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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1953
Page
6
A fragment from the Nations Monthly Bulletin Of Statistics notes a rise in tanker shipping. It cites figures showing about eighty five percent of tonnage shifted toward oil transport, with eight years later tonnage shares changing to around forty three percent for tankers, signaling oil's growing dominance over coal in seaborne trade.
An abbreviated local notes item lists Mossman and associates including Harpe Ivex Cavill and R Lunn. The fragment suggests a community update or personals section with names tied to a group or event.
The report details a surge in air travel with passenger numbers rising by about 15 percent and cargo mileage up 4 percent. Schedules show airlines worldwide carrying just over one billion passenger miles, with freight and visits to Cairns and Sydney noted among frequent travelers and officials.
The column notes residents planning travel to England for the Coronation return home year end. It mentions Mr Gordon Simpass visiting Edmonton from age and a Brisbane contact. Several local families and students are listed with trips, holidays, and school events including scholarships and sports references.
An application has been made to raise Brisbane potato prices from 3d to 6d per shilling next month. The move would apply to southern potato stocks and affects the Guemcare area.
A fragmented OCR text describes an Australian announcer Jen reporting on a coronation broadcast. Mentions an ABC assistant, Darkmasion, and London, with unclear dates and names, offering a glimpse of the broadcast setup and national connections.
A scrambled discussion proposes new titles for housewives as a descriptive role. Questions arise about fitting terms like Assistant to the President or Home Manager while avoiding overworked labels such as Lady of the House or Mom.
A fragmentary report describes students and a comic routine involving a person named Margaret Schowtier. The text mentions ages 7 and 38 and references a school context at Gusallege with a focus on a humorous act.
Report notes malaria cases in Brazil have fallen by about half and national health officials anticipate possible eradication within a few years. The Federal Yellow Fever Service cites nearly 5 million vaccinations over two years, but warns of a mild outbreak in the southern states by year’s end.
The Choral Society scheduled a forty five minute practice at 7:30 pm and a later performance at 10 pm. Details indicate a chamber choir event with rehearsals and a public appearance.
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