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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1951
Page
1
Resources Board Working Out Priorities
Canberra February 12 The National Security Resources Board began planning a readjustment of public and private investment to support the economy during possible war strain. Priority will go to coal power and steel production and land transport capacity. Acting Prime Minister A W Fadden denied rubber or other commodity controls were being planned. The board reviewed international supply developments and talks on allocation of scarce materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
National Security Resources Board
A. W. Fadden
Readjustment of Investment Programmes Agenda
Fragmentary account shows the government debating investment programme changes to strengthen defense and national security. Cabinet discussions focus on stockpiling, capital measures, and a planned systematized approach to reform. Influential figures included Mr Madden and James Te.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wamanes
Mradden
James Te
de Pratense
Seine
Hasett s Double Century
A historical match report notes Hasett's rapid scoring with a double century and mentions other players and teams. The text references MCC involvement, venue details, and multiple players such as Mattiew Tiwee and Shiraff, with various scores and pace notes.
Mackay Power House Dispute Stirs City Council Meeting
A January 28 meeting on the Mackay Power House dispute drew Mayor and Senator Woods, local officials, and six nonpreservationists. The conference, attended by state and federal representatives, focused on power fuse failures, proposed remedies, and a court hearing request. Officials debated responsibility, with comments about public anger and the need for reforms. The session highlighted tension among town officials, engineers, and industry representatives over future power arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sufemeste
Rans Kay Fetheh
Baker Smi
TK Woods
Cy Roli
Sanveswni
Serata
Mr & Murray
Will. Sangour Woort
Responnibie Teers
Wendsal
Satrhart
Enimeil
Jenn
Hove
Donavanteed
Roctvow
Rats Invade Windor ar A Food Search Amid Flood
Rats invade Windora in a flood aftermath seeking food. Reports describe crews and residents taking steps as authorities urge caution. Stolen livestock and damaged goods are mentioned, with warnings of further incursions near town lowlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windorar
Militarism in Japan and the rise of a movement
Fragmentary report notes a Japanese militarist trend, referencing a figure named Nakeyami and a public debate on national security. The text cites riots or violence connected to a broader movement, with mentions of crimes and internal tensions within Japan and its government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los
Negros Fen
Cat Sakeyramay
Avitalian
Jamal
Nakeyami
Power Plant Funding Proposal Stirs Canberra Brief
Fragmentary report indicates February 12 note on allocations for a Brisbane electric company and a new power station purchase plan. The text references USA involvement and a March timing. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Flood arrangements at Ayr amid railway derailment and flood
Fragmentary report details flood preparations at Ayr following a railway derailment on the Bardekin River. Mentioned are ships ferried, naval controls, river conditions, and authorities moving to ease impacts as communities brace for rising waters and related disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ue Aliister
Mey
Davean
Maromtigerrye
Astae
Bisha Daviess Beale
Overcome by fumes in Edinburgh suburb tragedy hits 19
19 people including an ambulance driver were overcome by fumes from unknown containers in Bainburgh homes. Police believe youths placed the containers. Investigations continue as authorities assess the incident and its cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuters
Bainbrrgh
Luthor
Wien
Edinburgh
Vatican Declares Miracles For Beatification Of Pope
The Vatican Congregation of Rites issues a decree recognizing two miracles attributed to Pope John Paul II. The document, read to Pope Paul VI, advances beatification prospects with a ceremony planned for next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican
Starvation Crisis Threatens India Amid Wheat Shortage
Reuters reports widespread hunger in India as wheat supplies tighten. One third of 30 million people face starvation. plans to import grain and increase grain aid are considered, but fears of system collapse loom. The text notes potential mercenary involvement and warns of rising food insecurity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuter
Lge
Avalanche disaster hits Swiss Alps village
A devastating avalanche struck a Swiss Alps village injuring and burying several people. Rescue teams rushed in as the event triggered ongoing danger and resources were diverted to aid efforts amid uncertain casualty counts.
