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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1952
Page
5
Fragmented report outlines Pacific security concerns with Soviet and Asian actors, noting Japan and Australia cooperation, potential arms talks, and a cautious approach to forming alliances. Mentions Mitaas Pact style divisions, U S leadership, and regional defence measures amid rising tension and debate over alliance structures.
A Brisbane report details regulatory moves affecting industry employers as two tribunals confront pay, diet, and working conditions. The piece cites government action, parliamentary proposals, and potential reforms influencing wage standards and employer obligations.
An obituary notes the death of Sitcloe on Sheridan Street during January, detailing a long life with ties to Sydney and Pier, wartime service with Allied Works, and membership in Cairns Rowling Club and local garage association. Survived by a widow and a daughter, funeral arrangements in Cairns.
A scrambled OCR note describes rapid bulk wheat loading and related operations. It mentions a loading rate near eight tons per hour, sugar transport, and workers including additional hands for waterside tasks. The text references costs, vessel usage, and staffing changes amid shipping activity.
Commercial Brisbane report notes onions, tolls, and local chatter as weather bureau records 44 hours of rain. Affected area includes Deg Onions, ENO 1 and associated sales at 12 Samet Nerihare Rainfaile, with fines for noncompliance.
Ambulance workers demand higher pay and safer conditions amid union friction as city services face disruption. Court records note a case involving a parent and disputes over care, while weather advisories warn of scattered storms and cooler temperatures.
The Cairns Waterside Workers resumed labor yesterday in port at Cairns, Barnoo, Jersey City, and Nordraak after an appeal by L Brophy, secretary of the Cairns Waterside Workers' Federation. The stoppage affected several cargo ships and prompted discussions on settlement and future actions by the union and employers.
The report details Australian television policy debates with Canberra officials. It notes opposition to a Surprise airstrip license, discusses radio systems and ABC programming, and records a Cairns Harbour incident and a tractor accident injuring a man, with hospital admission and ongoing investigations.
Fragmentary OCR text references a mayoral election with mentions of Sydney and political figures. It is difficult to extract a coherent event or outcome.
A fragmented report outlines Mt Isa Dividend Reduction affecting holders and highlights plans for expanding copper production. It notes a £1 million allocation for completion of the topup plant, anticipated production increases, and conditions tied to power access and financing from profits.
Residents at ACLAND work through debris as more than 48 penados devastate the town 30 miles from Toowoomba. Helpers clear rubble to repair damaged dwellings. Electricity restoration crews arrive while emergency measures target feed shortages. Miners at Super Last mine join cleanup efforts amid ongoing relief.
A chaotic report from Norman ton area details injuries from a worker striking a needle and a later abdomen injury during cleaning. It references medical transfers to care facilities, ongoing investigations, and mentions steamers and mills with crushing figures and labor outcomes. Police and detectives examine poisoning claims tied to food and household items amid industrial activity.
A Supreme Court ruling from the Police Offences Act case upholds an appeal by a man jailed three months for peering through windows at night. The court found no proof of intent to commit a crime and remitted the matter for further consideration. The appeal was brought by Pontable GL Smelcher on wireline patrol grounds.
A der tailed report notes an unidentified ship blocked sighting off New Ireland and Port Moresby coast. Messages sent to Port Moresby urged investigation. local administrator appealed to the New Ireland District Commissioner to sail for Fead to inspect the incident.
Commonwealth employment plan lists 1536 trainees to attend Wacol camp in January. South Wales youths, students, and trainees will complete a six to twelve month period, with service finalized on completion of their station.
OMAHAN and BRISBANE prepare for a Pakistan cost arbitration session in Brisbane with discussions expected with the Premier. The parties plan to counter with operators of Callide Bele APROLope Set2 and the chair of Queensland Cont Ben, as details remain unclear.
Shipping notices outline movements between Melbourne Sydney Cairns and various ports with dates in December and January. Vague crew and cargo references mention Wilhem Tortihnders and Dilawar, plus loads bound for Cairns and Carns with unclear arrival estimates.
Mossman mill has finished crushing after a record 179087 tons this season surpassing 1948s 157068. The year set records for sugar and trashing rate with the peak exceeding by hundreds of tons. Other mills will end within a week though three must continue into January for the heavy crop. Mulgrave will close at week end after a record season.
Fragmentary newsroom note cites Abney on December 3 creating fear of Japanese dumping among Australian observers. Readable text mentions a poll and public concern over a supposed influx and waste disposal, though details are unclear.
A garbled OCR passage discusses spores, plant products, and market Demand. It mentions Sredes Une Petpet and Duher ede with unclear context and references to aisles, seeds, and types of lade. The text is fragmented and lacks coherent reporting or identifiable events.
The mayor urged continued water conservation as Frese Creek dropped to a very low level. Officials warned residents to avoid waste and keep lawns watered only as necessary while awaiting rain. Community leaders stressed saving water to prevent further restrictions.
A fragmented report describes restrictions and costs affecting railway and city services, with mentions of labor issues, trade, and projected routes. It notes Pride at revival yet factory declines and shifts in service schedules, bidding, and bonds, amid uncertain demand and planning debates.
Bris bane night athletics saw Marjorie Jackson set a state record in the 100 yards with a fast time around the stadium. The Australian star, 19, dominated the event, eclipsing prior marks and drawing attention despite a challenging set of rival performances and weather conditions.
The Pall Court adjourned amid claims the Liquor Royal Commission was invalid and discussions of parlia ment timelines. Dover suggested Abistant Gilbert Saf fran’s night club to Pull Court was an effort to delay the charges of swearing before the Liquor Royal Goss. The Full Court directed further action as the hearing proceeded.
A fragmented report discusses a proposed railway line from Dajarra toward Brisbane. It references coordination by Sir John Kemp, Deputy Treasurer Arthur Faden, and the Commonwealth seeking distance, route, and cost details. Estimated 15 miles from Dajarce 19 S point to new Camunwen would cost 45,700,000m.
The Querum and Cotton May Board reached a compromise on Australian spinners, reducing the rice basis and signaling a lower price path. Ward's general manager announced a modest 1d per lb seed cotton advance, with delivery to growers this Friday. The board noted production still viable for fair profits, and estimates indicated about 200 bales would remain unsold from the 1982 crop, with roughly 1062 bales of 18 lb each in the grower reserves.
Special shoes are required for the Italian TexWan players. Briebake and Sindshore fill the Theet li Bese tuane from Sydnes to-morrow for the Malian. Davia Cup tests begin with a match at Milton 18 Thursday. The Italian players Granpa Sweenll and Marcellin de Bale are gross unable i ext shan 2 Braye to Tit Uhemy. They take it but can only get seven or eight here. ALS practice Laliey Fanta Garaipl and Rolando dei Bel delayed. Ovewi and Ma. Cello del Beli played. Sud Queenslanders the Arn Wall and Barry Grom The Inediams cocenicslee cu singe
The readable fragments describe military deployment and policy notes with references to Korea and France, but the text is garbled. No coherent events, dates, or named entities beyond generic country mentions can be confirmed.
A report from Maine and Columbia University outlines a new device claimed to assist blind individuals. Dr William Prins and Dr Peinbloom discuss a microdevice designed to remove eye optics from the eye, asserting potential benefits for nearly half of visually impaired persons.
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