Coal outlook brighter for New South Wales will aid economy
The Cairns Post notes improving coal output in 1902 with open cut mining increasing reserves, yet stresses that full Australian demand would still not be met without sustained production. It urges incentives for owners, miner cooperation, and better transport to boost regional supply and support overseas credits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Bellona Creek
Acme Industries
Neers
Joint
Australia
Final Reve for T McDonald Trophy Contested Skiffs
O Meara IV led with 133 points while Heatherman sits at 135 and Vinomia nearby with Bé points. The senior fleet shows high standard as Easter Regatta approaches. O Meara s Heathermae Noelless dee Vinoma are consistent. Race starts Sunday at 2 30 pm over the usual inside courses 1 and 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Meara IV
Chris Bolton
Heatherman
G Manning
Heathermae
Vinomia
O’mears
Noellessdee
Vinoma
Dome
Starlark
Nim
Trainee HACE Meet Opens with Bunny McGrath Trophy Race
Trainee fleet begins a ten race series this week with Sundays race as the first for the Bunny McGrath trophy. Starting at 2 10 pm on courses 1 and 1 trainees compete with fifteen entrants in the opening heat. Junior sailors show strong form led by Nirvana, Len Black, Linda, Audrey Hodel, and Marcia Nix. Joy C. I. sails a fine scratch race, and Chris Bolton’s Olympic leads early in the season. O'Meara TV sits second overall, Vinuma and Nim among the top contenders, with Easter looming and points tight as nine hundred seventy seven points possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunny McGrath
Nivana
Len Black
Linda
Audrey Hodel
Marcia Nix
Joy C. I
Olympic
Chris Bolton
Xmas
J. Leary
Macy
J. Gates
R. Bolton
Voung Andersen
Lightning
Cyenet
Market report on Roma Street produce sales
Commercial Brisbane reports brisk pumpkin sales at Roma Street with prices from 23 to 20 pounds per ton. Clearances ranged 18 to 14 pounds. Onions cleared at 38 to 635 pounds. Lucerne chaff sold 54 to 47 pounds with limited demand. Heated lucerne hay offered with one lot at 35 pounds. The wher passed in at 3 pounds and a good quality lot was not offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Mar
Roma Street
Townsville joinery firm fined for overcharging casements
In Towns ville on March 5 the Court of Petty Sessions heard Colin Thomas Slim aen of Lear Blumsen and Co charged with overcharging 13.9 on casements. Blumsen fined £15 with costs for failing to exhibit a price list. Q Suthers, for Blumsen, claimed the firm used the same price as other joiners and that sale price was below manufacturing cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsyville
Mar
Townsville
Court of Petty Sessions
Colin Thomas Slimaen
Lear, Blumsen and Co
Blumsen
R. J. J. Hart
Q. Suthers
Cairns Coursing Club Saturday Handicaps
Cairns Coursing Club listsSaturday handicaps for the Cairns greyhound races. First Course includes Auburn's Alone scratch Game Fond Won der Burm Tara Chief at 1 0 and 14 yards for Millieprinkie Bollard Boy Albert Special Tara Son 31. Second Course includes Petuire scratch Baron Lad Nickie Girl Ann Birch 1 yard Miss Dear foot Kilkevan Lad Jules Pick a Larry Twist and Silver Velle Yd. Third Course has Young Imp shi scratch My Irak Percy Alert 5 yards Picks Maswr 6 Ever Mantle Pecmar 11 Strub um Cheryl Birch 12.
