29 Sep 1951
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1951
Page
1
Debates reveal that tax adjustments will raise primary product taxation and affect wool growers. Officials warn higher levies will impair production while government spending must tighten to meet defence and development needs amid a postwar price slump.
A fragment records a youth group Bible study with 16 students and an incident involving a parked car near a river. It notes times around 1320 to 1409 and mentions a field of 46 large members, with unclear details about the event and who was involved.
A boy in San Jose threatened self harm during a disturbance at a store. Police responded as bystanders watched and police secured the scene while the boy explained his intent. No injuries reported and further details are limited in the readable text.
Fragmentary text outlines bulk sugar cargo destined for overseas use. Mentions shipping routes, potential transport arrangements, and industry movement toward a planned shipment. Key entities and precise details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Staten Island Republican leader Bilward Ruppell is pressured to resign as Commissioner of Public Works after state crime commission hearings accuse him of bribe taking liquor selling and witness intimidation. Governor Dewey backed party demand while Ruppell refrains from immediate reply amid internal party and law enforcement probes.
New York reports the International Monetary Fund plans a new gold policy to regulate premium gold transactions. The policy, prepared by IMF directors, aims to limit actions and regulate flows to member countries while recognizing the fund cannot enforce strict restrictions.
The chairman of New Zealand Dairy Products announces a contract with Bordens in New York to supply milk solids for three years. The deal will run as long as the journey is not restricted, with plans for ongoing output to steady imports.
The Australian Public Service Federation urged funds for a 1000 pound loan to newly married couples. The plan would offer rebates of up to 84 percent across the first four children and begin repayment after the first year, easing young families into economic life.
Brisbane reports the government will review table margarine manufacture restrictions at year end. Minister for Agriculture and Stock Mr Colinsy says current limits on raw materials and production quotas may not lift beyond the first step. Additional timing depends on material availability and competitive factors.
incoherent text notes changes to local valuation rules in Shire areas. references to local valuers, authority in Queens land and government decisions. mentions August Terence and Emerala with unclear context and dates.
Vague OCR fragment hints at a voting item in Aramgton Berk 31 AAP. Details unclear. no names, dates, or outcomes available.
Local authorities recovered a missing lighter near Guines after a report of a small fire. Investigators noted no casualties and are reviewing nearby surveillance footage to identify the source and prevent further incidents.
Fragmentary OCR yields unclear text about butter shortages and local management in Brisbane. Mentions of officials, hospital care, and a board action but details are obscured.
London Sept. 27 A R P The Commonwealth Raw Materials Conference is expected to yield a vast programme to develop Empire raw materials Britain will supply text of export goods and technical services The first step will be bilateral talks between Britain and other dominions to agree on primary objectives for raw materials and capital goods supply
Acting Premier W Gair said the Butter Board may select butter for local consignments as Queensland pushes for its Prices Branch to join data collection on future prices. The debate centers on price equalisation among states and potential export slowdowns amid a looming butter famine.
United States Zighthy Army Headquarters announced today that American artillery barrages in Korea rely heavily on shells stockpiled from World War II. Up to September 1, R.200,000 pounds of WWII artillery were expended, with many shells still in use amid front-line moves and ongoing war operations.
A woman fell into the Brisbane harbour during a chaotic scene near the Newserd Wharf. Rescue efforts followed as onlookers and nearby workers assisted, with authorities investigating the cause and noting uncertain details from the damaged report.
Disorder erupted at a Heywood gathering as unexpected violence and shouting disrupted proceedings. Eyewitnesses report a confrontation near the meeting hall with several attendees briefed by police after the incident.
Two Kempsey men Doni Bolle and Waites Latham drowned when a boat capsized on the Riaclesy River. Hollis, a third man, and Latham survived after being thrown into the water. Bolle surfaced briefly before drowning. Rescue efforts followed but Latham died later.
Police in Fort Moresby investigate a mysterious shooting near Deru Brine Ylang on the western edge of Penus. The incomplete report mentions a small craft and a teen survivor, with no clear weapon or motive established.
Evelyn Lyall Thompson, advertising manager of The Abe Italian Women's Weekly, sued the Denprietors Consolidated for defaming her after a June resignation. The jury awarded Thompson damages totaling £993 for libel and injurious falsehood, with a stay of proceedings granted for 21 days.
Melbourne dispatch reports Rhodes, leader in the Metropolitan Handicap, breaking down a TD and suffering injuries during late race activity. He had been prepped for Cup engagement and underwent tests with the team, while plans for wind free engagement were noted.
Four towns will pay more for electricity after a City Council vote. Officials cited rising fuel and wage costs as the main drivers of the increase. Local leaders said the change would affect ratepayers in the region.
Reuters reports heavy fighting in the Korean front with Communist forces mounting sharp attacks in Yonhon Chorwon and beyond. Allied units attempt to hold the ridge lines as enemy mortars and shells pelt forward. Communist traffic increases behind the lines as North Korea presses. The United Nations Air Force strikes back, destroying hundreds of enemy vehicles.
British cabinet members weigh options over Persia's demand for oil workers to leave. If Persia presses the order, London might approach the Shah directly to prevent disruption of an estimated 300 British oil employees and protect oil installations.
chaotic scene at the Australian championship as multiple riders fell from horses including Snowdrop and Lookout. Colin Compere suffered leg bruises, Fausty Ferguson collapsed and was hospitalised with injuries, while Old Joe reportedly required back injury care.
Teheran dispatch reports Britain and Iran face pressure over Persian expulsion, with cabinet decision postponed as U S and British positions on intervention and settlement options circulate. Communication through London stresses United States aims to avoid open breaks while seeking stability amid pressure on Prime Minister Memaradeq.
Brisbane notes show under 2 reserved decisions and a factory act variation on premises hairdressing. Wages for adult males up 1 shilling 4 pence weekly, radewmen 1 penny. an apprentice’s pay set at 18 3/4 pence. The Federated Miscellaneous Workers Union claims 21 8 pence weekly for men and women. past increases were court rejected.
A fragmentary notice outlines a registration refusal tied to unsettled proceedings. Names, places, and dates are obscured by garbled text, with mentions of registered entities and authorities amid stray references to individuals and actions.
Brisbane report notes Robby Sion defeating Bate Maria over twelve rounds on points. The bout anchored a boxing card with local interest and uneven scoring.
Unclear OCR excerpt describes Japanese cement for the North region with a planned shipment next month. Mentions government involvement and a vessel to carry cement, with references to dates and prices that are partially garbled.
In Tokyo the cabinet announces plans to apply for the Farm Aid program as Japan faces a formal deceler tion. Authorities cite economic strain and the need for support in agriculture to stabilize markets and protect supplies.
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