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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 07, 1952

Page

1

Government Defiance Over Defence Policy Ends in Victory

London March 5 The Conservative Government defeated a Labour amendment in the House of Commons by 314 to 219 over its handling of Britain defence programme. A confidence vote passed 313 to 255 as 62 Labour members abstained. The clash exposed tensions between Labour leaders and Bevan supporters over rearmament and welfare spending priorities.

London A.A.P Winston Churchill Labour House of Commons Britain Aneurin Bevan Tms Latour Ate Rich Cromman Ine Ebate Bevan Erowg Cropanian Free World Dir Crossman

Britain Priors Armament Drive Amid War Talks

Prime Minister Churchill spoke on defence gains and the arms programme as Britain seeks Western Europe security. He noted 6700 million arms and US aid were to bolster naval air power, while debates raged over Allied contributions and funding amid economic strains.

Barden Saderese Opt Briain Lemnos Auatralia Mig Sieusies Churchill Satane Oye Wan Gautheriey

Bevan supporters revolt over rearmament policy in Labour ranks

A recent Labour fringe revolt backed Bevan against rearmament driving a clash with Bevanites and pacifist factions. The debate signals a rift in Labour over foreign policy and defence, with leaders surprised by the size of the challenge to the party line.

Lifting of Price Controls Reported in Cabinet Discussion

A Victoria cabinet debate cites ending price controls as likely today. Mr Hyined argues price action could be impossible to implement while the cabinet weighs the Shad actin and other measures.

Victorws Lta Hyined

Parliament Defeat Over Deferral Motion In Senate

Government defeated on motion to defer the insurance development bill as opponents claim the measure should not be rushed. Senator Wright led the move to postpone, with Labour opposing. the vote carried 20 to defeat, while amendments and debate continued into the night amid calls for broader consultation.

Seoatu Wright Urferment Anogleu Alerale Ami Will Abe Chanber Seesior Dyutan Vie Senior Benator Wredt Senor Alc Cormack JG. Gorton Viewtuna McCallum Bou Wales KS. Maher I Wand Ghernsiaod Benard Veb. Vincent West Australia Benatar Wright SAI Was CO Amening Insurance

Tanker Deals By Woman Broker Reported

A prominent woman broker is alleged to have arranged tanker deals yielding large profits. One deal reportedly earned her 100,000 dollars in commission amid claims of others worth hundreds of thousands. The purchases involved three tankers as the government declined to sell assets through a state corporation.

Renators Triane Ana Staian Olga Kono Waslinony Senate Anc Perowinest Citar

Overseas Trade Balances May Deteriorate Further

Government says first three quarters of the financial year show worsening overseas trade balances. Imports rise, exports lag, with June to September seen as a delicate period. Prime Minister and Cabinet discuss principles for financial talks, but no decisions announced yet.

Spokiaman Menge Acthir Fadden Capinet Mane

Skilled workers as migrants in Commonwealth policy

Under Secretary Jona Foster told the House of Commons that Britain prioritizes broad skill needs over targeted age groups in migration policy. He said retraining and government programs cannot fully endorse schemes concentrating immigration on a single age cohort.

London Mar G Aas Commonwealth Relations Jona Foster House of Commons Val Briain Foster

Railwaymen need not fear displacement

Brisbane March report notes Mr. Duggan stating Australian railway workers face displacement pressure. Commonwealth and state rail systems tighten credit limits but the Queensland Railway Department plans to fill vacancies progressively from overseas to overcome hours and employment strains.

Brisbane Mar Duggan Australia Queensland Railway Department

Hostel arrangement and ministerial remarks on labour issues

The minister stated that final details remain unsettled for the hostel arrangement at Ipswich 101 where demand is high. He noted serious problems with labour efficiency and billing, while Duggan mentioned seven United Kanpéous convergence to address grants and related restrictions across the system.

Ipewich Duggan

Brisbane Waterfront Stoppage Sparks Communist Allegations

Reported tensions on the Brisbane wharves as workers refuse to stack wool and suspend duties, citing pressure from alleged Communist agitators. Officials claim red scare tactics disrupted port operations, with union ranks split along party lines and calls to resume work facing political pressure from Labour figures.

Suleg” Striees Breatmere Wharf Brisbane Waller Peder Fion Mereaith

Government move to aid aged care housing program

Government plans to grant up to 5000 pounds for capital costs to build additional accommodation for aged care in Meath. The scheme aims to assist churches and charites across the nation, with subsidies already provided to fund local cottages and loans available to authorities. Cabinet will decide per project as 8000 pounds total funding potential is considered.

Mr. Moore Eubeiag Beneft Charitaisle Rie E.ghieen Aken

Talks on Persian dispute continue with Britain

Veteran envoy returns from Lomé with Britain’s government as talks resume today. AAP reports high level discussions aim to resolve the Persian dispute and reduce tensions between the involved nations.

