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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1952
Page
5
The UN leaders say a military stalemate has been reached in Korea. They warn that any quick victory is unlikely as Chinese and North Korean forces maintain battlefield strength and air capacity while negotiations stall.
A Maryborough industrial report details a railway worker dispute with wage arrears and disruptions. It mentions court action, insurance cases, and the involvement of workers named Gordon Walsey and Mr Ward, with references to compensation statutes and ongoing industrial claims affecting operations.
The new Director General at the Education Department and the Under Secretary assume posts today in Brisbane. Watkin succeeds Edwards as Director General while McPherson becomes Under-Secretary following Muir's cognation. Over 30 candidates sought the Chief Federal Offer role, with 20 appointments planned. Deputy Commissioner of Stamp Duties and other senior posts are also being filled as the Bureau of Industry reorganizes under new leadership.
Melbourne race report notes Selewe Breasley, back from New Zealand, failed to ride a winner at Moonee Valley. The top contenders posted varied results with favorites such as Merry and Yaremba among those accentuated by odds. Breasley had a strong English return but did not convert to a victory.
Shipping movements this month include various loads and port calls. Center cargo for Melhnikon sails in February and freight allotments for gas components are noted.
A chaotic page recounts minor accidents and weather notes. Scald injuries in McLeod street prompted ambulance transfer to hospital while another driver involved in a collision near Manon and Sain fod area required aftercare. Fire brigade battled a wall fire at a Sheridan butcher shop caused by a heated water bucket. Cape Tribulation aviation incident left a passenger with finger lacerations and potential amputation. Weather forecasts predict moderate to heavy rainfall across the peninsula with northwest winds.
A 1930s Brisbane report laments inadequate transport archives for live stock and meat carriage. It highlights fuel, railcar extensions, stock routes, water facilities, and refrigeration as key bottlenecks. The Meat Board urges urgent government action to improve stock movement and processing infrastructure.
The Isydwey Youth Carnival scenes describe a weekend festival of bands, choirs, and community events with Cairns and Mareeba ensembles performing across Merrilands. Major participants include Cairns Boys Band, Mareeba Town Band, Cairns Municipal Band, plus Atherton Choral Society. Orchestral pieces, marches, and open sessions featured strong local group participation and a public concert finale. The report notes a sense of cultural celebration amid political framing, with organizing committees and local officials cited for coordination and funding.
A Cairns gathering of young men and women strongly condemned the Youth Carnival for Peace and Friendship slated for Sydney in March. The meeting urged action to protect Australian youth from communist influence, voting 60 to six in favor of opposition and denouncing the festival as a plot to spread Communist ideas.
A baby fell from a moving train near Peete, Australia, but escaped with minor injuries after clinging to a seat and being found by bystanders. Officials said the child’s mother was aboard and the baby was unharmed aside from cuts around the ear. the incident occurred about 30 miles from the town. An investigation into how the fall happened is underway.
John Treloar clinched the Denbane victory with a commanding performance. The event highlighted Australian records as Keith Pardon and other rivals set marks in medley and relay legs.
A reported intruder described as a ghost caused a scare near Quilpie station. Shots were fired at the figure seen moving around the torch covered by a handkerchief. Neighbours and the station manager saw the figure at intervals for several hours and police investigated at 1:30 pm on Monday.
Two youths, a girl and a boy, drowned off Carrum Beach near Melbourne as lifeguards and rescuers battled heavy surf. Names appear as Leraine Comme and Thomas Tamer Tipping in the report, with authorities noting a rising fatal drowning toll in Victoria.
Reports from Queensland hint at a cheese shortage as milk allocation tightens for cheese production. Industry sources warn reduced milk flow could limit cheese output, affecting Brisbane and broader markets. prospects for dairy movements and pricing remain uncertain amid rationing pressures.
The Australian women’s team was announced for the Olympic Games with Marjorie Jack from New South Wales Shirley Gerwttand from West Australia Win ome Croce from Vieuwra and Varna Sebraies from Were Acmralia. Events listed include 100 and 400 meters with relays and hurdles.
Townsville and Cairns events highlight a rugged carnival with Cairns edging Townsville by a small margin. Key performances include Bourne and Neale contributing big scores, while Ammann and Burt led bowling for Cairns, as the match progressed to a tense finish.
Brisbane remembers Lawrence Callaghan a key figure in early Pacific Highway development and public works. Beginning as a pupil teacher in Western Queensland, he joined the Lands Department in 1911 and later held roles with the Agricultural Bank, Rural Rehabilitation Board, and the Public Estate Improvement branch, contributing to river bridges and reclamation projects from Southport to Kirra and Townsville.
A fragmented report outlines a new syllabus proposal for state and private schools. It notes expanded secondary education, re opening of certain classes, and increased enrolment targets. The piece cites the need for updated curricula since 1830 and highlights broader access and funding considerations.
Fragmented OCR text discusses changes to a Queensland syllabus, citing cost and impact on teachers and public education. It mentions a push for smoother implementation, state explanations, and long term effects on labor and social education.
The body of missing boy Ry dney was found drowned in the pool near East Dimple. Richard Lee’s status was not reported to the police until yesterday. About 430 swimmers were in the area when the body was discovered. The mother wrote that he had deserted on a slumber of emotion and she had intended sending him to boarding school.
Dorothy Sap, a renowned African American soprano, headlines a U S concert tour in America and Australia under ABC auspices. The article notes her rise since discovery and mentions prominent conductor Sergei Coumelvitsky guiding performances.
Government outlines a plan to recruit migrant rural workers from Europe to support farming. The statement emphasizes single, under contract workers with rural experience, aiming to supply immediate labor to farmers and restore rural livelihoods under current government awards and standards.
Squared odds and muddled lines mix mentions of teams and players across a chaotic report. Names like Townsville, Queensend, and SE appear with scattered scores and events. The text references a March finish, various players, and a mix of track and field notes, but details are obscured by OCR errors and garbled phrases.
Fragmentary text references canned fruit in Sydney and price notes with unclear details. Mentions Melbourne, New South Wales, and possible sale or tariff context. Data appears garbled with inconsistent figures and dates, lacking coherent events or names.
Woollen mill workers, both male and female, receive dismissal notices as the mill faces closure. Reported in Pewice dated January 2, the directors’ chairman outlines impending job losses and strategic steps amid financial pressures.
Fragmented report of a cricket match between Queensland and Victoria with mentions of players Carriuan Raymer McDonailt Mackay Cormack and McDouall. The text references slow pacing by Raymer and a fluctuating performance from Queensland while Victoria’s defense is noted but details are unclear and garbled.
A garbled report notes Australia Day quiet in cities as crowds mark the holiday. Police and railway services run with limited crowds, a special excursion near Ruramba and Capiton Park hosts a two day meeting, while weather and travel details affect attendance and local events.
Irregularities in Toowoomba gathering described as apathetic by attendees. Observers note lack of national recognition and minimal public support for the Australia Day event. The report highlights mixed sentiment and small turnout amid debates on commemorations.
Police say the inmate, identified as a Dutch prisoner, was found hanged in a prison cell after a February 4 arrest. Detectives Heanlan and Filsgereld led the investigation, with a tree limb and prison leather noted in the scene.
Jan 28 police notes reference a murder at Finch Hatton or nearby, with Detective Beulor Beweat Cranay and Deterties Benlor Cro coordinating inquiries. Eyewitnesses near Leead man’s location last night may aid officers in identifying a suspect.
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