New York Times on Pacific pact views from Australia and allies
The New York Times quotes Australian New Zealand and Philippine leaders weighing a potential Japan United States security pact. They question full peace terms and emphasize allied participation and cautious limits on reparations and economic concessions amid broader security concerns in the Pacific region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Australia
New Zealand
Philippines
New York Times
Joby
Breaon
United States
Ev Zealand
Japan
Dulles
Bustenlie
Philipnives
Meeting Pending New York Web 17 RAP to Paris
James Reston reports from Washington that Britain and France may hold a meeting in Paris in early March to discuss the implied Allied position. The New York Times summarizes the diplomatic note and the Allied reply under consideration in Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Britain
France
Bie Pour Foreign
Paris
James Reston
Washington
Tne
New Tore Times
Firstcn
New York Times
Paria
London
Singapore gun battle wounds civilian during stray bullet incident
In a Chinese civilian clothes encounter two volunteers and a plainclothes detective exchanged fire on a street. Each side mistook the other for a Communist, and one civilian was seriously wounded by stray bullets as the conflict erupted during a routine check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
IAAP
Reuter
Thas
Reds Resist Latest Allied Advance In Korean War Pulitzer
The 25th Division rained artillery on Seoul area fronts early today seeking to halt the Allied push toward recapturing the capital. A Communist company with mortars and small arms drove back 25th troops near Teesbee while attempting to establish outposts. Front lines along the central corridor intensified as five Hellions columns fed new divisions from Seoul toward the central front, previously believed manned mainly by North Koreans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Ritherto
38th Parallel Tensions Rise in Korea Front Clash
Washington reports the 38th parallel armed standoff intensifying as South Korea seeks possible local action. North Korea holds lines near Tangyang and Hoensong with advances and counter moves delaying a unified strategy. Tokyo notes Chinese and North Korean forces probing the front while Allied observers monitor military and political implications.
Luxury liner nears Sydney amid prewar voyage notes
An elderly ocean liner bound for Sydney nears its destination as passengers and crew adjust plans amid travel delays. Reported stops include Port Moresby, Caledonia, and Singapore with excursions to rugged coastlines and highland areas.
Efforts to Settle Coal Dispute Conference in Sydney
Conference in Sydney with FEo 17 A and the Joint Cost Board, Ue ROTC, and Miners Federation aimed at settling the coal dispute. Government and industry officials plan further talks to push a compromise as a power conference resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Feo
Ue Rotc
HA “Bland
Labour and National Service
Wold
Striking Dockers Await London Vote
A garbled but readable note references dockers planning to strike and awaiting a London vote. Details are fragmentary but imply labor action linked to port workers and possible timing or approvals. Names and exact actions are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New Veterinary Officers in Brisbane Announced
The minister announced the appointment of new veterinary officers in Brisbane. The five young men, to be funded as departmental scholarship holders, will assist in the division’s field and research work. They will work on husbandry and related branches to meet rising industry demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Quesnaland
UN Sto
Collinay
Collins
Autview Wath
Moore
Enormous Rise in Fibre Prices Across British Stock
A Commonwealth Economic Committee report from 1950 notes sharp price increases in wool and other fibres, with prices rising well above prewar levels. It cites higher costs across materials like jute and cotton, and suggests significant boosts in output and production, while many fibres show price surges amid postwar shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Commonwealth Goomic Committee
Vieta
June Aly
Locust Plague Strikes Fersia Traran Front
Disorder spreads as air units and camel corps units report movement amid a locust plague in Fersia Traran. Descriptions of troop deployments and weather conditions hint at a broader campaign impact and agricultural disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traran
AAP
Mersin
Polvan
Plane Crash Near Toowoomba Kills Passenger
Reports say a Gypsy Moth aircraft crashed near Toowoomba injuring a few, with one passenger died. Eyewitness Mrs A Drabset described seeing the plane pass over a washing line before the crash in a sparsely settled area. Investigations by Detective J V McCarthy noted the aircraft wreckage scattered, engine and propeller torn, cockpit equipment damaged, and the rescue scene described as in a heavily timbered country.
