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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1952
Page
4
A fragmented document lists a long, humorous text about cooking potatoes and sausages, with stray references to American culture and fictional personas. The readable parts include cooking tips, sliced instructions, and quirky asides, ending with a pop culture nod and character names.
A special representative reports plans for a new Australian refinery with three million tons annual capacity and a build cost near 33 million pounds. Earlier estimates suggested refining at this site could supply about 40 percent of Australia's crude oil needs, signaling growth in refinery capacity alongside rising crude output.
The inquest into the accident reveals a utility truck missing wheel nuts and bolts, with authorities noting no medical test and questioning liquor influence. City updates report rat control, property valuation rise due to subdivisions, water usage figures, and proposed site for a women’s rest centre along with a revised chamber of commerce date.
The coroner hears testimony about a Tuesday incident in which Constable reports say passengers admitted to consuming liquor. Witnesses note excessive speed as the likely cause, with discussions on representations by Constable Dee and the state of the inquiry.
Canberra reports note Prime Minister Menzies and G Menzies comment on the so called Peking peace conference. Australian authorities debated participation and potential restrictions under Commonwealth control. Officials considered whether to allow or prevent involvement by party factions and figures in negotiations.
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