.
Dec 7 Mareeba reports large local tin price prompts Crystal Brook station owner M Black to buy a bulldozer for 15 acre Tate River tin field works. He plans to build alluvial stands into rubeways to catch tin as floodwaters pass. Use in wet season. dry season dam construction for cattle.
Brisbane December 7 reports police promotions with two third class inspectors F Bis her of the CIB and E Anthony of Charlorile elevated to inspectors. Second class Sub Inspector S Wallace of Innisfall will retire December 25.
A Treasury letter to Member for Cairns Mr TM Crosley reveals approval of Debentures totalling £78,500 to Castres Hospitals Board. About two thirds funds go to a new operating theatre and alterations at Cairns Base Hospital, with £9,100 set aside for tuberculosis annex at Cairns Hospital.
In loving memory of our dear brother and uncle Thomas Richard Foote killed in action in the New Guinea area on December livia A token of remembrance from the Loder Family Brisbane.
Mrs C Moule Mr and Mrs El Anderson and family express sincere gratitude for floral tributes and sympathy messages received after their recent bereavement. Pisasa accepts this as their personal thanks.
In memoriam notices for William Joseph Boatwright who died December 1949 in Cairns, a sister-in-law and family remember him as sudden loss and promise reunion in heaven. Also memorials for Lillian Annie Holdcroft and Franc Holdcroft note December deaths with family tributes and lifelong remembrance.
An aboriginal woman from the Lutheran mission at Cooktown identified as Mrs A Pearson, in serious condition, was flown to Cairns Base Hospital by Australian National Airways on Wednesday. Her condition yesterday was reported as satisfactory. Northern rainfall totals for 24 hours to 9 am Thursday are listed for multiple towns across the region, with several locations recording notable rainfall amounts.
The North Queensland Employers' Association secretary states that the recently announced State basic wage rises are gazetted and effective from yesterday. Adults receive 15 shillings per week, both male and female, with juniors getting 7 shillings 6d per week. apprentices earn according to their apprenticeship percentage of the journeyman rate.
Cairns district plane enthusiast Mr. E. Oribin scored success at Brisbane events run by the Queensland Model Aeronautical Society over the last two weekends. He won the chuck glider event with a 23 second flight the team flight contest with D Christensen and the contest championship. Oribin will bring home three cups and an additional trophy.
Weather office notes yesterday temperatures at eight, nine, noon and three with humidity levels and a daily max and min. Rainfall totaled sixty four points for the 24 hours to nine pm with further data up to three pm. Cairns Rotary Club held a weekly meeting at the Motel Parish chaired by President Charles Beaver with guests from Fortitude Valley and Jnniefair and a talk by Rotarian John Dower on topical matters.
One definite polio case and one suspected case were admitted to Cairns Base Hospital. The definite case is a four year old girl from Babinda who recently traveled from Home Hill south of Townsville where other cases were reported. The suspected case is an 11 year old Aboriginal boy. Dr. Flynn urged precautions during Christmas holidays, advising avoidance of crowds and prompt medical check for fever, stiff neck, or limb paralysis.
Poliomyelitis caused the death of an 11 year old ex serviceman at Townsville General Hospital. One more polio case was reported by City Council Health authorities. Total cases notified by the hospital to the health department reach 12 since the outbreak. Children at Sir Leslie Wilson Bush Health Home will leave soon. no further admissions until the outbreak subsides amid flood transport delays.
In Melbourne on December 7 Major General Clive Steele urged a world-wide conscription as the only effective defence. He warned militia battalions are under strength and called for a national referendum or survey on defence needs and manpower with all parties to abide by its decision.
December 7 report from the Weather Bureau's Acting Deputy Director A Shields predicts persistent heavy rain north of Townsville for several days. Innisfail sees three sugar mills closed, Proserpine endures its wettest spell since 1936, and parts of towns remain underwater. Tully reports about 40 inches in five days, Herbert River communities prepare to move, Dirranbandi is isolated, and train service may resume Monday.
Last night’s district forecasts warn Peninsula and Carpentaria of further rain with possible heavy showers and thunderstorms in Carpentaria. North Coast and Tablelands expect continued rain with heavy totals and flood runoff on coastal streams. Winds trend southeast, northwesterly in the northern Peninsula, with moderating conditions inland.
In Canberra on December 7 the Prime Minister Mr R G Menzies was indisposed and unable to attend the House of Representatives. Deputy Prime Minister Mr Fadden presided in his absence while Mr Menzies planned to make a statement on the international situation the next day. Health minister Sir Earle Page fell ill and left for Sydney for rest, and Army and Navy Minister Mr J Francis, hospitalised with fibrositis, hopes to leave hospital next week.
The Commonwealth Jubilee celebration offers prizes for a stage play radio play and radio feature focusing on Australian life or character. First prize stage play £508, radio play and feature £700. No entry fee. multiple entries allowed. Address forms to Australian Broadcasting Commission 167 Adelaide Street Brisbane. Stage play entries close May 37 1851 and radio entries close March 36.
The Gulf Towns and Industry Development League writes to Agriculture Minister H. H. Collins urging a plan to establish modern towns in the Gulf country including Georgetown and Coen. It argues for abattoirs with first class runways to cut grazing costs, development of Gilbert River prospects, and steel works using high grade iron ore from Iron Range near Coen to strengthen Queensland’s steel supply.
Rail traffic to the south halted as the 1.5 mile Tully River banked up three feet, delaying the mail train with 110 passengers. Seven inches of rain fell, cane mills face shortages. 300 tons crushed this week, 1400 tons cut awaiting transport, and 60,000 tons remaining to harvest. Local mill manager Mr Best warns of serious crop losses and potential labor departures as weather delays continue.
