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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1950
Page
5
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a past Melbourne escape from a high security prison, detailing stone walls, narrow iron bars, and a dawn discovery of a getaway plan. The account notes the prison's guard routines, the few successful escapes in two decades, and the public interest in how such daring breaks occurred.
Port Douglas residents and visitors are listed in a long row of social notes and minor incidents. A man dived for a hat lost at sea while a woman also went overboard near the wharf, but both were rescued as a strong current pulled. The town marked birthdays, visits, and holidays with numerous names and places including Mosman, Mowbray, Mareeba, Babinds, and Hillview, plus several locals traveling to Cairns, Innisfail, and Townsville for work and leisure.
Brussels Aug 18 AAP reports Joamph Pholien chosen to lead a new Belgian government as prime minister after King Leopold renounced power leaving the country without a government for four dates. Paul von Zeeland was asked to form a cabinet but declined. The new ministry includes 1 Social Christian minister.
A fragment mentions a prime ministerial resignation and a cabinet清, with reference to Indonesia and pending parliamentary formation. The garbled text suggests critics view a weak transition or government coalition amid ongoing negotiations.
J London Australia 18 AAB Gaily dreamed flags mark departure on maiden voyage to Australia. 2000 passenger ship departs Southampton with many migrants. Large numbers of children and under 18s aboard. Over 169 occupations represented among travelers. Includes two families.
London reports that British car makers produced 22,800 trucks and 110,000 cars in the first half of the war period. The Motor Manufacturers and Distributors group notes 100,000 more autos were built this year than last. Australia emerged as the top export customer with 75,000 cars, while the home market received 110,000 cars to satisfy orders.
Japan reports a postwar export high in July with official data showing about 4 million dollars in exports. International Trade and Industry Minister Shigemi Yukoo says July exports surpassed the war period monthly average by a wide margin and predicts annual exports may exceed 4 million dollars. Government eyes further loans and expanded trade with Southeast Asia, focusing on textiles, plastics, metal goods, and sundries. The minister notes a monthly import average of around 60 million dollars in early war weeks and expects imports to rise with the new automatic export licensing system.
Saigon officials announce a Special Marshall Plan mission plan to aid Kin delta rice villages. Wealth teams from local population and mission experts will begin spraying to combat malaria, aiming to reduce threats before a forthcoming UN coalition effort.
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