12 Mar 1952
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1952
Page
1
A financial writer warns Britain faces a hard budget with wide effects on every income as Chancellor seeks to restore confidence. If the gold drain continues, reserves could run dry by September, risking insolvency for Britain and the sterling area. A Daily Express critic notes delays tied to Australia’s planned import cuts shaping harsher measures.
Government white paper outlines rising total national income and personal incomes in the prior year and notes a smaller February trade surplus while Britain faces a widening deficit in external trade. Projections show domestic spending increasing, with currency and policy implications discussed by London and New York sources.
A fragmented 1910s style report notes Australian and Rhodesian trade restrictions, potential export or division, and uncertainty about Britain’s role as financial center. Mentions Transvaal and England’s position, with wary forecasts for colonial families and global clearing arrangements.
A Torpedo of postwar terms outlines Germany’s restoration as a single state and withdrawal of forces within a year. The draft requires Germany not to join coalitions or fight allied powers, restricts armaments, and allows limited military production for defense. The plan envisions Germany regaining autonomy in military and cultural realms under supervision.
Merit official of the Queerraland Cane Council expresses concern over a price rise for sugar. The Minister for Trade and a cabinet contact are mentioned as being informed amid discussions, with unclear references to a sitting cabinet and general secretary.
The Cals exchange in Queensland reports ongoing installation of automatic and trunk switching to modernize the system. Evelyn Central gains a new two wire trunk line and central battery. Exchanges at Evelyn East West Mareeba Atherton and surrounding areas see upgrades, new offices, and expanded trunk capacity to support four trunk lines and multiple conversations.
Officials said provisional tax arrangements would be reviewed as bushfire losses loom across Maryborough Navango Kings Taport Gympie Toowoomba and Dalby. Interviews with officers at Shire Council offices or the Petty Sessions office will guide taxpayers who suffered losses, with advice on how to proceed and avoid delays in paying or applying for concessions.
A cryptic Australian money flight story mentions Commonwealth Bank and a figure named Basler in a puzzling note about a bank transfer. The text reads like garbled OCR with scattered names and partial phrases.
The new post office on the Tableland is set to open after delays in construction and equipment. Postmaster Waragher will inspect during his Brisbane trip, with details on facilities, telephony upgrades, and staff spaces still under setup.
Mar 11 report notes a second and final instalment of 290 million dollars from the International Bank to fund a presidential visit to Australia. Eugene Bincki leads discussions with Sir Arthur Fadden and RG Menzies as Cabinet meetings and further investigations shape potential future loans. Mr Black and Mr Bick plan agendas and return to America next Sunday.
Minister approves harbour board request to ship Cairns logs directly to Sydney by river route. Officials say logs have piled up and plan is to redirect shipments through Sydney with future shipments to follow.
The board acknowledges the chairman for moving the logo and credits his cooperation and the board members. A Premier's Department advisory suggests unlanded land be represented on a committee to investigate, with concerns over sugar sector development plans and future bulk handling facilities.
Mr Menzies explained that last year a change lowered the limit under exemptions, increasing the number of people affected. He noted about 800,000 Australians will be excluded from the tax held and that removal of the super tax means the tax sits atop the ordinary tax, with adjustments to individuals and only around 41,000 paying the higher rate.
Four victories and one Queensiana member of Wie Sustraina army receive British Empire Decorations for service with United Nations forces in Korea. The report notes awards, budgeted expenditures, and board considerations about town planning and industry, with figures around £30,000 and an overdraft of £1,388.
General Ridgway and U.N. commanders met amid shifting aims as talks in Korea stalled over terms and alleged bacteriological warfare charges. He cited evidence of plague and accused Communists of attempting to cover their own spidarmicn while calling for continued allied pressure.
In Brisbane on March 1 the State Government refused to apply the Workers Accommodation Bill to all Crown staff. Opposition leader Micklin moved an amendment during the third reading. it failed 34 to 39. The bill would place building provision duties on employers, extend to certain districts, and set standards like water coolers and refrigeration in worker housing.
Fragmentary OCR note references Mt Isa strike ending and mentions Bribane and possible peace talks. Lacks clear names, dates, or events. Reads as teaser line noting a potential return and a path to an agreement, with scattered word fragments.
Wellington March 11 Prime Minister Sidney Holland announced government plans to handle New Zealand's role in the sterling area balance of payments crisis. Key measures include no general licensing of imports from sterling area countries, restrictions on imports from scheduled countries mainly the United States Canada and Japan, cancellation of existing licences with fresh licences required, and an emphasis on the newsprint production and export project.
Reports indicate New Zealand faced pressure to raise aid and trade pledges amid a London conference. Officials discussed boosting the surplus target to around £23 million in transfers and urged policy alignment across departments. The dialogue highlighted tensions between austerity aims and regional commitments with possible cabinet involvement.
A Cairns produced film titled There's A Future For You In North Queensland will be shown at the triennial emigrant aliens exhibit in Naples from May 15 to September 18. Local cameraman and producer Ton of Cairne coordinates. Cairns representatives said the festival aims to show migrants to Australia their compatriots’ works in various national displays across 38 venues and 14000 trees featured in park tours. The festival plans include English narration on magnetic tape to overcome language barriers.
A garbled passage discusses New Zealand and government policy, mentioning tariffs, import licensing, and economic conditions. It references roles of Mr Rolland, currency, and international surplus, but the text is largely unreadable with many missing or corrupted words.
London reports the death of prominent Australian figure Sir Benjamin Puller in what appears to be a tube train incident. He was traveling from a theatre engagement with Lady Puller. the couple had long ties to theatre and earlier travels across Europe.
The text discusses changes to a national service training program and a proposed deferment policy. It mentions potential impacts on draft or enlistment, reference to services of individuals, and the possibility of fire damage responses prompting policy reconsiderations.
A garbled OCR item reports the House approving a budget amount around 481 180 pounds with unclear context. The names and dates are unreadable, but the result concerns a financial appropriation and its passage.
Victorian Cabinet maintains price controls on clothing as debates continue on allocations and policies. Officials indicate measures will stay in place to stabilize retail costs amid economic pressures.
Fragmentary readable text mentions persons and places but lacks clear events or outcomes. It lists names like Derron and Raea with scattered initials and terms that do not form a complete report. No verifiable dates organizations or locations emerge from the fragment.
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