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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1952
Page
3
A reflective piece discusses 1984 expectations for Australia and the world, focusing on inflation, war risks, and economic plans. It critiques postwar readiness, calls for coordinated policy, and urges public guidance to bridge demand and production while maintaining unity against Cold War tensions.
Fragmented OCR text shows social and court terms with multiple names and dates, mentioning Justice Ke Boone and Kelly S Dalles A tise Wr Musread. It references social games, a next day event, and a list of names and places, but the legible facts are sparse and scattered.
The Queenslander reports Dick Savitt showed form in Brisbane as part of the Davis Cup interasciomal meet. Savitt played with Ayre but was not chosen for America in the challenge round singles. Mervyn Rose defeated Savitt, with Australia taking the lead after favorable doubles results from Rowe and the Australian pair.
The Beene seed set for peanut growing was distributed to growers across Virginia and surrounding counties. About 3800 acres were planned for planting in the current season with heavy rainfall delaying fieldwork. Producers expect total peanut acreage to nearly double the prior year as weather improves and immediate orders await delivery from the Athair depot boards.
A fragmentary report notes a ballot on farm blocks in the Wardens Tarcom area. It mentions Jem Bedrare and an Archae Minner for Lands, with land sizes around 130 acres per block and 168 acres per entire tract. It references a Tuesday vote and a near tie result affecting Threlfall and Wash.
A fragmentary report notes two men and a woman in a Sealand incident. Details are incomplete, but the items reference a local event with unclear outcome and limited textual clues about participants.
Fragmented OCR text references a family with names Tomas and Fui, a neon sign, and a January 4 date. It hints at memories, exams, and parental figures, suggesting a personal remembrance amid unclear details. The piece lacks coherent events or clear actions to summarize further.
Weather warnings extend to Peninalla and Carpentaria districts with storms in western and northern regions. Cairns Fire Brigade controlled two bush fires causing limited damage. one near Peaseatrees and Anderson streets, threatening homes, while crews fought flames with monitors and hoses. City water works update notes chosen wells supplying public gardens and ongoing power and pump activity to restore supplies. A court case in the district involved a 12 year old charged, with no prime facte scene reported.
Fragmentary OCR text notes higher unemployment than usual, mentions District Employment Office and some workers remaining idle. Sparse details indicate ongoing joblessness and partial employment among a few workers, but context is incomplete.
The board considers the condition of the power station project in Townsville, noting funding shortfalls and the need to complete the works. The meeting, chaired by Mr. Kelly, discusses finances and potential site assignments while warning that Townsville may lack funds to finish the new generating station. A meeting at Rockhampton is planned for Monday to address the urgent financial situation and related removal plans.
Canberra report cites upcoming recruitment for trainees with 77 applicants Australia wide. Mr McMaton notes number two from these applications will be permitted next March. Queensland names appear among the successful eleven, including Murrawoad Brisbane Shaquenst Burleigh Dassen South or UBB Ker fanajune ratane W. Bernard Tee Towner and ER Saames Brisbane.
A three year old girl Bimoety Byars died after accidentally spraying bug spray. A one year old, Argueline, aged one, remained critically ill in hospital. The incident involved children in a Canivo area near a green vegetable project.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention donations from Forsayth and earlier acknowledgments. The text cites a 2008 date, proceeds from a dance event, and a reference to receiving funds or items, with garbled phrases about a wound and top of a bend. The passage is incomplete and unclear.
Ample frozen supplies on hand at Aligater Creek, one of the city's largest retail shops, with about 200 canteeners. Two main city shops served fresh, small quantities of meat, while workers expect most Towerville area shops to resume trading on Thursday next.
Cairns the State, is the manager of H. 5. linge Einbe Buicherres. Cairns Mr. Fred Williams said that although supplies would be short, customers would be able to get meat they would, however, have to take what they can. Negotiations are ill being aye Douglas, which it is likely to beat week from Cooksown. The butchery will receive a place shipments of meat to-morrow, but arrangements have not yet been made in connection with the Permanent charter. Rockhampton Jan 4 The Rockhampton branch of Alle gwalan Rabinal Airways today torwarden by wir mearly 400th. of prate jem to Bundaberg, Roel propeesar. Fie inest situation im Sunda here aia the genre of Mr Dun Moore Mode arrangements tur Cxery of the lains stan Brought trans Vctoris, stiplied by air.
Amid a prolonged drought in Brisbane officials discuss stabilizing meat supply. Premier VC Gaittonm urges delaying exports to protect local needs while a meat pool and export price measures are considered. A meeting at Be channel outlines strategies to support cattle breeders and curb price spikes.
In Cooktown, mill proprietors reported water could be sourced from the seamen's well for £7 per ton, but the Weihe shipping company ship did not call. Timber worth 4000 pounds remained on the wharf awaiting next vessel. more timber is ready offshore.
Vague OCR fragment mentions a site and election context with uncertain references to Sac, Bet and possible date. No clear names or actions readable, details require source clarification.
A crash near Vieworia Park involving Crates of Bottles and a wagon caused a car to collide with a tree and scatter crates. Authorities say a driver died and a railcar involved in the event is damaged. Police report indicate a possible fatality and ongoing investigation.
Public urged to report butchers charging above fixed prices to the Prices Commissioner Mr Fullagar. Citizens asked to freeze wives to report, provide name and address of offenders, and note butchers who resisted by refusing to sell meat at fixed prices.
Acting Treasurer Ed Wilson announced the state’s December surplus reached 133.31 percent of the prior year’s figure, up from 105.21 percent. Expenditures totaled £25,820.73, outlining a larger revenue cushion and higher spending than the previous finance year.
The Bonthorpe, purchased in Fremantle last February by Mario Consticeary, was converted with three major oil burners aboard. Marine authorities describe the ship as essential for Tasmanian fuel supply, though operating costs were high. The vessel was later engaged by the RAN for oil supplies amid conversion discussions and supervision by Captain HW Cummings. The project faced delays and budget concerns as the crew and contractors navigated technical and logistical challenges.
The Cairns Gee Company supplied fuel by products used for Marine Contractors Pty. Ltd during wartime. The Gas Company manager Mr Cain said the tar by product could be produced and supplied as needed. The article notes the fuel by product supports various industries amid competition and mentions a 275 unit figure tied to a historical use.
Movement seeks to remove M P from executive positions as part of broader reform within the Australian Workers Union. Reported efforts aim to urge changes at the union’s Brisbane and Queensland branches and include a general meeting later this month.
Acting Premier chairs joint committee meetings to set new sugar consumption price. Sugar producers, cane growers and processors from Australian groups will gather in Sydney on January 15 to discuss future prices and related materials for the industry.
A fragmented Jan 4 report from Rockramptoy notes 1981 racket totals with implied figures around 38.306 and 11.58 in coping comparisons to 1900. It mentions Fox 1881 with 2638 terms and references substantial hire costs and fees approximating 3000, totaling yearly enactment figures.
The Western Weather Bureau notes a western trough moving into South Australia with light rain along the Queensland coast and the Eastern State. A ridge persists, bringing variable conditions and potential showers in the southeast, while tropical moisture reaches Torres Strait and southern Peninsula regions.
The article outlines recruitment for the Royal Australian Air Force with emphasis on evening information sessions and how interested individuals can learn about offers. It notes that active rewrvicts in employment or trade need not wait 40 days for training, with immediate placement possible if needed and mentions current army service members could be recruited to ensure rapid training and deployment.
A fragmented shipping notice lists cargo routes and port calls between Brisbane Melbourne Cairns and Bond ports. It mentions tankers, petroleum and general cargo with departures from February to early March and delays affecting schedules.
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