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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1947
Page
5
The article critiques Chifley’s economic policy and wage regulation moves, arguing that reduced taxation would lower manufactured goods costs, increase workers’ take home pay, boost consumption, and spur employment. It questions adherence to prior promises and warns against subsidies widening the tax burden.
In Brisbane on January 2, Sydney George Whalley, 31, faced Police Court charges for allegedly driving a government owned car stolen four years earlier from Townsville on Christmas Eve. He is accused of unlicensed Detol registration and of possessing a vehicle marked with identifiers, with testimony noting his admission of selling or removing marks and moving the car to Brisbane with his wife Wynale.
A Governor General message to the first contingent of 600 building tradesmen arriving aboard the Largs Bay at Fremantle extends a warm welcome. He notes the arrivals mark the start of a larger group and expresses hope they will feel at home in Australia while preserving loyalty, freedom, and justice learned in Britain.
Shipping agents yesterday advised movements of ships Rundalerr discharging general cargo and loading sugar for Sydney departing January 7. Dendals due Cairns January with meet and cost from Newcastle and general cargo from Brisbane then to Lucinda Point to bond sugar for Aceisiede Weodana from Brisbane due Cairns. Bidelia will leave Sydney January 6, Brisbane January 11, to arrive Cairns January 20. Allara due Cairns January 6 to top up sugar for Sydney.
Three lines of produce were offered at Roma street today. Lucerne chaff sold at 14/ and 11/6 and was in at 13/ to 49. One line of hay sold at 12/, others passed in at 4/3 to 7/6. Two lines of pumpkins sold at 7 ace, others passed in at 5/3 to 4/-.
Eleven more army huts in Victoria Park are seized by squatters, raising occupied huts to 18. Many new squatters had previously lived in RAAF huts after being asked to leave. About 100 families, roughly 400 people, now occupy seized huts across Victoria Park Ekibin and Holland Park.
January 2 report from Sydney notes England, through British timber executive E Paton, intends to buy all Australian lumbar it can, despite praise for Australian lumber and concern over local supply. England believes Australia may not meet demand, prompting urgent import expectations.
Reuters dispatch from Vienna reports widespread shutdowns as fuel and electric power shortages leave factories idle since Christmas. The population endures cold, dark rooms with no passenger trains on weekends and only international expresses operating alongside electric services.
In memory of Adele Giarola our sister in law and aunt who passed away January 3 with farewells unsaid. Loved by Mr and Mrs Provera and family Meibo and Aurora. Also remembered by husband and family as a devoted wife and aunt.
Australian Associated Press overseas services provide foreign briefs and updates featured in the paper. The item summarizes international events, agencies, and notable developments as reported for readers.
The district reports New Year rainfall in Cairns totalled AS points by noon yesterday with Atherton 140 points Malanda 56 and Mareeba 36 points in the last 24 hours. A temporary electricity outage affected Anderson Street areas from 6am to 5pm Sunday. A six year old boy injured his foot in Loewen Street. ambulance and doctor attended. Diesel locomotive repairs in Cairns were ongoing with service expected to resume Monday. Cattle supplies remain steady despite scarce and poor quality stock. Walsh River flooding impeded stock delivery and substitutes from the Taddlelands were arranged. The Weather Bureau forecast scattered showers and possible thunderstorms across the Peninsula Carpentaria and North Coast with southeast to east winds. district forecast calls for scattered thunderstorms on Peninsula and eastern Carpentaria with fine western areas.
Canberra January 2 difficulty is anticipated in obtaining the 10 000 collectors needed for the Commonwealth Census on June 30. The Electoral Officer Mr Turner said each collector would cover about 300 dwellings with forms delivered the week before the census and calls made within a week after. Officials await the return of an advertising salesman noted for the quip about children.
Sydney and Melbourne recorded a record high in business turnover as clearance figures show cheques cleared through the clearing houses surged. The increases over 1959 reached about £342 million or 32 percent, marking the largest yearly rise on record and nearly double the prewar Sydney clearance levels in 1946.
Burns Bennell bout scheduled at Sydney Stadium in January. Englishman Ron James to fight January 13. The Burns Bennell match will help settle the welterweight title position with Sel Hamilton and Jackie Daniels of Melbourne as other claimants.
Amid war era strain, Jansonian leaders warn of a severe poultry feed shortage in Brisbane. Parmners' cooperative head Mr. R Woodrock says scarce ingredients turn into unfit mashes and no improvement is expected before March.
A telegraphic dispatch from London via British United Press reports on Palestine notes and colonial links. The item cites Mr A Crescht and an unnamed Beeb correspondent discussing reels and broadcasting implications for the region.
Major Hardgrave, head of the British Colonial Movement Control Group at Okayama, denied malaria rumors among troops and reported good rations. He praised Australian and Gurkha conduct, noted pay issues and currency values, and described rationing, price controls, and limited outside goods while observing gardens and ample food.
