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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 31, 1952

Page

3

British butter price talks affect Australian dairy farmers

Australia faces pressure from Britain over butter prices as dairy farmers worry about rising costs and reduced returns. The dispute centers on dairy product pricing, export pressures, and potential shifts in milk production to meet demand while protecting domestic sales.

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Tourist Trade Mackay and Proserpine Districts

The article notes weak tourist trade in Mackay and Proserpine with planel and harbor facilities impacting visitor numbers. It suggests renewed tourism would boost local economies and mentions past tours yielding significant revenue for the districts and surrounding areas.

Shipping Move Details and Port Arrangements

The report outlines shipping movements involving multiple ports and vessels with references to Sydney and Brisbane. It notes routes from Melbourne and Me Bay and mentions coastal transfers to Wewak and Jondine carps. The text references care operations for a person or cargo named Carey and includes mentions of race activity and a sequence of place names.

Macperek Mite Sydney Brisbane St Calms Wasinentey Melbourne Nading Carey Quer Sycirs Jondine Carps Sarah

New Settlement Mackay Faces Farm Access Drought

In Mackay the push for farm settlement is stymied by finance and land access limits. The Mackay Hinteriana Development tona, led by Mr JM Mulherind, reports constant demand for farm property yet banks refused loans. Officials note no practical accommodation for new dairy or fruit farms, risking productivity and broader primary production.

Mackay Mer Mamy’ Penple Mackay Hinteriana Development JM Mulherind Agricul Ioana Aranee

Tobruk Day Observance Parade Schedule Noted

The notice reminds that Tobruk Day observance will be held and a parade will assemble at 11 45 am. Units will march via Lake Street to the brigade area, with detailed route and timing announced by authorities.

Srigade Lake-strest

Australian swimmer breaks record in New Jersey meet

An Australian swimmer set a new record amid American competition as Marion Marshall led a tight field in the 440 yard breaststroke. Teammates Devine and Moore followed, while new record pace challenged rivals in Prindston.

Prindston New Jersey Ster Doha Dees Australia Devine Joan Marvhstl Marshall Mebinal de Mawslier Peed Konno Wayne Moore

Memoriam notes and memories from family and friends

Fragmented obituary style lines recount memories of Irene Bill Thelma Tetet Atelson and others. References to loved ones Holly Viareti and Ny, fond tributes, and passing remarks mixed with scattered names and dates. The text reveals a memorial mood with personal remembrances and interwoven bursts of place names.

Dar Breslew Viareti Artisans Stone Feng Ese Eviey Ivy, Gee France Onus Garkuntsie Adt Pondcore Amd Amity Irene Bill Thelma Tetet Atelson Gee Wells Holly George

Local Infantry Battalion Notes Speak Of Park Event And Injuries

The March 31 item reports the 1 Infantry Battalion assembling at Norman Park, attendance by the 31 Battalion Gand, and notes a bicycle fall causing probable fractures to a man named Jenkinait at Mulgrave Road. It also mentions injuries to a woman named Briske at Freshwater and a wound to Gardnwvale Fire Brigade funds plans, plus rain forecasts and band concert updates at Carrs Stua…

Mattalion Norman’ Park Gand Puuie de Surdially Moye Bere

Acreage Returns Notice For Brisbane Growers

Acreage returns for growers must be lodged at the Potato Marketing Authority before April 13. Farmers should apply at the Board office, 248 George Street, Brisbane, with the appropriate forms available tonight.

Brisbane Mar Tim Arower Doard George-street Brispe

Big Barracuda Bribframe Heads to Unknown Record

A garbled OCR fragment references a barracuda and a claim of a world record linked to De. Clift Abbott and a date in March. Details are unclear, but the item hints at a remarkable aquatic record, naming Abbott in connection with the event.

Bribbame Mar de. Clift Abbott

Owers Takes Final Of Sexies 1

A fragmented account details a sailing race with Owers winning the Sexies 1 event. Multiple crews and names appear, including NBS and Heatherman, with windward capsizes and near-misses noted. The text mentions Danny and his crew performing well, while Starlark and Rivell-ean-dee are also referenced amid a chaotic narration of the race.

Macy Joneaer Ite Balun Oa Ng Tah Vighi Reese Gauny Hintwell Manningwy Vinoma Tredrea Cheamly Pier Blair Cour Csumany Heatherman Sam NBM Danny Tam Sed NBS Eax Reject Tameail War

Rare Local Boat Race Ends With Multiple Trophies

In a noisy club event, Joy C1 and Query Ferment dominated the handicap sprint, winning three trophies including the club championship and the Res Holts trophy. Winona and Nim MAS led early but finished off the pace as Heather‑Mea and others chased a shifting lineup.

Chis Bolton Aya Bolton Bolios Seserany Ake Vernal Neal Ine le Joy Joe Queey Schote Patee Roe Amalloran Susan Lina Fox Panea Caroleen Peateraay Sunturday Fire Res Holts

Government News Prompt Fragment Historic War Report

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a wartime event involving native troops and coastal defense at Port Mowelry. The text mentions a shed and enemy forces near a shoreline location with unclear dates and specifics. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.

Reverend Tully Firth Inducted Rector of St John’s

Reverend Tully Firth was inducted as rector of St John’s in a traditional ceremony led by the Bishop of North Onoensland. In opening remarks the bishop compared the Rector’s induction to a significant responsibility and blessing, addressing a large congregation.

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Obscure Religious Service At St. John’s Witnesses Contested Seating

A packed parish hall episode features a rector in a ceremonial stall and a mayor present as prayers and discourses emphasize discipline and reverence. Officials and community members discuss church governance, election tensions, and the role of worship in public life amid a crowded service.

