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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1952
Page
3
A 1935 essay warns that centuries of tool use and mechanisation have damaged soils and water, turning parts of the earth into man made deserts. It argues decline stems from social factors, urges conservation, education, and scientific collaboration to sustain resources for a hopeful future under United Nations guidance.
Four fire crews and ambulances were alerted when an Australian National Air Skymaster reported a blown bulb lighting a green beacon during approach. The aircraft landed safely after air traffic control notified Briscape tower.
The death occurred Saturday morning of Mr David John Jones aged 49 born Charters Towers. A former railway fettier on the Alvinden line, he retired over 20 years ago due to health. He is survived by a widow and two sisters H Porter Almaden and two brothers Messrs Jane and A D ees of Spence Street Cairns. The funeral from St John's Church of England at 3 pm.
The death occurred in Brisbane Praay of Mrs. Vide Sore of Arthur, widow of ? fate changelo Spessa. Spessa died in 1045. Spessa remains will be taken to Babinda for interment. funeral from St Rita's Catholic Church Belinda at 11 am on Sor dnescar.
The death of Mr Sebastiano Spoto, longtime farmer and early district settler, occurred after an illness. He arrived in Australia, joined scrub felling and cane cutting, purchased a first farm at Athleigh in 1827 and lived there 13 years. Survived by his widow and several sons and daughters, his funeral was held at a Catholic church.
Sydney hosts a mass meeting of the Ironworkers Association organized by the ALP industrial section to rally support amid expected Communist disruption. National secretary Mr Laurie Short and Opposition Leader Dr H V Evatt will address a pre ballot rally as 26,000 ironworkers vote next Saturday to November under Commonwealth supervision.
Hundreds attend funeral for Alan Wentann of Bunbury after his body was found wandering five days in the Wilga bush. He will be buried with his brother Eric Raymond who died of diphtheria eight years ago. Search costs were estimated up to £30,000 for petrol wages and coal and farm production. The body was found near 6230 am Saturday about ten miles from the township.
In Rockhampton on November 9 Charles Rhea, 52, is believed struck by lightning. The report notes uncertainty about the exact details and location surrounding the incident.
The relatives and friends of MEK ROBERT PETERS are invited to attend his funeral from St John s Church Cairns at 10 20 AM en route to Cairns Cemetery. Further notices invite relatives of CORAL ELIZABETH CHANDLER DAVID JEN JONES and others to attend services from St John s Church of England Cairns with times listed and marching to Cairns Cemetery Martyn Street. Funeral directors SVENDSEN PTY LIMITED preside.
Affectionate memorials honor Margaret Cecilia Fairbank and Relph with dates in November and February. Paterson wife Sarah Elizabeth, Paterson family note loving memory and gratitude. Ernès Range remembered with November date as a long walk and prayer for the departed. Bets, Minns, Ana May, and Rose publish loving remembrances from family.
Multiple incidents span Innisfail and Mourilyan districts with injuries from a fall from a tee to a road embankment collapse and a fatal train collision near Feluga Djatrawong. Police investigate while ambulances render first aid and transport the injured to hospital.
Parrick John Rosell, a meat worker from Rockhampton, died at General Hospital at 1 16 am after being found on the old Fitzroy bridge with a fractured skull and severe burns. He was seen on a bridge pylon around 11 30 last night and appeared to contact live wires from power pylons across the river.
Federal government policy undergoes sharp criticism from opposition figures in Canberra. Mr Menzies rebukes allegations that the state should create a separate central bank, arguing for reorganization rather than dissociation of functions within the existing banking system.
Mr Menzies defended fair competition between Commonwealth and trading banks. He highlighted the rural credits department of the Commonwealth Bank providing long standing concessional loans to co operatives and marketing boards to support primary produce. He argued proposed legislation offers trading banks protection not seen since 1945 and warned against excessive criticism aimed at destroying government plans.
The Cairns Municipal Band presented its seventh Cairns Hour of Song in Anzac Park last night. Aileen Jaques impressed with piano forte, violin, and vocal numbers, receiving strong applause along with other performances. Conducted by Ron Howarth of G. J. Grice Ltd, the program featured band items, solos, dramatic monologues, and dances with Miss Patty Hammond and Mrs Sewell assisting. Mr Howarth, touring Cairns and district, led the concert.
Manerds departs Melbourne next Saturday bound for Cairns and Townsville on the northward run with November 26 cited. Eisamms loads at Brisbane on Friday heading for Townsville Cairns Thursday Island and the Gulf with Cairns and November 17 for general cargo. Bidsl at Cairns discharging general cargo and to load for Sydney Nyera due Cairns November 17. Lady Isobel due Cairns tomorrow with explosives. Teongarire preparing to load frozen meat eae sugar.
