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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1952
Page
7
London Feb 5 The Prime Minister told the House of Commons that the vast rearmament programme would extend beyond the originally planned three years. Churchill said no definite completion date could be given and noted the pound’s weakness pushing the cost toward about 900 million. The government will push ahead as finances allow.
A new monumental Hebrew Bible Encyclopaedia edition is being prepared by the Mossad Bialik Fund of the Jewish Agency in Jerusalem. It aims to cover biblical history, archaeology, geography, culture, and interpretation, drawing on 72 elder scholars and editors from major universities and religious institutions. The two editions will be published and distributed to scholars worldwide.
A fragmented account traces Lloyds emergence in late 17th century London as a society of marine insurers. It notes the Flying Enterprise episode and the award to Kurt Cork, highlighting Lloyds’ evolution from coffeehouse discussions to a famed insurance hub.
The article traces Lloyds of London origins at Edward Lloyd’s coffee house, its role as a meeting point for underwriters, and the shift in space to Royal Exchange. It notes once crowded premises and the tradition of keepers and correspondents across ports, plus a later note on maritime insurance culture and notable incidents such as Flying Enterprise and related ship losses. It also mentions passengers and items linked to sea ventures and ongoing public notices about maritime affairs.
Notes report mixed attendance and improving singing at recent sessions led by conductor Mrs J G Morris. Two hours of hard practice focused on soloists, sectionals, and the choir, with upcoming events and revised timetables for February 22, 26, and related performances.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions individuals and places including Brisbane and a university department of agriculture. It references a correspondent and a meeting or exam but lacks coherent facts or dates to define a clear incident or event.
Members at Central Meyno bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Cols at Central Methodist hall on Wednesday. A varied musical program featured vocal solos by J Smith Savage and Collis, violin, and organ pieces. The occasion included tributes from Central Trust, choir, and congregation.
Fragmentary listing from National Radio schedules shows various programs and times. Names like Messal and Gerston appear amid sacred music and daily broadcasts. The text is garbled with era-specific terminology and scattered numbers.
Weather notes for February. Walam Productions expenses disclosed. Families Sheh Child and David Ff. visit, Akewell and Donaghy households mentioned. Glen Elnay, Pear Walker, Max Rooney connected to local names. Bich Urn G. Brotherton, Davies, and two children plan Cairns trip Saturday. Mt Cocarnin leaves for the south Friday. Visitors to Etty Bay Burt Barnivel, and Mr Arneson noted as a hospital inmate in Atherton.
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