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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 02, 1951
Page
8
AP reports Italy restricts press photography amid security fears. Journalists in Rome face police restrictions and self censorship as demonstrations and clashes surge, with officials processing and vetting images while photographers endure beatings and confiscations.
The Melbourne newsletter surveys farming issues from deforestation to fish farming in Victoria and the public interest in weather, rainfall gauges, and erosion. It notes rising costs, floods of offers for Melbourne housing, high prices for fruit and vegetables, and broadcasters planning dawn workouts and dawn photo coverage.
An exchange of picnic cricket at the National Hotel Leago from Cairns saw Kuranda win a tight 27 run victory over the National Hotel side. Bowling highlights include Wegert 3 for 2 and Pratt 7 for 10 as Kuranda capitalized on early gains to defend 137 as the National Hotel fell short. The event also notes marching displays and community celebrations surrounding the Kuranda club’s activities and upcoming fixtures.
Passenger fare between Australia and the United Kingdom rises with four major British lines increasing from tomorrow. The new minimum rate from Sydney starts at 19 pounds and 11 shillings for first class, with tariffs applying to all routes including the Shaw Savi and Blue Funnel Lines.
An article describes a novel steering system using magnetium based controls that allow automatic course changes. Iron Mike assumes wheel control during adjustments while Little Mike stabilizes the vessel to prevent excessive rolling. The system promises quicker rudder responses with less steering input and safer handling in rough seas.
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