Rain Interferes With the Cairns Show
Rain dampened the Cairns Agricultural, Pastoral and Mining Association exhibition in Parramatta Park with light to heavy showers. Three days collected £3581/2/-, down from last year’s £3980/18/6. Last day revenue reached £1911/10/6, up from 1704/19/6 in 1951. Attendance over three days was 27,061, below last year’s 29,847. last-day attendance rose to 14,624, up 1,752 from 1951.
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Cairns Agricultural, Pastoral and Mining Association
Parramatta Park
Grand Parade Awards Hit by Heavy Showers in Show
The Show Association president Mr. Stillman announced rain insurance covered three daily periods from 6 am to 2 am for totals of £700, £900, and £150. Insurance claims depended on the registered rain points. Ring judge Mr. Penny praised ring events, noting high standards despite rain. Pony classes, hacks, and lady riders showcased strong quality and costumes, with juvenile entrants also highlighted. A simulated army display drew spectator interest with combat actions and enemy positions, culminating in a climactic pursuit by the Sis Battalion under drum-major Mulry.
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Show Association
Stillman
Thast
MH. Penny
Queensland
Local equestrian show crowns youth and open riders
In a district ride near Gordes vale and Kuranda riders competed in ages under 14 and open divisions. Perfection Cleaners' rider secured top girl honors while several riders earned first and equal second places across events such as hunter trials and hacks. Notable performances included Highland Fling winners in multiple open and under categories and local riders claiming several second places.
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Sft
Mim L
Gordesvale
Kuranda
Bet
Ee Tipele Annal
National Air- Reef
L McLachlan
Perfection Poe
Cleaners
J. McLachlan
Hunter
Levis
Murray
E. J. Murot
J. Blanckenset
Mra J. Blanckensee
M. Wall
E. J. Muree Wall
B. Cooper
H. M. Svendsen Pty. Lia
Mik Holden A. Neary
Mra. Walters
H. Stotter
Walt Ana Goll
Bedly
M. Stratford
M. Petersen
Mi Biskes
ML Sraiors
Locak L. Bmall
Sword Deuce
L. Sewall
KL Phillips
Local pony show result list for youth riders
A scrambled report lists youth riders by age groups with placements and some names. Irene McLachlan and Lynette appear among the under 14 winners, with Lachlan McLachlan and N Miller also noted in the same segment. Other entries mention FR Hub-rider and Mim B for older youth categories, plus a local winner shared by Y Newton. The text is fragmentary and contains several garbled names and phrases.
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Lachequal
Der
Irene McLachlan
Lynette Ual
Mye
Irene Me
Lachlan leLachlan
FR Hub
Mim
Lee Te Tale
Ane Atin Y
Agricultural Show Sees Strong Exhibitor Appreciation
A historical notice thanks the agricultural section for their exhibits and the grand response they produced. It notes judges contributed to the success of the show and expresses appreciation to all exhibitors.
Horticulture Display Highlights Lily Arrangements
A horticulture display showcases lilies arranged by crescent and circular themes. Winners include Mrs L C Ruttiman, Mrs W Kraft, Mrs L James, and Mrs Farlow with multiple prizes. children and native wildflowers also featured.
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L. James Ie
Evans
W. Sherrin
L. C. Ruttman
Mrs. Farlow
W. Kraft
L. James
Parlow
Me. W. Eran
Mra. Farlow
Kar James
Mra
L. C. Ruttimen
Britain Must Buy Overseas Food
A public policy note argues that Britain should procure food from overseas to diversify supply and stabilize prices amid domestic shortages. Officials emphasize international trade and resilience in emergency scenarios, with potential impacts on farmers and consumers.
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Britain
Political Upheavals In Middle East
London July 23 Reuter reports two royal houses in the Middle East face upheaval. In Persia Shah confronts risk of Mossadeq seizing dictatorial powers. In Egypt Colonel Jamal Sherin Bey, Farouk’s brother in law, named War Minister, triggering a military coup and challenge to the King.
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London
A.ap
Sherin
New York Deluged by Riots After Teheran Protests
Reports from Teheran and New York describe a turbulent day as demonstrators gathered outside a hospital demanding policy changes. Police faced chants and clashes as crowds urged action against the government and related foreign stances.
