14 Feb 1952
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1952
Page
1
Thousands endure bitter cold as a milelong queue forms outside a historic hall. The shuffling procession moves slowly past a raised coffin guarded by soldiers and lit by six candles. Early indications suggest crowds will surpass yesterday’s attendance.
Fragmented war era report details procession for a funeral with emphasis on the order of march and the Duke of Windsor's position behind the Queen. It notes abdication on December 11 and historic context, including international figures attending and shifts in royal protocol during the funeral day events.
Detailed preparations outline the royal funeral route through London Hyde Park Corner Marylebone Street and Keppel Street with gun salutes and a mourning period. Officials expect a large crowd and emphasize solemn ceremony with uniformed troops and state representatives.
Feb 13 Canberra reports the Federal Government may waive import duties to ease butter shortages. Agriculture Minister McEwen says no current proposal to import is on the table, despite South Wales and Queensland shortages. He notes potential price effects and relief measures being considered for the southern states if imports proceed.
Brisbane reports most sport cancelled on Sunday in respect for King Grisbane. Prime Minister asked Queenslanders to cooperate with the observance. The United Grand Lodge of Queensland lists mourning restrictions, including no festive boards and limited regalia. Golf clubs advised to close. Brisbanes Sunday features cancelled.
Fragmented OCR shows a period when Washington and London debated British potential to pursue independent nuclear development. Report notes British delays and fears of sharing American weapon details with others. Officials consider whether Britain could gain atomic independence without the United States and how that would affect prospects of future cooperation.
An American businessman visiting Papua New Guinea for the Australian government reported strong commercial potential in Kenawna. M. Dempsey, former manager of Bert Industries in Lake Okeechobee Florida, described high rainfall and favorable conditions as he toured one of the region’s large plantations near Port Moresby.
Melbourne reports a coordinated two minute intermission across all stations from 145 am to 215 pm for the funeral service of the king. AM and commercial broadcasters will extend hours and provide full coverage of the procession, burial, and service with noncommercial broadcasting Sunday.
delegates at the Victorian preservation conference in Canberra urge abolition of certain taxation on primary producers, arguing current taxes hit earnings and hinder expansion. they propose depreciation relief and price-support measures to ease production costs and speed marketing of wheat and other crops.
Fragmentary text cites a police investigation into a murder tied to payroll motivation. It mentions a suspect named Jubil Arthiy Gabotlancy, a Port Iv location, and December timing. The garbled copy references a manager and a plant, with scattered quotes and unclear sequence of events.
Ted Parker suffered a fractured skull a grotten left forearm and lacerations after a crash at the Journey Spoke Ground during practice. Parker, 18, was racing when his car hit the fence and rolled over three times. He was hospitalized in fair condition as officials investigated the incident.
The British Board of Trade approved exporting 14 million pairs of nylons about half of British production. The motion was referred to the Tariff Board for a report.
Political turmoil in Brussels as motion in the Senate questions the king’s mandate amid Belgium’s ruling parties. Socialist and Liberal leaders spar over whether to reopen royal succession and honor, amid Catholic royalist sentiment and wartime loyalties. The chamber fractures as observers fear a renewed constitutional crisis and potential royal funeral protocol.
New York on Feb The United States Davis Cup team member Dick Savitt said he had no desire to stay in Australia. He criticized Australian coverage for distorting remarks made during a tense semi final in Melbourne. Trailing in the singles belt, Ted Schroeder faced scrutiny as Savitt’s remarks drew media controversy ahead of the challenge round in Sydney.
London February 12 The Search of Trade reports January exports at 250 million pounds and imports at 357 million pounds with imports exceeding exports by 93 million. Trade data indicate high levels of activity and a strong surplus trend despite fluctuations in monthly figures.
In Port Curtis area the dairy industry stands at risk as the Gerrying industry in Quennslad struggles. The Port Curtis Co operative Dar is cited by the general manager, citing a potential billion-pound impact and supplier distress. Experts warn a small margin could yield significant market turmoil.
A World Bank loan totaling 125 million dollars to Australia and South Africa spurs plans to attract investors. Officials in London and Bern report Swiss banks and government ministers considering direct funding, exchange guarantees, and vendor assurances to support a stronger dollar framework amid regional growth.
Brisbane reported increases in dairy prices with a statewide notice from the Prices Committee. The new rates apply to drought affected Artes and will not affect Mackay or Shaw volumes where rain fell. A milk price conference was scheduled with state officials and industry groups to review production costs and assess further steps.
Canberra February 13 reports tenders for shale oil enterprise development to be advertised in the press. The item notes monthly expenditures of around 8000 pounds and indicates tender advertisements would appear in the official government notices tomorrow.
Mt Isa strikers refuse to return to work amid a Covey order as apprentices and foremen who kept operating in the Walke shop face ongoing delays. The strike began eight weeks after the frayment of 160 men, and extra police have been deployed to maintain order while picket lanes hold.
An Australian police officer, Special Sergeant Third-clesk Aacold Prank Ware of New South Wales, earned the medal posthumously after a dangerous three hour rescue attempt. The act occurred during the late King George VI era, two years before his death, and was recognized in a lam lint of Ronoure to honor gallantry.
A confused OCR fragment hints at a French Assembly scene with references to Germaine, Mangan, and Schuman. The text is garbled with partial names and dates, mentioning Rouen, Europe, and Germany, but no clear event, outcome, or structured report is evident.
Feb 12 AAP reports the Egyptian premier faces a parliamentary crisis as a weekend riot probe and disclosures prompt consideration of dissolving the Chamber of Deputies. The army says it acted when asked to intervene amid growing political tension and public unrest.
A man opened fire at the Railway Oval in Adelaide injuring Ronald Reed and killing Arthur Henderson. Six shots were fired as fieldmen fled. Police later disarmed a suspect, Elias Gaha, a 24-year-old Lebanese of North Adelaide, charged with murder.
Police arrived after a chaotic scene at Rash wey Oval. Two cricketers were found alive in the arena while others sheltered in the pavilion amid a panic. A suspect, described as a mental patient, was overpowered after leading a violent pursuit through nearby areas.
The report describes tensions over funding for the Melbourne Olympic Games, with federal authorities questioning costs and the fairness of the arrangements. Officials stress the need for guarded assurances on expenditures as Melbourne hosts events, while critics doubt the overall value and equity of the proposition.
A fragmented notice outlines an event in London on March 19 with references to a figure or team and an unspecified fee of 135K. The text mentions dates and names in a garbled form, implying a sports or entertainment schedule with potential ticket and location details.
Gunmen ambushed a semi armored car in Selangor killing two police officers and injuring others as government officials and civilians fled into a swamp. Guerrillas seized the road with grenades and high ground fire, the vehicle overturning after being struck.
London middleweight champion Fey withdrew early against Jim Turpin in a chaotic seventh round. Crowd roared as tension rose and the referee struggled to separate clinches. The bout featured heated exchanges and late crowd hostility before a decisive finish.
Gang activity in River Norman led to a brief walkout as Os and Nule factions clashed near Brisbane. Reports describe disrupted streets, police presence, and quick dispersal after a tense confrontation. Several youths were involved, with no serious injuries reported and authorities urging calm.
A cryptic report describes the death of a vampire pilot in a nighttime flight near Seewisarte. The incident timeline places the event around 2 AM with local reactions scarce and details of the aircraft and exact location remaining unclear.
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