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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1952
Page
3
Market briefs show fluctuating prices for carnet timbers with notes on supply and demand. Trade sources indicate variable costs as buyers seek rate stability while intermediates report reshuffled orders and calendar constraints.
Shipping movements show multiple vessel routes and port calls. Vessels from Sydney, Noumea, and Formosa head toward Cairns, Townsville, and Cairns with cargoes including bulk distillates and explosives. Detailing ship arrivals and departures, the report tracks tonnage, routes, and international links across the West Coast, Australia, and Pacific ports.
Watersiders resume work at Townsville after a strike delayed unloading of ships. Authorities imposed a worker levy and secured loading of trucks and ships at the wharf sheds. Nearly 3000 tons of zinc and aluminum products were stored at wharves during the stoppage and 3 million pounds of supplies moved to city warehouses.
A fragmentary report states that on March 3 a search party located a group near Urantak and alerted Callinaville. All Neathers were accounted for except one. Detective Cos stale JM Maloney and the Mac key police led the return of the party.
A second migrant hostel is planned to house about 80 people. The site will provide sleeping and sanitary facilities and separate wards for families and single men. Officials say the project will ease overcrowding at existing facilities and support orderly settlement.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions an challenge to an OW Clade inquiry with unclear context and names obscured. The readable bits suggest procedural contest or review but lack concrete details, dates, places, or involved parties.
A Beverie-street resident, Brendon Keete, was scalded on the arm and chest yesterday while the infant received ambulance care. The Brisbane Weather Bureau forecast shows scattered winds and mostly fine spells for the Carpentaria coast with SE winds. Temperatures reached 23 degrees with 76 percent humidity at am and 37 percent later in the day.
A Brisbane May 2 report on a Mt Isa dispute shows the Trade and Labour Council committee urging all unions there to refrain from performing work normally done by boilermakers. The issue centers on Minz Mines Ltd allegedly trying to hire non boilermakers to replace workers who began February 77. A spokesman for the local boilermakers union and the union advised workers not to perform the normally denied boilermaker tasks.
Agricultural base funds update from Brisbane outlines limited functions and funding envelopes. The March report notes constrained bloated expenditures and the need for streamlined controls affecting farm support programs and related agencies.
A council meeting records reshuffling of board members including Mr Creedy and Mr Montgomerie legacy appointments. The fire chief notes a false alarm and a fire incident at Grattonshert on February 17 with debris cleared, while the governance body confirms quorum and committee assignments for the year.
Sydney officials called a special meeting to cancel bookings for the Youth Carnival for Peace and Friendship. The council had earlier approved nails and sports grounds bookings, but aldermen moved to halt events at Paddington Town Hall and related dances amid concerns over the carnival’s organization.
Brisbane reports a looming milk shortage amid disrupted supply chains and factory slowdowns. Officials note ongoing efforts to stabilize production while buyers face higher prices and sparse availability.
The article lists several drawn numbers and participants for a local casket lot drawing. Major pre winners include numbers 1734 1808 46884 and 25487 with syndicate names and organizers such as McKee Glen Bre street and Hilliard Ramay. The piece references multiple persons and groups in a flood of OCR artifacts.
In a clipped report, Treasurer Mr. E J Walsh faces questions over loan practices and financial management. Officials from the department outline potential irregularities as auditors review account records and funding sources.
A deputy leader outlines the Queensland dairying crisis focusing on temperate zone farming limits in summer rain, pasture quality, and the need for research on dairy cattle breeds, feed supplies, and economic support to stabilize milk production and prices. Strong entities include Queensland and dairy farming concerns seeking solutions in trials, research, and policy.
In May the government reviewed plans for primary producers in Abergowrie to assist with land clearing and rooting the area for blocks. Mr. Foley indicated allocations for 35 blocks and the department prepared works for ripping and clearing, including recreation grounds and school-tree provisions, with provision of corrugated iron and tanks as required.
