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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 04, 1952

Page

1

Three Australian Scientists Present Mr McBride Test

Three Australian scientists and members of the Royal Australian Navy witnessed a Monte Carlo test. The team included Professor LH Faein of Melbourne University and Professor BE W W Titterton of Melbourne, plus W A S Burement, chief scientist of the Australian Department of Supply. The test culminated two years of planning with navy ships and a bomber present, highlighting strong civilian military cooperation.

MrBrite Alo Royal Australian Navy LH. Faein Defence Scientific Eaceliens McBride Mr_ McBride Royal Marvy

Royal Navy Australia test at Monte Bello Islands praised

The article reports high praise for joint Royal Navy and Australian forces involved in the Monte Bello Islands test. It highlights coordination among leadership including MacNicoll and Hut chingon, and notes 4500 personnel aboard ships such as Campania and Sydney. The test followed two years of planning by the Australian armed services and civilian departments, with timing surprise to Prime Minister Menzies and rapid news dissemination.

Monte Ballo Paris Francie United Kingdom Australia British Commonwealth Royal Navy Campania 4. D. Torless T He Lm H.ms Tracker Zeebrugge Narvi Sydney J. W. M Eaton Mr McBride Carepania Track Plym England Hawkesbury RAAF Wave King Colombo Monte Bello Islands R. G. Menzies Navy

Britain to release Monte Bello atomic test details later

London reports that details of Britain's first Monte Bello atomic test will not be released for several weeks. The government will wait for Gechet mieememie authorities to return before making the full report public and will issue a formal statement about the test timing and findings in about a fortnight.

London Britain Gechet Mieememie

Market gossip on Randwick horse bets and favoured contenders

Randwick betting chatter names three horses in favour including Bronze and High Law with others rising to a fourth. The latest market order appears to be shifting as bettors weigh form and distances.

Explosion on Ocean Floor Would Create Positive Regstra tion

Fragmentary OCR note discusses an explosion on the ocean floor and its potential effect on a seismograph reading. Mentions contamination and a term minute, indicating a technical or archival remark rather than a reported event. No clear people, organizations, or dates are identifiable from the readable text.

Britain Explodes First Atomic Bomb Near Onslow Coast

Press observers on a 300 foot peak at Hough Range near Onsow report Britain's first atomic blast over Mount Baton Islands area. The brilliant daytime detonation formed a mushroom-like cloud rising to about 12,000 feet, followed by a dust plume and a strong air pressure pulse. A mile-wide black smoke puff shot skyward as white smoke billowed, with ground shocks felt indoors and a thunderlike report heard nearby.

Onslow Cod Oe Ey Hough Range Onsow Herm Island Frag Liand Precemen Monte Bello

State Hospital Boards Debate by Brisbane Official

An official in Brisbane states hospital boards should include doctors, arguing that the Brisbane and South Coast Boards need three doctors each. He says doctors and matrons attend boards as advisory, while voting remains with non medical members. The BMA seeks doctor representation, claiming Labour policy blocks changes.

Brisbane Jeadine Queemalani Brisbane and South Coast South Coast BMA Queensland

Young Girl Killed in Carmel Nearby Crash

A young girl was struck by a truck on the Great Western Highway near Carmel Patria. The incident occurred when the vehicle knocked her down as she crossed the road. She died from injuries sustained in the collision.

Syd Carmel Patria Harding

Low Unemployment Rate In Australia Critique

Sydney reports Mrs. Menzies addressing the New South Wales Liberal Party convention. She cites unemployment at one of Australia's lowest levels and faults Labour for claiming ruin and desolation. Menzies notes Canada 41 percent, United States 28, and Great Britain 21 as comparisons.

Sydney N.S.W Liberal Party Menzies Australia Labour Party Canada United States Great Britain

No Time For Gloom Says Menzies In Australia Debate

Mr Menzies warned against gloom and argued employment vacancies in Australia at 5000 a week. He recalled 1937 when unions sought prosperity at the Arbitration Court and won. He urged confidence as essential to national prosperity and criticized Labour and oil refinery issues. Dr Evatt urged capital formation and warned against isolation.

Mr. Menzes Australia Arbitration Court Mr. Menzies

Newsprint From Bagasse Prompts Domestic Paper Talks

Mr Sawyer asserts sugar cane waste can yield satisfactory newsprint at lower costs. He argues manufacturing costs could drop further than current newsprint production in the United States. A House subcommittee meeting discussed shortages and rising prices amid domestic production debates.

Sawyer Qewyers United States

Record turnover posted by Queensland fruit committee

Brisbane October 3 The Committee of Direction of Fruit Marketing reports for the year ended June 3 1932 a turnover over one million pounds higher than prior years despite severe weather. 1951-1952 turnover stood at 8 637 117 with 405 211 from retail fruit sales in 12 shops and 405 565 from farm requisites. The report notes crop damage from storms in Stanthorpe affecting apples bananas and overall fruit and forecasts 1953 to be a record year for the industry.

Brisbane Committee of Direction of C.O.D Stanthorpe Queensland

Leave Bill Sparks Arbitration System Debate

A fragment notes the Leave Bill being described as a complete negation of the arbitration system amid discussions in the Blackness trade. The text indicates the bill was read for a first time, signaling early stage debate and opposition within the sector.

