Western powers urged to rush aid in Korea crisis
A column argues the United States must press Britain France and other allies to share direct responsibility in Korea. It urges more armor and air cover from Western powers to counter North Korean forces and prevent a repeat of the too little too late errors of past wars. The piece calls for rapid UN backed action and clear commitments from allied nations to deter aggression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
TS Army
Toke
South
Keren
United
America
United Nations
Security Council
Britain
Malaya
Hong Kong
France
Indo-China
Nations
Sale of Wheat to Melbourne July Sixteen
The Acgerasas Wheat Board reached a headline agreement for a sale of 7 250 500 bushels at 1B a bushel, a price set under the international wheat accord. The deal competes with other offers and plans for shipment beginning September in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acgerasas Wheat Board
Seorr
Geer
SES
Sepatnen
Australia
Shipping Moves and Weekend Results In North Queensland
Port activity shows Muenaora leaving Svarey for Tam and Lamereek loading in port for Eastern Canada while weekend results report subminors and minors with several defeats. Liverpool digs a cup match as Townsville teams and others compete, with sinking details and forthcoming shipments listed for the wager mills and Cairns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muenaora
Svarey To-Mors
Sentane Joy
Tam
Wan
Sey ‘Brutene
Townsville
Geress Sreete
Rovers
Camas
Asis
Cairns
BLP Works Strike At Newcastle
The BLP works at Newcastle in Sydney faced a strike after 18 crane drivers refused to work, prompting plant closures. Mr. Reith Butler appealed to trade unionists to seek wise counsel and a NSW Industrial Commission decision. Unions warned of widespread unemployment. 4001 men could be affected by next Wednesday, with numbers rising the following week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
BLP
Newscastle
Reith Butler
Apita
Breval
Nsw
Inductrial Commission 30 Pted
Butler
Bicycle theft case in Innisfail court
Innisfail court heard on July 16 that bicycle owners should not leave cycles unattended. William Mow, 20, owner Araula Wilson’s property, pleaded guilty after being seen riding a bicycle near South Johnstone last week. Constable Howe investigated cane paddocks to locate the missing bike and a farmer named Donato was connected to related thefts. The prosecution argued the act caused inconvenience to owners and sought deterrence within the court’s discretion.
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L. J. Pints
Court of Petty Sessions
Wiliam Mow
Araula Wilson
Guily
Priday
South Johnstone
Constable Howe
Colesto
Trent
Donato
Berrie Pate
Power
Roll of Honour and In Memoriam Notices
A garbled memorial page lists multiple obituaries and in memoriam notices. It names Andrew Ganther born 2/82 Bin HG Coy A.L.F. killed July 17 in the Battle of El Alamein, with family tributes. plus Tarakyaiacos and Nikoles Tarakyriacos with July dates in 1948. Jean Petar. Zewis. and others honored by spouses, children, and grandchildren across families. The fragmentary text preserves the tone of a wartime roll of honour and memorials with personal dedications.
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Ganther
Sig
Andrew
William Ganther
A.lf
el Alamain
Bert
Queeneland “British| Food Corporation
Scholar's Train for Charters Towers from Cairns advised
The District Superintendent of Railways notes scholars bound for Charters Towers should ride the mail train leaving Cairns at 10 this morning and proceed to Charters Towers by night. A Cairns dispatch reports a girl injured in a collision, lacerations to the mouth, hospitalized after ambulance treatment. Police report theft charges against Robert James Heenan, remanded. Weather and local incidents include winds, temperatures, and several minor accidents in Innisfail area.
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Cairns
TD. McLougalin
Charters Towers
Beverey Hayhoe
J. J. Plats
Betty Sessions
Robert James Heenan
Lngrurer Ps
Power
Frederic William ‘Eal
Innistall
Sgt
Cutler
Kletz
Fores
Qarradunga
Atad
Innisfail
Cairns Silver Jubilee Show sets high hopes for 1950
The Cairns Silver Jubilee Show aims for strong attendance and a full lineup of rent shows, with Mrs. B McPrevemnia noting extensive grounds work and protective measures for the Peninsula gold exhibit in the Fortwarty Hall. Judges report improved numbers in schoolwork and arts and crafts entries, though some sections lagged behind last year. photography shows a large increase in entries and quality, weather posing a developing challenge.
