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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1951
Page
4
Hundreds of white Christian missionaries are being slowly squeezed out of China by Communist authorities in Beijian. Church officials say the regime fears resistance and some missions withdraw under pressure, while others expect potential reentry after furloughs.
An expert urges rapid U S development of new weapons and defenses to prepare for aerial and ground threats. He credits Vannevar Bush and prominent researchers for shaping a strategy favoring defensive and offensive advances, including radar, jet aircraft, guided missiles, and armored tactics.
A 20 June interview quotes South Korean and North Korean actors about a civilian resistance group tied to anti-Communist efforts. It claims the movement is supported by South Korean gunboats and weapons, while North Korea warns of intensified harassment and naval activity near the Korean peninsula.
Port Douglas reports severe flooding with canal and road washouts. mains water difficulty and damaged transport lines hamper deliveries. Local social pages note community events, visitors, and residents lamenting disrupted plans, with mentions of families staying indoors and volunteers aiding relief efforts.
A cluttered OCR listing shows radio program times and titles such as Readings from the Bible, Women's Magazine, Country Hour, Notes on the News, and various music segments. The entry resembles a station guide for Wednesday January 2 with multiple serials, devotions, and talk slots across many hours.
Weather remained heavy with thunderstorms daily across the district. Molloy community updates include residents visiting, returns from hospitals, and local movements such as Mr R Parry’s quartet to Chiras, and numerous family visits and travels among Molloy residents and relatives in the surrounding towns.
A fragmentary note hints at a discussion of feminine mood and misreadings by a man named Hastings Macconnald. The piece suggests a tense interaction where a woman’s emotional state is misunderstood and the reader sees a debate over women’s moods and relationships.
Hobnob gatherings and travels color a regional social scene as residents like June McAuilite and Den Ashford plan holiday visits with relatives. Mentions of Mitch Tullock Majer Bullock and Eric Ramsay of Rockhampton appear among notices of short trips, homecomings, and extended stays, marking a period of seasonal cheer and kinship in the community.
Local social column highlights December activities with students, families, and guests. Highlights include the Aquatic Dance on January 18 with music by the Nite Ites band, Monte Carlo night, and a bachelors sunset event. Attendees include Mr Melvor, Mr Gillingher, Howard Gordon, and others hosting and participating in dances and casino-style events.
Fragmentary text mentions a mayor and Froshy in a local context. Unable to determine a coherent event, dates, or names from the readable portion. Preserve potential names with caution while noting insufficient information for a complete summary.
Fragmented notice lists a health scheme for bush children and related donations. It mentions Cairns Show Society carnival proceeds, sales, and various clubs and schools as contributors, with dates and amounts loosely referenced. The legible items name Cairns and local groups contributing to a fund.
Promoted senior sergeants and transfers dominate Cairne police news. Senior Sergeant J Dancing rises to Bub Incorctor while EW Wilt moves to Sub Inspector. Changes trace back to January 11, 1926, with officers stationed in Towassis and Rome areas amid reorganization affecting Detectives and Constables.
Old Tolga district residents mourn the death of Edwin James Taylor of Tolga who passed away January 2, 1851 after a short illness at Atherton District Memorial Hospital. Taylor, a known farmer, moved to Berry area earlier and built a wide circle of friends. his widow and close kin mourn his loss.
Deputy Prome Monster Me AW Faden asks Brisbane Pantioners League for a 21 04 rise in pensions and a special 810 payment to be made with jubilee celebrations, pending approval.
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