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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 16, 1952

Page

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Higher Mill Peaks for 1952 Approved in Brisbane

Brisbane May 15 The Central Cane Prices Board approved higher mill peaks for 1952. Queensland total 963 080 tons of 94 nt sugar with 85 000 tons deferments for three mills. Ultimate peaks for Queensland around 1954 55 are 1 062 600 tons, with 45 000 tons possible from New South Wales in 1954 55, contingent on mill capacity land assignment and effective implementation.

Brisbane Central Cane Prices Board Executive Council Queensland New South Wales

Details of Mill Peaks Era Board’s 1983 recommendations

The Board approved mill peak allocations for 1983 across multiple sites including Bab underoil, Cattle Creek, Fairymesit, Farleigh, Marlborough, Mulgrave, Pranner, Sugar Agreement, and New South Wales regions. It outlined meets, potential duplications, and future studies to determine land availability and capacity enhancement to meet rising home sugar demand.

Reepec Underoill Cattle Creek Farleigh Marlborough Mareta Soursigan Mulgrave Fiabe Crest Prosernine Fiany Mille Ury

FOOD CORPORATION PROJECT DISCUSSION INCLUDES BRITISH AND AUSTRALIAN OFFICIALS

A committee featuring Sir John Ure Primrose Khair Gen and Lord Provost of Perth Beotland plus H Savile and M McIntyre discussed why Queensland farmers should join the Food Corporation project. The debate stressed practical sorghum production and local conditions as essential for success, noting current restraints in farming and industry.

John Ure Primrose Khair- Gen Sem Seaeersen Perth Beotland H. Savile Queensland RSM Eepheel Anderson M. McIntyre Mela Pittsworth

Waterside Ban on Overtime Sparks Court Threat

Waterside workers plan to declare overtime stoppage next Monday amid threats of contempt of court as federal authorities press action. The Waterside Workers' Federation signals a formal response after a four hour work meeting. Authorities visit union offices as legal proceedings loom.

Sydney Atevils Matak Waterside Workers’ Federation ACTY Anacratian Porta

Regional Education Leaders Appointed Across Regions

The Executive Council announced new appointments for regional education chiefs. Names include Mr. Copeman as Regional Director of Bucallon Central, plus others in Meckhampton, Rockhampton, and additional sectors across the Central and Western educational regions.

Amisbane Tor Executive Council Copeman Bucallon Edors Meckhampton Ax Pondpal Siste Ben School Brisbane Mar AK Writmes Feemonal Carvctor Arin Meter Musherden

Rail freight operative term obscured by OCR

Fragmentary OCR text mentions rail freight and seating terms but is largely unreadable leaving no clear event, entities, or specifics to summarize into a full headline and card with reliable details. No identifiable people organizations places dates or numbers are extractable for a proper summary.

Land for Soldier: Canberra Debates Holding Land Rights

In Canberra on May 15 members of the House debate a bill to curb State land grants for soldier retirement aid, linking funding under the War Service Grant Settlement Act. Mr. Pearce accuses the Queensland government of hindering primary producers by withholding good land while supporting soldiers, framing the policy as an attack on primary production.

Canberra Steece House of Epee Commonwealth Pearce Queenslaass Queensland Fie Primry Mt Palley He Aia

Far North Visit By Opposition Leaders and Marine Members

The Queene land Opposition leader Me FR Mick Na accompanied by Mesarx Muller Evans and D Nichol son M LA will visit Par Worth from Mondar May 28. After Mosman visit Mesers Muller Nicholson will go to Atherton on May 2 and Malinese on May 2. Wickim Brant with Mr Wordsworth will visit Molloy Dimbulah Warreeoa on May 3. Palla Herberton on May 3 after which Waton will tour Dunsfail district.

Queeneland Mick Na Mesarx Muller Evans D. Nicholson M. LA Par Mondar Rutting Mosman Watson Mesers Nicholson Atherton Malinés Mess Wickim Brant Mr Wordsworth Sist Molloy Dimbulah Waréeoa Tully Palla Herberton Mar. Waton Dunsfail

Threat to gas supply shutters Sydney workers strike

Sydney reports a potential gas shortage as 1200 Mortlake Gas works employees join a stoppage near the harbour. A miner at the plant reportedly walked off, sparking fears that continuing action could endanger broader city supply and public safety.

Sydney Sydneys Mortlake Actin Walker Sonday Rial Fg Richlayer Byanes

Polio Epidemic Reported Across Springs Area

A garbled 1920s style notice notes polio outbreaks and hospital admissions. It mentions Alice Springs and local routines, with limited readable names and numbers. The fragment hints at multiple cases and hospitalizations amid confusion. The piece preserves the era tone and scattered facts without sensational detail.

Major Airlines Agree To Cut Services

MELBOURNE May 15 Officials of the major airline companies today agreed to cut services from next Monday after a conference with airline representatives. The Civil Aviation Department director of air transport Mr A B McFarlane announced the action and said details of the reductions were not yet released. He added talks would be held with smaller airlines in other States. The cuts, expected to last about 28 days, are being made because of the United States oil situation.

Melbourne Todey Civil Aviation Department Air Transport A. B. McFarlane McFarlane Saller Airlines United States

Navy and Air Force seek minimal Australis aviation use

Canberra May 15 The Navy and Air Force plan to cut as much as possible the aviation fuel use with Australia to conserve fuel. Government 35 percent aviation fuel reduction will not greatly hit inter capital city ANA services says airline head Hotsmans. Some country routes will be affected. community services may be stranded. Freight will be curtailed but petrol will remain available for vital jobs.

