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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1951
Page
3
A Trade Commission report on Australia’s economy praises overall prosperity while noting weaknesses. It cites inflation countermeasures, the need for production expansion, and capital equipment imports. The document emphasizes labor dynamics, industrial development, and the impact of global market factors on wage earnings and employment.
A lengthy report outlines how external factors and domestic policy shaped Australia's postwar manufacturing growth. It notes reliance on exports of wool and wheat, rising national income, capital needs, and migrant influx as drivers of expansion and potential strains on housing and commodity availability. It highlights improved industry capacity, but warns of overreach risks if production and energy supply lag.
NY city schools faced disruption as teachers demanded higher pay for after class sports duties. The strike limited basketball and physical education across districts, prompting the City Board of Education to resume normal schedules while negotiating. Public anger and confusion spread as students, parents, and staff awaited a resolution.
Ota argues in The Cairne Past that industry was not compelled as claimed in the January issue. He notes many small growers and workers bore losses while large growers benefited from Australian rates and favorable trade terms. The letter, signed by W. Mick Stewart of Port Doufing, critiques prevailing economic narratives.
Report records the wardens notes from Merberton dated January 28 detailing mineral aid actions for December 1850 and related administrative steps. Specific names or agencies are unclear in the fragment but reference to Berberton and December 1850 aid procedures appear.
An OCR fragment notes ongoing prospecting with limited work due to heavy rains. Metals activity includes driving, setts and a few operations in the aid working. The text mentions individuals like Patrick and J. Btenhouse and references locations such as Herbervon and St Panck Block.
A correspondent Mr W MLZ Stewart reports dated January 24 outlines discussions opposing the ultimate formation of a World Federal government. The piece traces cause debates, political aims, and the potential peace outcomes tied to world governance proposals, citing mine work and labor efforts as contextual backdrop.
Fragmentary note from Wales Siding mentions Old Perseverance and GW Perkes with a party. It refers to road repairs carried, eleven tome Gs estimated to contain about per cent, and mentions the Emulord battery and a Twa. The garbled text limits clarity on precise actions or outcomes.
Fragmentary account from The Carine Post describes sinking work in a water project with scant detail. It notes a small crew and a test bore reaching ten feet, mentioning a bale operation and tied conditions.
Alluvial tin work at Mount Garnet continues with dredging under DC 208. Plant performance remains satisfactory, with 197,000 ruth processed and 16 tons of black tin recovered. Return Creek floods, 100 workers employed across departments, and ongoing paddock cleanup. A trial cut tested depth prospects. boxers processed for 20 tons recovered. Plant dismantled earlier, upstream work reduced, and deep lead tunnel progress halted by bad air and water.
In Ulver Valley Wilk mine saw minimal progress due to heavy rain. About one ton of ore broken, roads washed out with 200 yards needing new decking. November–December sinking and 20 feet of driving completed. three wolfram heaps extracted. three men employed, led by DBranlle Knob and CR Croatand.
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