Harbour Board Chooses Its Chairman
Cairns Harbour Board yesterday elected T. G. Dillon as chairman at a special meeting. Dillon, a continuous member since 1927 and long time deputy, replaces R. T. McManus who lost in local elections. C. St. L. Holdcroft was named deputy chairman. new members C. E. Green, C. B. English, and G. W. G. Wallace joined the board.
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T. G. Dillon
Cairns
Dillon
R. T. McManus
J. M. Brown
McManus
C. St. L. Holdcroft
Herberton Shire
A. Campbell
Mulgrave
G. F. Turner
Eacham
W. H. Jensen
Messrs
C. E. Green
Etheridge
C. B. English
G. W. G. Wallace
Turn Round of Vessels and Dredging Costs Update
A Cairns harbour report dated May 30 1982 notes 21 feet water depth in Cairns cutting at LWOS with plan to dredge. Dredging Trinity Bay heavy work raises June receipts to about 15 800 pounds plus 1500 extraneous sums. officials urge consistent accounting and ongoing dredge efficiency improvements.
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Trinity Bay
Retiring Chairman Receives Board Letter On Short Term Plans
Minutes from the meeting show Mr Wallace requesting a later briefing on short term recommendations to improve port turnround. The board noted Cairns adequate shed capacity and sugar conveyor facilities. They discussed increasing waterside labour outside the port and maintaining peak period throughput. Officers were elected under by law and the finance and works committees formed. A minute of appreciation was given to Messrs McManus and P Kidd for services rendered.
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J. M Brown
W Gardner
G. ¥. Turner
W. C. Griffin
F. J. Quilter
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Holdcroft
Gardner
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Griffin
Finance Committee
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P. Kidd
Mr. McManus
Caven
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G. Turner
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J. F .Quilter
St. L. Holdcroft
J. G. Winfield
G. W G. Wallace
Persia pleads at The Hague over oil dispute
Judges of the International Court of Justice at The Hague hear Persia's challenge to the court's competence in the Anglo Persian oil dispute. The British government accuses Persia of imperialism and the use of force as the case, lodged in May 1961, heads for a two week hearing.
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Britain
Foreign Aid Bill Heads to President for Signature
Senate Foreign Relations Committee chair Senator Tom Cornally leads amid a seven month battle over a foreign aid bill. The measure moves toward the president's desk as lawmakers push for final approval.
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Ogmamitte
Tom Cornally
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Ocaaea
Controversy Over Murray’s New Guinea Appointment
Sidney dispatch reports Anglican Bishop Strong condemning the government’s 1942 decision to replace Administrator Colonel Murray with Brigadier D. McLeland. Strong argues the abrupt move undermines the office, injures Murray’s reputation, and risks politicizing New Guinea governance amid global criticism and calls for reconsideration.
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Murray
Federal Cabinet To Meet Today
CANBERRA June 10 Federal Cabinet summoned to meet tomorrow a day earlier than planned to deal with urgent cables from Prime Minister Mr R G Menzies. The meeting will consider defence and economic policy questions raised by Menzies during his London talks.
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R. G. Menzies
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London
Cabinet debates submissions and budget plans in Australia
The British cabinet submits items already raised. Menzies discusses cable exchanges and Commonwealth imports. Tomorrow Port proposals from Menzies will be reviewed. Cabinet plans the 1953-53 Budget but delays loom until Menzies returns abroad later in the month. Doubts grow over July budget presentation due to ongoing preparations.
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Soviet purge by secret police shock waves across republics
June reports in Pravda claim Lavrenty Beria led a sweeping purge in Georgia and Kirgiz Republics. Dismissals hit high party officials as nationalist sentiment persisted. Beria’s travels and actions hint at broader reshuffles in Soviet south east.
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Defence orders Sydney clothing contracts worth £1.13 million
The Minister for Supply approved defence orders for clothing totaling over £1.128 million to aid the Australian textile industry. More than 80 tenderers will benefit. Khaki webbing supply valued at £750,000 and cotton duck about £110,000 have been approved.
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Sydney
Mr. H. Beale
Brisbane adds five new times for Quernsia
Brisbane report notes five new time entries added for Quernsia on June 10, reflecting updated schedules and potential progress in local events. Authorities did not provide further details on the nature of the times or their sources.
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Brisbane
Quernsia
Heavy Mail for Duke in London From AAP Report
AAP wires describe heavy mail flow for the Duke in London including many messages from an old ship path. the report notes significant correspondence routed to the Duke, with attention to wartime or maritime signals and official communications.
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Ares
Shippa
Buckingham
Australian Prime Minister Menzies Speech on Trade and War Aid
In London at Fete 8 crowds heard Menzies defend Australian import restrictions as a wartime measure and urge allied nations within the Commonwealth to consult closely. He warned reserves could run out by Christmas if exports status falters, noting exports to Australia rose from £76 million in 1941-47 to £357 million in 1950-51.
