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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1952
Page
5
The piece argues Australia must secure more external capital to sustain growth. It urges Britain to supply investment, noting mutual benefits and the need to balance the economy. It warns of risks if Britain remains reluctant and calls for faster population, defense, and asset development to attract funds.
The Leader of the Opposition Dr H V Evatt will arrive in Cairns for an unofficial Far North tour covering three weeks. The itinerary includes agricultural inspections in Tablelands, visits to Mossman, Mulgrave Mill, Meringa, Cairns Harbour Board, Innisfail, Paronella Park, South Johnstone, Tully Falls, Yungaburra, Atherton Tableland, Malanda butter factory, Lakes Eacham and Barrine, Mareeba tobacco area, and a return to Cairns before heading to Townsville and southern centres via Hayman Island.
Commercial Brisbane reports three pumpkin lines offered at Romastrem today priced at 10 shillings and 2 pence per unit.
In a letter to The Cairns Post readers argue for a £250 yearly rise for the town clerk to cover Fire Board duties in addition to existing pay. Critics say pay should reflect a single revenue basis and question additional emoluments from Fire, Water, and Main Roads boards. They urge reform of clerical roles and suitable compensation.
Innisfail Court heard that E J Pearce charged that Dudley Higgsman knowingly gave false information on a hire driver licence application. He claimed he had no prior crime, a statement later found false after Tasmanian records showed a conviction for messing with costs set. The defendant admitted guilt by letter amid police interrogation.
Mrs Mary Seti and family invite relatives to the funeral of Frederick Wr in Mareeba at 45 IOON. Conia and FREDERICK Wr’s beloved husband and father is mourned by Maurice Shephard and family Cairns, and Mrs C Barry and family Cooktown. Smith, Mareeba.
Elsie Martha Anderson beloved wife of Walter and mother of Adlon Dawn and Bobby of Mi Bopai died at Alfred Hospital in June 1967. The notice records a family obituary with standard funeral details and kin names.
In loving memory of my dear husband and father who passed away on June 1948. Always remembered by his wife and family. Perris Ford departed in June 194. I never knew how lonely life would be since God took you away. Inserted by his loving wife.
A fragment from the Emory Wheel notes an incident on Draper Street in which a person named Coombes received a lacers injury to the left thumb. Further details are unreadable in the clipping.
A scahedar report noted that Mulgrave mill management had not been represented by Sunshane messages in the published bulletin.
Cairns Fish Board reports handling 28 550 pounds of fish in May. Main catches include mackerel 14 Talb , trout 717 pounds, perch 1 838 pounds, cod 1 080 pounds, salmon 2 375 pounds. Other varieties listed include pike 0 six, turrum 855 pounds, tuna 342 pounds, trevally 175 pounds, sweetlip 9151 pounds, barramundi 424 pounds, mullet 4501 pounds, black king 171 pounds, job 208 pounds, bream 41 pounds, john dory 3 pounds, runner 25 pounds, mia mia 110 pounds, flathead 131 pounds, grunter 64 pounds, slade 1921 pounds, marlin 521 pounds, bus cat 1 pound and mixed 57 pounds.
In the 24 hours to 9 am yesterday the Cairns Post Office recorded 11 points of rain, raising the year to date total to 38.75 inches. At Cairns aerodrome the weather office logged nine points in the same period with another point between 9 am and 3 pm. The maximum temperature at the aerodrome yesterday was 78.2 degrees and the minimum 0.7 degrees. Readings: 6 am 67.4F humidity 4%, 9 am 72F 71%, 12 noon 76.8F 67%, 3 pm 76.4F 61%.
Cairns and C.C.D. manager Mr A Barnes reports strong vegetable supplies from Tableland including beans, cabbages, and carrots with more expected in three weeks. Brisbane cabbages are cheap, Stanthorpe Granny apples arriving, and Rockhampton pineapples available at low prices.
Cane growers and legal adviser Mr Mocatta urged the Central Board to alter the cane scale as raw sugar prices rise. He argued the current scale redistributes unfairly, with growers receiving less while mills gain, prompting perturbation among cane growers seeking equity.
Debates on sugar values show growers losing income as prices rise or fall. Mocatta warns profits favor millers when prices stay high, while oversupply fears and capital costs push for reform. Five mills seek to alter the grower miller ratio from current one third to two thirds in favor of growers.
Mr Lukin cites extensive capital expenditure by sugar mills Mourilyan Plomeer and Balamia with totals from 1344 to 1951 and projected outlays for 1962 and 1953. Revision of assets debates growers versus mills. oils and 34 ton growers’ share discussed amid board compromises and growth adjustments.
Mr McEwen warned that export losses would extend import cuts and raise European competition for processed milk products sent to the Far East. He noted cost increases in sugar and fruit production could worsen the ability to meet East African competition while inflation remedies would be painful for Australia.
