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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 27, 1952
Page
1
Mulgrave Central Mill Company shareholders are to receive about £3 19s 6d per ton for last season's sugar. The amount includes 15s 1d per ton already paid by the Ministry of Food as accumulated profit. Chairman E M Bennett notes costs rose and handling delays pushed costs higher. Mill recorded gross revenue for 1951.
Mr Bennett reports current home consumption sugar at £33 14 0 and export at £36 5 6 with a pool price of £34 74, plus a recent 15 1 payment from the Ministry of Food. He notes an average price likely around £3 19 8 and discusses record gross revenue, cane costs, and a planned expansion to treat more cane. Weather, crop estimates, and market factors shape a predicted good season despite wartime costs and regulatory pressures.
Mr Warner spoke in favor of adopting accounts arguing an oil peak rise and expansion to handle 47 500 tons of sugar. Directors noted Government shifts toward economic parity, while Mr Ross urged fixes for low sugar recovery and questioned cane density treatment. Lapses in data and high costs were raised, with calls for more funding, better transport, and streamlined cane pickup to boost efficiency.
Directors debate achieving a peak crushing rate and 28 tons per acre goal. They review land reassignment, dead areas, and farmer figures to raise annual cane production toward a 12,000 tons weekly target while managing lost time and weather risks.
Nine Waterside Workers' Federation officials have been subpoenaed to testify before the Arbitration Court in Melbourne tomorrow. They face contempt charges after refusing to lift an overtime ban, a move prompted by the Full High Court's unanimous ruling confirming the Arbitration Court's authority to order the ban's end.
Seven Victoria officials named as part of the Federal council staffing. The list includes branch secretaries H E Clarke and A Nevill along with C Young V C Alford B B J Skinner O Duggan and E J Chapple. The federation faces legal challenges over overtime bans with the High Court and Arbitration Court, amid ACTU backing and government contempt proceedings.
A conference discussion led to a motion to sell molasses at the best market price with farmers given first preference. Auditors Messrs. W. Smith and Co and J. Tennant were reappointed at a 150 currency retutrition. The meeting noted expan sion plans and a levy of one pence on the ABP A. conference.
Superintendent Thompson faced questions about liquor breaches and alleged protection payments as the commission probes public trust. The former commissioner’s stance on tolerating nightlife venues drew critique as evidence showed large quantities of liquor reaching unlicensed outlets. The inquiry continued with scrutiny of directives and accountability.
New York May 26 A State Department official said the United States rejected Russia's latest proposal for an immediate Big Four meeting on German unification. The note, sent to Britain France and the US yesterday, was unacceptable because it did not meet the British French condition for an international commission to determine conditions for free elections in both Soviet and Western zones of Germany.
Brisbane May 26 A state government move this week aims to cut migrant intake for 1952 59 citing unemployment among non British migrants and a drop in Queensland works. The migration officer D W Longland will tell a Canberra conference that unemployment may rise when loan money tightens. Final decisions to follow at state and commonwealth ministerial talks.
Melbourne May 3 4 The Transport Workers Union moved for a High Court order nisi to restrain Con curring Commissioners Blackbourne and Galvin from placing stand down provisions in awards covering transport workers The TW A general secretary J B Horan said stand down provisions were in 18 Federal awards affecting transport workers The South Australian Chamber of Manufactures had moved for a stand down order for transport workers in the metal industry The union claimed stand down altered standard hours and pay rates
Washington reports state policy remains retaliation only if enemy deploys germ weapons first. Army plans and exact development details are top military secrets.
In May 26 report from Lakes Creek, production at the mostworks will rise on Monday with a new butcher 2p ey arte. The plan adds temporary jobs across departments, totaling 1988 positions. Three shifts will run daily, with the department operating in two shifts.
London reports that West Germany, turning from its wartime origin, has joined the Western world as a sovereign state. The Bonn government will gain full effect of postwar treaties after accords set, with Berlin under four power supervision. The main treaty ends occupation powers and creates a defence alliance under a European framework. Germany plans a 300 plus division force, air and naval assets, and a 10.2 billion deutschmarks yearly contribution, as arbitration tribunals settle disputes under a neutral president.
The report notes persistent drought across western and central regions with little expected rainfall. Northern areas receive relief from last week’s rains, aiding grassers who anticipate enough grain for winter. Central west sees improvement as several heavy falls bolster early winter prospects.
May 26. The first Assistant secretary to the Treasury Mr Percy W Nett e has resigned after four years service with that Department. He is believed to be taking up tea t at the age of hi.
Unclear object like a large corn sack seen drifting off Big Bur eigh near Byron Bay. Police and divers search rocks at low tide after a fisherman’s attempt to retrieve the item. motive and connections to McCowan’s case remain uncertain as two new witnesses are questioned and fingerprints sent for ID. A woman found dozing in a blood stained taxi near the abandoned vehicle provided possible clues while investigators widen the probe along Queensland and northern New South Wales.
May 25 26 reports from Koje Island state that 80 000 Communist prisoners eluded American command as brigadier general Boatner warned British guards not to kill prisoners and outlined plans to divide compounds into smaller sections to prevent further clashes. A central committee of Communists including two women allegedly directed the violence.
Washington reports a ten year mystery cleared up concerning the sinking of the Edsall during World War II. The United States says Japanese carrier planes attacked in June, with five of 153 crewmen found at a prisoner camp in Celebes. Investigations dismissed rival claims of the Dad entries and Kirishimeh.
Washington May 28 AAP Tre Pit News summarizes Allied loss tallies across services as dawn reports indicate heavy U S aircraft casualties in battles over the Cormy region. Navy Marine air units show significant planes lost, with totals approaching 351 to 444 across components.
In Colombo on May 25 the first results from four day elections show a swing to the Left in most seats counted. The contest is described as the strongest in the history of the whole vote, with from candidates aiming to fill many of the 10 representatives, while seats are reserved for minorities.
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