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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 28, 1952
Page
5
The Cairns Post surveys a critique of the pastoral industry as droughts floods and labour shortages bite. W A Gunn argues production remains high despite hardships while blaming some critics. he urges government and producers to cooperate to boost output for national interest.
The annual St George Society function, a social evening in Cairns on Empire Day, featured red and white decorations, a talk by President Mr W C Orin on St George, and remarks from Padre Smith formerly of Cairns. Attendees included Padre Smith, Padre Tully Firth, Bert Moody, J Williamson, Mrs A Mavis, and Mrs EF Dee with musical items by Mr Cyr Hunt and Bill Hughes.
Bishop of North Queensland Right Flow W. B. Belcher presented a cheque for 41 pounds 4 shillings 4 pence to the St Marys Building Fund at a Bal! church event in Innisfail. He thanked the local appeal committee and praised the district for its generosity and support of the Sisters of the Sacred Advent.
An urgent ambulance call to Guthelungre brought a patient to town by car. A QATS car, with bearer Arthur Elliott, met the party at Bobawska and transferred the patient to the ambulance. Shortly after, the patient delivered an eight pound daughter, Elliott assisting. Mother and child, now at the general hospital, are reported well.
Brisbane, May 27 The Sugar Experiment Stations chief announced a preliminary Queensland 1962 cane crop estimate. About 6,939,793 tons of cane would be available for harvest at 31 crushing mills, yielding roughly 300,000 tons of net crystal sugar. Individual estimates project up to 900,000 tons of raw sugar and 109,000 tons of refined sugar for the season. Growth depends on winter conditions. cool weather may slow growth. The wet season left much of the crop immature with lower than normal sugar content.
The Director of Posts and Telegraphs states the Edmonton Hambledon service will continue until July 30 under the current contract, after which mail facilities to Sawmill Pocket will cease. Only one homestead in the area receives mail via this service, while others fetch mail from Edmonton by private boxes. No inconvenience is expected from ending the Sawmill Pocket segment.
Fragmentary text shows a terse report about removal of an ox named Bemial from a location resembling Scraarer Cameraun. No clear dates, places, or organizations are readable. The readable portion suggests a local or terse livestock action without broader context or outcomes.
An improvised note thanks the Doctor Matron Nursing Staff and the late Mr H J Ive for care at Mosman Hospital Calvary Hospital Cairns and to doctors matrons sisters and staff. It expresses heartfelt appreciation from Mrs A Forrest Mrs Carman and family for kind sympathy and messages received.
Fragmentary memorial notice honoring Harriet Flin Andersen who passed away in May and Emilio Masmada who died in May 1941 at Innis tall. Lines express tender memory and enduring love from family including wife, sons, daughters in law, and grandchildren.
Injuries reported after a fall at Parramatta State School as Florence McNabib of Winkworth-greet slips and injures her left knee. Ambulance officers treated her. she was later released from hospital.
Our Mossman correspondent reports cane cutting in the Mossman mill area has been postponed by one workday. The new start date is June 7, with crushing start pushed from June 18 to a later time. The postponements were decided at a local board meeting held yesterday due to low sugar content in recent cane samples.
Weather summary indicates no rain and milder daytime temperatures for day two as reported by the Weather Bureau.
In Canberra May 27 the Speaker and the Prime Minister denied knowledge of any tapping of telephone lines from Parliament House. Mr Cameron said the system is controlled by the Postmaster General and he had no evidence of tapping. Mr Anthony stated he had no knowledge and urged Mr Edmonds to provide information to prevent such a practice.
The notice states no interim payment on the 1861 crop and a final payment planned for late September or early October. North Queensland representative Mr W Eriyi notes the fire payment is higher than previous totals. Board general manager Mr J Nestirt says one third of growers' accrual bills will be deducted from the first payment for the 1962 crop and the remainder from the final payment for the 1961 crop.
Fragmented schedule notes multiple ships with departures and arrivals across Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Townsville Cairns and Port villages. Maneora Kanimbla Lady Isobel and other vessels show June dates with Cairns arrivals and subsequent legs to Townsville Brisbane and New Zealand. Counts of cargoes include meat sugar sacks explosives and supplies.
Mary Lee 77 and Lil Han May Lee (25) appeared in Toowoomba Circuit Court charged with murdering her eldest son William Lee in March 1952. Doctors testified the children Elva and Chris Lee became sick after drinks mixed with a neutraliser, said to have been ingested by all. Mrs Lee admitted using the preparation for a home hair treatment and blamed not being at fault as police detailed the evidence. The case proceeded with further witness testimony and was adjourned to the following morning.
