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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1950
Page
1
Djakarta scenes turned tense as Hague talks yielded deadlock over Western New Guinea. Troops and police patrolled streets while Dutch residents faced threats and food hoarding amid fears Netherlands will not secede the territory.
An AAP report cites AP and other sources describing European ice and weather disrupting harvests, with forecasts of reduced 1950 crop exports. Experts project a net export sugar price around £42 to £94 Australian per ton under new pricing, assuming production and costs rise as predicted.
Acting general secretary Mr G H Mocatiay of the Quersuland Cane Growers Council states a new export sugar price for shipments in the 1958 calendar year is 141 118 Anstession, equivalent to £22 17s 8d Engiled. The price sets sugar exports on equal footing for dominions and colonies.
Fragmented OCR text shows a claim by shearers, with union references and references to a worker’s union. It mentions accusations about wages, conditions, and a demand for a remedy or cure, plus possible tensions with employers. No clear names or places are legible.
A man was found drowned near the Mtartysare River, with local authorities investigating the incident. No further details on identity or cause of death are provided in the readable text.
The article discusses simplified tax assessments and a schedule of world reductions. It notes no firm steps to futures, mentions attempts to expand exemptions, and references a push toward liberal deductions. Various entities are cited in relation to tax changes and service contribution considerations.
A brief noting that Weare urges another move by British ambassadors, signaling ongoing strategic diplomacy. The report highlights expected considerations, potential responses, and the possible impact on international relations and upcoming negotiations.
A historical reading notes clergy and congregations debating dress codes. Canon D Collins and ministers from Church of England Presbyterian and Methodist voices advocate lighter summer wear with open neck shirts, no coats, arguing comfort and discipline. Clergy cite casual attire as acceptable while some parishioners resist change.
English conductor Sir John Barbirolli faced a disrupted Sydney debut as thieves stole his music ahead of the performance. An improvised program followed after the loss, with Barbirolli late to the stage and the Vaughan Williams piece unperformed. ABC arranged a brief concert, pledging a return performance the next day.
A highly garbled OCR segment lacks coherent facts. It contains stray terms and repeated fragments without identifiable people, places, organizations, dates, or events to summarize into a proper news item.
Melbourne trade union leaders forecast a five shilling eight pence weekly rise in the basic wage within three weeks as part of a projected cost of living adjustment. They warn this could be the largest quarterly change in arbitration history, arguing price rises drive inflation and urging price control measures by state and federal governments. The Victorian ALP promotes a referendum on national price control and profits reform.
The report summarizes gate receipts from recent and historic Melbourne and Brisbane Test matches. It notes 1916-47 tour comparisons, England’s share, and anticipated declines in Brisbane and Melbourne revenues. It cites figures for attendances and totals across several four to six day tests with joint managers commenting on revenue trends.
A distorted report notes banks tightening credit to curb inflation. Brokers report fewer property deals as lenders cap loans, forcing buyers to rely on asset security. A buyer sought £50,000 to purchase four properties but could only obtain £13,000 guidance, amid ongoing market shifts and reduced competition.
Washington dec 27 an all United States maritime work measure requires every person employed on ships or at wharves to obtain a security card. Coast guard credentials may be denied if there is reasonable ground that the applicant has engaged in subversive activities or associations.
Federal action sought to view the deadlock at Mackay waterfront affecting the sugar industry. Mackay Sugar Association members urge urgent action before 200000 tons of sugar could be lost if shipments derail. Labour unrest, fertiliser shortages, and a waterside strike threaten the season’s output and distribution.
Melbourne reports on December 28 that Australia will not increase forces in Korea. Defence Minister A McBride said the government does not intend to send any more troops at this time. Government negotiations focus on foreign manpower and preferring allied training with non-Korean partners.
A Auckland report dated December 29 describes a fatal maritime accident as a launch struck by heavy seas near Taupo or Tangan Harbour. Fourteen people, including several solid gamblers, perished, with chaotic scenes and unclear survivor details. Strong winds and rough waters hampered rescue efforts, and authorities began investigations into the wreck and the cause of the tragedy.
President Truman names Stanton Grist as the first American ambassador to Spain since December 1845, following the United Nations decision. The move marks a historic reopening of diplomatic relations with Spain.
London dispatch reports France's government refusing the Finance Commission's amendment to the special rearmament budget of 355 million francs. Finance Minister Maurice Petsche warned during debate that the plan aims to finance European defense and naval expansion, with tax increases to cover the projected deficit. The commission's proposals threaten to widen a 449 million deficit, prompting potential clashes over funding and confidence in the government.
Reports from Wellington indicate failed railway wage talks with unions demanding arbitration after Cabinet discussed emergency steps. Prime Minister and Government signal readiness to escalate measures and seek conciliation while considering a state of emergency if stalemate continues.
Reports say Persian protests occupy parliament and newspapers face action as unrest spreads. Allied lines probe and figures from MacArthur era reflect broader Cold War era tensions. Chinese forces and North Korean involvement loom as attacks and countermeasures unfold amid demonstrations and government crackdowns.
Austerity measures trigger tight clothing demand as households cut spending on wool products. The survey notes consumer reluctance to buy, with prices rising and workplaces forecasting slower orders for heavy fabrics. Analysts warn weaker demand may affect local mills and retailers.
Tokyo reports nearly two million Chinese and North Korean troops massed along the 38th parallel ready for a large attack. Military sources say UN forces would strike back hard as the second invasion loomed. MacArthur pegged enemy strength at about 446,406 along a 150 mile front with 277,173 Chinese, plus 900,000 in reserve.
Fragmentary report references General MacArthur and a military posture in an uncertain locale. The garbled lines lack identifiable dates places or events to form a coherent summary or confirm actions.
Conflicting reports on Korean operations describe Allied air attacks across the Manchurian border and Communist maneuvers. An Allied tally claims substantial enemy effort and a $638000 expenditure, while German and Chinese sources dispute voluntarism and emphasize strategic restraint amid global tension.
Fragmented OCR text from a Daily Telegraph cable describes Allied and German positions. Mentions Bonn and Berlin, communications about limits on contributions and wartime arrangements. Indicates high tension and strategic questions about future defense commitments amid postwar negotiations.
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