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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1952
Page
4
Fragmented wartime dialogue and overheard street talk mix in a London Express Service piece. The monologue reflects fear, loyalty, and disillusion as characters discuss Navy returns, Home Guard tensions, labour, and forest imagery amid the war effort.
In Tehran on March reports say the Soviet ambassador called on Persian officials amid tensions over oil plans. The snippet suggests Soviet involvement and diplomatic outreach during a period of economic and political maneuvering surrounding Persian oil interests.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a bridge section failure near Salgoa with crowds gathering at the scene. Reports mention a large set of the street and a theater, while several lines of text reference witnesses and a tragedy reaching Salgoa today.
The report outlines increased parliamentary salaries from £1500 to £1738 per year for members of the House of Representatives, with a 580 pound annual allowance and a 400 pound mark for certain classifications. It notes 30 electorates will receive high allowances up to £600, including 17 in New South Wales, listing Parrer, Huse, Lawson, Lyne, Macarthur, Macquarie, New England, Patterson and Richmond.
West German Chancellor Adenauer said in Hanover that a European defense plan may require conscription and that the US selective service model could serve as an example for securing defense forces. The statement follows ongoing wartime strain and signals Germany considering compulsory military service.
The discussion covers financial pressure on TSH Tobacco Company from leaf prices and currency restrictions, ripple effects on costs, and the impact of Australian crop prospects. Directors note supply strains from overseas, optimistic long term expansion in Queensland production, and improved grower services as key to stability. The meeting approves share to stock conversion and recommends continued support for research and development with government and CSIRO backing.
Government announces extension of war savings certificates to five more years with added 4d per £1 face value after March 1962 for holders who retain them. Existing rights also apply, value rises with each full year kept, and tax freedom continues. Holders urged to cancel redemption instructions and retain securities. further details to follow.
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