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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1952
Page
3
A cautionary piece from Australia argues government welfare expands beyond resources. Townley warns efficient funding is essential as election promises fuel debt, urging a contributory national insurance scheme to curb rising costs and protect producers.
William Joseph Burns, 55, of 16 Warrego Street Cairns, prominent in Northern New South Wales and Queensland sport as a top sculler and cyclist, died early Saturday. Survived by widow Mrs HK Burns, three brothers Peter, Victor, Alf and sister Miss Burns. funeral from St John’s Cairns to Cairns Cemetery with Waterside Workers Federation in attendance.
Walter Mills a long time Cairns identity died at his Norman Street Tordonvale residence after a life in Gordonvale. Born in London he lived in Gordonvale from age nine and served in the First World War garrison on Thursday Island. A former footballer with local clubs he represented North Queensland in 1927 at Brisbane and Toowoomba. He leaves a widow a daughter Miss Mary Mills and two sons Messrs T W and J T Mills. Funeral from All Saints Church Gordonvale at 5 pm this afternoon.
New type radio beams were activated by Civil Aviation to-night, the first of 301 planned across Australia. Pilots on Sydney to Melbourne routes gain a four course navigation system with an indicator on the instrument panel and a tone in the headphones. The needle shows left or right of the beam and the tone changes when overhead.
A murky sketched critique notes the impact of radio in shaping public opinion. Rev. G. S. Johnstone argues that if Hitler had lived in a pre radio era his manipulation would have been limited. The Presbyterian Church discussion suggests mass media stirs hearts and minds in modern times.
Melbourne's sprayer struck again during night trots spraying two men, both pedestrians leaving the showgrounds after the event. Victims named Mr A O Nealie of Sunshine and Stoker WN Russell of HMA Burdekin, with inklike spray marking their dresses. Police seek evidence as authorities investigate the assault during the Friday night gathering.
A brief obituary note states a person survived by his wife and Mr Brown, with residence listed as Cairne. The fragment indicates a familial link and location, reflecting a standard death notice tone.
Relatives and friends invite to funeral of Walter Milla husband and father. Service at All Saints Church Ema land Gordonvale at 5 o'clock Monday afternoon, en route to Gordonvale Cemetery. Attendees urged from Gordonvale Bowling Club, Mularave Mill employees, Cairns and District Bookmakers' Association, and Southern Suburb Football Club.
Herbert J Barker suddenly died on Saturday evening December 13 at Maryborough. He was husband of Mary E Barker and father of Huds MecKewen Cairns Bill John Barker and Alex Barker residing in Cairns Gladstone Samaral. Funeral arrangements to be advised by the family.
Engagement announced Lorraine Anita Claremont second daughter of Mr and Mrs R F Claremont of Cairns street Cairns to William George third son of Mr and Mrs J H Rimmington Palmwoods Morton. At Base Hospital 1th December to Doug and Batty nee Wray a son Neil David. Thanks I thank the Doctor Sisters Nurses of the General Hospital for their skilled prompt attention while a patient of that hospital. Franks Parker.
In loving memory of David Anderson who died December 15. Always cheerful, happy and kind, remembered by wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also in memory of Jessie Morah who departed this date and is mourned by husband, daughter and sons.
A road traffic collision at Five Ways cross fog Mulgrave Road yesterday afternoon injured Dianne Armstrong of Lake Street. She suffered abrasions to the left arm bruises to the left side of the head and shock and was treated by ambulance staff then taken to Cairns Base Hospital where she was not admitted.
The Postmaster General informs the Member for the Tableland that on December 16 new Cairns to Atherton and Cairns to Ravenshoe trunk lines will be provided after final equipment tests. The lines form part of a modern carrier telephone system introduced by the department to improve regional communications.
A brief London news item from December 13 reports on metal prices and market activity. The fragment mentions London, December date, and a 4AP dispatch, outlining ongoing price movements without specific figures or entities.
Cairns shopkeepers report a strong Christmas buying mood with most purchases utility oriented. Adults’ gifts favored practical items, with stationery and dress jewellery in demand, while items like gloves and nylon undergarments suffered due to import restrictions.
Toy shortages loom as UK imports shrink and Australian production falls short of demand. Shops report near exhausted stock, limited replacements, and a late renewed push by traders to sustain high year end sales. Display windows look strong but variety and quantities remain tight, with decor spending high.
In Victoria over the weekend three people died in separate crashes. Christine Roberts, five months pregnant, and her parents plus their young son were injured in a Notting Hill collision. Thelma Ivy Harry died after a bicycle collision near Port Fairy. George Cockburn, 21, died when his motorcycle hit a train at a level crossing. his 7 year old nephew Robert sustained serious injuries in Geelong.
A December 13, 1952 government notice declares the Babinda mill area rane Dest and disease infested, a step toward forming a Cane Pest and Disease Control Board. Babinda lacks Btwoart and supervisor services as susceptible varieties rise. Leaf scald chlorotic streak and ratoon stunting disease drive call for decisive action.
