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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1950
Page
7
A Brisbane crowd reacts as England’s innings collapse amid crowd control disputes and press pass restrictions. Officials anger over gate handling sparks debate on coverage and access while selectors and fans clash over treatment at the Test. Also notes rising cinema and beer prices impacting daily life and transport fares.
London reports that on February 15 the British public becomes owner of the steel industry valued around £800 million. The 92 mills, capable of 16 million tons annually, will be taken into a government controlled structure with an Iron and Steel Corporation replacing stockholders. Shareholders convert holdings into gilt edged securities earning about three percent, with excess earnings to the State. The move marks a major step in Attlee's socialist program and signals potential future government involvement in other key industries.
A long range plan in Washington state will fill the Grand Coulee Canyon with water using electric pumps to raise Columbia River water 370 feet for irrigation. The massive dam will support a power network, generate nearly two million kilowatts, and transform the regional economy with new industries and electrified infrastructure.
Friday night practice run two hours of skeleton work with deputy conductor Mr Sewill noting its benefit. Attendance strong as usual with about seventy voices present. Longtime member Mr Angue Hoy auditioned in Brisbane for a guest role this year. Mr Rey jon praised for his open tenor. Next week members travel to Babinds to entertain locals with a high standard program and several singers debuting on stage.
Fragmentary text references a £100 monthly sum, a retainer for Mic 8, and unclear phrases about shares and costs. No clear persons, dates, or organizations are established. The readable parts point to a vague business payment discussion with red herrings and misheard terms.
Fragmentary report from California details a malfunctioning device described as a heavy lifting craft. The text is garbled with unclear names and actions, but mentions a halt in operation and a landing. No clear outcomes or responsible entities are identifiable from the readable portions.
Mr H Davis chaired a social event featuring mass cake decor with pink ribbons on both sides of ont candle. The Mirrtwino String Band provided music while Mr R Ward hosted guests including Mrs Porbes and J Gairax. Margaret Rieck returned from Blackheath College for vacation. Mesdames Smith and Brand visited Cairne for the day.
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