Cane fields in the Far North saw minimal crushing as light rain halted work. Mossman reports about 20 000 tons ready for harvest with little chance of full scale crushing before next week. Babinda mill idle due to rain with no crush planned this week. Mulgrave and Hambledon mills also delayed, with total harvest around 25 000 tons and Christmas finish unlikely unless weather clears.
Canberra December 1 The Minister for National Development said he would confer with the Queensland Government on tin mining development in North Queensland. He responded to claims that production rose from 581 tons in 1948 to 948 tons in 1949 and that buyers held a monopoly. He noted a treatment plant near Herberton and planned discussions with the Queensland Mines Department.
The Commonwealth Government, denied by the Minister for Customs Senator N Q Sullivan, planned to increase dollars for American tobacco leaf. He told T V Gilmore the dollar allocation had not been decided. Sullivan said demand for tobacco and cigarettes was about 50 percent higher than in 1939, and current allocation was five percent of the normal budget.
Heavy rain laces Innisfail and nearby districts with rainfall totals from Malanda and Ravenshoe. Johnstone River runoffs flood the wharf area while Goondi and Mourilyan mills face reduced cane supply and possible stoppage. Hambledon cane growers plan urgent meeting to map harvest of the 185 crop.
Brisbane reports that MLA Bruce Pie told Kedron Liberal committee he will resign from State Parliament and retire from State policies after consulting Liberal Party president C Wametall. He will announce his resignation date following further talks.
A man was seriously wounded in a gun battle with police near Beechworth late Tuesday. He suffered stomach and arm injuries and was taken to hospital, remaining in the operating theatre at midnight.
Canberra reports the Public Service Board recommending the full seventeen shilling? no, eighteen shillings weekly basic wage increase. The government expected to adopt next week, boosting the Commonwealth payroll by about five million pounds annually.
Kuranda reports warn of very heavy runoff from the Tableland and a bridge closure on the Barron River tomorrow. Despite slips on the Kuranda range road during continuous rain, damage is minor. Rainfall in the last 24 hours reached 100 points.
Brisbane reports a country match at Toowoomba with J Dewees and A McIntyre likely sharing the 13th man role against Toowoomba. David Sheppard, after a sore throat, has recovered and will play.
The Pope urged a world peace effort during a Vatican letter published in Ceservatore Romano. He called all Catholic bishops to gather their flocks in a Christmas crusade of prayer for peace amid calls to curb disorder.
Tin prices listed in London show 1147 pounds 10 shillings for three months and 1042 pounds 10 shillings for immediate sale. In New York the metal is quoted at 142 cents per pound.
Ald Murchison addressed students and parents at Cairns High and Intermediate State Schools. He spoke on food shortages and housing strain, urged effort and resilience, and noted engineering classes and a proposed Cairns Technical College to ease accommodation and keep local students.
In Canberra the Treasurer Mr A W Fadden told Mr Gay he would review his decision to refuse financial aid to Kevin Budden’s father after Kevin died from a taipan bite in Cairns. Mr G Anderson of the Labor party had noted the family had to raise about £100 during Kevin’s hospital stay.
The Cairns inter-club billiards season closed with presentations by chairman T. Ed Barr. Awards honored players with high breaks, top averages, and runners up. Harbour Board and Masonic clubs tied with a 3 all aggregate, while A. F. Lewis set a local interclub record. Exhibition matches featured leading players A. E. Lewis, G. Jennings, R. Gabash, and J. Cooper.
Unofficial reports from Cairns wholesalers indicate a promised increase in potato deliveries within the next fortnigh t. A major wholesaler notes the southern NSW crop has been redirected to Sydney and other NSW centres for higher prices, freeing Queensland stock for the Far North. The move aims to relieve the famine like scarcity in the Cairns area.
The Premier Mr Bob Hanlon departs Brisbane for London to discuss the sugar agreement and next season prices. He hopes to return in early January and favors home for Christmas but says the industry requires the mission. He aims for success as last year.
Brisbane, Dec 7 Eight players have been chosen by the Queensland Lawn Tennis Association to represent Queensland at the Australian tennis titles in Sydney next month. The team includes B. Strohfeidt I. Ayre L. Ridgeway R. Kerr R. Brant M. Schultz M. Muller and Mra Milt.
Wet weather and higher prices in Cairns slowed consumer spending as store managers report cautious purchases despite some solid sales. Suburban shoppers stayed indoors while executives note spending rebounded only modestly from wartime levels.
Special to The Cairns Fast reports from CEOBACHURET OBSERVATORY on December 5. The eye meal sequence shows great variation due to late November rains. For the North, the final sequence is expected toward late December or early January. The effects of the rotary form remain not yet reversed.
A Cairns official notes a strong Christmas card market while toy departments report demand for expensive, high quality items like toy cars. Stationery shops report steady general goods sales but cards soar. Bank managers expect a rush next week as parents tap endowment or savings funds to buy presents for children.
Northern Works Brisbane reports Mulgrave Shire Council secured two loans of £1500 and £1600 with subsidies and terms up to 15 years for road plant and access road construction. Johnsvene Shire gains subsidy toward mosquito works, Croydon and other councils receive loans for road making plant and building projects. Eight prefab stores and workshops buildings approved for Tully Palle hydro project. Political notices include Cobane and Lucinda points.
Greek crowds cheered Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh as they drove to the Royal Palace in Athens for a six day visit. King Paul and Queen Friache of the Hellenes accompanied them. Crowds gathered outside the palace since early morning as Greek press devotes vast coverage to the visit.
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