Canberra Navy Air Force Ihely Operaione Withua Australis Fae Aly Me. W. McMaken Sydney Tuel ANA Intercapital City Services Ain 1 Hotsmans Seld Nevecthelwm ABA Cap ‘Alm Kolyman Walt

Stock feed wheat price talks at special meeting

A shaky report from May 1 outlines a call for a special meeting to decide price policy for stock feed wheat. Directors are urged to consider delaying sales till May 29 and discuss uniform allowances across states, with differing rates cited for Queensland and Western Australia.

Obscure Cleric McPherson’s Career Highlighted in 19th Century notice

Fragmentary obituary notes Rev William McPherson, a longtime church figure in MESSBABNE Townsville, with references to a 1562 lineage, early architectural studies, and missionary work. It mentions ordination in 1897, wartime chaplaincy, and one of his five children Wilhelm pursuing seminary.

McPhes Ane le Moe Kaas Townsville McPhent Wilhem Ta

Fealove TM awards stray in faded archive note

Clipped fragments mention Mrs Kate Loulm Cheshire and a visit to a home amid a Red Visited Ter scene. The text references 30 years, a shave, and intimate details, but the context is garbled and unclear. The item appears as a damaged notice or column snippet with uncertain relationships.

Kate Loulm Cheshire Red Ter Eae

Brisbane electricity expansion plan extended date

Brisbane report shows the state Electricity Commission’s expansion plan for country areas has been extended. Minister Riordan announced the line will be clarified within two days and the closing date for the bus project is now extended by a week to May 17.

Brisbane State Electricity Commission Esep Hcan Riordan

Man Jailed for Theft from Organiser in May San Francisco

San Francisco on May 14 Henry von Morpuren was sentenced to five years imprisonment for stealing about 236,538 dollars from the Elizabeth Kenny Infantile Paralysis Fund. He must pay 10,060 in fines plus costs, with 19,000 potential damages. The appeal notes the fund total of about 8,000 remains impounded and the judge recommends the Children’s Hospital for infantile paralysis wards.

San Francisco Henry von Morpuren Wes Wielay Sears Bister Elizabeth Kenny Mieane de Costa Ariel Devtara von Mornikrzs Mas

Tyre Price Cut Today Across All Types

Melbourne May 15 A cut in tyre prices will operate throughout Australia from tomorrow affecting many types including trucks and aircraft gear. The move will make several popular tyre lines cheaper by about 10 to 12 percent, following earlier indications the reduction would start May 28.

Melbourne Australia Wapcumesment Wyre Company Deciant Uractar

Ir Eric Wight to travel by ambulance to Canberra

Canberra May 15 Ir Eric Wight Liberal member for Lilley was kept from flying to Canberra today. An ambulance was arranged and a certificated attendant will accompany him on the trip. Mr Pearce yesterday had an elderly St. John Ambulance attendant ready to travel if needed.

Canberra Eric Wight Lilley Queensland George Prarce iLib Wight Pearce Berra

Need to Hold New Guinea Warns Australian Leader

A political leader warns that New Guinea is vital to Australia’s defence and must be held. He states the Dutch presence offers a reasonable chance to deter rivals as many wait to occupy their role.

Guines New Guinea Australia

Standing high before U N

Fragmentary OCR text reflects a discussion of international posture toward Japan and Australia. It mentions warnings or assertions about armed forces and sections of a speech or report, but the garbled lines prevent clear attribution or event details. No definite dates, places, or named organizations are resolvable from the readable portions.

Growth of fodder prompts state agricultural advice

A local council asked Queensland’s State Commissioner of Agriculture to advise on crop formation and fodder production. Leskie moved to appoint a senior agriculturist. the State Department of Agriculture and Stock has little information on the northern colony’s pasture and crop potential. Woolburn noted northern land use and crop viability questions, with one view supporting increased cropping while another warns of soil suitability for per culture.

Werth Queensland Leskie State Department of Agriculture and Stock Etic Airitie G. Woolburn Woodburn

Fragmentary notes on a murder case and testimony outline

The text presents fragmented, archaic dialogue and names suggesting a murder investigation. It mentions a character possibly named Sher, Edwards, and Mrs. Chumtre with references to a marriage and motive. The garbled OCR yields unclear sequence of events and incomplete witness statements.

Prominent Global Finance Debate Echoes Britains Textile Struggles

In a period mirroring Britain's textile decline, commentators predict continued global monetary strain. Analysts note Australia pursues its own payment protections amid shifting ties with the United Kingdom and the West, while markets anticipate further policy responses and external pressures on trade.

Plowing and Canberra Cohesion in Australian Financial Struggles

Readable fragments describe Canberra meetings and town council debates over expanding exports, funding imports, and capital investment amid Australia Economic strains. They note international funds, insurance, and internal economic reforms shaping fiscal policy and industry support during recent months.

Canberra Australia Messine Fadt Icensine Palley Peroaneil Rue Igienied

Unclear OCR notice from May city report

Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled lines about a minister, a colonel, and public actions. The legible item mentions May 11 and a care plan reference, but most details are unreadable, producing a damaged local notice in a historic paper.

Unclear United Nations Allegations Stir Security Debate

Fragmented report alleges the United Nations faced communist accusations over alleged atomic warfare use. Mentions Admiral Jay, financial concerns, Commonwealth tensions, and budgetary impact on government spending and revenue. Describes warnings of economic strain and calls for efficiency reviews and policy clarity amid wartime rhetoric.

Nardoms Furner United Natione Wage Jop

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