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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1951
Page
3
Fragmented text describes a bowls handicap competition with players such as Montgomerie, Duffield, Burden, and Robinson. It notes a close finish, Burden’s late rally, and a forthcoming final round and presentation. Registrations for next weekend’s events are requested from club members.
Italian production figures show gains in coal and aviation outputs with increases in steel and textiles. Output trends indicate higher coal and metal production, record steel and textile figures, and mixed gains across industries, including gold, lead, and tobacco.
NSW batted first and posted a sizable total but Victoria salvaged a draw with stubborn batting. Openers Trueman Tooms Lindwall provided key contributions as the Victorian attack struggled to dismiss the hosts. NSW innings featured several missed chances and sharp fielding, while Victoria’s bowlers tightened in the final hour to hold on for a draw.
Oro reports a weekend of social games and club competition results with Novice and handicap events. Players such as Neary Burke Mille Torch Smith Mitenell Leung and others posted scores including 21 26 18 28 18 19. A forthcoming Sunday December 16 program will feature an all day bowie luncheon at the green and an invitation presentation after the afternoon heats.
United Nations report to the General Assembly details advances in women’s suffrage globally. Eight countries grant full political rights to women, while others limit voting by literacy, age, or local elections. Several nations still restrict women from political participation entirely.
December 11 Canberra report states the minister for the Army Providence said revival of the VDC was not practicable, warning it would impede progress. He noted the Hagwar Army was already overextended handling warnings, admin tasks, and CMF training and accommodation.
Singapore reports on the Bertha Hertogh affair with mention of possible Privy Council involvement. The text notes hearings and legal steps surrounding the case, including anniversaries and applications tied to the broader British legal process.
The High Court of Australia allows an appeal from a Mongolia judgment at the British Court of Australia, overturning part of a restriction order in a case involving the Western Australia reserve and the Wool Real estate distribution. The decision emphasizes equity and regulatory alignment with the 1988 Act.
Teasdale predicts no wheat shortage this year despite rumors. The forecast mentions markets, weather, and farming conditions shaping supply, with emphasis on endurance and potential adjustments in production and pricing.
In a Sydney court a man charged with murder and manslaughter claims his de facto wife Gruber died after a fall when he restrained her during a drinking incident. He testified she attacked him and he struck her, causing her to fall down stairs. Authorities described the events as violent and related to her drinking habit.
A bustling program features Betty Hutton and comedians at the Tropical Theatre, with Gene Kelly and Richard Widmark joining Nightly shows. Cagney and Mare Clevesaster headline later, while Rex Theatre screens a comedy with Rex Richer Widmack and a reggae flair.
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