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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 29, 1952
Page
8
A Port Adelaide tug crew captain notes the cold wet weather and the safety of a large liner on hand. He says a hot Bonox helps the crew stay warm and vigilant, whether indoors or out, as winter steam and effort continue.
AAP reports young American women travel to Europe, especially Rome, to seek film work thought to open Hollywood doors. Dorothy, 24, hopeful but nearly broke, seeks roles amid Europe's producers while experts warn overambition and advise gaining experience first. Lois Maxwell cautions that many come for stars and risk exploitation, urging patience and continental work before London New York or Hollywood.
Melbourne March 27 The Victorian Cabinet tonight decided to lift controls on all house building and on repairs and maintenance of houses from August first. Controls will remain on factories shops hotels clubs social halls picture theatres dance halls and sports pavilions marking the first time since 1842 there are no restrictions on house building in Victoria.
New York film producer Armand Denis and his wife, already running two units in Australia, plan to shoot a Technicolor film in New Guinea featuring primitive native ceremonies. A second unit will work on a Technicolor film of the Great Barrier Reef area.
Cairo erupted in rioting and arson after three months of Suez Canal violence. Prime Minister Hilaly Pashta, backed by Farouk, moved to curb Wafd power, with martial law and mass arrests sharpening the political clash as Egypt debates new elections and Canal-zone negotiations.
Police forced entry to a bedroom where 47 year old wife and her daughter found the man Kilmartin dead after a 19 day absence. a shotgun lay beside him as authorities investigated the home at 9 Brungrick Street.
The Babinda Rotary Club met May 20 with 87.4 percent attendance. Rosian visitor Pat Fiecker of Mareeba and E A Hodgson, Babinda National Bank manager, attended. International toast honored Rotary Club Hamburg. Carl Mellick Am Whitchurch spoke on aviation spirit. Sok replied. A Church of England Ladies Guild farewell for retiring President Mrs Whitman was held May 16 at Mrs Eric Stephenson’s residence. Gifts, flowers, and a display were shared. Padre Smith praised Mrs Whitman’s service and wished health in Cairns. Tables were greatly decorated. games and competitions awarded to Mrs Gaylor, Stephenson, and Kingston. Attendees included Mrs Whitman, Stephenson, Malpass, Browning, Lagan, Frenkin, Baulich Kingston, Severin, Jensen, Ex'deston, Bell, and Padre Smith.
In Mount Larcom on May 27 Kevin Cowfey of Callege reportedly swallowed four pieces of chewing gum that lodged in his lung. He was flown to Gladstone Ambulance Hospital by Rockhampton ambulance, then taken by TAA plane to Townsville where a visiting specialist examined him. His mother accompanied him.
May 27 16 000 pounds will be offered in prize money at this year s Royal National Show to be held August 8 to 11. The amount surpasses last year s £15 000 record by £1 000. K N A acting secretary Mr F Kennedy announced plans for a junior farmers camp, not held last year due to polio, with thirty boys and ten girls invited from Queensland at RLN A E expense.
The May 20 Ravenshoe centre Q A TB meeting presided by Mr C Cooper reviewed April receipts and expenditure. Credit balance carried from March and totals for 10 months ending April 1952 were reported, with secretary notes and superintendent’s April report on accidents and transports. A moment of silence was observed for Mr James Forrest, Atherton centre chairman.
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