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United Prem
New York
Teheran
Sam Menrenie
Roment
Teheran Hospital
Unclear OCR says US officer mob attacked on July Fourth
Fragmented report notes a US Army officer confronted by a mob outside a Perm area scene. Mentions Russian soldiers and a March or July event with threats and stoning. Text is garbled and contains many unreadable words.
Bloodless coup reshapes Egypt leadership
Cairo July M The Egyptian Army's strongman General Mohamed Nagui Bey led a coup and was made war minister then commander in chief as British and Allied leaders monitor. Aly Maher Pasha fled Cairo to seek King Farouk in Alexandria and prepare an anti corruption cabinet after interviews.
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Cairo
AAP
Mohamed Nagwih Bey
Wem
Aly Maher Pasha
Ferouk
Alexandria
Aly Maher
National Anthem to be Played at International Chairmanship Meet
Canberra reports the Minister for the Interior approves a plan to play the national anthem during the chairmanship event of an international council meeting. The decision underscores ceremonial protocol for the high level gathering and honors national identity.
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Canberra
Interior
Rew
Ies
Internationale Council
Chaichae
Amine
Jeckeen
Truman intervenes in steel strike amid war production fears
President Truman personally intervenes in the steel strike as Defence Secretary Lovett warns of severe wartime production losses. He summons United States Steel president Benjamin Fairless and union leader Philip Murray to the White House for talks. Officials indicate possible use of the Selective Service Act under emergency conditions. Lovett says enemy action could not have caused monthslong disruption and estimates 3 to 8 percent of planned military output may be lost in 1952, with ammunition hardest hit and impact rippling to Korea. General Clark fears disrupted shipments and three to six months of lingering effects in the supply chain.
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Truman
United States Steel Corporation
Benjamin Fairless
Philip Murray
White House
Joseph Short
Lovett
Far Eastern Command
Mark Clark
S Ar
Steel Strike Halts Ammo Output Affects U.S. War Supply
The text reports that production stoppages due to a steel strike would cut about 37 percent of planned ammunition, with implications for United Nations troops. Lovett notes standby stocks may be inadequate, citing the Chevrolet plant in St. Louis shipping half of 165 mm shells halted by fuel shortages, and that only 88 009 tons of steel have been received from March to date.
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United Nations
Morea
Lovett
United States
Chevrolet
St. Louis
Mir
British Golf Highlight Underlines New Breakthrough
British golf reports a standout day with notable plays on the course. The article notes key shots and a strong performance by an unnamed player, indicating momentum and confidence ahead of upcoming events.
Olympic records fall as events lead to Helsinki meet
The report notes multiple record throws at the Helsinki Olympics. Hungary’s Jounal Conmals set a new mark in the hammer, first qualifying round surpassing the old standard by 27 feet. Russian athlete Aleksandra Hudina then broken the Olympic record with a 151 feet 5 inches throw in the javelin qualification. Australian officials monitor the events as the team arrives.
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Helsinki
Wns Jounal Conmals
Hungary
Aleksandra Hudina
London
Reuter
Shirley Strick
Weilahti
Mervyn Wood
Ferreira da Silva
Shirley Strickland
Maria Sander
Britain
Jean Des Forges
Walkers Disqualified as Keane Race Raises Doubts at Olympics
Reports from Helsinki detail Shirley Strickland and Mervyn Wood's performances as world and Olympic records are challenged. The day features multiple finals and near-records across athletics and rowing, with Australians competing amid strong international results.
Irrigation Area in Queensland Receives Government Orders
Brisbane July 4 authorities issued orders approving the Mareeba Dimbulak irrigation area plan. The commissioner may exercise powers over water and power distribution for the area. A ceremony will mark the completion of the Leafgolid weir on Walsh River with 390 acre feet storage. Expenditure of £510 approved for timber huts for the irrigation commission works on Walsh River at Tinaroo Falls and nearby.
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Brisbane
Mareeba-Dimbulak
Mareeba-Dumbulak Ates
Minster
T. A.foley
Emier
W. C. Gair
Walsh River
Foley
Walsh 33
Tinarco Falla Va Barre
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