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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 24, 1952

Page

6

Menzies Abroad and Pacific Role in Global Strategy

American press voices high regard for Australia Prime Minister Menzies as he visits London to press for clearer U S Australia New Zealand strategy roles. He seeks representation in NATO and stronger mutual defence while ensuring Pacific defence aligns with European needs and a stronger Australian voice in regional security.

America Australia RK. G. Menpes Truman Desnake Eesti Feu Fred Mr. Menzies Male United States New Zealand Pacific North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Menzies London Middle East N.A.T.O Mr. Menzies

Shipping Moves Outline Batch of Coastal Voyages

Shipping movements list vessels and routes from Melbourne to Cairns and towns along the coast. Mansada departs Melbourne bound for Sydney and Brisbane with Cairns arrival June 11, return June 13. Maneora sails Townsville to Cairns, May 30 return, Kanimbia from Cairns to Townsville Brisbane Sydney Melbourne, Elonna from Cairns via Portland Roads and Thursday Island, Culcairn from Darwin to Melbourne, River Norman freight to Cairns for Sydney, Bauns from Calcutta via Singapore and Jakarta, Miera at Cairns loading for Sydney, Benthorpe loading for Portland Roads Horn Island Thursday Island, Wewak to Smiths Creek Port Stewart, Wairangs from London with Cairns end June, Devna Lom Pescone and ports via Cairns Sydney Port Johnstonville, Gunma mid June, Segred Bristol Oe ports, Liverpool for July 26 via Panama, Brissane Port Alma Cairns, due arms October.

Mansada Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Townsville Cairns Maneora Kanimbia Melourne Elonna Portland Roads Thursday Island Culcairn Darwin River Norman Airns Bauns Calcutta Singapore Djakarta Townsvile New Zeeand Miera Brisoc Benthorpe Sith’s Creek Portland Horn Island Wewak Smith's Creek Port Stewart Wairangs London Noarh Querney Porta Devna Lom Pescone Caeen Port Jownville Newport Liverpool Panama Canal Brissane Port Alma Whawilly

Local accidents and a regional supply conference noted

Reports from Warravo and Winklestein describe injuries from falls on concrete and a bicycle accident, with first aid and hospital treatment. A combined conference of local authorities under Atherton Chamber of Commerce will meet in Athleston to discuss obtaining urgently needed industrial materials.

Atheston Emerce ATLA Liam

Obituary of George Herbert St John Biggs 57 of Cairns

George Herbert St John Biggs 57 of 3 James Street Cairns died Friday at Calvary Hospital born in England who came to Cairns with family in 1910 worked in mining and owned a green grocery later joined rail service survived by two sons Charles and Edward two sisters and one brother funeral from St John’s Church of England Lakestreet Cairns to Cairns Cemetery Saturday at 2:30 pm.

George Herbert St. John Biggs James Street Calvary Hospital England Cairne Stannary Hille Irvinebank Cairns Green Ceatnece Mareeba Herberton Brisbane Charles Edward John’s Church Engtand Lakestreet

In Memoriam and Remembrance Notices

Obituaries and memorial notices for Ley and McHugh families. Includes expressions of love from spouses children and grandchildren, with dates and names such as Clive Eileen Gail Gordon and Rose. Notices mention May and 1961 era, Chillagoe and family connections, conveying enduring remembrance and sorrow.

Ley Drar Bumb Bradiey Aswten Acas Clive Jack Eileen Gail Sed Gordon McHugh Micheel Joseph Eweed Saree Om SR Jobe RF. L Shepherd Chillagoe

Accidents to Children in Local Area

Ambulance attended two incidents last evening. Tom Herron aged 54 of 285 Explanade reportedly swallowed a substance and was taken to the doctor. At 6 13 p m Gem Eddy aged 5 from Miles Street fell and sustained a lip laceration. first aid given at home.

Tom Herron Martic Miles Street Gem Eddy

Innisfail Accidents Reported AtWork Injuries

George Morris a labourer for Johnstone Shire Council sustained abrasions and contusions to the left arm with suspected fracture after being struck by a lead weight at work. He received first aid from the Innifail ambulance and was taken to hospital. A separate incident saw maid Mackay sustain a lacerated scalp wound when struck on the head. Ambulance attention preceded advice to see a doctor. Our Innisfail correspondent.

Inniefal George Morris Johnstone Shire Aer Maid Mackay Innisfail

Infantry Battalion Parade Schedule Change

All personnel are advised that there will be no parade on Monday night May 26, 1945. The next parade will be the commanding officer's parade at Nomnan Park on Monday June 2, 1982 at 1900 hours. Tickets for the debutante ball are obtainable from the adjutant at the training depot Lake Street.

