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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1952
Page
4
Unclear OCR text reports a limited North Korean assault east of Ransang on the Korean coast. Fifth Air Force fighters bombed rail targets north west of the front, with activity in at least 23 locations as Allied forces repelled the advance and sought to disrupt supply routes.
Mareeba Shire Council held its January monthly meeting to pursue a £33 loan and subsidy for a water supply scheme and to consider broader projects. They discussed Mt Miller water supply costs, aerodrome planning, air safety measures, and land use, including a Basalt Gully site. The council also reviewed mining concessions, National Safety Council email requests, and the need for a footpath project with a planned budget, while noting inquiries about a local reserve and public works details.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions museum authorities at variance over issues in Saree Queshaland and a reference to science back to India. The passage also contains a hostile line about killing others, indicating problematic phrasing.
The Chief Justice was taken to hospital on Saturday after an operation. He had arrived in Brisbane from a holiday to watch a ceremonial event and is understood to be recovering from the procedure.
The record outlines Kawh Leslie MiKan a railway employee appearing before Judge Petty Sears on charges linked to stealing from Patrick King. Testimony covers receipt of money for a union ticket, purchases of liquor, and attempts to repay. witnesses include John Zara Temes and Patrick Rng. Defendants Boyd and Batchelor deny receiving funds. statements describe motive and district travel.
Council discusses armament funds, street light erection, and water mains for Gre Kydrania. It notes increases in rates to £946,899, daily consumption figures, pump upgrades, and reservoir work by the Cairns Mulgrave Wales Supply Board with new main installations and city receipts for December.
Local entertainment note describes the Wall of Death sideshow ride headed for a city review. Details on venue, dates, and safety checks are pending confirmation.
Washington Jan 14 The Republican leader introduced a resolution seeking full disclosure of matters between President Truman and Churchill. The sponsor says the probe would uncover commitments and possible contradictory promises linking to conferences that could influence postwar obligations.
Rescue crews recovered several bodies after a mine blast at the local coal mine. Officials noted the accident followed routine locking procedures and trapped workers inside. Three escaped as crews worked to reach others, with several injured and families awaiting word.
The Cairns School of Arts hosted the North Queensland Naturalists Club meeting. Members discussed a planned July visit by Victorian and NSW naturalists to collect specimens along the coast between Cooktown and Babinda, with field trips by motor truck. Dr Flecker warned of dangers in handling venomous snakes and urged a safety code with NSW Zoological Society and NSW Herpetological Society backing, plus licensing and penalties for unlicensed handling.
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