25 Nov 1953
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 25, 1953
Page
1
London crowds packed the streets as the Queen and the Duke departed at 5 pm aboard the Lchhed car tour. They head to Gander Newfoundland arriving 7 15 am, then Bermuda after refueling. Police struggled to control throngs despite efforts. The royal party included the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret.
The Queen Mother and Princess Margaret attended a ceremonial takeoff at the airport aboard a blue plane amid enthusiastic crowds. Teena fiedule and Teena schedule lines appear garbled but indicate a significant public departure with thousands cheering as the aircraft lifted, while weather and navigation phrases suggest a formal royal event with dignitaries and onlookers.
A fragmentary Sydney Nev report notes hours of Cabinet meetings and bank attention. Several lines indicate unrest and alleged malpractices during the session, with mentions of a boat and night events hinting at local turbulence.
A public gathering near Buckingham Palace and Hillside watched the Queen Mother and Prince leave as a royal aircraft prepared for departure. Crowds edged along routes to the airport while guards and onlookers followed discreetly through a foggy late afternoon.
Narration describes reactions in Sydney and Melbourne to the royal visit and the Prime Minister's briefing about security and crowd pressure. Police formed a cordon as reporters and bystanders watched preparations for the Queen and Prince Philip to depart. Police and troops monitored Mascot airport amid a buzzing crowd and traffic disruptions.
A garbled dispatch from New York reports a royal arrival with unclear text about a queen whose visage and manners are contested. The fragment mentions a prince, a pup, and possible tensions, but the clipping is too fragmented to confirm names, places, or outcomes.
A damaged OCR fragment records a Wat Cmte discussion led by Mr Morya about a case involving British forces and a coroner. The brief remarks reference testimonies, evidence, and a commission, with unclear chronology and missing details.
Fragmentary text shows a discussion of levies for research and funding by stock owners. Mr Power refers to asking the Solicitor General to pursue further into levy matters and mentions Mr Nicklin and Mr Mewes. The debate touches on a potential full-time care role and whether the government would fund it, but the evidence is incomplete.
Austra lia Airlines and Qantas Empire peakae show separate profits in their last year operations. T.A.A. finished the 1962-53 financial year with a profit of £136,783 while Q.E.A. in the 12 months ended December 13 last showed a profit of £211,932.
Fragmentary report notes a motor cycle collision involving Tee Pow and Brien Burnley of Bendgate, with injuries and unclear circumstances.
A hibberish wire service style report from Brisbane and Melbourne shares protests against graft at City Hall and Parliament. Mentions Aldermen and ministers debating price hikes, a graft accusation, and a court case over manslaughter linked to overseas money payments and a territory court ruling.
Lancias claim victory in a five day motor race marked by tight competition. Fangio, from Argentina, finished among the contenders as records were pursued. The event saw Karl King of Germany setting a prior mark with Mercedes Benz last year.
Overseas brief reports on London metal trading issues with fragmented text. Details are unreadable but reference prices and shipments are noted in disordered form.
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