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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1950
Page
8
Washington reports outline of farm price support measures with proposals to empower the President to adjust supports up to a specified percent of produce value. The bill aims to protect farmers by ensuring price stability and protecting the agricultural sector from market fluctuations.
Fragments indicate a large death duty connected to an earls estate and a late husband’s will. The article hints at expense coverage and a plan to meet duty costs, referencing a father’s death and completion of the will. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
June 29 notes from Mirriwinni describe picnics dances and church events. A farewell party honored Mr Indric F Bromham as he leaves for a new residence, with many locals mentioned. Seasonal visits include Mr and Mrs J Gidding and daughter Esbinda, and families from Innistall Bundaberg and Byone St visiting relatives.
Ban Fernando near Port of Spain grows as government and oil firms push local training schemes. First technicians trained under the program join the industry, aiming for about forty skilled workers annually as locally produced petrol shifts to Britain and some sold locally.
Brisbane notes report a city council budget of 15 million pounds with increased rates and charges for services and fare hikes after strikes and shortages. The correspondent criticizes leadership, cites suburban residents facing home sales or subdivision blocks, and highlights rising living costs impacting families and women shoppers.
A Sydney and Melbourne price gap cited earlier has not translated into usable quotes. Dealers see no sharp price drops yet as demand lags, while many older models demand high maintenance. Local industry concerns point to tightening capital and cautious lending, with smaller firms striving for financing. User-facing text on tree-planting drives and urban greening follows unrelated notes in the archival fragment.
Port Douglas notes describe a global rubber supply squeeze driven by Malayan and Indonesian factors, with Russia buying large quantities and Western buyers delaying orders. The report links price hikes to scarce natural rubber, currency fears, and potential smallholder taps, alongside local weather and Fort Douglas Tennis club results and community visits by officials and educators.
Cardwell Shire outlines routine patrols and concrete entrance works at Fairway station. The report details funding, completed projects, and upcoming tasks on roads and bridges including Banyan Greek bridge No. 8, Murray River bridge, and various street improvements with contractor updates and supply needs.
An appeal seeks homes for Austrian refugees, including mothers and 1077 children, with ages from under three to 14. The article notes the refugees fled during the war and seek immediate shelter, schooling, and care, while highlighting the need for adopters or foster arrangements and the role of the refugee relief committee in coordinating support.
World Bank bonds are offered for sale in Mexico City with Central Bank approval. Officials in Washington say the move signals broader international reach of Bank marketing. Mexico’s Central Bank has purchased 1.3 million dollars in International Bank bonds. A mission to Peru is being prepared to discuss development plans and bring the Bank to Peru’s economy.
In reply to a letter from the Samell, Cardwell Teams discussed rental and responsibility for damage to a reused te, with Mr RL and Owen Dury applying for a building permit. The Bureau of Industry noted it was not government solely for special circumstances, and a licence fee was required. An investigation by Mr Dicklinwam examined the granting circumstances and the need to build in the town.
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