The Primate and Rev Montgomery lead a special charted aircraft journey from Sydney to Adelaide Darwin and Arnhem Land visiting mission stations at Groote Eylandt the Roper River and Genpelli They report aborigines are being educated trained in farming sawmilling carpentry and nursing progress described as remarkable and aimed at building modern citizen skills. Archbishop Mowll and Rev Montgomery plan to preach at St Johns in Townsville Friday evening and be hosted by parishioners after Evensong in the church hall.
Southport police probe Athol McCowan death by taxi, checking army records from Japan and Australia for enemies. Blood type match confirmed, no local foe found. search across scrub and beach fronts continues with samples from a 16-foot launch and nearby seaweed theory under review.
NSW Rugby officials express confidence the State team will beat Queensland at the Sydney Cricket Ground tomorrow in the Inter-State Series second match. After the game, selectors will choose the side to play New Zealand next Saturday. Coach Norman Robinson expects a win with centres Wells and De Lore to spark the attack while Queensland captain Halli recovers from an ankle injury. Bali is unavailable tomorrow but ready for selection Sunday night.
Dr. Lo Hainre stated a cheered mail many CTS firms paid entertainment tax and that clubs operate for the government's benefit.
A Jubilee Eucharist marks the station anniversary at the historic Church of St. Alben Yarrabah. Bishop of North Queensland W B Belcher officiates with the Primate of Australia H W Mowll and northern clergy. Canon E R Gribble may attend from Paris Island, honoring the founders who built the church in 1898 with bush timber.
An old survey recounts the simple white cross set up for a celebration in Mission Bay. It honors John Gribble and his supporters who aided Aboriginal welfare with self sacrifice, while detailing a harsh, illness driven turn of events and Gribble's later hospitalization as his humanitarian work continued.
The account follows Ul Gribble's voyage from NSW to Cairns in 1653 and his shift toward establishing Bel veneen Ker Mission in Queensland. It notes his resignation at Adelong, ABM delays, and the paternal drive to fund Aboriginal welfare, ending with his death in 1893 and the mission’s broader aim.
The text chronicles Rev. EF R. Gribble and successors at Yarrabah from the mission’s renaming and early hardships through the 1900s. It notes stipend practices, reliance on local sustenance, malaria, settlement growth, and the 1902 diocesan praise. It mentions staff, lay readers, and the Aboriginal News paper, plus a cyclone’s devastation and Reeves’s death.
A census reported a population of 30 with 200 supposed combatants and 139 married couples among 87 attending school. 15 village settlements, five churches, a hospital, and a fleet of vessels existed. Chief product noted as character, with natives trained as citizens and some enlisting in the Great War. Jack Baker famed for 43 poultry prizes at Cairns show. mission station aborigines band toured hinterland.
The president of the Gramer' Federal Council of Australia Mr W A Gumn. criticizes recent unrest over rural production. He cites droughts floods and high import costs delaying fences water and essential materials. He notes sheep and wool gains but declines in mutton prewar levels and warns of drought threats to beef. A 1960s target plan by the Australian Agriculture Council seeks national effort and cooperation to close the production lag.
The Country Party announces 13 endorsements of sitting members with ministerial perks and names several candidates including G. F. Rowickhu, J. A. Heading, Murr BD. E. Nicholwon, Roma W. Ewa, and Southport E Gaven. Arrangements with Liberal Party keep 11 by the North Country Party. Lockyer, Southport, and Murrumbe will have joint representation. Liberal Party opponents total 41, with Licky Southport and Murrumba remaining in Liberal fold. Counts show 75 Queensland seats with various splits. state conference to be held in Perth in July.
Emil Semmiler and Gerhard Munzberg, both German seamen from the vessel Duesternbrook, were sentenced to six months imprisonment in Cairns Court of Petty Sessions for desertion and related offences. They failed the vaccination test. both asked to stay in Australia citing family ties and better conditions.
Leader of the State Opposition Mr G PF Nicklin spoke in Mossman accusing the government of mismanagement and underfunding public works. He blamed delayed projects, timber shortages, and unemployment on state policy, urging the Liberal National message to win support for the Country Party.
At Roma Street pumpkins sold mainly £11 with some lines from £10 to £95. Lucerne chaff quality fair. dry green leafy lot sold at £49 after £41 at private treaty. Deserment hay and deer fences sold at auction and private sale, with prices ranging widely.
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