North Korean Airfields to Be Bombed by MacArthur
General MacArthur announces plans to bomb North Korean airfields while en route from Suwon. He discusses with General Statemeyer and General Almond how to neutralize North Korean planes from southern skies without destroying airfields. A signal is sent to Tokyo as he orders action.
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Tokio
General MacArthur
Suwon
USS
Air Force
G. C. Statemeyer
General Almond
North Korea
Yellow Sea
South Korean Forces Repel North Infiltration Near Sobingyo
United Press report from Suwon notes North Korean armored spearhead ferried tanks across the Ban River at Sobingyo, just south of Segul. South Koreans repelled an infantry assault but fled when tanks appeared, with a jet fighter shot down.
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Korea
Pyongyang
United Press
Peter Kauscher
Suwon
Ban River
Sobingyo
Segul
Kor
Ean
Free Milk For Issue Through School In State Plan
Sydney reports on June 30 that about one million children under twelve will receive free milk under a national health scheme. The plan, announced by the Federal Health Minister, aims to bolster nutrition and reduce disease. Separate dispatch notes Korean War actions including anti aircraft fire over Seoul and troop movements toward the Han River as observers reported tanks and formations near Mapo and Sobbingo.
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Sydney
Associated Press
Toxo
Tole
Saya
Clarence Ryee
Mente
Seoul
St the Commonwealth
North Kor
Ciléren
Peteale
Tecoe
Kos
Myce
Mano
Sobbingo
Han
Taeien
Mapo
Luxury Hotel Opens in Brisbane With Global Telephony
A luxury hotel in Brisbane opened with a five siesta world-wide telephone system and a five siesta access for guests. Official guests include ministers for health customs and supply, plus the state minister for transport. Minimum weekly tariffs will be charged for guest access as the hotel opens on Monday.
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Brisbane
Stout
Hve Holt
Girtavle Page
Minter
Customs
Senilor
Senilor W-O'Sue Issa), the Miniser_ fer,” Supply ‘hig A. Beale
Tramspore
ME. J. E- Duefn
Boundary Rantial Misreads React To Seoul War News
Fragmented report recounts boundary demolitions and global reactions to the Korean crisis. Mentions South Korea, North Korean air activity, and U S General MacArthur amid allied air force movements from Okinawa toward Seoul and Won.
War pressures and plans noted by U S officials in midyear
Major-General Almond commented on General Sickie and the status of territory holdings as Washington sources cite a June 29 report. President Truman stated he has no doubt Korea's independence will be maintained amid tensions. The United States planned to send the American Economic Survey Mission to the Philippines to assess conditions and policy prospects.
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Washington
Truman
United Nevenets
Polis
United
American Economic Survey
Philippines
MacArthur Arrives at Suwon In High Spirits
General MacArthur arrives at Suwon amid cheering crowds as American and Korean troops move toward the front. A brief conference with Dr. Rhee and U.S. officers precedes a Yak attack and air strikes on bridge targets while Seoul shows signs of battle near three river crossings.
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MacArthur
Suwon
Kore
Eadh
Korean Republic
Rhee
U.S
Muccio
Seoul
Han River
Tourists Praise Cairns Stay and Regional Tour Comforts
Visitors from Melbourne and Adelaide describe their Cairns voyage as highly enjoyable. They commend local hospitality and tours in new transider coaches, with Kuranda trips and green landscapes highlighted despite crowded meals and limited tropical fruit. Some note warm welcomes from local tourism groups and improving northern industry.
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Cairns
Kuranda
Icierie
Petas
Green Toland
James Withnall
Abe
Cairne
Combe
J. Bollard
Melbourne
OK. Moore
Brisbane
Condamine River Brings Evacuation Fears Near Conda
Brisbane, June 30. The Condamine River broke its banks, 16 feet above normal and 14 feet over the traffic bridge. About 100 Conda mine township residents prepared to evacuate as three miles of low country flooded. Boats ferried food and mail from Miles. postmaster J Maguire noted a steady rise. Mrs W Garvey reported cars moved to higher ground and stock shifted. about 300 sheep were drowned outside the township.
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Brisbane
Condamine River
Condamine Township
Condamine
J. Maguire
Poset
W. Gar
Army to Clean Up Debris After Flood Winds
Amid Maitland flood damage teams move to clear debris today with power shovels and scoops. Widespread wreckage from fierce westerly winds endangers cattle herds as planes report slow relief and docks prepare to resume operations.
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Romry
Maitland
Macleay
Dakots
Murder case notes executions of prisoners of war
Former General Teshima testifies in a case charging him and five others with the murder of RAAP men captured after a 1944 plane crash. Japanese officers Bitamure and Taure are charged with mutilating the dead. In November, Australian POWs were reportedly executed under orders from senior staff.
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Teshima
Second Army
RAAP
Yoshihiro Bitamure
Tadeo ‘Taure
Ryoki
Sisua
Taniguchi
Cairns Fire Destroys Dry Cleaners Stock In Blaze
Firefighters respond to a blaze at Nu-Tone Dry Cleaners rear storeroom on Lakestreet. Chief Officer Griffiths says stock was heavily damaged, fire put out in two minutes with a two inch hose. Cause suspected as burning rubbish igniting flammable residues. An hour later a bush fire near Mulgrave Road required further action, burning for about 100 feet before control.