Vereran Abo Briain Erudmomime Loméon Bntiah

Ford Scholars and Unesco Officials Plan a History of Mankind

Ford Scholars and Unesco officials outline a planned history of mankind project. The note mentions collaboration with Commis and scientists to deepen work and present findings, with emphasis on scholarly collaboration and program aims.

Ford Unesco

Must keep Empire united front formation in crisis

Fragmentary note describes a call to sustain a united front within the empire amid a commonwealth context. Mentions a meeting or plan labeled Tani and venkd. references communication and cohesion, but specifics are unclear due to garbled text.

Empire United Front

Kushiro Quake Toll Rises Amid Ocean Damages and Rescue

The Kushiro region in Japan faced a powerful quake and subsequent tsunami that devastated coastal towns. Rescue efforts followed as fires burned in the city and hundreds of homes were lost to the sea. Authorities reported slow casualty updates due to communication breakdowns and ongoing recovery operations.

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British Policy in Malaya Stance on Communism

The brief notes U S policy in Malaya as stated by Secretary of State Acheson during a weekly press briefing. He did not mention any public American economic aid tied to Malaya and called the Malayan struggle an integral part of the effort to halt Communist aggression.

Ashingtor AAP Desacheson Nike United Susses Wrvisin Malaya Acheson United States

Taxation Reforms in Canberra Spark Debate

Canberra reports new reforms in taxation affecting cooperative companies. Treasurer Arthur Pagdeo announces future changes to taxation policy amid a push for clearer rules and potential impacts on business structures. The article notes disagreement and a focus on reform timing.

Canberra Mar Arthur Pagdeo

State Electoral Officer Brishane Appointment Mentioned

The Premier government to announce the appointment of a new State Principal General Officer following a Thursday Executive Council meeting. Deputy Supreme Court Registrar Mr J Bertihy is expected to receive the appointment, succeeding former registrar Mr BS Maguire.

Brishane Mar Promatty West Thursdey J Bertihy BS Maguire de Eperatives

Rune Ad Vitaeans Cheer1

Sydney gate this week yields a garbled note with partial names and phrases. No clear event or outcome emerges from the readable text.

Wydney Sydney Gate

War Service Homes Allocation Sparks Liberal Resignations

Canberra March 6 A Federal Cabinet decision to increase the budget for war service homes fuels a Liberal Party crisis as MPs M L McColm of Queensland and C W Falkinder of Tasmania threaten to resign over a perceived breach of government promises to returned servicemen. They said they would refer the matter to Sten there is no final decision. Both still feel they should resign.

Canberra Liberal Party Ce Teach M. L. McColm Queensland C. W. Falkinder Tasmania ST Enen

Return to Electorates on Social Services Contracts

The minister for social services announced last week that eligible ex-servicemen with contracts entered before February 25 would receive financial assistance to prevent default. Special cases of hardship would be considered with the minister’s approval. Cabinet discussions followed, with Mr Morant (or Mor) noting agreement and the need to review ongoing budgets. The debate touched wartime funds, Allied victory costs, and anticipated budgetary constraints into next year.

Tawniey Palkinder Huse Amercans Fundermland Alemmerey Mtr Attlee Wilmot Moniessau Dan Hm.ing Finance Mr Mennies

Wartime Policy Blamed in Trocale With Soviet London

Fragmented text blames wartime policy for tensions involving Soviet London and figures like Mr. Clment Allice, Be Libre Farmer Prime Mintisy. The garbled OCR hints at a wartime policy controversy and allied factions during the era.

London Mar Clment Allice

Truman Admin Opposes New Korea War Action Says Nixon Report

The Truman administration signals opposition to immediate military moves despite growing pressure over Korea. An official dispatch quoted by Philadelphia Bulletin correspondent Alexia Johnson notes officials and military leaders favor a negotiated truce if possible, avoiding direct U.S. escalation.

Washington Truman China Jon Hiehtower Acretary John Allyson Philadelphia Bulletin Philadelona Alexia Johnson United Nations Witiisey Allison Ana Ines United States Avid Ula Ie Hentuiver Aero Dercinihentvier Singer Bort

Dulles Defended by Acheson in Commons Row

In a House of Commons session, Mr. Acheson was pressed over John Foster Dulles. MPs questioned whether Dulles violated the Morrison treaty by Japan’s future relation stance with China and whether the United States would recognise Communist China. Morrison’s remark suggested a breach. Acheson disputed any violation.

Washington Mars Saat John Foster Deas Hirwin Dapan'e Itm China Achesse

Gas Price Rise Sought Amid Market Talks

In a March hearing, applicants for price adjustments pressed for higher fuel costs, with witnesses from regional gas firms presenting arguments. Henderson cited fund increases while Mackay and Townwills urged approval by the committee, signaling potential price changes pending official action.

Cas Emini Mackay Charity Towers Premicra Appiceas

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