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Cairns
Auburn
Alone
Game Fond
Wonder Burm
Tara Chief
Bollard Boy
Albert Special
Tara Son
Millieprinkie
Bollard Girl
Petuire
Baron Lad
Nickie Girl
Ann Birch
Miss Dearfoot
Kilkevan Lad
Jules
Larry Twist Ami
Impshi
My Irak
Percy Alert
Maswr
Ever Mantle
Pecmar
Strubum
Cheryl Birch
Local Club Notes Two New Members and Point Totals
Net posted 492, Vampire 438, Lightning 29 points as the club welcomed two new members this week. The standings reflect ongoing competition and growth within the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Net
Vampire
Lightning
Engagement announced for Elna Carfil of Cairns
Elna Carfil, young daughter of Mr F. 8 Joice and late Mrs M J Joice of Cairns, is engaged to Hector Noel Brown, only son of Mrs W G Geary of Edge. The announcement notes the families involved and the engagement event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elna Carfil
Thanking all for sympathy after bereavement
Millicent Ashwin and Noela express sincere thanks to relatives and friends for kindness and sympathy after the recent death. They acknowledge the Tobruk Association HSS ADLA Doctors and nursing staff of Cornwall Hospital Calvary Hospital and floral tributes letters telegrams and messages. They also thank Rev Firth Rev Fraser Main Roads Commission staff and the Masonic Proprietary leaders for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Moore
Tobruk Association
HSS
Bese Hospital
Calvary Hospital
Firth
Fraser
Main Roads Commission
Masonic Preneratty
Millicent Ashwin
Noela
In Memoriam Notices for Alston Baker Candow and Family
Loving memory notices for Gordon Janes Alston, William Joe Baker, Alien Candow, and Henry Alfred share remembrances of husband father and grandfather. Each note marks dates in March across years and expresses enduring grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alston
Gordon Janes Alston
Molloy
Doug
Don
Jean
Norman Baker
Willam Joe
Baker
Townarle
Mabel
Thelma
Bob
Robert
Marilyn Candow
Tam
Henry Alfred
Northern Rainfall and Weather Plans for Tully Mill
The Strisbane Weather Bureau reports northern rainfall totals from Gilbert River 30 points Normanton 41 and notes a work accident injuring Mr E Pyne of Spence Street with toe lacerations. Temperatures ranged 75.1 to 91.4 degrees with readings through the day. A Dutch tanker Macoma arrived Cairns with a no smoking instruction in six languages and departed after a one day stay. District forecasts indicate showers in eastern peninsula and Gulf region with variable winds. The Tully Mill start date remains unscheduled but expected in May with 278 tons of raw sugar in stock and new foundations completed for the 1953 crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strisbane
Cairns
Tully Mill
Tully
Protest to Prime Minister over visa refusals for Youth Carnival
The Cairns branch of the Waterside Workers Federation protests to Prime Minister Menzies about the government's refusal to issue visas to delegates for the Sydney Youth Carnival for Peace and Friendship. The branch secretary states the action contradicts the policy of free entry for delegates. Also notes a bivouac by the List Battalion at Shanty Creek near Kuranda with training, overnight camp, and night exercises planned, with Lieutenant Mulry confirming schedule and Colonel Williams attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Branca
Waterside Workers’ Federation
R. G. Menzies
L. Brophy
List
False Pretences Case in Cairns Court
Rex Aloysius Jordan a 33 year old clerk with no fixed abode was remanded to appear next Monday in the Cairns Court of Petty Sessions on a false pretences charge. He allegedly told Maxwell Lambert on February 10 at Goondiwind that a drawn instrument from the Commercial King Company of Sydney Ltd Brisbane was good and valid to defraud Lambert of 6 pounds. Det Sgt A Purcell noted further charges pending and many cheques had been regested though one was not expected until today. Mr EF D Smart 8 M presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Aloysius Jordan
Cairns
A. Purcell
Jordan
EF. D. Smart
No Displacement of Men at Collinsville Mining
Minister for Mines and Immigration Mr. Power announced that Collinsville State mine will begin mechanised mining with guarantees to workers. All contract work ends. employees slide to daily wages under industrial tribunal terms. Unions must guarantee cooperation, no labour displacement, and adherence to instructions and shifts if required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Driszane
Calley
Mr. W. Power
Collinsville
Power
Electrical engineer appointed to lead Collinsville state mine
Mr. F W Stansbury named chief electrical engineer by Mr Power. Former electrical engineer at Aberdare Central and Elington collieries NSW, he will supervise the new mechanical plant at Collinsville State mine and oversee electrical and mechanical plants for state coal mines at Ogmore and Bowencoke works. He has wide knowledge of underground coal loading equipment and has begun duty.
