06 Mar 1953
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 06, 1953
Page
1
The 73-year-old Soviet Premier Josef Stalin remained in a coma three days after a stroke with a grave prognosis. Nine doctors reported the haemorrhage affected the whole brain and blood circulation worsened, though oxygen briefly helped before new breathing difficulties.
Reports from Moscow describe a power vacuum as Soviet leaders and officials react to Stalin's illness and possible succession. Names like Molotov, Malenkov, Beria, and Malenkov appear in speculation while external observers weigh the impact on the Soviet state and Western diplomacy.
A trade and tariff plan proposes complete removal of numerous duties on motor cars machinery woollens chemshais cotton yarns and broader timber goods with a revision and simplification of customs procedures. President Truman instructed a bipartisan board from journalism education and labor to review last year. The report says current practices weaken American leadership and raise wages while harming manufacturers and the broader economy.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference shipping delays in England and several scattered place names and entities. The garbled text mentions ports, stores, and possible timelines like March and August, with unclear references to individuals and firms.
A scrambled Paris to Canberra dispatch reports ongoing automatic currency exchanges across Australia and Britain with shifts in exchange rates. Anthony Eden and Eisenhower discuss Cold War diplomacy while Molotov and Iraqi/Arab figures appear in tangled wartime era foreign policy chatter. The item notes government agents in Ottawa and Tokyo monitoring changes and speculation about global economic alignment and political maneuvering.
The board rejected calls to force public use of matches, arguing the public’s preference and concerns about virtual prohibition in the industry. The committee noted doubts about enforcement and justified not supporting forcible usage measures.
A government announcement outlines higher duties on imported textiles and dyeing exports. Officials cite protective measures for domestic producers and adjustments to trade costs. The statement names agencies involved and the expected impact on prices and market stability.
London report states the Duke of Windsor will sail for England on Friday after tariff discussions and trade impacts on textiles and Australian goods. The Duke will be unaccompanied due to last minute arrangements, with the Queen Mother’s influence cited as a factor in timing.
Sydney Athletic Carnival reports Hector Hogan winning the 100 yards amid delays and a near miss with a rival runner. The event references Prout Cup, Olympic Games 140 metres, and mentions Kelwin Cars Baldo, Mogens Time, Jon Landy, and a NSW record tie at 156 metres.
A fragmented report outlines plans for a new loan and completion strategy amid above average rainfall across various regions. It cites rainfall records in Brisbane and North regions, with references to weather impacts, financial pacing, and anticipated funding balances navigating upcoming weeks.
A timber dealer in Port Moresby warned authorities that a white woman was assaulted by a native in an isolated house. A native who had recently left hospital told police she had been attacked and returned to hospital.
Reported tensions in Terlia focus on attacking relaxed discipline and unemployment among natives. Officials claim authorities ordered stricter enforcement of new measures to compel departures, with officials noting continued unemployment pressures. The piece hints at broader policy shifts and possible international responses affecting the district.
The report notes Irene Bens and accompanying officials plan travel to London for the Coronation on June 1 with a possible return by June 10. A press conference is held to discuss U.S. and Canada relations and pending Senate elections in May.
Brisbane March 3 The Prime Minister and officials released a detailed report on a new rail line from Dajarra to the Northern Territory The proposed project examines construction costs time frame and potential benefits including opening up vast areas The study was conducted under supervision of Sir John Kemp Railway Commissioner and other senior public works and agriculture officials with assurances no undue delays will hinder progress
Reader notes describe a Brisbane demonstration linked to a Reds event with unclear dialogue and fragmented phrases. Mentions a Lord and a Pineette gate, plus a March date and a death in what appears a political or religious context. The text is garbled and partially unintelligible.
A brief, era tone note reports a miner killed in a coal mine incident. The piece names a French sounding figure, Francie Fuseut Micwagnae, and references a tarred dive, with limited readable detail about the incident and casualties.
Fragmentary text references Mr Avery-Brundage and a travel or committee event involving Intelations Crimpe com muttee. It mentions a trip from San Francisco and an Abwaraila destination with unclear context and dates.
Unclear war dispatch describes Allied air and ground actions near the Soviet border including bombardment of border fortifications and industrial targets. Mentioned cities and forces are jumbled, with references to planes, bombs, fuel shortages, and trapped personnel amid high tension on the front.
In Brisbane on March 5 the Central Cane Prices Board heard appeals from growers in 12 mill areas against the 1952 cane price. One mill sought a price decrease, but the hearing was adjourned at the request of attorney L. Draney. Future action will depend on later appeals.
Fragmentary notes describe a North Sea event with references to Gethin and Neethi Bea Eales at January end. The text mentions a vessel or load totaling around 1231 tons and a group or entity named Skaeks tom, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
The article reports on sugar industry notes in Queensland with officials like J. MacGibbon and G. Mocana discussing cane tonnages, May estimates, and mill outputs. It cites figures for 1933 to 1961, noting rising production, the effects on the Federal budget, and the Cane Growers Association’s role in price expectations. A Melbourne reference appears in connection with sugar speculation and farm yields.
Amid chaotic debate on the Commonwealth Bank Bill amendments, Mr Bate's abrupt proposals trigger procedural clashes. Government allies press for a new board while Labour, NSW members, and Prime Minister figures clash over the bill’s direction and potential majority support. The Commons ponders changes amid party divisions and discipline concerns.
Reports from London and Canberra discuss potential polling delays and policy shifts. The Daily Mail mentions speculation on timetable changes amid examinations, while Australian discussions focus on sugar industry pricing, production costs, and barracks funding with quotes from MPs and industry figures about contract terms and future mining or refining plans.
Viscolly Lowdrat re marries amid shifting politics. The couple, connected to notable figures, previously linked to divorce proceedings around 1850 as former Lady Anne Bridgman.
Krakota notes in Brisbane about coronation events with community gatherings and ceremonial observances. Despite garbled text, reports reference public enthusiasm and planned tributes across local venues.
Fragmentary notes describe medical benefits coverage for professional services, medicines, surgical care, and hospital attendances. It outlines standard and special attendance, postnatal care, and a total benefit structure with amounts and patient contributions, referencing Commonwealth and home maintenance where applicable.
Reports from Heard Island recount a perilous sequence as a Norwegian-flagged vessel faced two near misses while attempting landings. An anchor winch and brake failures caused prolonged delays and heavy seas hindered operations. Four days later another attempt ended similarly, with ongoing risk to crew and vessel. The vessel state and conditions near McDonald Islands, miles west of Heard, complicate rescue and extraction prospects.
A fragmented account from Toowoomba describes a railway holiday event with mentions of Mr Pronk Farnett and political contenders. The text includes garbled names, stray dates, and notes about nightly activities, with references to trains, beds, and pay. The piece reads as a jumbled local notice with unclear actions and outcomes.
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