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Ars- Walla
New U S liner on trials at Newport News
The United States, the largest American passenger liner, sailed from Newport News for official trial tests aiming to prove speed and power. The $90 million, 51,590 ton vessel seeks to be the queen of the American Merchant marine, with gear bearing issues previously causing partial speed tests.
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Newport News
Virginia
United States
State Works Cuts Spark Massive Job Loss Fears
Government approves a 736.81 million programme with deep reductions in housing public works and rolling stock projects. Heaviest cuts target public works while other sectors face deferment and delays. Officials seek extra funds at the next Loan Council meeting amid urgency to protect housing needs and employments.
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Moreee
Scotland Yards Effort Against Bank Gang in London Raid
Police launched a wide scale operation flashing over a hundred cars after a gang split a £200,000 banknote haul from a post office van in London on May 31. One member, dissatisfied with his share, squealed and provided locations of four leading gang members in the London area.
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Daltex Oil plans £25 million refinery at Kurnell near Sydney
Oil Australian firm Daltex Oil (Australia) Pty. Ltd wins Cabinet approval to build a £25 million refinery on 400 acres at Kurnell Botany Bay near Sydney. Premier Cahill said refining could start in two years after conditions are met including land use, jetty, effluent treatment, roads and rail access, water and sewerage services.
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Daltex Oil (Australia) Pty. Ltd
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Britain to test stem bomb off Australia coast
AAP dispatch reports Britain's Campania will sail from Portsmouth tomorrow carrying the first stem bomb for test off the north-west coast of Australia. Details of the bomb's components were confirmed by reliable informants amid guarded security aboard a 15,500 ton vessel. The method of the test and exact timing remain unclear as authorities have not released formal confirmation.
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Fierce Fighting at Koje Camp in Korea
American paratroopers supported by tanks assaulted a North Korean POW compound at Koje Camp. In two and a half hours of heavy fighting they killed about 32 Communists and freed 6,000 prisoners after wire was cut with acetylene torches when the leader refused to move inmates peacefully.
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Reds Use Force to Drive Prisoners from Compound
Communist leaders reportedly urged their forces to halt surrenders as Gen Boatner ordered 68000 prisoners in compound TH to disperse. One American killed and seven hospitalized. Communist casualties estimated at 30 killed and 97 injured. Prisoners lined up and moved out in groups after dispersal orders.
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Wonder drugs from whales new Moreton Island menical project
A sparse note reports a proposed medical project linked to Moreton Island and whales. Details are unclear, with phrases suggesting new drug research or whale-derived compounds. Further readable information is not provided.
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NEW
Labor Critique of Evatt and Unemployment Claim Debate
Opposition leader criticised disunity within Labor and Dr Evatt for claims about inflation and unemployment. He cited public debt growth from December to June and asserted unemployment fell to a record low of 8 percent in August 1951 with a 3.5 million workforce. He blamed NSW Labor for primary producer declines and touted Commonwealth incentives and taxation concessions as aiding industry and Australia.
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British to remove barbed wire barrier at Soviet radio Berlin
British authorities told Soviet officials in East Berlin they plan to lift the barbed wire barrier around the Soviet controlled radio Berlin in the British sector. The change is to take effect by June 13 and allows Germans to enter only through West Berlin authorities. The week old ban on notes was to be lifted tomorrow morning as civil restrictions ease in the sector.
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Border towns threatened by Murray River flood
Melbourne dispatch reports Murray River floodcrest reaching Albury and Wodonga as water nears record levels. Peak expected early tomorrow with the river a few inches below the previous high. Evacuations extend along the river from camps to towns near the border as alarm spreads over potential damage to Albury and surrounding communities.
Ticket Dispute in Saree Court Today
In Saree Court today the case Tho Frat v Justice Sheehy proceeds with a jury. Gracemere residents John Vincent Hanrahan and rail details appear in the fragmentary docket.
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Justice Sheehy
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John Vincent Hanrahan
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Rockhampton lottery ticket dispute reaches court
In a Rockhampton case Hanrahan claims the first prize ticket No 634644 purchased Feb 28. He alleges Major publican and others forged ownership to win the prize, while Major and Gerson Cran and others deny. The case adjourned with testimonies in progress as details unfold of ticket purchase and ownership claims.
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Gracemae
Major
Hermon
Hanrahan
Rockhampton
ZL Henderson
Gracemere
J. Henderson
Trades Carry On Brisbane Notices Of Dismissal
Notices of dismissal served on 1443 workers last week due to a Wat shortage. Bris baneera reportedly agreed to a leather pending decision by the Prices Commissioner. State Secretary C. Wi brook said he had been informed of the situation.
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C. Wibrook
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