A weather report describes moderate rain expected along the central coast and nearby regions with scattered showers elsewhere. It notes cyclone breeding offshore near Willis Island and a low pressure system over the area, predicting lingering unsettled conditions and renewed rainfall through the day.
The report details a long delay involving Lady Sobel, with explosive aboard and security measures. Witnesses mention departure issues and a ship voyage toward Tow nsville, as authorities track the vessel’s progress and enforce safety procedures.
Malifar reports two fishing vessels wrecked along Nova Scotia's southern coast near the Mainitou area as crews from Esms Rox and Wes Baccara Morn Festa lose contact after the tanky Tadwal passage between Nova Scotia and New England. Rescue efforts underway as details remain unclear.
A regional industrial body approved salary raises from £4 to £1M for about 8000 employees. The Beards agreed to a retrospective pay adjustment starting December 3 consistent with the act, but a court ruling on the matter requires government action. Unions including Municipal Officers’ Association and Federated Clerks Union supported the award.
A March report details Mount St Ju residents opposing a wild life dam breach plan supported by Pooley and Thuringoss Shire Council. The aim is to improve access and visitor safety during the rainy season, offering funds for repairs and a new road, though critics warn of ecological risks and continued water flow concerns.
Mrs FE Cronin aged 52 died suddenly on Saturday in Spa-day. She lived many years in Navin Queensland and was daughter of Mr Kite Brown. Survived by four sisters Mrs Fly Cavanagh Wore Mars OF Frousteker Cauree and Mrs R Hides Townseries. Brothers listed Mr TB Brows Tawne Silwe and Mr MLB Brown Mownnvile. Another brother Wo tH Brown died in Carns earlier this month.
March 1 report from Walsh Mossman district notes the death of James Alea Walsh Mossman aged about 111 in Lew Zone Wales after service as a missionary and Methodist minister. He spent early life in Stabe, served foreign missions in New Gains, later settled at Moss ion Tableland and then Moss ion. Burial arranged with Rev D W officiating. wife and several descendants named.
The Towsville protests spread as civic leaders condemn the dam project near Saint Janh sanctuary. Local groups and trades unions join the outcry, fearing environmental damage and potential threats to irrigation. A conference convened under the mayor to resolve the dispute among all involved parties.
A chaotic incident involving the Goondi dredge and tug towing a mill tanker into port is described with numerous garbled names and figures. The report references court actions, financial figures, and multiple individuals and companies, but the exact sequence and roles are unclear due to the fragmented copy.
Mareeba reports a tobacco leaf sale with around 1252 drops and 114 bales carried from last season. Buyers gathered amid modest competition, with prices near the day’s low and focus on quality for future Mareeba auctions.
A partial report discusses backing for land ballot applicants in Queensland amid political debate. It notes Commonwealth actions, primary producers, and proposals to increase support for land ownership and related ventures. Statements from officials reference safety, financing, and eligibility, with mentions of specific individuals and regions.
Fragmented report lists bands and results across Brisbane, Ipswich, Bundaberg, Mount Morgan and other districts. Mentions grades A to C and junior sections with several named organizations and towns in the event.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss coal loading at Gladstone and related shipping at Melbourne and Brisbane. Mentions Barwan freighters, pallets of coal, and a spokesman, with unclear dates and lines cut mid sentence. Entities include Melbourne, Brisbane, and Gladstone.
Federal defence plans in Sydney provoke industry discussion as officials assess procurement and production terms. Key figures include Mr J Werrstt and Mr Mor 1 Nelenre, with attention to anticipated costs, timelines, and local impact. The report notes concerns over contract scope and governance.
Fragmentary OCR outlines a weekend incident involving doctors and an altercation near Victoria duct. Several names and places are garbled, but references to West Sow, Eolingracd, and Lecamp hint at a local disturbance with casualties and a possible allied investigation.
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A garbled report notes renewed blitter production with references to districts and weather impacts. It mentions a 13 per cent rate and costs, with vague ties to farmers and rainfall delaying shipments and plans. The fragmentary text names persons and places but lacks clear events or dates.
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