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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 27, 1951

Page

1

Coal Tribunal imposes penalties on miners for strike incitement

Sydney January 26 The Coal Industry Tribunal led by Mr F Gallagher orders penalties against members and officials of the Miners Federation for inciting a strike against its December 20 award. Fines reach £100 or six months jail. weekly strikes warned utterly wrong and unsocial. risk losing award benefits. Miners Federation president calls the order tyrannical and vows actions. Commonwealth Attorney General and joint coal board back the move, with government promising enforcement.

Sydney Coal Industry Tribunal F. Gallagher Miners’ Federation Sechey the Otter Gallagher I. Williams Joint Coal Board Commonwealth Attorney-General J. A. Spicer J. Holmes K.C Commonwealth Attorney- General

Mt Lamington Eruption Threatens Port Moresby Coast

Reported by Australian Special Representative Yetfrey J. Senith, the Mt Lamington eruption near Port Moresby sent ash, steam, and lava over the area. Evacuation evacuations from Lae and Manus Island group began as experts warned of a potentially devastating blast. A Qantas relief flight evacuated passengers and essential supplies as military and civilian teams coordinate further relief and safety measures.

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Power Without Glory Author Faces Defamation Ruling

An Australian court issues a reserved decision concerning an adultery defamation case linked to the Melbourne author of Power Without Glory. The judge rules that defamation was alleged and the proceedings covered alleged misuse of character, with implications for public reputations and civil liability.

Melbourne Hoyas Uke Atternoin Cour Hudsin Grinted Thaiwr Tyfis

Avalanche Toll Mounts Across Alps In Cold Wave

Weather across Europe worsened as heavy snow avalanches feared to have killed or left missing about 280 people. Victims include residents of Austria Switzerland and nearby regions as Alpine communities mourn and brace for further slides amid freezing conditions.

London Europe Alps Austria Rely Switzerland

Government talks reveal ministers and cabinet session

Commonwealth ministers and state ministers gathered for talks on civil government issues. Eight Commonwealth Ministers attended the discussions as the State Cabinet met briefly for about 20 minutes.

Femnea Sie Ube

All Out Attack on Batsmen at Stoney

Victorian innings faced tough bowling as Miller and Lindwall dominated. NSW fielded tight attacks delaying Victoria’s progress to 147 runs at stumps on day one, with key dismissals including Hassett and Johnston and a controversial over.

Miller Nsw Pesceed Miller Johnson BR Boward Meuleman Latte Victoria Ecurate Nsweich Rune Fimere Las Loward Awinger Fred Johnston Turner Nee Hassett

Political Debate Over Korea and United Nations Role

A transcript notes Sir Gladwyn J. Jebb and others debating how to handle the Korean crisis including British and United Nations positions. The dialogue covers responses to Chinese Communist representation, potential military actions, and the risk of escalation versus seeking a negotiated peace under the UN framework.

Areystinn Sp Iin United Nations United Nabians Korea Tepel Armed “Aggressiv United Smlians Contery United Biotans Gladeyn Peking World Organisation Zealand

Vivid lightning at Mossman causes local outages

Jan 28 Mossman reports a vivid lightning incident striking near Basres retreat and a tree. A electric wave frightened Mrs Mullaver preparing a meal as sparks and heat disabled an oven switch and caused minor damage to a scatter surface. The event disrupted four minor power efforts and left several lights out.

Rae Mullaver Hanrenine Finakt

British Attitude Toward Communist China Outlined

British officials outline policy toward Communist China amid tensions at Lake Success. The report notes cautious positions and the need for further discussion before any government actions. Names and exact phrases are unclear due to damaged text, but the piece centers on strategic stance and diplomatic steps.

Troops to Europe policy debate in Congress

Fragmented draft text shows a January 25 AAP note arguing that sending troops to Europe is a calculated risk with some chance of success. It cites admiration for Allied defense plans, notes European will to resist, and references the Allied Pact members, while describing cautious study by the General and concerns over strategy.

Congress Watts Woonta

British sentry convicted in court martial amid slayings

A British Army court martial found Major J. M. Small and Robert Parfhemh Nasound guilty of manslaughter in the November 30 incident that led to the death of a Korean teacher and others. The panel sentenced 10 years' imprisonment. defence claimed the actions were justified under orders and amid volatile conditions. The verdict awaits confirmation.

Ohio Rumange J. M. Small Robert Par Fhemh Wat Wolace Robert Jaenpaige Ture Che Eliie Targa

Governor General urges Australians to unite for future heritage

The Governor-General calls all Australians to reflect on the nation’s heritage and duties. He praises those who built the Australian Commonwealth and unity in facing past perils. He emphasizes collective responsibility to preserve and contribute to a strong future.

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Reliance on Atom Bomb Debate Shapes U S Peace Move

New York January 35 AAP David Lilienthal head of the U S Atomic Energy Commission argues in Collier's Magazine that the United States cannot rely on the atomic bomb as the sole means of defense. He warns the bomb should not mislead the public and urges a practical path to peace through reduced armament and stronger defenses.

New York David Lilienthal Tormes United States Atomic Energy Hal Collier's Magazine Emma Audi Revlon Lillenthal

Control of Polio Nears a Working Vaccine

New York January 25 reports say progress toward a preventive polio vaccine is advancing. National Infantile Paralysis Foundation officials cite research supporting weakened virus strains and targeted antibody protection, with Dr O Connor noting focus on safer inactivated forms and antibody groups to classify poliovirus types while pursuing broader immunity.

New York Joan Droweht Cain Lenin O'Connor Iran

Penicillin Dropped by Parachute to Flood-bound Hospital

Sixty million units of penicillin were flown from Townsville to flood-bound Richmond to aid hospital surgical patients. An R.A.A.F. Lincoln bomber of No 10 Squadron prepared the drop at Garbutt airport, delivering the drug chilled and ready for use by the medical staff.

Townsville Richmond Commonwealth Laboratory Townaville Garbutt No. 10 Squadron

Railways Washed Out In Western Floods

Western flood pelts the rail lines from Hugh tdon to Julia Cree Was Sutsom and stretches the all way line damage severe. Over three miles of track near West MF Manieelton are washed out. Flood waters run high in places, with Maxwelton reporting steady but rising conditions. The line was cut for several days and officials say trains may not reach Richmond from the east until later.

Hughtdon Julia Cree Manieelton Maxwelton Warey Richmond South Wales Brubaaw Souily Ingtier Revere Sa

Archbishop Durig Injured In Car Crash I South Seas Storm

Archishop Durig is seriously injured after a car smash in flooding conditions. Reports say flooding and heavy rain disrupted Brisbane and Enoggera Creek areas. Police search for a body seen in floodwaters near Enoggera Creek as Queensland and Canberra coordinate aid and flood response.

Brisbane Jan Newsparket Joseph William Kirk Newmarket

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