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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1952
Page
5
Report from Atherton and surrounding districts shows growing enrollment across Tableland schools. 1290 students attend Catharine School in Calremt, with two new classrooms and three additional facilities planned, mirroring national and regional trends in school population growth.
Reports say a headmaster was found dead at the school grounds this morning, with family and authorities nearby. The incident occurred during the day’s routine, and investigators are assessing the scene as a possible suicide or accident.
Disjointed OCR notes suggest fears of a mosquito outbreak and commerce council actions. Mentions Arcacilus Arrdien and City Council meetings with vague references to control measures, dates, and local names, all from a chaotic page fragment.
Scholarships announced for students including Valerie Turner of Elstern High School and Spencer Ravin of Grampany Beach Townsville. Prizes listed such as 18 pounds second prize and 30 pounds first prize. Barry Pepper of Yall Bay School received 0.43 pounds per cent and Chariton of Townsville noted for a scholarship exam with Grand United Order awards in Greenaland district.
The telegram describes shipping movements between Melbourne Cairns and Sydney with vessels at Towneville and Cairns facing coal shortages. It notes ships arriving and leaving in February, specific ports including Newcastle and Liverpool, and mentions sugar, molasses, and cabinet cargoes en route to Sydney.
Fragmentary inscription recalls a matriarch called Hamphrye and a daughter Mag with uncertain kinship. Names appear garbled with likely connections to a wedding or lineage note, referencing Joe, Sip fow taslaw, Wali and Tanor.
A garbled digest describes an incident with a woman in her home and injuries, plus a weather forecast mentioning thunderstorms, winds, and showers across Peninsula and coastal regions. It also references council meetings, fire brigade vacancies, hospital injuries, and local election-like notices amid scattered place names and dates.
Ald Tullon and Ald Creedy defend positions as Brisbane town planning report outlines objections to a major shopping and industrial area scheme. Officials discuss impact, timelines, and consultant recommendations while noting support from some councilors and concerns from objectors.
Report outlines chaotic scores and disputed results at the 1953 band championships in Toowoomba and Brisbane. Delegates from municipal bands questioned judging, prize money, and the final standings amid unclear scoring and organizational issues.
State relief loans for drought hit farms have been expanded with advances totaling up to 9 000 dollars available to dairymen and other producers. Officials say the amount may be increased in certain cases.
Canberra reports the Federal Government issued directions to grant relief from Provisional tax this year for persons in financial difficulty. The Deputy Taxation Commissioners have been instructed to implement the relief measures and identify eligible cases.
The report discusses aid to wool growers and estimates of income under the provisional tax system. It notes drops in wool prices, eligibility for primary producers, and the extended processing time for tax payments. Mr. Menzies comments on the scheme’s impact on provisional taxpayers including wool growers and others facing hardship.
Me Leinster cites irrigation projects and rising costs as factors in a food shortage. He argues limited funds and a $12 million tobacco levy hinder agricultural machinery, tractors, and earthmoving equipment, urging increased local production and financing to ease shortages.
The Kangaroos discuss ground options for training at North Coombs and Norman Park, appoint a junior coach candidate pool, and plan nine February sessions. Officials report ongoing applications from United Club and consider a late start due to weather.
A conference between the Rural Fires Board and the railway department discussed sparks from engines causing fires. Secretary Mem Westy indicated 70 delegates would seek methods to reduce incidents, noting engine sparks remain a persistent problem and several complaints cite damage from rail activity.
A 24 year old farmer from Aving ot Brooks and Mil Molea was injured when a wire rope snagged on the highway during a foggy night. He sustained a concussion round to the right ear and his arm. he was found by a passerby and taken to hospital by ambulance.
A brief notice outlines state scholarship awards, naming the allowance of 104 pounds for four years and referencing related stipend details. The fragment mentions an eligibility or rate description with unclear extra identifiers.
Detectives investigated a complex arson case linking a plastic doll fire to a planned incident. Witnesses described multiple suspects, a weaponized set of dolls, and involvement by local authorities as investigators sought motive and sequence of events.
The council unanimously backs proposed increases in fixtures and road costs. The session reviews allocations, noting 30,000 spent in the north and 1,140 elsewhere, with calls for firmer enforcement and adherence to act provisions.
In Townsville Feb 5 the Commerce committee notes a boundaried milk shortage as shipments to Dawson Valley and nearby areas fall short. Mr Hill cites losses in Calras and Melbourn regions with a hoped consignment due soon amid ongoing supply tensions affecting United trade partners.
February report from the Industrial Court showing a dispute over a 90 worker and bowermaker strike at Mt Isa Mines. The acting manager urged an order to resume work while the union demanded reinstatement of members. The unrest followed a January action and involved workers, suppliers, and site premises.
A recorded one day metal workers strike mobilized by the Metal Trades Federation seeks wage increases and union support. Meetings in Cairns Toowoomba Maryborough Rockhampton and other towns endorse a coordinated campaign including possible industrial action to pressure employers.
A Townsville Chamber of Commerce briefing discusses western aerodromes and government control. Aviation officials propose improved all weather facilities and a unified plan, with leaders debating timing and administrative steps for possible future action.
Police report a man found dead in Townsville during a routine patrol. Investigators say the victim, a married adult, died from injuries and the scene at the residence shows evidence of a struggle. No further details are available as the inquiry continues.
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