30 Jan 1951
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1951
Page
1
Chinese Communists launched their heaviest counter attack since the UN offensive began near Suwon. Infiltration, mined roads, roadblocks, and sneak patrols were reported as UN tanks bust the barriers while units faced battalion strength assaults north east of Suwon and west of Inchon.
The Premier Mr E MC Banion announced the appointment of Mr FA Manning as the Queensland director for the Royal Tour. Manning, formerly deputy director of rating and planning, will represent Queensland at a Canberra meeting of state directors. He was educated at the Rockhampton Grammar School and has held roles in the Premier Department and federal government service.
The report describes tense exchanges between the French premier and U S officials, noting a shifting stance on diplomacy and trade. It highlights potential tension at the apex of Franco American relations amid speculative political maneuvering.
An American air ace, Captain Don Gentlie, was killed today while serving with the Royal Air Force and United States forces. His jet trainer crashed during a routine mission near Andrews Air Force Base, killing Gentlie and another trainee. Decorations from the United States, Britain, Italy, and other allies were noted in the report.
Brisbane reports record flood levels as the Thomson River and surrounding waterways rise up to 20 feet over normal, isolating towns from Goondiwindi to Mackay. Food supplies ferried by truck and rail services disrupted. authorities warn continued rising waters threaten homes and infrastructure across central and northwest Queensland.
Melbourne city reports major cuts to railway services as guards ban spreads from Albury to Melbourne. Freight and passenger lines will be reduced by about 39 percent from Thursday with some services suspended. External routes like Ballarat and Bendigo face one day relief before further changes.
Sydney reports show Australia Day events marked by mixed crowds with a daytime parade and harbour activities. Large-scale celebrations faced rain and cancellations, as spectators endured unsettled weather and reduced public gatherings.
In Sydney on January 29 Art Larsen, the American national champion, delayed 22 minutes before the match against Davis Cup rival Ken McGregor due to an abrasion requiring a shower. McGregor won 11-9 6-2 5-7 in the semi finals as Larsen complained of hostile crowd barracking.
In the dressing room after the day’s play Larsen complained that Australian crowds had been harsh since his first match. He denied temper and said reporters misrepresented him. He shared that he had tried his best, but a knee injury required attention and a spectator shouted for a crutch. He noted McGregor’s appeal to spectators.
A theatre explosion in a crowded cinema caused panic and injuries as doors and glass shattered. Emergency crews reported a serious condition for the operator Ernest Davis, with debris and fumes complicating the scene amid a tennis match intermission.
Report from the Orcades voyage notes influenza possibly aboard and spreading through Britain and Europe. Health officials expect quarantines for Fremantle, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Sydney as 103 passengers and crew are affected while specimens are sent to Melbourne for lab testing and experiments.
London reports increasing influenza deaths across Britain with a widening outbreak. Officials note high pneumonia rates in children while adults show severe illness, and hospital absenteeism grows in West Suffolk amid the epidemic. The Ministry of Health cautions the spread is accelerating.
Dispatches from Geneva and MacArthur's HQ note increasing use of the word typhus in North Korea as Allied prisoners report prisoners and civilians attacked. Some sources suggest typhus and casualties from Allied bombing may explain a lull in fighting.
A Brisbane report quotes Senator Gordon Brown denouncing a faction described as spell binders. He warns that in a world war era the group may sway public opinion, praising a harsh stance toward Japan and warning of casualties and strategic dangers for Australia and ally nations.
A grenade was lobbed into the center of a dance hall in Negeri Sembilan injuring twenty five people, including a British citizen and a Dutch girl, as panic erupted among patrons at the event. Investigators pursue the attacker amid chaotic scenes.
Jan 39 report from RAF Sunderland discusses a reform program and local air base activity. Officials brief about pace and policy at the morning meeting.
Rescue helicopter from the Third Rescue Air Squadron saved an injured naval crew member near Tokio asCommunists held recruitment and a small feral Thunderjet aircraft covered the scene during a snowbound wait. The incident highlights the ongoing dangers faced by naval personnel and the swift response of allied air units in adverse conditions.
The Heeve correspondent reports Quern Jutlane urging M. Park Stikher to investigate the formation of a new Drie Cabinet amid criticism of the Drees Coalition Government. The coalition resigned January 24 over tensions tied to Indonesia and Western New Guinea policy.
Jan 28 AAP reports an Australian Solent flying boat with 38 passengers and crew from Europe to Australia crashed on takeoff from the sea south of Valletta Malta. One passenger drowned while the other survivors were rescued. The Pan American crowd were mostly European migrants bound for Australia.
A garbled dispatch from New York dated January 8 describes a maritime incident at Cape Piatsiere. The text mentions two men missing or harmed and refers to heavy weather and a beacon or flare signal. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a sea disaster involving a vessel near Piatsiere.
A violent cyclone centered about midway between Double Island Point and Caloundra was 50 miles off shore and moving south to southwest. Forecasters warned a last minute turn could avert extensive damage while heavy rain and local floods were expected across a 250 mile strip from Maryborough to northern New South Wales within the next 24 hours.
Erosion and debris disrupt vessels and shorefront properties from Cape Norton to Moreina Bay. Residents report boats damaged sheds and fences, with several homes at risk as evacuation and cleanup efforts begin. Affected areas include Southport and Palm Beach as authorities assess the scene and plan repairs.
The leader denounces the Prime Ministerial speech as biased and asserts Britain faces imperial threats. He claims the movement aims to strengthen freedom and resist occupiers, while warning of aggressive plots and foreign influence. He urges unity and resilience against attempts to undermine sovereignty.
In England, 25,000 Merseyside and Tyne and Wear shipyard workers refuse overtime as wage cuts spark stoppages. Around 13,000 Tyneside workers called for overtime ban on February 13, with broader action threatening 48,000 Manchester district metal workers. The strike ties to armament production and affects Roose, shipyards, and naval plants including smaller vessels.
Tyrol faces deadly avalanches as rescuers search for missing climbers. Snowbound villages suffer disrupted roads and churches hold special services. Austrian officials pledge safety measures and accelerated aid as authorities assess the chaos and plan urgent repairs.
The Supreme Court reversed a mink farm verdict, ordering new terms and addressing conflicts in the prior decision. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the ruling concerns mink farming and related legal actions.
A partially readable clipping describes a criminal "Who's Who" dossier prepared by Lamon and Scotlend, detailing about 200 individuals. It references fraud, counterfeit schemes, and alleged methods, with mentions of police campaigns and investigations tied to a festival context and various offices.
Australia Associated Press reports police in London detained a man linked to a bail-jumping case aboard a liner. The incident involved Scotland Yard officers and detectives guarding the suspect as authorities prepared to present him in court. The proceedings follow a failed escape plot and a series of arrests connected to the case.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a military court proceeding with sentences and officials named loosely. Details are garbled, making it hard to extract concrete entities, dates, or actions.
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