18 Jul 1952
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1952
Page
1
Australian tobacco capacity outlined with plans to expand acreage from 1100 to 2100 acres over five years. Report notes mild tobacco ranks second to American, Victoria proves quality leaf, and Melbourne sale in September aims for 328 tons raising total to 710 tons with an estimated value of £500,000.
A conference with the AW.U. and Local Authorities' Association led to disputes over a claim for higher hire rates. Mr Self opposed further comment on conference proceedings, while The Civil Engineering Contractors Association objected. The court reserved its decision on the application.
U S Air Force says it does not believe in flying saucers but will investigate reports. Two airline pilots described glowing objects seen miles south of Washington on Sunday, forming a V or echelon in formation and moving at high speed.
A fire damaged or destroyed multiple buildings with the blaze under investigation. Scant readable text mentions Scan Drett Browne and Co and Pye auctioneers involved in the scene. No clear details on origin or casualty information are available in the fragments.
A fragmented report notes a mechanised coal cutter shift at Ogmore State coal mine. It references policy to mechanise where possible and aims to prevent daily output decline while targeting 150 tons from Ptyx No.7.
Senator Byenes urges funding for essential works including electricity water conservation and like projects arguing if money can be found in wartime it must be found in cold war. Senator Courtice discusses Mareeba tobacco market guarantees and expansion tied to excise measures and sugar industry support during a far northern tour visiting Mareeba Atherton Tully Innisfail Cairns and Attorne y General dates.
Practically all of the 80,000 Queensland taxpayers who have filed tax returns will receive refunds, the Taxation Deputy Commissioner said tonight. Taxpayers entitled to refunds would get them by the end of August, provided judges...
A chaotic council meeting featured General Robertom accused of slander against Australian workers. Left Wing delegates interrupted repeatedly while Macbteon answered. amid calls and cheers, discussions touched on Korea casualties and conscription.
Canberra July 17 average weekly earnings for Australian workers rose 75 percent for men and 9 percent for women from 1847 to 1851. The male average reached £13 16s 18d and female £7 16s 1d late September. Manufacturing slightly higher at times with strongest gains in paper making printing and chemical industries.
Land official Mir. V. C. Gair will inquire next Friday about securing cooperation for the Imperial Hotel project. The chamber has pressed the Premier to look into delays and curt replies from departments over seven months of hotel negotiations.
The council hears proposals to erect a new town hall costing about £2000. A committee member notes the aim to build a new hall, while Mr Kitching asks the Cairng City Council for information on the proposed project and the department reviews public input.
London July 16 Miss Springfield recalls Nancy Lyons at age six and notes a marked drop in form since joining Olympic swimmers in Townsville. She lists times down by about six seconds from peak, with a cautious forecast that she must train harder to regain former speed and style.
Fragments indicate a historical concern that reserve policy and dollar cuts could produce broader danger. The text references economic impact but lacks clear details on parties, dates, or outcomes.
Prime Minister Menzies said a Brisbane hall produced louder noise than a larger venue and described the reception as pretty noisy. He clarified he has no Budget speech yet and will discuss Budget details when Cabinet starts discussions, with the Budget due to be introduced on August 6. He dismissed any Coronation gift talk and denied knowledge of a Matien plan linked to Senate elections.
Mr. Oberg, former member of the committee that studied Western Europe and the UK in 1945, returned to Australia after a 13 month world tour. He urged that Australia attract migrants from the Netherlands Germany and Italy for work, with strong warnings about social and ideological challenges. He noted the US production potential, the wartime aid patterns, and concerns over postwar global tensions shaping immigration policies.
The Brisbane City Council issued dismissal notices to administrative and technical officers across works planning and bus departments. About 12 head office and outside workers faced cuts amid a broader round affecting 125 employees over the years. The Lord Mayor cited policy and efficiency. inquiries continued at the Ekibin quarry where further action was taken.
A report from Newcastle describes a state of affairs as unemployed seamen face pressure from employers and unions. The Newcastle men may see a new award negotiated between the union and employers, with adjournment to a date to be fixed.
Heutars diplomatic correspondent reports the question of Britain attending as an observer at the Pacific Pact Council will be decided at the council's first Honolulu meeting in the first week of August. Principal representatives named are Mr Acheson for America, Mr A Casey for Australia, and New Zealand's External Affairs Minister Mr T Webb with British Foreign Secretary Mr F as figurehead.
Fragmentary text discusses national resources and development. Mentions Australia and broader modern life aspects. Contains unclear phrases and damaged wording with no clear events or people identifiable.
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