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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1952
Page
4
The Malloy district reports Christmas closures for repairs and utility inquiries by the Calne Regional Electricity Board. Transmission lines between Malloy and Mone Road are idle for holidays but will resume Monday. Flooding disrupts Mulligen highway, hindering access between Mt Carbine and Cooktown.
The Julatten district reports a bustling holiday period with Christmas and New Year events. Residents mention improved ore and machinery activity at Wolfram and Persarversuce, construction work resuming, and numerous visitors from Mossman, Mareeba, and Cairns joining local gatherings.
Iningham notes a rainy year with rainfall peaking in October and a daily total of 338 prints from seven days. A record New Year’s Day crowd at For rast Beach drew about 300 cars, with collection around £230 and expected subsidies. Surf club reports patrols and no rescues, while beachgoers faced minor injuries from a variety of incidents near a 300 yard offshore area.
The excerpt discusses inflation concerns in Australia, noting economists disagree on effective measures. It mentions potential government actions to curb inflation and stabilize wages, while warning that policies may not address underlying economic factors. The tone reflects cautious public mood about the economy.
A fragmented report touches on landslides in Bolivia and a World cricket tour woes with variable performances by state teams. It also notes rising entertainment costs and falling cinema attendance as audiences seek cheaper options amid drought and water shortages.
Daintree notes lines recount local events and visits with families in the area. The article mentions Mr and Mrs A Schulz and relatives, Mr Goodhew and Miss Beryl Methven visiting grandparents, and several residents traveling to nearby stations. It also references a Commonwealth financed project completion and community gatherings including a Christmas gift distribution by a tree and an evening hosted by the CWA.
The Daily Maize Jerusalem correspondent reports helmeted police wearing masks charged at a Liberty contested protest seeking reparations from Germany. Demonstrators retreated then returned shouting and were dispersed by police.
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