13 Dec 1950
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1950
Page
1
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal in the Bertha Hertogh case. The ruling allows Mrs Hertogh to go to Holland immediately to decide her wishes with the Dutch Consul-General and British Ambassador involved. Moslems gathered outside the court as Gurkha troops and police maintained security.
A tense session outlines a cease fire plan in Korea with Asia and United Nations involvement. Discussion covers responsibilities, timelines, and enforcement mechanisms. The proposal faces skeptical reaction from several delegations and requires broader support.
The fragmentary text shows names and phrases jumbled together, lacking coherent event or clear subject. No identifiable people, places, organizations, dates, or outcomes are readable to form a proper news item.
A garbled report mentions requests for a meeting of treaty deputies and related discussions. It references Western byways and potential actions at Nestrae and a Decemser date, with unclear details and broken names.
Washington reports a declaration of emergency affecting renters and potential wage and price controls. Officials from both Democratic and Republican congressional leadership weigh in as the event unfolds.
Reuters reports from The Hague that a new effort to find a basis for Wester New Guinea's future status was expected this afternoon at the Dutch mediated conference. Indonesian delegates faced long sessions since December 8 as authorities weigh possible administration.
The report details a murder investigation involving migrant girls and a suspect described as a menace. It notes testimonies about a man named Raymond Massey and a suspect connected to a Lake incident, with ongoing hearings and multiple witnesses.
From London reports in December the tin price shows monthly delivery terms while New York quotes tin at 149 cents per pound. Tungsten futures run parallel with futures reflecting market tightening as supply concerns persist.
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Peter Fraser dies following a prolonged hospital stay. He had struggled with influenza complications and a heart attack. Fraser, born in Rosebank in 188, rose from working class roots to lead the Labour Party and serve as MP with record vote totals.
The text outlines the career of Sar Fraser a Labour Party figure who held posts including Deputy Leader Minister for Education Health and Marine Police External Affairs and Prime Ministerial functions. It notes his 1948 UN San Francisco delegation and leadership of humanitarian committees, plus honors and memorials in New Zealand Britain and abroad.
A Moscow press conference quoted a Soviet official arguing Russia remains a force for peace as a three week visit by Australians including James Healy, head of the Waterside Workers Federation, concluded. The official dismissed Western charges as groundless while the group planned to raise issues on return to Australia.
In December an RNZAF Catalina crashed on takeoff from Suva while picking up passengers. Seven crew members including captain J J Shrukeal died. One crew member and all passengers survived. The aircraft left Lauresle Bay yesterday to pick up passengers from the Western Samoa group.
At Cairns Agricultural Association meeting Hambledon mill manager M Mackellar urged moving the shire show holiday from Thursday to Friday to keep mill operations continuous. He noted current gazetted closures Wednesday night forced skeleton Friday staff and hindered growers cutters and mill workers from attending the show.
The Cairns Agricultural Pastoral and Mining Association backed a plan to close mills on Thursday to give the sugar industry a three day break. The Mulgrave Shire Council will seek state approval. The show featured CSR Company Cup Dulux Cup and State Insurance Cup awarded to winners, with McCool taking five for 58 and Hassett scoring a third straight Shield century.
Queensland faces a potential loss as Melbourne leads in the Shef field Shield match. The Queensland team pursues a win, aiming for outright victory or at least an early lead, with stakes high at the venue.
The High Court case over the Communist Party Dissolution Act continues into mid next week. Barrister G B Berwick argues the Commonwealth case, noting international tension and potential security costs exceeding £70,000. The hearing focuses on validity and government control of communists.
A London correspondent reports that authorities in East Germany plan to suppress Christmas celebrations this year. The report notes Communist party leadership and church tensions amid state control.
Australia and New Zealand back the Swedish proposal for limited UN supervision of Jerusalem holy places if Israel and Jordan approve. Latin American nations said they would support the plan after adjournment, but the move seems unlikely to reach the two thirds needed for approval.
British Prime Minister Clement Attlee arrived in London after a New York stop delayed by bad weather. He had joined the Cathay direct to England and met Canadian leaders in Ottawa during the altered travel plan.
AAP Reuters report says Chinese forces 50 miles north of Seoul massed for a drive on the capital as Allied forces retreat to the 38th parallel. U.S. Eighth Army withdraws with a Hamhung beachhead evac underway and Tenth Corps preparing to plug gaps amid uncertain east coast evacuation.
Six Queensland cadets graduate at Duntron Queensland with diplomas and trophies from Governor-General McKelvie. Senior Under Officer Arthur Pembroke Of Toowong Corporal Rodger Hutton Of Warwick and others receive awards as the college marks the first completion of the four term training for the Regular Army.
Government actions limit rubber use for UA and Tyre makers. Officials aim to curb demand by mandating reduced rubber content and shifting to alternative materials amid shortages. Production shifts affect large manufacturers and transport supply chains.
The report details extensive cane production disruption and financial drain across growers. Officials note record losses and a shift in market dynamics impacting futures and export potential. Local cooperatives scramble to assess damages and seek relief.
Historical figures reveal a growing sheep population with mixed cattle and horse counts. Despite declines in some sectors, overall livestock numbers reflect regional shifts and market impacts across the period.
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