Anglo Egyptian Tales Resumed in London News Brief

London report dated October 2 notes the Telegraph resumes coverage of Anglo Egyptian tales after a pause. The item briefly outlines the return of a serialized feature and indicates continued interest in Middle East affairs as seen in the Telegraph's pages.

Denied access to Melbourne court documents during inspection

In Melbourne on October 3 the Attorney General Mr C E Martin, along with junior counsel, was initially barred from inspecting court directed documents. The Chief Judge Sir Raymond Kelly later offered a conditional path for inspection by Mrsara Eggiston Carson and Souter, kept under court custody. The hearing adjourned to Sydney for October 14. Meanwhile Mr Martin questioned if the ruling barred him and his team from inspection.

Sir Raymond Kelly A. LD. J. Forster Martin Sydney Mrsara Eggieston Carson Souter Union

Steel cargo for Cairns bound from Newcastle

Brisbane October 3. A total of 2821 tons of steel cargo is set to depart Newcastle next week for Townsville and Cairns aboard the Wilhelm Torkildsen, due October 10. Of this, 122 tons goes to Townsville and 800 tons to Cairns, with additional shipments for Rockhampton Mackay and others forming part of a broader lift noted by the Australian Steamship Owners Federation.

Brisbane Newcastle Townsville Cairns Wilhelm Torkildsen Australian Steamship Owners’ Federation Enfield Newcoastle Rockhampton Borda Mackay Ieee Ee

Two Brothers Die In Gordonvale Road Crash

In Gordonvale on Oct 3, Wilfred James Mauger 18 and Bruce Colin Mauger 16 were killed in a collision between their utility and a truck owned by Malanda Carrying Company. Norman Hilton and Kenneth Maynard were injured. Hilton discharged, Maynard kept for facial and head injuries. Police investigate.

Gordonvale Wilfred James Mauger National Service Bruce Colin Mauger Mulgrave Norman Hilton Grafton-street Cairns Kenneth Maynard Malanda Carrying Company Douglas Holman Holman Wilfred Mauger Townsville Wilfred Manger Bruce Bruce Manger Hilton Maynard Gordonvale Hospital Mauger

Youth Training Officers Push for Kitchen Leadership

A Cairns based training drive highlights youth officers in the 11th Infantry Brigade where Lieut Chapman assists Atherton. Corporal Balttan, 32, from Tinnisfail, passes a commie Aboteer exam and seeks kitchen control under overall school direction led by Major Hinmna. Cairns, Tully, Innisfail, and Atherton participate.

Platom Chapman Cairns IB. Keller Calas C’ Company Con Balttan Suger T.c.o Thrs Command Tully Innisfail Atherton Te

Negotiations Threaded Through Ambiguous Phrases

Fragmentary text notes a negotiation theme involving Indonesia and the Netherlands with foreign matters and New York Times context. It mentions a city and unclear players, suggesting a diplomatic or press framing rather than a clear outcome or event.

Golden Casket Bribbine Draws Winners Listed

Golden Casket Mo. 1518 drawn today with major prizes: First No 4988 Mother and Daughter. cam Vers Alien em Mo 47347 May SES Eene J EB Rice Casket agent Brisbane. Third Mo 15773 L Casey 5 Brownstreet Newtown Sydney. Various codes and numbers listed for prize correlation.

Bribbane Golden Casket Pring A May EB Rice Brisbane L. Casey Brownstreet Newtown Sydney Po Syruficate Conrad Miri Vin ‘Inniafaila A & Boles Port

Woman's Bid Spurs Jet-Propelled Speed Talk

London reports on Mrs. Sella Hanningle and her bold pursuit of jet propulsion speed. Details remain fragmentary as observers weigh the feasibility and implications of such high speed flight.

London Sella Hanningle

Overseas Trade Favourable To Australia This Year

Overseas trade shows a favourable balance for Australia for the fourth consecutive month since June. The September 1953 figures indicate exports around £53.3 million and imports near £42.6 million, with a year to date balance about £172.5 million. Stronger exports versus 1951 levels reflect policy effects and lingering recovery dynamics.

Canberea Commonwealth R. Carver Leywealth Ao al

Cympie Chemist Convicted in Public Session

Meredith, a chemist, was convicted on four charges related to attempted falsification of Commonwealth refunds under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. He was fined £200, ordered to pay restitution of £108, and to cover costs and expenses totaling seven pounds. He received three months to pay the fines. The court noted tightening of the scheme and accepted that trustees could not check all claims.

Recreo Meredith Commonwealth Gerald Gale Meredith Thes McGill

Ford Outclasses Alfie Clay in Brisbane Boxing Bout

In Brisbane October Pat Wales defeated Alfie Clay by technical knockout at the Sadium. Ford dominated Clay, floored him twice in the first round and again in the second, despite illness that left him hoarse and needing doctor visits. The crowd booed as Clay offered little resistance to Ford’s swift offense.

Brisbane Pat Wales Alfie Clay Sadium Ford Clay

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