In a windy Raiders Supplies series race, Dan Boltes aboard O'Meara IV and WN. Joice in Joy C won their heels over a handicap field. Noell-Ess-Dee led early, Heathermas pressed, and O'Meara IV closed to finish strong with Graham J and NBS close behind.
In a close keelboat contest O Meara IV led early but Heatherman surged after Walshs Creek to overtake. Heatherman forged ahead while Noell-Es-Dee repeatedly challenged, finishing 20 seconds behind with O Meara VY chasing and following boats racing in close formation across the tide.
Alan Evans 23 of Earlville suffered head injuries and was taken to Cairns Base Hospital. Josephine Murphy 73 of Abbott Street sustained hip injuries and left elbow abrasions but not admitted. Aileen Drysdale 16, also of Abbott Street, had abrasions after her skirt caught in a motorcycle wheel and was treated at hospital. Robert Owen 18 of McLeod Street received a left side wound when his bike skidded on gravel. a milk bottle in his shirt broke and caused the injury. he was admitted after ambulance aid.
James Ross aged seven from Aumullerstreet sustained a forehead contusion and facial grazes after a fall while being doubled on a bicycle in his backyard on Saturday. Moris Charles McGowan, 38, of Hill street Cairns, was admitted after a fall when his bicycle wheels caught in bridge gaps at Hamerungs yri terday afternoon, sending both rider and bike into water. he received first aid and was taken to hospital with abrasions and possible concussion. A bystander and motorist rescued him. Lancer Cortill was treated locally and returned home after examination.
William Arnett aged 41 and his wife and children aged two to 17 arrived in Sydney aboard the migrant ship Camerama. Arnett, a former stationmaster and farmer, hoped Australia would offer new opportunities for his family. He sold his Rolls Royce and planned a move to a mixed farm near Cairns, remarking his prewar pension of seven shillings two pence eight farthings per week was insufficient.
Readable bits mention Glenda and Penne near a front line with Joy C and Adgnely. Details are incomplete but suggest a brief report on positions or standings among listed individuals. Limited context prevents full clarity or confirmation of event or affiliations.
Wounded soldiers returning on the Vesmel from Korea report scant rations, mainly tinned foods, while some Americans received better meals. Pte Stevenson, who spent eight months on the front, plans to marry and live in New Guinea after discharge in Melbourne. Staff Sergeant Silvester travels to Perth with wife and two children, noting Japan has welcomed occupation forces.
The Cairns Rifle Club held its annual shoot with 13 teams and three grades at ranges 300 500 and 60 yards, followed by a five yard teams match. Cairns No 1 team won the Breweries Shield after a day of steady heat and light, with Mr Angus McIntyre commanding the range and captains distributing prizes to winners including T Conole J Conole and W Barclay.
A severe storm at Kuttabul caused widespread cane damage in a five mile area, with 60 mph winds and hail as large as bantam eggs. Up to 2.58 inches of rain fell in two hours. telephones were down except for the postmaster. Farmers estimate losses near £1000 on cane alone.
Pastor Reuben R. Figuhr, world vice president of Seventh Day Adventists, arrives in Sydney November 12 to tour every Australian state and aid Adventist development. He will attend the Australasian Annual Council on December 16 and visit Mona Mona Mission on December 22 with local church leaders.
A two-coach electric train collided with a light engine near Guilford station three miles southwest of London. Two persons died and twenty were injured, with six detained in hospital.
Stuart McKellar Brent of Wongs Sistion near Collie 33 miles from Gilgandra died after being trapped by flames while fighting bush fires in the Collie district. The blaze, driven by high winds, scorched several station properties, destroying plant pasture and fencing. Brent, an officer of the Australia and New Zealand Bank, died in hospital after succumbing to burns to the face and arms. The fire drew 300 volunteers who arrived too late to save him.
James William Hall, 26, found guilty of murdering two Launceston women Maude Cameron and Betty OToole last June. The Executive Council will decide if he is to hang, the first Tasmanian execution since 1945. Jury urged mercy though Crown held to count. Hall showed calm after prior outbursts and hospital collapse during earlier trials.
In Strathallen near Torrens Creek two youths, Berry (17) and Ross, die after a 22 rifle accident. Berry reportedly shot his mate, then fatally shot himself. Sir W. R. Chisholm and Constable Bruce Anderson respond, sending the injured to Hughenden. both youths die before ambulance arrival. Sheep were being moved from Carrum Downs, Townsville bound for Cheltenham.
In Canberra today Parliament adjourns for the Christmas recess as ministers prepare for the London economic conference. The by elections in Werrina and Bradfield test public opinion, while the death toll in Parliament rises since 1941. The piece notes the generational shift and strain on Prime Minister Menzies amid banking reform debates and the looming central trading bank separation.
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