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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 22, 1951

Page

4

National Tourist Board Aims for a Unified Australian Outreach

The advisory committee would be formed in each state and the board would supervise a preliminary survey and periodic visitor surveys. It would not replace existing bodies but would actively publicise Australia abroad in the UK the United States and elsewhere to attract tourists of varying means and to develop the industry nationwide.

Arta Velyou Ellen Moter Australia United Kingdom United States Ellore

Western notes hand Soviet minister 4 power conference move

British French and American ambassadors met Soviet Foreign Minister V Mostinsky in Moscow and handed him their governments answers to Russia s four power conference proposal. Western reps viewed the step as the first in a series of ex changes toward the planned conference initiated by Russia on November 3.

Moscow Britain France United States Vvstinsy Russia London

Live Bomb in Thigh Operation on French Soldier

A French soldier underwent a live bomb removal operation in the Cholon field during action against the Viet Minh. The seven and a half inch mortar bomb was removed from his left thigh and later destroyed. He was taken to a field hospital for treatment.

London Cholon Todo-China

Palana Tow to Sydney After Grounding in Mackay Harbour

The Palana tow to Sydney begins at noon after the freighter ran aground in Mackay harbour. Master Captain FR Spurr says the ship will not call at Brisbane, proceeding directly to Sydney with No. 2 hold pumping and hold repairs to be completed within hours. The voyage covers 900 miles and follows Spurr's 1944 rescue of the Fernmoor, for which Lloyds awarded him a silver medal.

Jomer Palen Mackay Harbour Sydney Tancrad Giles Mackay Spurr Brisbane Fernmoor Pitcairn Island Auckland Llpyda of London Lloyds Matthew Drysdale Dé Courte Soure Royal Soriety of Arts Hs Fea Linrdy Clushman Farruck

Atomic missiles from URE sBoan saps

Washington February 19 The United States Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Forrest Sherman stated there were definite steps toward developing adaptive missile systems. He explained missiles could be fired from two gun batteries, with further navy artillery improvements anticipated. General Omar Bradley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said such advances were possible in the not too distant future.

Washington Utes States Raval Oyanone Forrest Sher Napee Penn Ak Ap Baie Anmisul Ghercia News and World Sherman Navy Ina Uetatiets Omar Bradley

Soviet Armies Build 35 Divisions in East Germany

Washington reports claim the Soviet Union has 35 fully armed divisions in East Germany and Poland. The State Department says reliable reports show increased satellite forces since the Korean War outbreak. Rail lines from the USSR would serve as a supply route if war with Western powers erupts.

East Germany Washington Fen Rosin Poland Stave Ruwhs Fala Russias Sea Germany Rasa Rover Cence

Pease Park discussions guide future improvements

The Shire Council met yesterday to plan Pease Park upgrades and finances. Councillors and the shire engineer reviewed the land trust handover, proposed capital works including toilets, grandstand extension, sanitary blocks, and a running track, with a 13 600 total estimated project cost and annual maintenance concerns.

Deasrar Jobasiane Callanday Fiaix Dineen AR Shay Tierney Gaston W Henderson Metcheth KE Buadarell Benn Bottridge Iar Gal Stephenson Tad Eistees Panme Park Balanes Formar Sabuary Pease Park Gee Henderson Funk Haddrell Show Society Cr. Haddrell Gr Henderson Cr Haddrell Pear Tx Anere Turf Club Yeasanding Ragre Gates

Dulles Meets Allied Figures on Japan Treaty Talks in Canberra

The report notes Jac Dulles, Truman's envoy, arrived in Canberra to discuss a proposed Pacific treaty with Japan. Also present are Sir Ester Dening, New Zealand Foreign Minister Mr Doldge, and Far Eastern expert roles. The group aims to align Australian and New Zealand positions with U.S. policy.

Jac Dulles Truman Tokio Dean Span Sir Eater Dening Omics South-East Asa Mr Doldge New Zealand Mr Dulles Ador New Zealand Sir Ester den Canberra

Need for Safe Guards Amid Rising Global Tensions

The article reports on Prime Minister Menzies signaling a semi war footing to address a dangerous international climate. U.S. and Britain defense outlays loom large while Korea, China, and Russia shape the threat landscape as Japan seeks pacifist nationhood and UN membership. Dulles and Doidge discuss Pacific defense and a possible Pacific Pact alongside the Atlantic alliance to secure peace with American bases aiding deterrence.

Spender Dulles Si Ealer Duing Doidge London Korea China Russia Japan United Nations Australia

National Radio Schedule Fragment Briefly Listed

A fragmented OCR listing appears to outline a National Radio schedule with times and program cues such as Essential Services and Music, Readings from the Bible, Breakfast Season, Music Hour, Housewife's Chores, and Notes of the News. The text includes scattered times like 6.45 7.45 12.30 1.36 4.00 and program fragments such as Hallo Evensong.

Weber

Unclear historical item from 1901 fragment

Fragmentary OCR text from a 1901 page shows scattered numbers and letters with unclear context. The readable parts include dates and codes like 45 1901 Ame 648 748 and numeric values 12.0 1.30 6.00, but no coherent event, person, or organization can be identified for a reliable summary.

Wan ‘Pasorittal

Recruiting Campaign Surges Amid Defence Capacity Limits

The report notes intake above average through October and November as recruiting began. It cites RAAP musterings and selective arming for a broader Commonwealth defence push. Sir Edmund reportedly plans a Queensland visit late February or early March to discuss manpower and facilities.

Reg Bure Masy RAAP Ede Pocuree Si Edmund Give Queensland Navy Army RAAF Ae Navy RAAB Inte Coumesima Greaeoe Btr Bani Gransmophante CMF Royal Aw Gallen Naval Reeves RAI Atin Cmd Verpouine Diopateh Felder Amatange Sir Edmund

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