30 Jan 1953
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1953
Page
1
In 24 hours to 9 am Cairns recorded 9.52 inches of rain the heaviest in years. Rain disrupted rail service to the south and made the main road impassable in parts. Flooding hit Cairns city with water entering several shops while streets in the main shopping area flooded. Greatest rainfall fell between Redlynch and Babinda causing major disruption.
Railway locality inundated as water surged over streets and bridges near McLeod Street and Shoslan Street. Water damaged the Railway Hotel and several premises, with rainfall easing by late morning. trains faced severe disruption while river levels threatened roads and towns including Gordonvale and Cairns.
The Cairns area logged prominent rainfall readings in the 24 hours ending 4am yesterday with top measurements over 20 inches at a noted station. Other stations, including the Cairns aerodrome and railway region, reported varied totals with several locales recording notable amounts and multiple registries listed for Ba Binds Deeral Fordonvale and Ravenshoe among others.
Stormy weather in Britain and Australia floods threaten numerous areas as Collins Bridge in Kuranda reportedly submerges and rivers rise. Reports from Canberra and London describe heavy rain, 3 to 5 inches, and rivers reaching flood stages with potential widespread disruption to transport and rail lines.
The Queen Elizabeth underwent annual overhaul when smoke and flames appeared aboard during the voyage. Investigators began probing a suspected fire while crew and passengers stayed on board. Harvey distinguished himself with multiple boundaries as the ship neared completion of repairs.
Obituary notes the death of James Hamzy Scullin former Australian Prime Minister and Labor leader. It recalls his early career entering Federal Parliament in 1910, later editor roles, and opposition to Alfred Deakin’s government. Mentions South Africa and Australia cricket-like scores and political links.
A Melbourne ceremony and funeral plans dominated by political figures as debates over hosting the Games proceed. Prime Minister and others weigh in on whether Melbourne can secure the event amid organizing delays and security concerns. Officials warn the timing may be critical for securing international assurances and funding.
South Africa faced a near-impossible chase of 377 in 255 minutes. They ended at 177 for six, a slow start in the morning giving way to a long grind in the afternoon as Joberton and Bansud endured lengthy spells.
The Burdekin River continues its flood hold on Townsville with the river at Tinkerman rising to near ten feet above the rails and a level around seventeen feet three inches at Butter. Heavy rain and rising waters create danger with flood warnings and shifting conditions along the river.
Fragmentary OCR text presents a local event with unclear names and places. Readable elements suggest a brief notice or sports reference, but many words are garbled, preventing precise identification of people or organizations. The item remains a partial entry with no verifiable facts to extract.
A fragmented report recounts three planes carrying about 35 aboard near Seattle, including two military and one civilian craft. One Halieg airship and a Priveteer sped toward the west, while two other planes vanished over Central British Columbia. A Royal Canadian Air Force Dakota with a larger crew remains unaccounted for.
Brisbane heads into February as opposition leader G Nicktin outlines an itinerary across Queensland for the state election campaign. He will speak in Clermont Yeppoon Gladstone and other towns, with stops planned in Cairns Townsville and Ingham as part of a multiweek push.
A Northgate Mareera area tobacco leaf sale ends unresolved as a board reviews unsold low grade stock. Government action sought to align buyer and grower interests with manufacturers. Stakeholders include T Gilmare and I McEwen as interviews outline supplier and factory concerns.
CANBERRA JAN 29 The Federal Cabinet will set principles to hand back taxing rights to State governments with a plan to end the uniform Commonwealth taxation system by year end The Prime Minister disclosed that a state based taxation system would require cooperation and not rush reforms until the Premier’s conference on February 20 The Commonwealth will continue uniform collection this year while planning to transfer revenue powers to states and may repeal existing acts as talks progress Cooperation among governments will determine if standard or different tax arrangements prevail and how UK policy and future rates will be handled by the Commonwealth and States.
In Canberra the prime minister signals a campaign start in April. He plans Sydney speeches on federal relations and public works funding. He pledges tax relief, streamlined revenue, and Commonwealth financial support while states prepare their own systems.
A fragmented report notes tensions over port activity and shipping rates, citing Senator McLeay and local workers. Mentions maid Tita and various figures discussing work effort, cargo handling, and expected crop shipments amid rising costs and staged demonstrations.
Fragmented wartime text cites blame on Europe and the United States. References to United Brains and Russia, with mentions of Rhine, Rostov, and long political tensions. Sparse readable names include Dailles and Rosiana in a debated alliance context.
A historical note describes tobacco tariff reforms under the Bae loge Act and amendments in 1983. It explains differential duties, incentives, and shifts in excise rates aimed at encouraging domestic manufacturing, with references to Trevorencies, Leinsters, and Growers Co operative. The piece notes rate changes from January 1983 and impact on prices and imports.
Brisbane January 29 The Executive Council today granted subsidies and loans for northern works. Details include a treasury subsidy toward road works between Jubilee Bridge and East Dmuafail Stair, and funding for fire brigades and shire projects. The Cook Shire Council secured a treasury loan for supply needs. Cardwell Shire Council received a loan and subsidy for road works on Broman Street Tully. Overall, the measures aim to support utilities, road building, and fire protection across several districts amid Commonwealth arrangements in Australia.
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