The Acting Chief Judge of the Commonwealth Arbitration Court rejected a claim by the Australasian Trained Nurses Association Queensland branch for increased salaries. About 2000 nurses had sought raises of 10 to 22 per week, with modest gains granted by the State court. The judge noted no proven change in employment conditions justifying higher pay and indicated readiness to reconsider if better evidence is provided. Only the State basic wage adjustment applies, with trainees gaining 3/9 per week and sisters 5/9 per week.
London Jan 1 safety feature deletions were reportedly ordered to cut production costs for a new type of air liner. An AP correspondent cites authoritative sources denying any plan to remove safety features. Negotiations involved the Supply Ministry Contacts Branch and Miles Aircraft Company to reduce costs and boost sales without compromising safety.
Tallon's first ball dismissal put England in a strong position in Melbourne. Edrich opened the attack to lift the side, while Australia’s tail endured. McCool played aggressively, driving and cutting with precision, though edged slips on several occasions as the ball cleared the field.
Dooland came in after Lindwall’s dismissal and played conservatively to let McCool find his pace. McCool gradually increased tempo, lifting England’s hopes as Wright bowled well but failed for the breakthrough. England’s Openers struggled but Edrich settled in, showing form while Washbrook faced rising balls, as England mounts a comeback with a strong grip on the match.
Norman Preston reports a thrilling third Test where England combats Australia under tense conditions. Edrich shines after injury, McCool impact grows, Lindwall and fast bowling test fielding, while critics weigh Hutton’s form and McCool’s all round danger as Australia edges toward a big lead on a possibly worn pitch.
A Liberator led a precautionary search for four yachts in the Sydney ocean race on January 2 but all except it failed to finish. Saga took second place and Morna finished third after returns reported no sight of the missing yachts.
Brisbane January 2 The Celeste one of three navy minesweeping motor launches under repair near here readies to sail on January 13 to sweep North Queensland and Barrier Reef waters. The flotilla that included Bougainville minefields was nearly hit last year by a moored mine. Sub-Lieutenant Paradice noted the mine scraped the hull and surfaced before detonation. More than 50 shipwrights and engineers postponed holidays to finish repairs in a month rather than three, with a new crew set to sail in March, many inexperienced in minesweeping.
A British family of nine arrived in Sydney after a last minute decision spurred by an ABC broadcast about immigration. They found their en route accommodation cancelled after the Otranto reached Freemantle, and a telegram confirmed no hotel booking in Woolloomooloo. Mr W Parker led the family, seeking food and sunshine.
Sydney's hailstorm causes widespread damage from Bondi to Bellevue Hill. Inspectors report the worst roof damage and estimate 1,750,000 tiles and 500,000 glass panes were needed or broken. Manufacturers divert tiles to storm repair. roofing loss equals a month's production for metropolitan tile yards.
Doctors in the Children s Hospital strive to save most of Evelyn Croueen s injured eye after a dart struck her at home yesterday. The damage threatens only mild distortion of vision in the 3 year old girl.
Grafton January 2 Charlie Winkel of Mt Mee Queensland won the world chempanie 18 inch underhand harbour run in four seconds. Runners up included Richards of Sydney and C Mcintosh of Kyogle with Shao 4 stands third. Kirk recorded a time of 58 4 3 seconds.
In a lengthy report from the Cairns Post dated January 5 1947 Queensland’s bowlers and fielding aided by Lush’s seven wickets helped dismiss New South Wales for 379. Key scores included Rogers 30 and Lush 43 as Ginty Lush starred with ball and bat. NSW reached 183 before Pettiford’s out, with Cook and Morris also contributing innings.
Sydney January 2 Arthur Renvere Hayne a telegraphist aged 47 was charged with murdering his wife Louise Elizabeth Hayne at Sumner Hill on January 1 The Burwood Creek Serene was to have identified with a pea rifle at close range early January 1 Kevin Beal a taxi driver aged 49 was charged with murdering his sister in law Marie Elizabeth Kilmartin at Waverley on January 1 Leahy appeared January 1 and bail was refused again today
The Queensland State Government described the drought impact on cattle and butter output in the Burnett district and noted loans through the cane Bank to aid dairymen and other primary producers. It stated the Commonwealth had not provided drought relief subsidies beyond loans or free wares, while the state offered interest free loans and reduced-rate rail and water access to support producers.
A cyclone moves southeast toward the Queensland coast with the center about 200 miles southeast of Willis. The forecast notes the system maintaining intensity while steering southwest, with sea conditions slight northward near Townsville and Mackay. No ships are expected to be seriously inconvenienced as vessels could divert to avoid the cyclone’s bad area.
Canberra bids farewell to the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester as they depart for Port Kembla via Sutton Forest. Prince William and Prince Richard delighted crowds, while Governor Northcott notes the couple must leave sooner than hoped. The royal family plans to return, having formed many friendships across Australia and the Commonwealth.
Acutely scarce fish on the Brisbane market average about 0 1b per item, traders report. The shortage stems from supply cuts at the Barrier Reef off Powys, impacting prices and availability for consumers.
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