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Tre ‘Yerlarday
Cairns
Nu-Tone Dry Cleaners
Walt Premiser
Lakestreet
Omcer
I Ghetthey
Omeer Griffiths
Bri
Mafnate
Omcer Griffith
den Howe
Golden Casket Draw Announces Winners in Queensland
June 30 saw Golden Casket No. 1498 drawn with first prize to No. 92 144 J J Abrahams M James RY Wood ward F Johnson c/ John Curis Brunswick street. Toowoomba Cairns Toowoomba third to No 17652 Mrs R t an drum 8 A Glsaby J O'Connor Mrs J Adam W Rankin. Brisbane agents listed for fourth and prize 5160 to O Bown EW Few M Doolin B C Wilson C S Bar delet Queen street.
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Brisbane
J J, Abrahams
M. James
Woodward
F. Johnson
John Curis
Brunswick-street
Valley
Brisbar
A. Melchior
Smith
D. Dereen
Ford
T McManes
Cairns
Mra
R. Tandrum
A. Glsaby
J. O'Connor
J. Adam
W. Rankin
Golden Casket
Toowoomba
R. Grace
A. M. Jerod
M. J
G.“Cranshae
Golden Goose Casket
Adelaine Street
O. Bown
Few. M. Doolin B.C. Wilson
Bardelet
Queen-street
Taxation advisers in Cairns visit of its kind outlined
Biased initial visit outlines tax advisers in Cairns visiting areas to assess returns. The inaugural effort aims to streamline taxation services with yearly surveys, as two advisers report progress and early findings amid local responses.
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Cairns
Farewell for Tourist Vessel Ends Cairns Harbour Ceremony
The tourist vessel Mano was given a rousing farewell last night with highland tunes from the Cairns Caledonian Pipe Band and sentimental bon voyage songs performed by Bing Crosby and Gracie Fields over the Cairns Harbour Board loudspeakers.
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Cairns Caledonian Pipe Band
Bing Crosby
Gracie Pielda
Calrns Harbour Board
Soviet Allegations In Note To U S Ambassador
London June 29 The Soviet Government said events in Korea were provoked by an attack from South Korean troops on North Korean border areas. Responsibility for the Korea events rests with South Korean authorities and their supporters. The note replies to President Truman’s appeal for Soviet good offices. It states the Soviet government withdrew its government and meddling in internal affairs of other states. It asserts China was not consulted in UN decisions. Two Soviet officials, Jacob Mann and Konstantin Zinchenko, will depart for Russia within days. The Dutch government will deploy its naval forces for measures in Korea following UN appeals, with Taiwan referenced in the Cairo declaration.
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Stratemeyer
Chie
Far East
London
Royal Australian Air
Iwakuni
Democratic Republic
Japan
South Korea
John Pester Dulles
Seoul
Embasy
Korea
A.A.P
U.S
Moscow
Admiral Kirk
North Korea
Truman
Aka
Tre Hague
AAP
Unites
Korea war aid debate to be discussed by Commons
London reports indicate the Lord President of the Commons will open debate on Korea next Wednesday. India and Egypt, abstaining from a June vote on aiding South Korea, may issue statements on behalf of their governments.
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London
the Commons
Korea
Russia backs North Korea stance seen as war planning
West Indies observers noted Russia had not openly backed North Korea in its note to the United States, signaling a potential war plan. While non intervention remained, Korea could develop. Reports claimed Chinese Communists were near launching an invasion of Formosa just before President Truman spoke.
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London
Russia
North
Korea
United States
Mumia
Kong
Formosa
Truman
Australians, Am ericans Shine In Wimbleon Singles Fight
Six Australians and six Americans survived to the last 16 in the men’s singles at Wimbledon as Eric Sturgess and Jaroslav Drobný joined the fray. Seeds Sedgman Bromwich Sidwell Brown advanced, with Mottram defeated by Brown. Quist’s upset over Dorfman highlighted a day of tight battles and returning form from Washer. Shanoan struggled with a wrist issue as results rolled in.
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London
Amarricane
Wimbledon
Eric Sturgess
Jaroslav Drobny
Australia
Sedgman
Bromwich
J. Sidwell
Brown
Britain
Tony Mottram
Adrian Quist
Irvin Dorfman
America
Gout
Mistery
Jemon
Frank
Philip Washer
War
Letg- Shan
Minister's Advice to Naval Recruits Triggers Calls for Readiness
Detailed instruction outlined by a government official on military discipline and preparedness for new Navy personnel. Emphasizes vigilance, drill routines, and adherence to chain of command to ensure effective performance and safety aboard ships.
Adelaide museum director Mr Hooper tours eastern capitals
Mr Hooper left Gilberton Adelaide on June 4 visiting Melbourne Brisbane and Sydney as well as major country centres. He studied radar and ultraviolet developments at Melbourne and Brisbane Technological Museums and plans to apply modern methods to the Adelaide museum after return. He represented South Australia at a 1936 world museum convention in Leeds and previously directed the Applied Defence Museum in Adelaide after a career as a mining engineer with ties to Burma.
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Gilberton
Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Hooper
Eustern States
Tech ‘Museum
South Australia
Leeds
England
Appesna Semsen
Burma
IMS
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