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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1952
Page
5
The Prime Minister urges balanced policies to curb imports and boost domestic manufacturing and exports. Officials warn of serious impact from shortages and emphasize strengthening local production, price competitiveness, and industrial measures to preserve stability and mutual benefits with Britain and allies.
A fatal collision occurred on a road near Coonidi Bend injuring several, including a farm labourer from Fishery Falls. Witnesses said a vehicle entered the road, causing a truck to overturn and leaving drivers with severe injuries and fractured ribs. Rescue personnel transported the injured.
Shipping notices describe Aswata leaving Brisbane Friday for Cairne and Starchoo with cargoes including sugar and timber, while Tor Bednee and Milbourne routes appear in the same flow. Port movements show Cairne, Ryde, Calmas Reatet, and Bevan in a broader schedule with towns such as Townsville, Lime Taveeville, and Peri Sirea named among loading and unloading points.
A fragmented item notes sarees on display and a concurrent Korean cipher exhibit drawing visitors. Local organizers credited midweek openings, with emphasis on cross cultural works and community attendance.
The Main Roads engineer Mr A Bookless says the Tully Falls hydro project will accelerate fold construction work in rough country. A gang of bulldozers will move through, with camps set along the ridge near the river ten miles from Pamir House. The top camp is established and more men will join from nearby areas by March 18.
The local St Marys Building Fund appeal gathers support amid community notices and weather updates. Reports note a Cape York area tally, fire station alerts, ambulance responses, and district forecasts while school and aerodrome inspections reflect ongoing civic activity.
A fragmented obituary passage honors Gur mover and family, listing spouses, children, and relatives. It mentions Doreen Lilien Mil van and others who departed in late February and March, with limited readable details and many obscured names. The text recalls memory and expresses fondness for those who passed.
Funeral details for Cate Sterexnany published in a local notice. The service is set for Monday at 2 pm at the Church of St. Matthew in Pownaville, with further arrangements by the Finis Ser Piret mortuary.
The Meat Works season kicks off as the facility resumes operations at the end of May. Officials announce new schedules and safety measures while highlighting supply, labor, and market demand for the upcoming run.
Disrupted neighborhoods reported after a freak tornado near Mackay and Macrat, causing damage to multiple properties. Residents described strong winds damaging structures and scattering debris across streets while authorities assess impact and safety. No stable casualty details available in readable text.
The North Queensland Times reports a proposed timber price increase tied to major primary species of maple and other woods. Debates focus on price structure, potential impact on mills, and risks to permanent employment amid a downturn in timber demand and regional production.
At a Cairns Harbour Board meeting officials debated expediting reclamation between Draper and Severin streets for Cairns Timber. City council input favored access via dredge, with plans to fund work through revenue from the project and to coordinate with the Co-ordinator General.
Fragmented OCR reads suggest a wartime or postwar policy discussion urging Japan as a strategic base for future military or defense plans. Ambiguity limits precise entities, but mentions a national committee or council and a leading commander or general advocating a geopolitically significant stance.
A migrant laborer pleaded guilty in Cairns court to stealing a gentleman’s watch valued at about 12. The witness Detective Sergeant Jackson testified that the suspect was seen wearing the watch at a hospital outpatients area weeks after the theft. The defendant claimed he found the item and returned it to the police saying it was his first offense.
Diplomat reports from Tokyo discuss Russia’s status after Japan’s peace treaty and the consequences for Allied powers. The article notes proposals to maintain diplomatic privileges and allow Russian personnel in Japan, with plans for reclamation and harbor works affecting leases and infrastructure.
Fragmented report discusses 1953 restrictions on imports and travel to Australia. It notes potential effects on equitable markets, mentions Samual De Samual leaving Cairns for Sydney, and cites opinions of officials like Professor Lambert Tonna on language and migration. The piece references travel by bank drafts and cheques for remittances, with broader ties to wartime supply concerns and Australian policies.
The Public Service Commission reviews the salary scale for public medical officers in Queensland country districts. Minister Moore stated a 10 day period, noting hospital salary levels at Longreach and other areas, and discussed a proposed method for determining salaries based on hospital categories and opportunities for private practice.
Fragmented OCR note recalls a court decision involving a man named Danny and a list of unclear charges. The text mentions a worrisome sequence of events and a past sentence, with references to a courtroom, a diversion, and possible early release.
The court heard that Alexander James Murray and Toomer McDonald, both from Mulgrave Road, faced charges over a revolver sale to a youth named Bread Carter. McDonald claimed he bought the weapon about six months earlier and intended to trim the cylinder. Murray said he sold it in a Caitlin Jmacum sale. The revolver was ordered forfeited.
A man aged in his forties went missing for two days after wandering from a camp near Kidston in Etheridge Shire. He survived by building a fire and cooking bush turkey before being found by authorities during a daylight search led by Constable Lioya Kiley and volunteers. The missing man was exhausted but alive, and the incident prompted a large belated search with multiple parties and vehicles, including Bert phase and Jack Faleg, to cover riverbeds, creek lines, and surrounding country.
A fragment reports a parliamentary notice during the present session. The Health Minister and another minister conveyed that the bill is being debated, with references to acts amended and forthcoming provisions regarding health and related governance.
In a court at Ferrisronwecg two men faced charges under the Fish and Oyster Act. Underwood testified about borrowing an illegal net at Hatt Moon Bay used for catching hai. Achilles denied knowledge of a female crab, claiming not to know its sex while inspectors and police observed a female crate and suspect behavior at his shop window. He argued about the presence of female shellfish and claimed the incident was common in the area. The court considered penalties based on the breach and questioned the credibility of the defendants' accounts.
A government report indicates new staff will be engaged to handle additional duties at the customs office. The move aims to relieve strain in processing imports and improve overall workflow amid rising workloads and policy changes. The public notice cites the Assistant Collector Mr. Wildy coordinating the staffing adjustments and a timeline for the new appointments.
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