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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1952
Page
5
The Cairns Post reports waterside workers across Australia voted to continue overtime bans in defiance of an Arbitration Court order. Government must act to prevent transport disruption, possibly deregistering the union or forming a new body to safeguard community interests and preserve arbitration standards.
A dated shipping ledger lists vessels such as Manunds Kanimbia Manoors and Elsanna with schedules between Townsville Cairns Melbourne Sydney Brisbane and Portland Roads. It notes departures arrivals and voyage dates in June and July including ports of call Townsville Cairns Melbourne Sydney Brisbane and Port Alma with cargoes of sugar molasses explosives and general cargo.
June 6 in Sydney Judge Holt sentenced Woodgate Lynch or Lynch to three years gaol and Charles Raymond to a term for their roles in the cult case. The report cites an unhealthy scene and the court proceeding concerning the two young men aged 18.
The poll declares Messrs Vincent Hans Jensen Thomas George Dillon Seymour Darcy Eagle Chataway Essil Creecy John Lagarus George Walter Gordon Wallace George Johnston Petersen and Lee Francis Dollimaon as Cairns aldermen. Dillon Jensen and Wallace elected as Cairns City Council members with initial votes listed for many candidates including Dillon 5350 Jensen 4050 Eagle Chataway 4927 Creedy 4857 Lazarus 4428 Wallace 4357 Johnston Petersen 4207 Collison 3955 Watkins 3087 and others.
Workmen have applied a blue Crean Paint cover to the Cairns Post Office this week. Completion is expected shortly according to a Post Office official. The St Inf Bn Rifle Club will resume shooting next Sunday June 8 at 1:30 pm, with members urged to arrive by 1:30 pm for the start. This shoot begins a three event series for the Williams trophy.
The Cane Growers Executive secretary Mr G Grey said the final payment of 7/6 a ton will be made to Tally farmers next week for cane delivered last season. Total payments reach £7 1/10 a ton, composed of the award price £3 7/5 and a £5/ for overseas sugar, equaling 1/5 a ton and a bonus of 1/2.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions electricity supply concerns and a time element but lacks clear facts, locations, or entities to form a concrete item. The readable portions do not establish a coherent event, action, or outcome for a proper summary.
Balle, eldest daughter of E J Gradige of Edge Bill Calas Queensland, to Bruce youngest son of KE A Mit Brunswick Albioa arrest, and the inte Mrs BR A Mitchell of Victoria.
A Commonwealth Department of Social Services officer in Cairns outlined an Australia wide scheme to rehabilitate physically disabled civilians and pensioners between 16 and 71. The plan offers admission without means test and aims to place trained individuals in suitable vocations, with the State supporting wages during probation.
The Weather Office logged a max of 2.3 degrees and min of 6 degrees with humidity 74 percent at 9 am 68 degrees noon 60.8 degrees and 48 percent at 3 pm 0.7 degrees and 48 percent. South Johnstone infirmary reports fireman N King burned on contact with a steam pipe and treated by ambulance. Mena Creek farmer W H Cols suffered burns when his cane burning clothes ignited. first aid was given.
J Walton recalls Cairns early days when his father built railway links and hotels. He notes transport over the range by pack horse, the Kuranda crossing, and the first weatherboard station. He describes town growth, banana and sugar industries, the Hambledon mill, and ships bringing labourers to work on sugar farms. Walton plans a week in Cairns before visiting Tablelands.
The Cairns Post Office will open on Morsay Queen's birthday from 7 am to 1 pm for all postal and telegraph business except money orders. It will reopen at 5 pm for telegrams. Mail usually closing at 9 am will be 10 am, and no home delivery of mail will be made.
William Sweeting and Thomas Simpson, both seamen, were remanded today on ship desertion charges. Sweeting allegedly deserted the Duke of Athena at Cairns on December 6, 1961, and Simpson deserted the Arawa at Brisbane on May 24, 148. They were arrested Thursday. Sweeting was found at the Prisoners' Reserve Bungayow by Detective Robert Arthur Muir Freeman. Simpson was found in Spence Sheet by Detective Clifford John Smith. Mr J J Beil appeared for the complainants and Mr D Smart was on the bench.