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Cairns
Ast Peur
Association
G. Payne
Mra
R. Gylon
Tee
Minen
Mines
Verevin
Queensland
Howling
J.G. Brookes
E. J. Phillip
J. G. Brookes
A ‘Adams
Massey
Tre
Parker
Sharpe
L. Ashe
Getting
Gelling
M. Gallup
R. Sharpe
Anther
D. E. Grit
Gocen Mameres
Man
Nowaver
Dt Gine
Uae
L. Law
Eam
Wne & Point
W. Orthman
Jose
Craftwork and youth entries in local fair list
The fragment lists participants across crafts including plaster and wax, fretwork, leather work and basketry. Names include Mrs G A Wilkinson, Mrs J E Harte, Allan Felton, Peter Murphy, Kevin Lawler, John McGrath, and Ralph Verney. Ages noted include under 16 and under 18. The item section mentions model plane and handmade overwork among entries.
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Margaret Koppie i
D. Buderus
June Walings
Jan- Ping Mise Rowena Templeton
Ce ‘Dunn
Brenda Gritin
Robert Hassall
Ken O'Snean
Margaret’ Simpson
Australia
Julie Knott
Ping
Mine Rowena Tem
K. Fogarty
Joyce Birch
Peter
Robert Hassalla
Jack Map
Quechians
Wiliamson
Gordon "Holmer
Nor
Misa Ten
Kirksey
Tose Routalin
Brenda Moule
New Zealand
Francis Young
Franca Edwards
John Greene
Brophy
Robert Asa
Yoares Leslie Powellly
Helen
Robert Hasta
J. Greene
Brice
Petar Gelling
Dorothy Pine
Rowena Ashley
Melva Kruckow
Templeton
Raedeesangt
John Jameson
Es Patten
E. Totten
John James Patil
Chae " Rowse
Kevin Williamson
Walt Templeton I
Robert Hasalla
Winkleman
Renens Templeton Tessie
Bam
Routan Nigar
Peepee
Laaila Lot
Fraftman
Ilo Red
Mra
G. A. Wilitingon
Mare G. AWkinson_L
G. A Wilkinson
Raffa
J. E. Harte
GA. Wilkinson
Allan Felton
B. Slateher
Peter Mur
Ralph Verney
Kevin Lawler
Kenneth ‘Lawler
Ranford
John Mlang
Vibe
Iane
John McGrath
Shooting Affray At Inverell Ends With Police Siege
In Inverell a man fired at police who arrived at a Tingha Road farmhouse and were held at bay for a period. Reinforcements arrived with service rifles as the standoff continued. The individual involved is identified as Alan Aubrey McTiward, a farmer from Tingha Road.
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Sydney
Ose Evra Coe
Vietime
Ware
Alan Aubrey McTiwain
Tingha Road
Guiding Anniversary Amid World Movement Shortages
The Cairns Post notes an anniversary of Guides with speeches on guiding girls worldwide. Officials lament a shortage of leaders and volunteers, urging more young people to join the movement to sustain global activities.
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Gommiaioner
Carnshar
Guider
Queensland
Golders
Seedett Youngeres
Lucky Ring Weighted for BD Handicap and Metropolis Run
Brisbane officials assign 8.0 to Lucky Ring for the BD Handicap first leg of the AIC double on September 30 with Corky Ring a likely southbound entrant if progress continues. Spellman faces decisions on a southward trip as trainer Micky Kenny weighs the trek and rest of the team. The Metropolis Handicap over 13 furlongs at Randwick on October 2 adds pressure with Spellman among top contenders, while Doomben entrants and other Queensland performers hold weight adjustments for the series.
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Brisbane
Lucky R Ing
Queensland
Lucky Rings
Len Preiet
Corky Ring
Ooriman
Leky
Wesse Tnio
Randwick
Spellman
Micky Kenny
Delta
Playboy
Gellman
AJC
Handice
Epsom
Herbie Bevereign
Silver Busy
Benvolo
Carapoce
Sugar Cane Crop May Fail in Australia
Sydney reports Australia faces potential sugar cane shortfall if sulphate of ammonia supplies from Poland and Korea fail. Britain pledged 15 000 tons ammonium sulphate, with 15 000 more pending. Queensland used 15 000 of its 25 000 ton quota, risking August–September deliveries and limiting export margins amid high prices.