In a brisk match, Brothees bowled well to dismiss Colts for a modest total and set up a challenging chase. Rovers posted 1272 in a high‑scoring innings, with key contributions from Nielsen and Johnston while bowling changes yielded several wickets. The day featured solid keeping, mixed batting displays, and umpire calls from Dilion and Johnston as Norths and Watersiders also posted results in the same card.
In a messy race report from a capable head event, Graham "J" wins after a tense final dash to the north-west mark. Danny Bolton and Noell-Eas-Dee follow, with Graham "J" overtaking leader for the decisive finish and claiming handicap victory over Noel cader and NBS.
Glenda led by Ming Audrey Hodel won the dip championship in a two boat event. Early leaders included 2imas Torment Black J Caroleen Al Pirate Olympic Joy C Flight Cruisin Susan Query Vampire Cygnet and Lightning. Cygnet finished first after handicap adjustments with Joy C second and Torment third.
A diesel goods train suffered a coupling slip on a curve between Colton and Baddow, halting wagons and the guards van. The other section passed through Baddow and later wagon trouble followed. Officials would not release full details but the incident caused significant delay while repairs were arranged.
Firemen from five stations battled to halt the spread of a blaze sparked by an explosion in a retort house at the High est works of the Gas and Fuel Corporation in Melbourne. Three shiftworkers and one fireman were treated for injuries from heat burns and smoke as the blast rattled nearby houses in Highett an outer suburb with dense population.
Thousands watch as tar spills from a 35 foot stand ignite at the gasworks. Fire crews smother flames with foam amid dense smoke, halting trams and moving railroad crowds away. Damaged retort house and bulk tar storage require extensive repairs before recommission.
A busy day along Sydney coast sees lifeguards rescuing swimmers at Harbord and Avalon while crowds surge at beaches. Two sharks near Mons Vale prompt beach clearance. Nine men swept from a groyne near Newcastle are rescued, and steel from the recovered Mainbar wreck injures bathers at Nobby's Beach. Bluebottles menace Newcastle swimmers.
Archibishop Dubie denounces Christmas beach events as degrading to virtue urging revival of piety and modesty. He criticises late-year parties among youths on beaches and calls on authorities to ban conduct deemed morally reprehensible. He warns against beach beauty contests contrasting Christian ideals and asks Catholic parents to keep daughters from such displays.
Coal miners nationwide will take annual leave at end of next Friday's shift leaving 1.5 million long tons of coal on grass and 270,000 tons in reserve with industry. About 100,000 miners will share in the holiday period, lasting to January 5 in Victoria and a week later elsewhere. During the year 1100 of the Miners Federation membership will share in the first long service leave for the industry. A total of 13,000 miners are eligible for leave under the scheme.
Waters in Victoria receded with danger passed. Thousands of acres in South Gippsland and Upper Yarra remain flooded up to two feet, drying expected in two days. Two families marooned near Orbost survive by boat. maize, tea and beans washed away. Farmlands at Bruthen covered in silt, damages estimated near £15 000. stock losses minimal.
Proserpine December 14 Roy O Hara a well known Worth Queensland horsem an overseeing mail service from Proserpine to Amelia Vale cattle station died three hours after being thrown from a horse receiving a skull fracture.
Shipping notices show Masunda and Wilhelm Terklideen routing from Sydney to Cairns and back via Brisbane Townsville Port land and Thursday Island with cargoes including sugar timber and general cargo for the United Kingdom. Several vessels depart late December with Cairns arrivals around December 22 to 29 and onward legs to Melbourne Liverpool Swansea and Panama via the Atlantic.
The Cairns Post notes that Theodore Blake a Cairns fisherman and two crewmen sighted flares near Fitzroy Island at 2 40 am. Two search flights found no boat or wreckage as a squall hit winds to 35 mph. A four hour area search yielded no results.
An Army payroll theft inquiry reveals over 500 pounds missing from a safe while pay officers checked funds. Investigations expand as numerous soldiers are questioned and leave records reviewed. Detectives probe how the money vanished amid claims soldiers went to picture shows and suspected entry through the orderly room.
Brisbane reports the State Government will consider a coal price quote this week for Pakistan coal. Mines Department plans to cut transport costs from Collinsville to Bowen and speed loading at Bowen wharves, potentially adding loading equipment. Minister Riordan says mechanisation may be needed for big orders as current capacity cannot meet North Queensland demand. The Pakistan delegation seeks quotes for 250000, 1 million, and 1.5 million tons and may petition the Federal Government to cut shipping freights.
Townsville December 14 the late Sister Elizabeth Kenny was praised at a special appreciation service in the Central Methodist Church led by Rev HF Ralph Heaton. The Methodist chairman noted two outstanding qualities in her life enduring service and steadfast effort to aid infants and the sick while maintaining in the face of hardship.
Canberra marks the quiet departure of Sir William McKell and Lady McKell from Government House Yarralumla as they pass the mantle to Sir William and Lady Shim. The article notes McKell's reforms, social duties, and the looming political questions about double dissolution and the new Labor government’s agenda, including economic stability, cost of living, and state fiscal policy. It discusses unemployment patterns, coal stockpiling plans, and the coming changes in Canberra politics with the swearing in of new Labor MPs and potential Attorney General, along with anticipated transfers of income and taxation reforms.
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