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Power
F. W. Stansbury
State
Stansbury
Aberdare Central
Elington
New South Wales
Collinsville
Ogmore
Mulligan
Bowencoke
Stenn
Aboriginal Speared Man Flown to Cairns for Wounds
An Aboriginal man named Paddy was flown from Meripa Nation to Cairns after being stabbed with a spear in an argument over tribal laws. He suffered wounds to the upper arm and abdomen, was treated by Dr. Ross, and admitted in satisfactory condition as police investigate. A bush pilot plane, captained by New Mitchell, carried the patient in 5 hours 52 minutes over 552 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paddy
Cairns
J. J. Mahoney
New Mitchell
Ross
Compalice
Shin Laceration After Reaping Hook Incident
Charlie Garling of Jenny-street sustained a cut to his left shin yesterday when he slipped on a reaping hook. He received first aid from an ambulance crew and was later discharged from hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Pyne
Spence-street
Charlie Garling
Jenny-street
Electricity Interruption Advisory for Sheridan North Districts
Notices sent to residents along and adjacent to Sheridan states north of Arthur street and at the Aero drome Aeroglen and Stratford through the Batron River to the Post Office warn that electricity supply may be interrupted on Saturday March 4 from 6 a.m. to noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan-states
Arthur-street
Aerodrome
Aeroglen
Stratford
Post Office
Batron River
Fireman Mildly Injured After Bed Fall Aboard Lady Taobel
Fireman E Shana han of the vessel Lady Taobel fell from bed early yesterday morning and sustained facial injuries. He received first aid on board before being taken to a hospital for further care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Shanahan
Sugar industry decision on selling price disappoints growers
Growers express disappointment as government plans or delays affect the sugar industry. A local official notes the association's stance, stating no immediate further action will be proposed, while markets react to the March 5 decision.
Cane growers face Canberra invitation challenge
Association chairmen W Holdings of Mackay and G Quaid of Mossman, Bundaberg councillor L Bootney, and secretary R Muir discussed the Federal Government invitation to three industry representatives. Muir to Canberra immediately, Foley pledges to protect cane growers and pursue justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Holdings
Mackay
G. Quaid
Mossman
L. Bootney
Bundaberg
R. Muir
Mesera
Muir
E. J. Pearce
M Freeman
Canberra
Foley
BIVOUAC Plans for May Camp at Senlecion and Townsville
The Sixt Battalion bivouacs at Cairns the weekend while the Niet Battalion and others at Townsville on February 22 and 23. Emphasis will be on signals and intelligence training. A new 3is Battalion officers course begins in Townsville on March 22 with OM.F. personnel from battalion centres expected to attend. A week-long driving maintenance course at Kissing Point concluded last weekend as very successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
11Th Infantry
Townsville
3.C.O
Kissing Point
Sugar price hike talks with Australian industry leaders
In Canberra on Friday Australian Cane Growers Association and Sugar Producers Association leaders Muir Pearce and Preeman will meet Treasury Customs and other federal officials about raising the sugar price. They warn Cabinet’s delay harms the raw sugar industry and urge industry representation on the inquiry committee, noting past delays and the need to meet export commitments. The industry faces heavy costs and a potential £20 million expenditure to support commitments with the British Ministry of Food. Cabinet to decide interim price and inquiry terms later in the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Commonwealth Quvernment
Messrs. Muir
Australian Cane Growers’ Association
Pearce
Australian Sugar Producery Association
Preeman
C.G.R Co
Treasury
Customs
Canberra
Mears E. T. &. Pearce
R. Muir
Menn Associations
F. G. Menzies
Committee of Incuiry
Ite
Interm
Commonwealth
Scullin
Ministry of Food
Ean
Messrs. Pearce
Siuir
Committee of Inquiry
émilar per_ Ind
sea_son
Rome Burns
London
Tully River District
G. H. Gray
Mr. Gray
Tully
Gray
Australian Sugar Producers Association
Australian Cane Growers Council
Queensland
New Zealand Receives Four Feet Mine Sweepers Gift
The Australian Government donated four feet minesweepers to New Zealand, announced by Prime Minister R. G. Menzies. The ships will be modernised by New Zealand and equipped to handle all mine types, reflecting bilateral defense cooperation.
