05 Oct 1951
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 05, 1951
Page
1
Acting Treasurer E J Walsh presented a 1951 52 budget predicting a £36 197 surplus and total receipts of £52 270 235. Expenditure is forecast at £52 234 038, with higher amounts from taxation grants succession and stamp duties land revenue and railway revenues raising funds to £20 500 000.
The article details rising costs across public services including waterways harbour works and public housing. It cites higher expenditures for maintenance public utilities and wages, with totals for state and local programs reaching 19 025 000 compared with 16 140 000 the prior year. It notes housing activity with 1178 houses under construction and 4371 approvals for new homes including 3121 imported prefab units. It mentions royal visit funding and various grants for industry culture and transportation, plus police overtime adjustments.
President Truman told Congress that no substantial agreement surfaced in negotiations over the Soviet lend-lease account. Washington demands payment of about 4.2 billion dollars for roughly 11 billion dollars of wartime supplies sent to the Soviet Union during World War II.
General Robertson to direct recruiting. Canberra reports the Australian government will add an infantry battalion to the UN forces in Korea doubling its ground forces. Horace Robertson to oversee recruitment as part of a broader effort to meet the UN commitment.
A Brisbane report notes spirits costs climbing after the federal budget increases excise duty. A popular Australian whisky jumped from 16s 6d to 21s 9d per bottle while gin rose from 16s to 21s 6d, reflecting the impact of new duties.
West Berlin police repelled thousands of young columnists in blue shirts who crossed from the Soviet zone into the French sector. They hurled stones as officers chased them back over the border with batons.
Canberra reports a likely announcement that the King Queen and Princess Margaret will not tour Australia next year. Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh are expected to visit instead due to the King's ill health. If confirmed, Elizabeth and Philip may expand the itinerary. they would return from Canada November 17 with Prince Charles and Princess Anne.
In Cairns the State Industrial Court heard arguments from ASFA and QPA officials seeking a per ton rise in retention money for cane cutters. The claim links higher green cane rates since May 1981 to a need for proportional retention increases to ensure faithful performance of the agreement.
British Commonwealth divisions with Australians spearhead the UN assault along a 40 mile eastern front. American Greek and Turkish units join the push from Korangpori near the Kaesong neutral zone to Mariwet near Yonchon. Major General Cassels says the operation is progressing and the UN forces seem to be doing all right.
Commonwealth infantry led by Australians advance one to two miles against a Chinese division northeast of Korangpor. British and Australian units scale 45 degree slopes into bunkers, supported by Centurion tanks. Chinese defenders retreat after close-quarters combat as US First Cavalry Division and a Greek battalion push two miles with them.
In Parliament Acting Premier Mr A Gair announced improving supplies of powdered milk and infant foods for Queensland. The Manunda arrived October 1 at Townsville with a cargo, and a quota was set for Bowen. The government will ensure equitable allocations and monitor the position via Melbourne inflation officers.
Golden Casket numbers drawn include prizes to winners such as No 10305 W B Carr 180 Queen Street Brisbane and No 79410 Mo Campbell Hibberus Avenue Ashgrove Brisbane, with additional entries No 33386 MclIliree and Togall Mt Lamines Mt Thra and No 51077. The scanned fragment shows names, box addresses, and references to prize draws and participants.
Nine bidders submitted offers today to buy Dunk Island, a tourist retreat owned by Mr Hep Bremney who acquired it in 1835 and now resides in Ireland. Auction details presented by Mr EB Cramp of Tully, Bremney’s miller representative.
Dave Sands defeated Carl Olson of Hawaii over 18 rounds at Cap Stadium in Chicago with a unanimous verdict from three officials. Olson pressed Sands throughout, crowd booed late, Sands tired and dazed but held on for the win.
Chicago report on a discussion by Dr Eugene Levitt of Columbia University and others noting that while some old superstitions fade as education rises, new beliefs sprout amid tension and A bomb fears. Researchers compare student beliefs across eras, finding persistence of myths about criminals, intelligence, color influences, and gender intuition.
The State Industrial Court opened in Cairns with Justices Matthews and Riordan presiding. AUU presented award variation claims for chemists’ exemptions and mill amenities, including hot showers and cooling water systems, with responses from Cane Growers, ASPA, CSR, and FEDFA. The hearing adjourned to 10 am today as arguments proceed.
The hearing debates hot and cold water amenities in mills and meal allowances for overtime and mid day meals. Mr Leeman and Mr Boland press for varied provisions across sugar mills while arguing against sweeping rest pauses and statutory holiday pay.
The Daily Express reports the Conservative party maintains a stronger lead over the Labour opposition in London polls. The latest spread shows the Conservatives ahead by several points, narrowing gaps since last week.
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