27 Apr 1951
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1951
Page
1
In Korea on Anzac Day Australian and New Zealand troops halted a Chinese offensive despite being outflanked. A heavy artillery bombardment aided defense as Communist forces pushed toward Seoul, with Munsan captured and Allied withdrawals continuing along a 30 mile front.
Allied forces fight to escape a surrounding pocket near Ketangpa as Chinese units threaten a key sector. Reports describe intense tank battles and a difficult daylight withdrawal with Allied armor attempting to reach safety after being cornered.
A Melbourne report cites Minister J McEwen and Tom Gilmore urging state and federal support for tobacco farming in North Queensland. They argue consistent protection and practical measures can grow a viable industry to meet a significant share of Australia’s tobacco needs locally.
Partial text shows discussions in Prague in April about postwar leadership changes and influence of Czechoslovakia. Mention appears of a renaming and alleged Soviet role, with reference to figures and the political reshaping ongoing through 1945.
London reports on April 28 with little change in metal prices as 72 German banks faced disruptions while wire deliveries to New York remained steady.
Brisbane Labour Day plans face police ban defiance as organisers from the Labour Day Celebration Committee announce two processions on Monday. The statement asserts authorities cannot stop the public display and stresses the event as a peaceful, lawful protest under the Trade Act amendments with penalties for unauthorised processions.
Hong Kong authorities confiscated about 100000 in gold found on six Chinese workers aboard a vessel preparing to depart for Bangkok. The pair faced charges of attempting to legally export gold and were fined. Police reported the seized bullion valued at roughly 108000 pounds, reflecting the latest total of commodities intercepted during shipboard inspections.
In Bribbane in April 94 the Industrial Court heard the reassessment of state basic wages. Officials advised that the next rise remains unsettled, while current adult rates sit at 24/6 and junior rates at 40 for certain job categories. The court works through connected award changes amid ongoing inflation pressures.
Senate debate focuses on U S involvement in Asia with Senator Fulbright warning that alliance partners could be drawn into a broader conflict. He argues aggressive steps risk prompting a wider war and urges careful intervention to avoid inviting Japanese aggression across Southeast Asia.
Brisbane dispatch notes executive council grants and Treasury loans totaling significant sums for Marenba Shire and Johnstonshire, including a 1000 loan from the Insurance Commission for hospital expansion. Funds cover Red Channelling works, water supply, new outpatient and admin blocks, and a dental clinic upgrade.
Cairo reports a reply to a new defence pact proposal from the Betta pro oeale is seen as a rejection of major points. Observers say no consensus on a joint defence in peace terms, with aides arguing over positions as leaders face global scrutiny.
Five Australian servicemen named by the minister were wounded in November. The list includes Private Dowell George Stewart, Private John Thomas Lawson, Private Ian Robertson, Private Graves Paul Perial, and Private Peter Allred, with service numbers and home states noted.
Canberra reports the Minister for the Navy announced a course of action regarding the Royal Australian Navy presence in Korean waters. The statement was delivered amid questions about regional security and Australia’s military posture.
The Defence Ministry announced casualties with India reporting 47 428 wounded and 10 killed. The message appears from Washington dated April 2 and references Allied and Indian forces in the war context.
Disjointed report from Laverton and BrayVemberg details a deadly Austersh transport plane crash near Melbourne. Four or more killed including Sgt Pilot Leonard Walter Harding of Wentworthville and Corporal Charles Harver, with rescue efforts and investigations unfolding from Melbourne to regional centers.
A report notes funds from Federal Aid Road program reaching Queensland with 2 350 000 aiding Leichhardt projects. Officials debate whether the Premier supports continued construction, while local pioneers endure hardship. Public sentiment and upcoming election activity shape the road work plan.
Ipswich April 38 R Bchian ser aged 44 a farmer of Mindan was crushed while ploughing his furrow when a tractor brake failed and the machine toppled down a slope injuring his right thigh left collar bone pelvis and abrasions. A fellow driver heard warnings and reports tonight indicated a wet accident scene.
Jubilee Pat files a holiday related dispute with the Industrial Court in May. The brief records the case action and potential scheduling at the court, noting a procedural filing and expected hearing date.
Fragmented OCR details an incident where an egg was thrown at Mr Menzies during a political gathering. The scene includes chaotic shouting and police or security action as attendees react. later, the crowd disperses and the ball area remains tense during the ongoing event.
The Australian announces a proposed merger between the Bank of Australasia and the Bank of Sydney. Shareholders will receive shares in the new bank, with prospectus details outlining share allocations and timing. The merger aims to combine assets and expand market reach, subject to regulatory approval.
A Canadian spokesman warns that United States leadership on newsprint could force Canada to reduce production. He argues essential supplies for democracy hinge on careful U S policy and insists Canada must defend its capacity while avoiding overcommitment to American market demands.
The Steel Co of Wales requests priority for steel plate supplies in Australia in a letter to the Premier read yesterday. The company cites inability to secure the material and stresses urgent needs for defense and industry amid ongoing supply constraints.
An article reports curtailment of export orders affecting Wotat steel millinas hoard and delaying a planned cement delivery. Britain’s reduced war materials and home priorities push back production, with 1000 tons previously contracted for sale now uncertain. The board contemplates loans and subsidies to secure ongoing projects amid supply constraints.
The article reports on Fadden's final message urging a government majority and details parliamentary tensions, pipeline work progress led by Mr. Rudge, and the slow welding of pipes toward the intake. It cites quotes about Labour Party opposition, the need to complete 200 pipe joints, and updates on road access and equipment status amid a broader wartime political context in December 1940.
In Sydney, Mr Justice Kirby of the Federal Arbitration Court survived a crash that sent his car over a railway embankment after failing to negotiate a bend. He was found lying prostrate near the wreck, with nearby witnesses reporting the vehicle toppled over the embankment after a loss of control.
Wellington April 5 Aged 100 and more, Mrs Pativeal recalled the strain around the War of the Treaty era from 1870s. The report notes memories of events and people surrounding early New Zealand history amid sparse details from the fragmentary dispatch.
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