Nomnan Park Lake-Street

Car wreck at Simpson's Point injures William Geary

William Geary of 229 Abbott Street drove a car on the Cook Highway and left the road at Simpson's Point last evening. A passing motorist brought him to Cairns Ambulance at 7.30 with slight concussion, knee bruises, and shock. He was not detained at the hospital. the car was only lightly damaged.

Desk mGan William Geary Abbott Street Simpson's Point Cook Highway Geary Cairns

Innisfail Hospital appeal receives near two thousand pounds

At the board meeting secretary Mr C H Martin reported a strong response to the hospital appeal. The best part of 2000 pounds has been received with a single donor contributing 100 pounds. Our Innisfail correspondent notes the public generosity.

Innisfail Hospital C. H Martin Innisfail

Legacy seeks continued support for Queensland administration

The Legacy reports a strong record of stewardship and a surplus from the 1951 appeal after generous donations. It plans annual budget growth to about £5000 and asks remaining donors to contribute, directing gifts to the secretary at Cairns 4131, Post Office, Cairns.

Queensland Cairns Post Office

End of Lecture Circuit Reaches State Schools

A fragment shows talks given to boys at State High School St Augustine's College and the Parra suggesting a civic or educational outreach program. The text hints at a series of formal talks aimed at students from multiple institutions in the region.

St. Augustine's College

Power Supply To Mt Garnet Secured By CREB

Emergency action to uphold Mt Garnet power as Tableland Tin dredge water shortage after a poor season halts dredging. CREB arranged continued supply while Tableland Tin meets demand. board manager K A E Sharman travelled to Brisbane to discuss consumer protection and alternative measures.

MI. Garnet CREB Regimes Board Tableland Tin K. A. E. Sharman Brisbane

Power supply kept by prompt actions praised

The board and Table land Tin agreed an emergency existed and the cost of operating the generator would be shared between the board and the units used. The speaker appreciated the prompt action that ensured an unbroken supply and praised the manager and chairman for their moves amid limited amenities.

Successful loan aids regional boards and state credit

A loan valued at over £635,000 shows strong support from regional boards. Mr Faulkner notes regional board contributions, praises the State Electricity Commission, and thanks Ald. Fulton and Mr Meil Smith for cooperation. Dr Holdcroft commends Fulton for publicising the loan and boosting public confidence in funding.

Faulkner Ald W. J. Fulton Meil Smith Commission Paulkner Smith Holdcroft Ald. Fulton Fulton State Electricity Commission C. Dickinson Dr. Holdcroft W. H. Jensen Mem

Power Pole Delays Hit Mossman Tully Falls Line Project

Discussion notes delayed delivery of steel poles for the Mossman line and the Tully Falls project with one quarter of the 1000 poles allocated to Mossman. Officials report route work near Mt Garnet and Babinds, a British General Electric contract for carrier current line equipment, and continued cooperation between board members and the State Electricity Commission amid wet conditions.

Tully Falls Mossran Mt. Garnet Babinds Cairns-Innisfail Wee British General Electric Pty. Ltd Costrol

Unclear Proportion Statement Spans Two Percentages

The note presents two percentages, 76 per cent and 72 per cent, without context or identifiers. No names, dates, places, or organizations are provided to establish the event or subject. Further readable details are needed to form a complete summary.

Cairns Municipal Band Veterans Ipswich Contest Praise

A Cairns Municipal Band review details Mr. Burmell’s tribute to secretary Mrs. K. D. Davie and the band’s prompt conduct. Mr. Hite thanked bandsmen for their behaviour during Ipswich contest travel. George Schipke won champion tenor trombone. Ralph Skerritt placed second in champion of champions by one point. Officers elected: Patron The Mayor Ald. W. Fulton. vice patrons A. Innes and T. Craime. auditors C. King, Burnell and Co. Pty. Ltd.

James Ako Burmell K. D. Davie Hite Ipswich Cairns Niv George Schipke Ralph Skerritt Treombone Ald W. Fulton A. Innes T. Craime Charlie King Burnell and Co. Pty. Ltd

Court Embers Reserved Decisions Reported In Land Case

Yesterday the State Land Court led by Director W. B. L McLean announced eight determinations with reserved decisions. Two defended hearings exposed Crown valuations for lessee properties. Mr McLean reserved his decisions in each. W. H. Samus represented lessees of S. L. No. 2310 Cairne district. Mervyn and Mervyn Ronald Belton noted probate details. Crown valuation proposed 68 shillings 4 pence per acre and annual rent 123 pounds 10 shillings.

