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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1953
Page
1
The Commonwealth Government proposes to Premiers a three point plan to restore taxing powers to states. First, uniform assessment laws. second, simplified collection with one authority and single returns. third, cooperative checks to avoid cross state tax rate anomalies.
Disjointed report from South Adelaide notes dissatisfaction with reimbursement grants. The item mentions Keith Beith, a farmer, top scoring for Couirs with a small cash amount, and references a 10 minute hit with multiple fours. Other details are unclear due to corrupted OCR text.
Brisbane February 20 The Tobacco Leaf Marketing Board expects an advance of £121000 from the wealth government for the value of the last remaining unsold crop. The guarantee would cover 408 tons of unsold tobacco weeders and rovers.
The report describes preinspecting proposals and anticipated grants amid Commonwealth and state debates on wartime reimbursements. Officials discuss the pace of cost sharing, evacuation expenses, and the urgency of funding for relief and reconstruction.
Fragmented OCR outlines a royal visit to Queensland amid broad taxation talks. Mentions govern ment, Commonwealth, and state tax powers, discussions on taxing rights, and potential repeal implications. References to officials, parties, and the need for agreed shared authority between states and federal government.
Misinformation dense OCR fragment cites government and party lines. Mentions Premier, Queensland, and delays over cooperation between state and federal bodies. Indicates aim to settle matters by end of March with talks and funding issues referenced.
fragmented OCR text shows talks of arranging a sale on March 1 and a guarantee aiding producers through acute financial difficulties. A board plans to meet manufacturers within weeks, likely in Brisbane, to determine price. The excerpt mentions Mr Short audi and the umeid feat in a context of debt and distribution.
A press summary from Washington reports the Eisenhower administration weighing steps for the five year arms programme. The brief note notes a Congressional Cameraman and indicates discussions on defence options and funding in relation to the planned arms buildup.
A damaged excerpt outlines widespread evacuations affecting over 21 000 homes and looming food shortages. The piece cites government schemes, price controls, and factory closures as pressures mount. It notes tensions between authorities and manufacturers over schedules and allocations.
Washington reports claim of advanced guidance systems for new US Army weapons, with Defence Ministry notes on testing delays and possible effects of a petrol shortage. Officials warn of reliability issues and readiness impacts amid reports of damaged components and production pressures.
An array of reports from New York and abroad describe United States Civil Defence measures and the potential development of atomic weapons. Statements from officials indicate wartime anxieties, warnings about radar, and Allied plans for defense and missile technology.
A fragmented report shows Blair Athol project in Queensland facing funding hurdles as Commonwealth officials press for a clear government stance. The company seeks capital assurances and overseas talks with ministers to revive interest and avert potential abandonment of the mine and export plans to Japan and South America.
A garbled report lists scores and place names such as Matifia Black Rewan Pluoti and Yaumbe, with mentions of Wallumalla and Burrauibandi. It also references the Weather Duresu and flood warnings for southeast districts and rivers, noting heavy rain, rising waters, and potential flood dangers across the south and east regions with several towns named and figures like 300 and 69 appearing.
A partial ballot fragment shows candidates and close counts with Armidale and Sydney ties. The note mentions a margin of two votes behind among CP supporters and references a looming recount or revotes to determine the outcome.
Fragmented OCR notes report oil discovery near Roma and ongoing Australian political struggles. Mentions voters, candidates including Mr Seve Speanil and Mr Richardson, a gun perforator device, and production discussions linking to February notes. Unclear names and dates due to damaged text.
Fragmentary OCR item from Lisnore mentions a relief scene and a commotion near a river. The readable text references a German relief and tremor, with limited concrete details on date or participants.
A fragmented report describes a Red base on the Yala River being attacked by Superfortress aircraft. The text references air forces, tanks, supply dumps, and timing concerns, with unclear wording about the Fifth Air Force and Japanese involvement.
Disjointed excerpts reference the Seamen's Union, a Duke iron ship incident, and various crew terms. The text mentions refunds, discharge, and a stranded vessel with uncertain dates and places, lacking coherent narrative.
A mid afternoon UK flood relief appeal details aid delivery by aircraft to Cairne, with trucks and ambulances mobilized. The mayor of Beistale, Alderman SF, oversees progress as the plane lands and relief teams organize feed, shelter, and medical support amid continuing flood conditions.
Ottawa reports the finance minister announcing a 4 cent cut to cigarette taxes effective immediately, with broader tax measures including corporation tax revisions and domestic manufacturing incentives. Abbott cites revenue impacts and ongoing efficiency efforts as key drivers, aiming to fund current finance needs and stimulate Canadian industry.
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