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Sydney
Australia
Poland
Buleoce
Sao Wnatan
Britain
Pentral
Aly
Ania
Austalia
Queensland
Brisbane
Australian Sugar Producers’ Association
United
Korea
United Kingdom
Seamen strike stirs debate at party conference
Sydney July 16 At the state ALP annual conference Leader of the Opposition J B Chifley said Australia maintains troops overseas and will back actions to ensure adequate supplies He condemned the Seamen's Union for refusing to transport supplies to Korea urging unified support for safety and reach of operations
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Sydney
State Abou Party
J. B. Chifley
Ausralia
ALP
Ace
Seamen's Union
Korea
South Australian di Gamic Court Notches Second in Major Cups
The South Australian di Gamic Court earned second place in Doomben Cup with 7.0. It climbs to 111 in the Metropolitan. Top marks come from Epcom at 810 and 9.1 for the Metropolitan, as the field shows.
Australia United About Korea and War Prevention
A Canberra report notes unanimous Australian resolve to prevent a third world war amid high diplomatic impact of Parliament's conduct. Ben Chifley’s call for unity draws broad support. discussions focus on defence, manpower, and postwar plans like the Snowy River project. Prime Minister Menzies faces looming budget decisions as Labour figures foresee global crises shaping domestic policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Pecoral
Canberra
Communist Party
United States
Wnen
Tatoo Lander
Ben Chteyeth
Cuakima
Koren Bar
United Nations
Bratt
Snowy River
Prime Minster
Yadure
Collesques Oelieve
Labour
Labour Administration
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Che Cairns Bost Sr
U.S
North Queeensland
Newcastle
Iona
Dean
Etoe
Jean Petar
Tarakyaiacos
TARAKRICOS_Nicher
Ia uBeth Suly
Anda
Zewis
Che
MC Morgan
Tith Bury
Racky
Jean
Dauerinian
Bill Bhar
Billy
Pam
Smith
Lake-street
Billy Cary
Sheridan-street
Harold Brose
Earlville
World Federation of Ware
Misa HE. Barnett
Miss Infant
Seton
Mae U
D. Malcolm
Joan Cal
Charles Moule
J. Chapman
Q. A. Wilkinson
B. Slacher
G. A
W. Leach
LB Petty
Malcolm
Birth Camp
H. Malcolm
Mm Chas Dollys
BL Malcolm
M.della
D. Stocker
M. Della
V. Wilson
Joan Colwill
G. McKewen
N. White
Bauub Camp
W. Friend
G.mckewen
F. Chrstensen
G. A. Smith
Aes
Wek
Joan Vievert
GA. Wikinson
G.vesey
Vesey
D. Malcolm I
Misa Lena
Mise “D. Corcoran
Mm G. & Bancule
Mes
Lowe
Cairns Post
North Queensland
Minas
L. Morris
P. R. Mor
F. Morris
Fine Arts and Crafts
C.F Caldwell
Miss R Templeton
C. F. Caldwell
Orinman
C Caldwell
C.F. Caldwell
Caldwell & W
Grtkman
W. Orihenan
Orthman
C. F. “Caldwell
Miss Roi
W. Orthmany
Cage
Fgaidwell
Npeaign
Porter
Soorthman
Brendis Moule
F. Caldwell
KA. Smith
I. N.C. Smith
de Edwards
CF Caldwell
Francis Edwards
F Caldwell
Mise
Mia D. Panna
Allan Terfis
Elizabeth Doulton
William ‘Hollett
Cory
Beatrice Parsons
Judith Sheppard
Margaret Watt
Margaret Grispke
Marlene Minchin
Valerie Watson
Billy Williams
Alvin’ Fagertrom
Julie Koott
Juge Walings
Billy” Williams
D. Joseph
Delmw
Buderus
Sam Cadman
Rute Goldfinch
Irene Newall
Jill Cardwell
Photography Awards
ES. Isaacs
T- Moray
T. Murray
Z. Murray
NM Percuren
E. Isaacs
Murray
B. Marmock
H. Marnock
T. Muray
Peron
Wilesmith
Marnock
C. R. Stock
T. Moray
Watson
K. Watson
C. Lancini
Mrs CR. Stock
Marénock
Benaister and Kelly
Bontnut
Dle Wittow
Ruy Ter Shoes
Neoemerte
Woden
Manin PG Ltd
Crock
Arving
Robert T. Mille
Inverell
THE
Australis
Sbrruy
ASPA
Ned
Chlfley
United About Korea
Ben Chifley
Ate Paden
Ech
Bea Chifley
Fadden
Gountegarty
Arie Padern
Mensies
Artie Padden
Lopah
Padden
Arie
Bal
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