Lessehold McLean W. H. Samus S.L Cairne District Mervyn Mervyn Ronald Belton

Land Ranger’s Evidence and Crown Rentals in Cairns District

Extracts show land values and rents per acre in multiple parishes such as Tinare Tmaroo and Cairns. The Crown sought rates around 10s to 1 0d per acre with numerous parcels listed including estates of Henderson Tobiano and Erikson. Several tenants in common and executors appear with varied rents and payment terms amid determinations.

Carns Meond P.L Stanley Cecil Vieller Rudolph Gabriel Erikson Rosario Cardillo William Peterson Laurence Bu R Rutherford Wiliam Bayd Herbert James Sullivan Ives Harold John Hichard Ives Robert Wiliam Bunn Fiorence Lila Bunn Enent Willam Berminski Crven Janet Robis Discherty John Andres Dehn Denman Chapeean Berth Rivard Trown Tibi Owere Heard Ren Frederick James Hutchings Samuel Butchings Amen Charles Maxford Alessi WAPTL Regimakl Methven Booth Cairns Charles Maxford Allan

Fragmentary OCR notes on badge and patrol description

Partial transcription notes describe a person wearing a large metal badge on the chest. The text references a patrol and a figure named Lee, but details are incomplete and unclear.

Juvenile Ball Awards Cause Sportsmanlike Praise

Rev. T Firth praised the splendid appearance of the comtimeecs and said the children were lucky to have helpful parents. Judges Meniamies EL M Walmaley W Peters and F Hi Sonee found it hard to choose winners from many clever characterizations but all were satisfied and lauded the winners in true sporting fashion.

T. Firth Meniamies EL M Walmaley W. Peters F. Hi. Sonee

Hunters and Heirs: Court and Names Listed

A partial OCR list shows names tied to a legal or social notice. Included are individuals such as Curt, Deen McIntyre, Maur een Dempster, Mesdames Mills Williams Colemer, Camp Lew, Geet Nott James, Goodwin Davie Price Archdall Dere van Gummen Clarks Winsch Hinsch.

Underette Hunter Genéf Curt Old World Courtiers Deen McIntyre Maureen Dempster Helrers Mills O. Willams H. Colemer Mines Camp A. Lew BR J. Geet Ww. Nott L. James Mesur Mith M. C. Goodwin L. Davie A. E. Price H. Archdall

Filipino Treaty Difficulty Fails to Clear Senate Panel

Manila May 22 The Congress adjourned with the Senate in session as a Senate panel wrangled over questions about the Japanese treaty difficulties. The report highlights delays and unresolved points casting doubt on swift approval.

Manila A.ap Congress Senate

Motor cyclist speeding cited in Cairns Post report

A fragment from The Cairns Post describes a motor cyclist speeding between two points near Bovabier Road on a May Saturday. The text mentions a driver named Pete, a farmer, and an apparent incident on the road.

Lames' Pennants Result In Townaville

Lames' pennant outcome noted for Townaville with brief details of the result and local standings.

Lames

Inquest Into Motorcyclist's Death Adjourned

Witness described the rider as a two year motorcyclist who had been traveling on the wrong side of the road for fun. He believed they were fast but not expecting an accident and the inquest was adjourned.

Estate share blocked by criminal act in adviser diary

In a lawyer diary entry a widow Mrs Hyem seeks protection of her share from a will. Mr Hyem died before his wife who was imprisoned for manslaughter of Nak Sephons. Courts bar any beneficiary who profits from their own crime, nullifying the gift to her uncle under the will and leaving the writer to advise on the estate.

Mr Hyem Hyems Nak Sephons Mr. Hyerms

Father Defends Son Amid Legal Question

In a disputed case, John Boden recounts injuries after a struggle and argues the law may fault him for defending his son. The dialogue questions whether his actions were legally justified and whether natural paternal feelings should be penalized.

John Boden Boden John Mon Boden

Negotiating grocery sale amid suburban restraint clause

The speaker discusses selling a pay business to Fan nie in the suburbs and reviewing a contract clause. The draft agreement, shaped by terms on payment and a non compete clause, prompts concerns about five mile radius and court enforcement. The advisor urges altering clause six to avoid a five mile restriction.

Fannie Milkey Paul Billi Magmie

Restraint in Trading Clause Conversational Debate

A dialogue discusses a clause restricting business in Australia as overly broad and vague. Hives questions enforceability arguing restraint must be reasonable and necessary. The exchange explores how wide a non compete clause can be and whether Ronnie should push for a fair restraint to protect his own interests.

Australia Austral Ronnie

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