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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1953
Page
1
Brisbane report quotes Deputy Leader T A Hiley pledging corrective steps for education railways housing and budgeting. He criticizes Labour for failures and calls for value for money addressing a £1 million railway loss and £13 million projected future interest alongside housing shortages.
Fragmentary text describes price control efforts, calls for correcting retail prices of staples like potatoes and onions, and mentions government policy to curb inflation. It references officials, wartime concerns, and debates over fair shares in taxation and public finance, amid confusion and scribbled notes.
The report outlines economic and housing policy measures aimed at stabilizing industry amid shortages and changing conditions. It discusses keeping wood and sawmill output steady, preserving employment, and maximizing local labor use while planning imports to balance demand. It also covers land valuation, rent control, and proposals for housing funding, education expenditure, and a teaching commission to modernize schooling.
The government outlines a large loan package to fund industrial and infrastructure projects. Allocations cover mining equipment, power plants, railway development, and agricultural machinery, with approvals amounting to millions and conditions tied to project milestones. Local officials expect extensive employment and regional growth as projects advance.
Derbyshire scenes in a blizzard grip snow covered Britain. Telegraph poles loom under heavy drifts while a bus carries 29 women stranded for six hours before rescue. Weather officials warn of continuing severe conditions across regions.
Washington reports indicate President Eisenhower and top aides face congressional pressure to back a naval blockade against Communist forces. General Bradley reportedly opposes a full blockade, favoring allied pressure and restricted naval action to curb China’s war potential with safer methods.
A partially garbled report describes a US freighter fire near Tokyo with explosions in three hatches. Coast guard officials say the ship remained ablaze but not abandoned as a rescue effort proceeds and the vessel may be bound toward Yokohama.
London February 12. Reuters reports a blizzard raging over Northern England and Wales for the third day. The storm threatens the south, with widespread snowfall burying vehicles and causing major delays. Areas around Caney Island and the Be recent ser ees face severe impacts from high tides and damaged defenses.
An official report describes missing mail bags and money intended for miners’ wages. Officials traced the money to a Crean poss cutting and noted the funds were to be paid by the ANZ Bank’s Gat hock branch to meet miners’ fourteen day pay. Police and postal authorities pursued leads as it was unclear whether the money vanished en route or during bag sorting.
New York dispatch reports the Soviet Union broke off diplomatic relations with Israel after a note delivered by the Soviet Foreign Office demanded withdrawal of the Israeli government from Moscow and threatened rupture over the bombing incidents. The communiqué, cited to Tel Aviv, framed the move as a response to perceived aggression and called for immediate changes in policy.
In a February session Chancellor Bublett warned that stability of stealing permanence remains unlikely amid cautious comments on economic vulnerability and ongoing discussions in Washington. He cited preliminary exchanges and richer talks with European authorities and Commonwealth representatives on a possible plan for Commonwealthdomic concerns.
Visitors from Australia arrive in Melbourne for a brief visit. Details uncertain due to fragmented text but indicates a notable travel or exchange event involving Australian guests.
A large squad is named to tour England with South Africa and Australia heavily featured. The report details batting feats, notable innings, and captaincy decisions, including Arthur Morru as vice captain amid discussions of player roles and tour logistics.
Australian selectors prefer South Australians Don Tallon and Ron Archer for the team. Gil deapare Senter underperformed in the recent match, taking one wicket for 63. Queensland lands two reps amid renewed squad choices.
An OCR style panorama lists players and officials with ages and roles, naming Bruce Macris Craig Bradanes Ron Archer and others. It sketches right and left handed batters fast bowlers spin bowlers and all rounders from Australia and abroad, noting skills and potential.
PALS WARNERD comments on the Australian Test team suggest a youthful group. He notes many young men may be included, acknowledging they are not always the best but often eager and strong, with talk of Miller and Connell as pivotal selections.
Brisbane Feb 12 Constables counted meters amid crowd noise during a political event. The interrupter’s remarks shuffled the program for about 27 minutes as staff attempted to restore order. Approximately 280 people were present, including reporters and officials.
Channel Country faces rising floodwaters as Georgina and Diamantine Rivers and Cooper Creek spread toward Green Way. Bridges, towns, and cattle stations brace for inundation with families evacuated and remote communities linked by river routes. Flying Doctor service and radio telegrams assist stranded residents. post office access limited as streams threaten rail bridges.
A fragmented report shows Mr G F Nicklin challenging Lange Opposition on financial figures for multiple schemes. Figures mention Burde Kin dam at 114870 and 100000 per annum, Marmeba Dimbulal scheme at 1940 90 million and 30 000 per week, and Dawson Valley Naiban Gores at 1927 19 million.
Canberra February 7 The vanity Minister Mr J Francis announced to-day more than 1600 pounds would be spent on improving army training installations in Queensland and New South Wales. The programme mainly allocates funds for new training depots to serve the Australian Imperial Force. Financing will be divided between 1780 5 or vesl4 financial grants. The expenditure covers conversion of existing depots and construction of a new CMP training depot at Flamimown and a training centre at Ween Ta Iioat for war years.
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