Thursday Island councillors and residents await Treasury guidance after M L A Mr Wordsworth stated advice given to convert interest and revenue measures to a cash basis. The discussion centers on local finances and timing for the change.
India were all out for 293 in London as the visitors posted a competitive total. The innings featured standout performances from key batsmen and bowlers aiming to defend the score in the events' tie context.
Eacham names a strong side with Dev Dines at centre and Kennedy Burns St John Miller Marinnan and Hornung among backs. Forwards include Bur eel Troughton Jager with Johnston Phillips Afflick. Cairns eyes ball from Lea ditch and relies on Melksham McAuliffe to back fast backline. Minor juniors open against Innisfail as Cairns runs two trains from Cairns to Mareeba for Sunday match.
North Queensland 13 will play New Zealanders in Townsville on Sunday June 22 and selectors will name the squad in Ayr on Sunday next. The five selectors will watch the Poley Shield game Ayr versus Mackay, with NZ team arrivals set for June 19.
A report describes inspecting damage at Bloomfield River with plans to return Sunday. Alternatives include travel to Rocky Point by 7 or to Cooktown for launches to Bloomfield River. If by car from Cooktown, a five to six mile hike over the Gap meets two lorries from J. M. Johnston Pty. Ltd Cairns. The venture to operate the mill was pioneering for the Peninsula with timber transported by boat. Annual timber throughput varied. much of it included fine Australian species.
June notes indicate poor demand for tobacco leaf at Mareeba. Mr T Willmore, a member of the Too- Agriculture group with Mr J McEwen, reports that S G Harvey will visit Mareeba from June to.
A high pressure area dominates eastern state weather patterns. Strong ridge effects push unsettled conditions to the south and east as districts report shrinking precipitation belts and clearer skies across the region.
In Rosebery a deaf and mute man Reuben Oddy woke to flames at Andrews Laboratories Ltd factory. Firefighters from seven stations battled the blaze for two hours. the building burned out and two employees later suffered burns and fumes exposure at Royal South Sydney Hospital.
The Minister for the Navy and Air Mr W Mc Mahon opened the State congress of the RSS.ALLA at Ipswich urging preparation and self reliance to deter war. He warned the danger lies in Russia sending submarines to rupture communications and noted Australia’s focus on sea warfare and defense readiness to maintain peace.
A Cairns bakehouse owner faced fines for filthy conditions and unclean premises that posed health risks. Inspectors found dirty storerooms, walls and ceilings, with flour used in bread sold to families. McGuire fined £20 and costs. another £10 fine and six costs with default imprisonment for failing to keep premises vermin and pollution free.
Sydney June 6 a court hearing revealed an error in the Three Jims lottery syndicate case. The equity court heard that the arrangement had a misprint or miscalculation affecting the distribution of the first prize. Dignam's side stated a mistake was made and a friend and two others formed the syndicate.
A brief note discusses possible assistance programs for individuals aiming to start farming. The text highlights support options, potential eligibility considerations, and the aim of bolstering agricultural entry for new farmers.
A collision occurred in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence involving Scythia a 19 000 ton vessel. It would return to Quebec City for examination and to assess the damage with official measures pending.
A fragmentary note discusses basins and the idea of a new Australism. It mentions encouraging people to return and hints at broad social reform but lacks concrete details or dates. The garbled text references beliefs about free sharing and national renewal without clear actions or outcomes.
A lawyer explains that a will altered with inked changes remains invalid unless freshly typed and executed with the testator signing in the presence of two witnesses who also sign. The discussion explores the risks of improper changes, the need for initialling alterations, and the legal consequences of maintenance in civil and criminal contexts.
A quotation recounts Harry Duckson explaining a New Zealand delivery contract dated last year. A fierce storm damaged cargo and risk of non delivery arises, with Act of God as defense for delays beyond reasonable foresight. The Tasman purchaser threatens suit. expert notes define Act of God as natural, unforeseeable, unguarded, and beyond human control.
A motherly figure, Mrs Burrough, acting under a power of attorney for Miss Abney, faced questions about transactions made after Abney’s death. The dialogue explains that a POA remains valid only until notice of death is received and that acts post death are generally invalid unless already authorized.
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