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Canberra
Mar
New Zealand
R. G. Menes
Liberal MPs push for extra war service homes funding
In a party meeting Liberal members including H G Pearce and K C Wilson urged extending the war service homes programme. PM Mr R Bir Arthur Wadden announced 27 million budget, with 18 million spent and 9 million reserved. Ministers warned against creating a precedent for further advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R Bir
Arthur Wadden
Menzies
H. G. Pearcs
Queensland
K. C. Wilson
South Australia
Isolated Light Storms Damp Brisbane and Coast
In the 24 hours to 11 am rainfall was confined mainly to isolated light storms in the northern tropical divisions with scattered showers on the South Coast and eastern Downs. Springbrook recorded the highest fall of 76 points. The Weather Bureau expects more interior storm activity as conditions improve while coastal showers remain light, the monsoon retreating to the Torres Strait.
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Brisbane
Mar
Downs
Springbrook
Weather Bureau
Torres Strait
Drought Relief Debate In Australian Parliament
In Canberra on March 5 the Prime Minister Mr R G Menzies said aid to drought sufferers would delay relief assessments for those hit by bush fires. MP B B Corser questioned provisional taxation concessions for drought and bush fire victims by visiting taxation officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
R. G. Menzies
House of Representatives
Drough
B. B. Corser
Queensland
Menzeca
McTals
Shipping moves and arrivals update from Cairns port
Shipping movements show Masunds leaving Melbourne on Saturday and Sydney Tuesday with Brisbane by March 14 and Townsville by March 18. Various tankers and cargo ships head for South East Asia and Australia ports while Cairns handles sugar, cement, explosives, and bulk fuels.
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Masunds
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Townsville
Cairns
Thursday Island
Portland
Isobel
Newcastle
River Clarence
Sydney Notistia
Aca
Aviation Spirit
Motor Spirit
Miri
Sarawak
James J. Maguire
South-East Asia
Macoma
Tarakan
Gledstonn
Asion Banker
Bongareé
Fremantle
Calcsirn
Darwin
Total
Port Romilly
Papua
Davara
Kikori
Papua Tee Hwa
Formos
Meream
Noumea
Bidelia
Bowen
Cairne
Silkerra
Port
Eiver Nermas
Cairn End
Coptie
London
Wairanga
Uproar in Federal House in Canberra Shocked Debates
In Canberra the federal House of Representatives erupted in confusion as government and opposition members blocked and argued over an adjournment motion by W C Wentworth to discuss alleged subversive statements in the ALP journal. The gag vote passed 54 to 41, with Wentworth and Osborne leaving the chamber. they said the move aimed to test opposition support and did not seek government action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Mar
W. C. Wentworth
Mr. Pollard
Cameron
Pollard
H. V. Evatt
Exective Council
E. J. Harrison
Dr. Evatt
Dr Evatts
House For Representatives
Lib
M.S.W
Wentworth
The
A.L.P
Mr. Wentworth
F. M. Osborne
Lib. Nsw
Messrs. Wentworth
Osborne
Labour
Labour members challenged in heated House clash
In a noisy session Labour members were challenged over allegations in the party journal about United Nations Korea troops. Dr Evatt condemned Mr Wentworth's speech as incoherent and malevolent, urging order as the Speaker warned of suspensions. The adjournment mix up saw a government clash and rapid motions amid confusion.
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Wentworth
Labour
Official
Labour Journal
Kore
United Nations
South Korea
Asia
V. Evatt
Nsw
Overseas Materials Essential to HQ Proposes North Queensland Supply Push
Mr Flitcraft with Dr Armstrong and Mr Horton depart Cairns after stating supplies of many materials produced in Australia are inadequate. Samuel Allen's began to import larger quantities of building materials for North Queensland in response to the Co-ordinator General's appeal. Cement and other materials are needed for upcoming Walsh River irrigation and other big projects. imported goods, though pricier, are essential to avoid delays. The company has built stores totaling over 15,000 square feet in Cairns in the last two years as part of a plan to expand northern enterprises, including railway and a main store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Flitcraft
FE. P. Armstrong
E. J. Horton
Cairns
Samuel Allen
North Ueensland
Flitcrest
Forth
Walsh River
North Queensland
Mr Fittcroft
Surfers Paradise founder Cavill dies in Queensland hotel
James Freeman Cavill who gave Surfers Paradise its name and fame died yesterday in his Surfers Paradise Hotel in Queensland. He built the original 16 bedroom hotel at Elston, renamed Bukiers Paradie, and later the luxurious hotel at a cost of £70,000. Survived by his second wife, two sons and a daughter from his first marriage, and a son from his second.
