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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1952
Page
5
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The article discusses the looming Australian Budget in Canberra with the aim to balance inflation while maintaining welfare spending. It notes expected wage pressures, defense and public works costs, and potential tax impacts, urging incentives to industry and careful revenue management amid import restrictions and unemployment risks.
Mr Wordsworth attacks prefabricated housing as ill informed and irresponsible. State Housing Minister P J Hilton defends expansion of housing, referencing imported houses and the Commonwealth State Housing Agreement, and accuses Wordsworth of political distraction by the Federal Government.
Shipping notices show Manends departing Melbourne August 6 at 7 am with a return voyage scheduled. ports listed include Townaville, Erie Roads, and Thursday Island with subsequent moves toward Cairns and Port Alma. Aims include loading meat for Hong Kong, sugar for Auckland, and cargoes for Sydney and Cairns, with Ceres arriving Cairns Tuesday.
A Queensland dispute surfaced as Mr Hilton visited Europe on a home buying mission for the Government. Critics say the Labour Government ordered too many overseas prefabricated homes and warn Queensland industry and the building trade will suffer. The Minister avoids answering questions about Cairns housing.
Acknowledgment from T Moore on behalf of himself and his wife extends thanks to the Organis ing Committee of the Benefit Deece and all kind persons for letters telegrams and assistance during his ill health or misfortune.
Hugh Mcwan of Whiterock near Edmeonton remained in a serious condition after a head injury from a fall from a carriage at the Cairns show on Wednesday night. The report comes from correspondent Ouw Tully describing the incident and current status.
A timber mishap at a work site left a worker injured. The Tully ambulance crew rendered first aid and transported the man to Tully District Hospital as reported by the town’s correspondent.
The Cairns Pom Office logged 1 point of rain in the 24 hours to 9 am, with monthly rainfall reaching 12 points. At Cairns Airport the gauge read 4 points between 8 am and 1 pm. Max temp 71.2 F, min 66.4 F. Readings: 6 am 8.0 F humidity 8 percent. 9 am 68.5 F 0 percent. 12 noon 69.0 F 6 percent. 3 pm 62 F 0 percent.
George Henry Coleman and William Stafford Parsons were remanded yesterday in Cairns for a Monday hearing on charges of possessing stolen meat pieces. Both pleaded not guilty as H A Mellick represented Coleman and E D Smart presided.
Garenhe Mervyn Luscombe, a Martyn Fire Cairns contractor, died when his utility truck overturned on Atherton Road one mile from Mareeba. A well known Cairns contractor, he was born in Murgon and moved north as a child. He leaves a widow and two young children.
Mr. Winchester praised the Cairns Kennel Club show noting record entries. The report details top dogs in toy breeds, dachshunds, greyhounds, bull dogs, kelpies, collies and German shepherds, with winners and judges’ remarks, plus thanks to patrons and stewards.
A chaotic list of conformation results across toy breeds including Pekingese Pomeranians and Papillon like entries. Mentions open classes and graduate divisions with numerous owners such as Crowson Jewell Knight and Datt. Includes mentions of German Shepherd type notables and a general show catalog style tally of best in show, champions and place getters.
Premier notes limit on loan funds and a need to restrict works under the new annual ceiling. He emphasizes prioritizing essential projects to support welfare and national goals while managing available money.
A fragment discusses shifting commissions and future Gate interests, noting companies would back operations if they aid the district economically. It mentions Trotting as a ring event feature near the main gate and a clipped reference to Afghan’s image fading at a final leap.
The Cairns Post reports a sharp drop in Australia’s June unfavourable balance of payments to £2,208,9 from £434,000 the previous month, with 1951-1952 totals showing imports at £1,053,217,000 and exports at £675,614,000, up 41.6% and down 32% respectively. It notes stronger imports in food stuffs, liquor, textiles, machinery, and drugs, while key exports like wool and meat halved in value.
Fragmented betting list shows prizes and ticket numbers for multiple regional casket draws. Names include E O'Donnell Narrandera Benstead Brisbane Walsh Sydney Cairns Meade and CREB Cairns. Large sums listed alongside ticket references, with various place names in New South Wales and Queensland.
The article notes progress on the 1852/53 budget as it moves toward presentation in Parliament on August. It highlights anticipated income tax indirect tax and company tax measures. Pension and benefit schemes are also mentioned as part of the forthcoming fiscal plan.
Brisbane July 24 The Central Cane Prices Board is about to publish the first gazettal of cane assignments since 1939. It will reflect the position as of June 30 and include all new and increased assignments finalised by the board to that date. The general review aims at higher sugar targets and is the first of its kind since the board began in 1825.
Canberra reports that concession telegram rates between Australian Commonwealth Occupational Forces members in Japan and relatives in Australia will cease Sunday. Negotiations are under way for a new arrangement to replace the present scheme as Japan resumes sovereign rights after the peace treaty, the Postmaster General announced.
A legacy appeal records donations from Atherton, listing multiple contributors and amounts. Names include Patch es, Joe Lyne Radio Service, Jean Cummings, Dr Porsavelli, A Croker and Co, Bert Allen, J and L Whemmers, Atherton Cash Store, Tableland Bedding Manufacturers, Calin Jones, L Maller, Wadley, Tom Kelly, C W Elliott, Albrecht's Garage, W Zipperer, J McDoneld, among others. Total to date shows CLR 11/4.
The cabinet plans further limits on main worker types while seeking a smoother intake from migrants. The move aims to ease economic adjustment after years of substantial inflows. Mr Holt will discuss with European and UK authorities, while Australia signals it will keep goodwill with partner nations and avoid implying permanent door closings to migrants.
In Brisbane today July 24 the New Minister's Conference urged the Commonwealth Government to assume price control. Minister Finnan criticized state price fixing as merely acting as price watchdogs. three years of control failed to reduce rates. He called for War-time measures, wage fixes, and subsidies for essentials. He listed items for consideration: increasing prices of pet products moving to re-control clothing and textiles home prices of lead and gin further moves on leather hides and canned foods.
New Australian reports Nikolai Wolke, a Russian national, escaped from Charters Towers watch house tonight by breaching a wall with barbed wire. Police describe him as six feet tall, very dark complexioned, with frizzy hair, wearing a grey two piece suit and brown shoes, in a dirty condition. He is wanted on charges of false pretences.
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