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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1952
Page
4
A quirky, satirical piece blends minced verse and prose about domestic life, social manners, and urban humor. It riffs on maternal affection, etiquette, and a cast of nameless voices, ending with a bizarre dental of Dutch cows in winter.
The Progress Association reports its request for freight or price subsidies on babies food to Cairns was rejected by the Federal Treasurer Sir Arthur Fadden. The government cites remote localities and uniform policy against subsidies, noting that approving freight aid would invite broader yet unequal demands.
Brisbane Feb 11 The Speaker Mr J H Benn announced Parliament would convene in March II. It is understood Premier Gairt informed the Government that the professional Caucus meeting will be on March 7.
A deputation led by Queensland Agriculture Minister Collin pressed for an immediate rise in refined sugar prices and the appointment of a special tribunal to determine future pricing. Industry leaders from ACA ASPA and related bodies argued the current price structure favors retailers over growers and called for market realignment with consumer protections. They warned the export price increase harms raw sugar profits and urged a new price fixation procedure compatible with government acceptance.
A deputation urged immediate help for Australia’s raw sugar sector, arguing prices fixed by a Parliament Act fail to cover rising costs. They pressed for a tribunal and swift legislation, noting 1952 and 1861 production figures, with industry groups led by Mr Mc Pherson and government officials considering urgent action.
Growers told that bales of tobacco leaf over 180 lb will not be accepted for sale and must be reduced to stay under the 180 lb limit. Wrapping and handling rules require bales not to be pressed beyond 120 lb in the grading shed. Several tobacco barns burned, with substantial leaf losses and partial insurance coverage through the Tobacco Leaf Marketing Board. January rainfall measured 60.8 inches in Mareeba with Dimbulah recording 1037 inches during the wet season. February rainfall shows as 99 inches in 192? era text. The green turtle note appears unrelated to farming updates.
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