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Brisbane
James Freeman Cavill
Surfers Paradise
Cavill
Queensland South Coast
Elston
Gurfers
Mt Isa Dispute Court Orders Conference
Brisbane briefing states the State Industrial Court ordered a compulsory conference on the Mt Isa dispute. Mt Isa Mines Ltd the Boilermakers Society and the Federated Iron Workers Association were summoned for Friday. Unions at Mt Isa decided not to perform boilermaker tasks amid a 2000-strong AWU on site and a 52-strong boilermaker strike since January over retrenchment. Painters union to meet over branch leadership dismissal at Mt Isa Mines Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Mt. Isa
Mt Isa Mines Ltd
Boilermakers’ Society
Federated Ironworkers’ Association
Tretes Hall
AWU
Mt. Tes
Ironworkers' Association
Inquiry Ordered Into Mt St John Dam Breach
Townsville seeking an open inquiry into alleged dam breach at Mt St John bird sanctuary. Minister Foley or a designated official to attend. Residents fear flooding of access road affecting farmers and farmland. Meeting chaired by Mr J Pay with Mr St John Robins and Mr T Aikens, MLA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsville
Lande i
T. A Foley
Mt. St. John Bird Sanctuary
Townsville Trades and Labour Council
Severs Nothiers
J. Pay
St John Robins
T. Aikens
Increased Wages Sought by Brisbane Hospital Chemists
The Industrial Court reserved its decision on a claim by the Miscellaneous Workers' Union for higher wages for chemists at Brisbane and South Coast Hospitals Board facilities and country public hospitals. The union sought yearly increases of £1 7s 6d, £1 17s 6d, and £2 16s for the first, second, and third years, respectively, noting current pay was 24s per week higher in private pharmacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Miscellaneous Workers’ Union
Brisbane and South Coast Hospitals Board
J. Bennett
Hospitals’ Board
Ununion
Brisbane Anzac Day Plans Change After Royal Tour Cancel
Changes to the Anzac Day parade in Brisbane after the royal tour cancellation. More than 6000 marchers will proceed, with Sir Willem Gledgow leading in the governor’s absence. Sir John Lavared will attend the town event in Townaville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Ae Eerie
Willem Gleegow
John Lavared
John
Angeac
Townaville
Near Test Team for North travels by air to Australia
The "Near Test" cricket team will travel about 2800 miles to Elsteree for two matches. Captain Jock Cheewm leads the side with W. J. ORefiy, A Morris, K. B. Miller, A Walker, J. Moroney, J. de Courcy, R. Flockton, R Kissell, S. Carro, Lake Jer, W. South, and J. Chegwyn. Queensland clubs will meet expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Elsteree
Jock Cheewm
Townsville
Cairns
Queensland
W. J. Orefiy
Morris
K. B. Miller
Walker
J. Moroney
J. de Courcy
R Flockton
R Kissell
Carro
Lake Jer
W. South
J. Chegwyn
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Cairns Post
Heathermoe
Gome
O'Meara TV
Vinuma
NBS
Noelless-dee
Emas
Caroleen Ilis
Cyg
Brisbane Produce Market
Joinery
Cairns Coursing Club
HSE. SE
Nin O'Meara Iv
Noelless Dee
Starlack U
Num Ll i U D
B.E
E. Nuh
Olympicar
Ocr
R. Carleen WI
Susana Nivana
Layne Adatenione
Peninsula
Carpentaria
Gulf Country
North Coast
Tablelands
Selection OF Labour
Eee
Mrr
Marth Queensland
Senlecion
Sugar Officials
Interian
Tully District Growers
Mulgrave
Thes Mulgrave District Farmers and Cooperative Milling Company
Eroonmica
Desire Register Chonges
Liberal Party
Over War Service Homes
Liberal
Tasmania
Monsoon
Freliament
South Queensland Ports
Thurs
Mr. Pullard
Howes
ALP
Korea
F J. Harrison
Harrison
Progeers
Surfers’ Paradise
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