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McLean
Greyhound
Horpite
A. Dratach
Too Woomba
Drabset
Richard Denbece
Fang
Toowsombs
JV McCarthy
Brisbane
uWnea
Ke Drew
Esk
Melan
Isaun
Eed Rilger
Edur
Aero Club Subsidies 70 Extended Plan
A note on extending subsidies under the aero club program. Plans include expanded training schemes for training organisations and private pilot licencing to support routine air force needs and home-base readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aero Club
Clube
Trea
Matcisiance Brant
Sya
Ik Eloan
Melbourne Rail Disruption Impacts Passenger Service
Melbourne reports indicate Goods Welb services to Victoria faced beer rut by ID per cam due to bank overtins ara 08 hgure Yprinight by locomotive divers. Officials say they and the tar had set af fected passenger mrvicem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Cgoods Welb
Victoria
Ceca
Hoel
Woman Bitten on Leg by Python Near Iron Range
In a midnight struggle at the Nankervis home seven miles from Iron Range Eve in the Peninsula Mrs. G. K. Nankervis, 31, endured two deep bite wounds on her right leg after a python attack. Her husband, after a tense fight, tore the reptile away with effort as they woke to alarms and a nearby ambulance rush to Cairne.
Ambulance Flight Bears Sick Man to Packer’s Camp After Delayed Return
Amid rough weather, an ambulance and air ambulance service transported a gravely ill man from Cairns to Wenlock, then Tron Range. The journey spanned 23 miles to Packers Camp, with a detour to Stoh Rape and Wenlore due to weather delays. The patient received morphia and penicillin at Cook Town and hospital care en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
So Mange
Packer
Packa
Escumi
Culeith
Stoh
Bill Thompson Exon
Cook Town
Cairne
Wenlock
Wenlore
Insaing
Tron
Fe Rowell
Ques Werstork
Seerae
Legal decision on US communists sparks long battle
United States Attorney General Howard McGrath indicated the courts may take years to decide if the Communist Party 46 qualifies as an agent under the McCarran Act. He noted the act broadens and requires registration for subversive groups and hearings are set for February 36 in a proceeding before the Subversive Activities Control Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warienoton
Fey
Howard McGrath
Atumn
Riiment
Queer Gift for Pianist Serkin at Philadelphia Concert
The Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Eugene Ormandy featured Rudolf Serkin on three concertos. After a long program the audience cheered as a wagon tractor gift was presented, benefiting the Finger Pension Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Rudolf Serkin
Tnt
Eugene, Ormandy
Finger Pension Fund
Serkin
AusOiation
Rome
Busan
World food shortage prompts global review and forecasts
A United States report notes Australia and New Zealand near peak wheat exports with a potential rise in supply. overall world food production grew about two percent since 1946, while population growth outpaced gains. The document cites regional patterns, with strong signals from the Far East and South Africa and mentions the United States as a key player in global supply dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australes
American Strategy in Korea Amid Confusion and Debate
Fragmentary OCR text discusses American approach in Korea with references to strategy, leadership, and potential shifts. It mentions names and dates in a garbled form, raising uncertainty about specific actions, alliances, or timelines. The readable portions imply strategic assessment rather than a decisive policy change.
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Aryey
Barry
Looter
Haldes
Campion
Cine
Hyllees
Cinae
Yun P Howe
Prhoy Cou
Jean Fey
Donielle Korman
MacKay Power House
Swisrane
Ted
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Railway Department
mEragy
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Uxknow
Turic Gas
India
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Mr, Dulles
WAT TG Australia
Mabila
Gouin
Cullen
Plate
Tokio
Moonay
Aire
New
Dues
Creaf
MlwcArthur
Suai Wien
Mistartos del TN
Central Front
Associated Press
Sarraspindem
Phe
Tangyang
Koresos
38Th Parallel
South Korran
Allred
Hoensong
Caronia
Caroni
Meiadly Americas Fm
World
Perly Temnerow
Catherine Aadarer
Wedissay
Thursust
Watnes
Miners’ Federation
Tarre Clondine
Aurelia
Fersia
Toowoomba
Doe Mam
Eterily
Atlee
Shone
Smal Charing
Tell Deseat
Dea
Melear
Beriols
Leouese
White
Une
Air Force
Iron Range
Nankervib
Renkervis
Aeshen
Slankervis
Theteer Hospital
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Kaniot
Australasia
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