The eighth and final Brisbane wool miles series for 1951-52 continued to a day with about 9006 bales offered. Prices ranged with top at 130d for five bales branded Welltown from Talwood. Per scoured wool reached 156d for 12 bales branded Warbrecean and scoured at Afracombe.
Queensland moves to curb erosion under the Soil Conservation Act. Legislative machinery enables catchment wide planning with farm groups and local authorities to tackle erosion. Derling Downs and South Burnett districts are highlighted with 1.8 million acres affected and 40 thousand acres ruined.
Brisbane report June 3 notes Liberal Party federal president W. H. Anderson vows a firm counter inflation programme. Addressing delegates, he asserts the party will push measures to curb rising prices and revive economic stability. This summary captures the early stance amid ongoing policy debates.
The report notes a trend in Commonwealth policy as of July 7 and 8. States plan to request an additional £30 million on top of the £120 million already provided for 1951-52.
In 1951-32 states received an original grant of 86 million pounds and a special grant of 33.409 million pounds in August to cover higher costs. The Commonwealth refunds these via taxation under the uniform system, forming the bulk of state revenues. Typically grants are shared by a set formula, but in August 1951 the distribution followed a varied method with New South Wales getting just under half, Victoria just under a quarter, and Queensland about one sixth.
In June 1852 a revised platform favors building multiple small weirs across creeks where suitable, while not abandoning large works. The Irrigation Commission reportedly favors large schemes. small weirs would aid a broader review of State land laws and lease tenure to boost development. Queensland president C G Wanstall warns tenure insecurity hinders production more than taxes.
Brisbane dispatch reports railway unions asserting claims in a developing labor dispute dated June 24. Details are limited in the available text.
June reports show margarine sales rising over recent weeks. Minister for Agriculture Mr H H Collina said several new manufacturing license applications had been received but could not be granted until building factors were addressed.
The obituary notes the death of Mr. F W Shephard of Musgrave near Coen at age 70. Survived by his widow four sons Frederick Maurice Barry Thomas and one daughter Thelma and one brother Mat. Further details appear in local notices.
A report notes substantial drops in vacancies by late May, with Building and Construction down 34.8 percent and Manufacturing 23 percent. Commerce finance and communication fell 2 percent, Transport down 12 percent, while shipbuilding and repairs remained an exception with vacancies not falling.
The report notes continued employment declines in agriculture, radio, metal, paints, plastics, clothing, and textiles. The Commonwealth Employment Service began a rural labour drive placing migrants, with 1230 migrants placed since March to bolster the workforce.
The piece notes Stalin’s death at 72 and suggests a volatile future. It warns that factions seeking power may hasten a broader conflict, with a tumultuous international scene likely to follow the upheaval.
Ambulances from Lismore Murwillumbah Caboshore Dayboro Redland Bay Southport Tweed Heads joined a half mile funeral cortege for Thomas Manders May at Lutwyche cemetery. May was killed near Hayman Island when a miniature train struck him after a jetty incident. Alderman Peak and South Coast businessmen attended.
June 25 Brisbane reports the Treasurer Mr E J Walsh telling a deputation from the Taxpayers Association that abolition of land tax is unlikely though a cabinet submission to reduce it may be considered. Only about 55 percent of land would be taxed under the proposed plan based on Valuer General valuations. Speaker A E Sharp urged Queensland not become the most taxed state, seeking higher exemptions from 500 to 1000 and doubled relief for primary producers.
Innisfail residents gathered for the funeral of Frank with services noting the community’s loss and mourning. Details remain limited in the available text.
An Austrade policy move triggers a broader ban debate across agencies, with officials scrutinizing licensing processes and potential impacts on trade channels. Stakeholders argue for clearer guidelines and expedited remedies to avoid market disruption.
A new batter price is set to commence next Tuesday with changes explained as a sharp rise. The notice notes a structured adjustment plan with incremental increases, though details remain unclear in the fragment.
Outstanding beef cattle section drew solid entries despite drought pressures. Hereford and Polled Hereford winners were named among bulls and cows, with judges noting the standard and effort by graziers. The Show Society and Showmen's Guild leaders praised the event, while costs and venue rates drew comment from officials.
A damaged OCR narrates delays in receiving a new excavator ordered months ago for Cairns. A worker died in a fall last year amid the stoppage. The machine, weighing tons, was finally moved by crane onto a Main Foods Commission truck bound for Mt Quir.
Mancovra sails tomorrow at 7 p m for Townsville Brisbane Sydney and Melbourne. Manunda to Sydney on Tuesday July 4 with Brisbane, Townevill schedule. Cairns arrival early next week. Other ships listed include Nyera to Cairns load sugar for Melbourne, Cera in port for repairs, Gundaleer due Cairns Monday to discharge coal, Lady Isobel with explosives shipments, and Isobel bound for Papaa Troja.
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