15 Feb 1952
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 15, 1952
Page
1
Snow blanketed London as 185,092 Britons filed past the purple draped catafalque in Westminster Hall after 25,000 queued overnight. The coffin lay in state while crowds endured bitter cold and long lines along the Thames, many left behind by early morning departures.
A long queue formed in London to view the Imperial State Crown and royal regalia during the funeral procession period. Spectators, including ailing mourners, waited along Victoria Tower Gardens and Lambeth Bridge as royal escort details and military units prepared for the ceremonial route near the River Thames. Officials expect thousands on the day, with security and crowd control measures adjusting to the length of the line and anticipated attendance.
The text notes Senator Taft calling for peace talks in Korea amid fears of Communist advances. It mentions US economic and military leverage, potential closure of barriers, and a stance against escalation. The fragment references Siemens and Army leadership while touching on Republican nomination dynamics.
Sydney with NSW division at the Australian Primary Producers Onion market notes Premier Me J SteGirtor 4a urges a 1 7 percent increase in onion prices for South Ware buyers. Officials in Sweden have asked Mr. McGier for guidance as New South Wales faces market pressure amid the onion supply.
Melbourne dispatch shows Feyla directing a request to the ACTU and inter State authorities to aid a recruiting drive. Lieut General Robertson is to oversee liaison with the executive and trade groups.
Police report a bizarre incident in Randwick where a supremely muscular man with a beret chased a victim named Juve Stortey in a chaotic street confrontation. Authorities from the New South Wales Supreme Court are reviewing the case.
London February 12. British intelligence reports an unidentified German force aiding training of Egyptians in Egypt. The Daily Mail notes German recruits receive salaries and allowances, with observers warning of a German presence in Bespt, potentially linked to wider operations.
Rain chances were described by Acting Deputy Director A Shields of the Brisbane Weather Bureau as high with two storms likely in the state south of the central highlands. A spokesman for the Department of Arable and stock noted rain would ease drought in scattered areas south of the border after the next storm moves through Wednesday night. Our Sabsers branch manager Winchcombe Carson Lid said that Bathurst area fires and a past arson case were noted, while Randwick recorded heavy activity with several suspended sentences. The piece mentions 130 separate fires active in the region at one time and highlights ongoing drought relief concerns.
The report credits the International Rescue Organization with aiding 1.6 million displaced people amid the crisis. It outlines relief efforts, shelters, and distribution of essentials led by IRO coordinators and partner agencies across affected regions. Local communities are highlighted for resilience and cooperation.
A Melbourne Sydney line reports Australia considering New Zealand butter imports amid Minister of Commerce E Mebree's statements. The piece notes potential shipments reaching up to about 3000 tons from the furplan and discusses pricing, shipping, and freezing at 15 degrees, with authorities in Britain and New Zealand weighing responses on trade and regulation.
Canberra reports top Australian nuclear scientists prefer the Bahamas or another Atlantic site for the British atom bomb test. No official basis supports Australia as the testing ground, and Prime Minister Menzies declined to comment on Reston’s NYT report naming Australia as the Empire testing ground.
Nuclear scientists say Australis currently lacks the equipment needed to test explosions. If testing occurs, substantial quantities would need to be imported from England, assuming the necessary equipment is supplied to Australia.
In London on February 13 an unexplained bright light streaked across the sky at high speed. Professor H Jakubowski and others who witnessed the event described its color shifting from red to green as it vanished into the night, suggesting a compressed air rocket like the V2 as a possibility.
The article discusses rumors of a two megaton atomic bomb detonation and whether scientists or politicians might have considered such a strike. Officials deny knowledge of any preparations but acknowledge that decisions could have been made without security awareness.
In Tunis on February 19 police detained 144 suspects amid a sweep that seized 738 weapons. Of those arrested, 320 were held for trial and 710 sent to other protectorate areas. The crackdown followed protests after French authorities jailed nationalist leaders, while attacks killed two French workers in separate incidents near Gafsa and Punta, signaling rising unrest.
A bank manager was killed in Ottawa after a vehicle rammed the entrance. A server described the scene as chaotic with a person less clear in the aftermath. Police reported the assailant acted violently as authorities cordoned off the area.
Melbourne dispatch reports the Inter-State Executive of ACU opposing quarterly wage method and backing monthly wage adjustments. An emergency committee will report at the ACT meeting in about three months. The president of ACT expresses concern inflation hampers workers facing rising costs.
Brinbarr Feb 14 Waterside officials and shipowners settled a waterfront dispute at a conference after 410 men idle and 71 who walked off the River Norman freighter. The unions claimed transfers, but officials assured operability under employer directives preserving jobs.
Bribbane February sales conclude ten days with 10800 bales offered and a good selection. Values eased 18 to 13 percent below Brisbane levels, daily slight reductions. Heavy competition noted with Japan and America purchasing, including 10 bales to Longreach records and multiple consignments. overall prices declined across the final series.
A man at Newcastle was left pale after he accidentally touched a live wire causing an electrical shock. Local rescuers attended the scene and diagnosed minor injuries.
Disputed motions prompt members to leave as Parliament debates the funeral of King George V. Leaders allege government delays in forming a state funeral and British court proceedings influence calls to reverse the decision. The episode follows broader tensions in the empire and hints at colonial political strain.
Egyptian Ambassador to the United Kingdom met with Foreign Office officials in London to resume talks aimed at resolving the Anglo Egyptian dispute. Me Eden and Aman Pasha discussed possible Britain mediated contacts while delays and timelines remained unsettled.
Tokyo February 13 Reuters The United States Fifth Air Force has lost nearly twice as many planes as it shot down since the Korean war began but General Frank F Everest said losses are small beside the achievements. He noted Communist losses would be greater if they used planes as the United States has. He added Communists have not flown offensive missions over U S territory as U S forces have over theirs.
General Everest said the Fifth Air Force lost 46 planes with 242 others accounted for in air battles between the Fifth and Communist forces. He claimed 38 MIG-15s destroyed or damaged and reported heavy Allied air support aiding ground troops. The overall damage to enemy air power was described as immense, with significant losses and conservative use of aircraft to protect lines of communication.
The LN Command opposed an earlier Communist proposal and urged consideration of Asiatic issues. The discussion focused on political leverage and military arrangements amid ongoing tensions in Korea as leaders weighed next steps in the armistice process.
Fragmentary wires describe British financial dealings with Europe, noting large figures and a gold payment scheme. The report mentions the Treasury and payments in January and a bullion or currency settlement, with unclear entities and figures due to OCR errors.
A jury found Geneann Shiney Pet and Fran charged with the double murder. Prosecutors alleged the victims were harmed in a Sonn Arthur sabotage incident. The court sentenced one defendant to a term tied to the case, while the other faced additional counts.
In Brisbane on February 14 officials urged continued fire precautions amid unsettled conditions. The report notes officials facing scrutiny over safety measures and calls for vigilance as authorities work to contain risks and assess response needs.
A severe avalanche near Pontresina in the Swiss Alps buries a skiing party, killing multiple riders including a British skier and several children. Smaller slides along the Pays d’Enhaut and the Bricoirehorn area destroyed buildings and historic houses, with weather conditions blamed for the catastrophe.
A record from Melbourne hearings shows the Daily Industry Work Committee reviewing dairy interests. The Australian Dairy Produce Board and state bodies discuss wartime style production, pledges to redeem farmers, and alignment with federal agriculture measures.
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