Fragmented report on wartime labor and drought impacts

A damaged OCR passage describes a wartime meeting with parish officials and officials like Mr O Cook, Rev Tully Pain, and others. It mentions labor shortages, the need for experienced workers in munitions, and farmers facing losses due to drought, with quotes about recruitment and labor supply challenges.

Wiest Frocewson de Pew O. Cook Tni- Wewee Ty Pariah AL Bramey WJ Gorman A. ‘A. Hinsch JM. Walmsley Tully Pain Che Banoo Creed Uae Tate Wien Gy Guan Lardy Umeets Feraziers Eoar G.dd Ake CH Jamieson

Fadered president addresses uncertain future

Mr WA Gena, identified as president, spoke about the current state of affairs noting uncertainty about how long the position will endure. The remarks suggest a wait-and-see approach and potential transition ahead.

WA Gena Teaay

Irrigation Production Value Figures From Queensland Report

RISBANE March 3 The production value from irrigated land was about 30 million pounds last year with 05 006 acres irrigated at a value near 9 million pounds The Minister for Lands Mr F A Foley outlined the figures noting irrigated area accounts for about 5 per cent of agriculture and yields have risen The Water Supply Commission outlined progress including construction of storage and weirs The Channel Country works and river authorities plan further irrigation canals drains and bore investigations to enhance underground water sources

Commianon Groivets Clare Davelope

Blacksmith Fatally Injured in Apparent Accident

A黑smith named Donald died from suffocation after an incident while repairing a vehicle. Gordon Vale and an ambulance crew responded but could not save him. The event occurred near a rear section of the vehicle, with reports noting the smith and welder were involved.

Gordon Vale Donald Gordonvere

Shark Mesher Narrow Escape Reported by Local Watch

Fragmentary clipping describes a narrow escape involving Shark Mesher and individuals including Jack Evens and Wade chart. Details convoluted with garbled text but implies a near drowning and arrest or incident in a local area around December or month unspecified.

Heavy Strain on Railways Amid Drought Measures

A frail, garbled report indicates railways face heavy strain as authorities seek swift water removal and drought relief actions. The text is incomplete, but references efforts to move goods and maintain service despite shortages. Names and dates are unreadable.

Hue

Tinaroo Falls Dam Submergence Area Details

Compressed notes describe the Tinaroo Falls Dam submergence area with remarks from George Andriws about the impact on settlers and the dam’s planning. References mention resettlement, local districts, early pioneers, and the need for council scrutiny of the Paramisenner's report before public comment.

Tinaroo Falls

Our Army No. 9 Rifle Company in Wartime

Fragmentary text references an army rifle company and wartime themes. The readable portions mention a unit designated No. 9 and imply service or events tied to military life. Details are unclear due to corrupted OCR text.

Flying Doctor Pioneer Bourke Dead at 78 in Brisbane

Jermin Bourke, 78, president of the Queensland branch of The Flying Colour Service, died Saturday afternoon at Was Turrawan Private Hospital. He had led the service since July 1982 and served on the State Council of Australia. Bourke also chaired alterations of Engineering Co of Australia and chaired Kumarous aia Lid Mon fads Ltd, influencing the State property sector through Country Life newspaper.

Brisbane Jermin Bourke Quensiajad Firing Color Service Turrawan Prvate Hospital Shernoon Bourke Varius Presider Az Tr Gresierk Me V'Council of Australia Chiar Alterlors of Engineering Co Australis Digertos Kumarous Aia Lid Mon Fads Ltd Country Life Qeeenslay Siewer Cleocurry Propery Downs

Italian migrants arrive at Brissane ship arrival

Italian migrants arrived in Brisbane aboard the liner Rome Today. Two of the migrants on the lower deck started a disturbance shortly after the ship berthed. Packaged passengers intervened before the trouble was controlled by ship officers. One man attempted to lift a crate, while others tried to resist. The incident involved a man from Hort Gomesi and workers on board.

Brissane Mar Allan Rome Shire Calones Hort Gomesi

Slow Progress On State Projects Reported

The article notes state government delays and underspending under past four years with allocations cut by over 14 million and this year's spend at only ELF million. It blames federal funding shortages and criticizes not a single item completed, despite claims of a program and efforts by officials including Mr Nicklin.

Burda VC Geir Inimey M1 Alread Nicklin Fema Sia

Electrification of Railways Debate Delay In Australia

The minister for transport in New South Wales said railway electrification would be delayed if the state loan bill failed. He warned that nonapproval could push back the public works program and hamper progress on rail improvements.

Brisbane New Sau Wales Ralheays Dulas

New Guinea Fibres Test Out Well in US Experts Ingestion

An Australian government study led by an American fibre expert, Mr J Desione, reviewed New Guinea fibre tests and shipmen to the United States. It focuses on plans around Port Moresby and nearby ports, with promising growth for fibre fields and potential substantial development in New Guinea.

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Unclear text fragment on council tax and wages in 1950s Australia

Fragmentary report notes a rise in wages and costs for materials and equipment across councils and shires. It references a broader reduction in loans and adjustments due to government policy, with mention of specific figures and locations in New South Wales and Queensland.

Radio Switchboard Drama Stuns On Air Return

A cryptic report describes a radio switchboard overload and a chaotic on air moment as a presenter resumes a program after a long absence. The piece notes technical jams and a tense atmosphere as the station navigates interruptions and a resurgent broadcast.

An unclear police notice from March in Tokio

Fragments describe a police matter in Tokyo with references to Ans Poli and Eonces. The legible items mention March and local procedures, but most specifics are obscured.

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