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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1950
Page
5
The piece argues Australia must strengthen defence as the world heads into potential conflict. It highlights personnel shortages, limited modern aircraft, and reliance on allies, while noting progress at Woomera and Cockatoo Dockyard. Aimed at mobilizing trained manpower and planning for air, sea, and land forces amid mounting global tension.
Market notes describe mixed activity with prices steady to up and down. Buyers show cautious demand while sellers report firmer prices for certain commodities, and week to week trends vary by item and origin.
Fragmented OCR lists shipping movements and deadlines for Towne port operations. Mentions June schedules, routes to Gothenburg, and expected shipments. notes dangers and requirements for carriers and dock crews. outlines timing for arrivals and departures and reflects a mid‑document chaos of stray phrases.
A clipped profile of Harold Connolly, a pioneering geologist whose work in Australia’s mining sector expanded ore bodies and returns. The piece notes his early eye injury in a 1941 Libyan truck crash, Canadian drilling teams assisting Australian methods, and his pivotal role in developing the Central Norseman and Emperor gold fields. It emphasizes his talent, unshaken instincts, and long career impact on mining wealth.
In Townsville on June 4 the Nora Queensland ail championships fest of the main events in the tied foursomes crowned Mr Brooks and Mrs J Shulipe of Townsville with 137. Runners up were Mr T Traits and Mrs Boden of Cairns and Mr McCoy with Mrs Harris of Cairns. HCaienas led 189. Other leading scores included Mr Howarth of Cairns with Miss J Wright Mackay 162 and Mr Jenkin of Mackay with Mrs Hughes of Townsville 1485 followed by Mr Millard of Townsville and Mrs Balser of Cairns on 106.
London reports metal price movements with tin quoted at spot and for three months delivery. No further details available.
In memory of Robert Jamieson and Robert Sohn with condolences from family and friends. Includes tributes from Stan and daughter-in-law, Ovear, Ruby Olsen, George Jamieson, Elme, Shirley Gordon, Alan, and others. Notes dates of passing and expressions of affection.
Transport scene steadies as about 900 off duty tramwaymen vote to work, condemning the anti- Communist Bill as un-Australian. A planned 4 hour stoppage by other unions is trimmed by the decision, while shops and builders weigh partial action and unions pledge support via the Australian Council of Trade Unions.
A local correspondent notes a reble fracture from a wedding fall at Mareeba and provides a Brisbane forecast of fine conditions with isolated showers on the tropics coast. Temperatures yesterday ranged 60 to 70 degrees with varying humidity, no rainfall. Port Douglas Office adds a new multi compartment allowing calls when closed, with hours 9am to 5:30pm weekdays and reduced Sunday/holiday service.
Bundaberg on June 4 reports the visit of the Minister for Fuel and Shipping and Transport Senator G McLeay with Senators E We Matiner and H Corser to inspect Bundaberg’s deep water port plans. They learned shoaling has closed the river for shipping since February and expect a six week wait. McLeay urged state funding focus, noting transport needs aside from roads and air, and highlighted sugar production growth and the need for Australia’s cargo to shift more by sea. He planned visits to Bingers projection, Bundaberg foundry, Isis district show, and Childers.
A young married Brisbane woman Lilli Matthews 28 of Winkeroa Road was severely burned yesterday morning when spirit stove fuel spilled while heating her baby's bottle. Neighbour Richard Kick 137 aided, tearing off burning clothes and carrying her inside. She was driven to General Hospital. arms scorched, clothing ignited after the flame burst from the stove. Husband away with their four year old daughter at the time.
The Prices Commissioner has granted a wage and material cost increase for boot and shoe repairs in Brisbane. Average charges will rise by about 1d to 8d with higher costs lingering for half soles and heels. Men’s soles rise from 8/3 to 9 and fur enroachment styles move from 9 to 13/6.
Purtell’s Springvale Caulfield meeting sees Jack Zuron and Beaux in a strong showing with 35 wins and two dead heats for first. The season tally may reach new heights as Purtell needs three wins across the next 10 meetings to match W. Duncan’s single season mark.
June 4 Wide Bay Regional Electricity Board districts Bundaberg Maryborough and nearby areas face power restrictions until the end of the year with no relief until the Howard power station is commissioned. Restrictions mainly affect industry. home use of small appliances allowed. street lighting unaffected. The million plant will serve Wide Bay Burnett regions over 18176 square miles. Boilers are being installed at the station. Board managers and chairmen from Cairns Townsville Capri Coralina Wide Bay and South Burnett will meet in Maryborough June 19 to discuss electricity problems.
Brisbane June 4 The professional Harry Brophy will captain the Queensland team to meet New South Wales in Brisbane on Saturday. He is a first class exponent of the third back tactics and should strengthen the state’s defence. The team includes W Mitehall M Newlands B Jardine R Coleman Brophy L Gibb M Eaves A Greiver M Wild Vidax with reserves K Proudla Hudson and B Rel.
Uniteds were edged 15 to seven by Brothers in a rough main league rugby clash at Parramatta Park. Mullins set up a late try, while Gould stood out for Uniteds with an earlier score. but Brothers controlled possession with smarter scrums and stronger backs, aided by B Marr in the hooker role and Boland’s burst on the outside.
Ivanhoe and Roos played a tight league match with Roos overcoming a 14 nil half time gap. Nash Boundy and Cooper starred for Ivanhoe while Wheeler Nash and Boundy scored for Roos. Final score 31 points with Beary, Greenwood and McIntyre prominent in kicking duties.
Brisbane Chamber of Commerce president Mr BB Dobson says lifting dollar restrictions would greatly aid Australia. He cites ability to import heavy equipment for Snowy River and Tully hydro schemes, Burdekin bridge, coal mines, and needed university texts and scientific gear. He notes imports of tractors, farm tools, and lighter equipment would resume to speed development.
June 4 report says Australia will receive full jute bag supplies from India to meet next harvest needs. Minister J McEwen cites Indian Jute Controller and Indian Government backing, with the Australian High Commissioner and Prime Minister R G Menzies involved in securing the shipments and overcoming difficulties. In sport, Barton’s late momentum for United faltered as Mullins’ intercept set Power up for a late score and conversion.
Kangarooe beats Ivanhoes il 11 Tries Archdall Holman O By r Neale Lex in a goal. Marist Brothers defeat Bt Augustine's 11 with Shambrook Hilton and Foulger scoring. Cairns selectors named players to train for inter-city match at ATT with final selection Sunday.
Queensland Teachers Union figure Mr G Daughtrey voices concern over teacher shortages. He cites recruiting challenges and calls for stronger action to attract qualified educators amid ongoing staffing gaps.
Sydney reports intensified search for escaped prisoners of war in Australia. An immigration ad and government offer discuss training colleges for ex POWs, with union protests over wages and housing, while authorities seek to channel efforts into student teacher programs and personnel housing, amid ongoing internee concerns.
HMAS Bataan departed Cairns last night for war en route to Kure Japan, with planned calls at Tarakan and Hong Kong for five days. The ship was open for public inspection after arrival, with hundreds touring under crew guidance. The destroyer, under Commander W. E. B. Marks, had been in Sydney for ten weeks after joint Australian and New Zealand naval exercises in New Zealand waters earlier this year.
A Tiger Moth from the Royal Queensland Aero Club was forced to make an emergency landing near Crow's Nest when darkness set in. The solo student pilot W J Gnawek, 23, of Brisbane, took off from Toowoomba for Brisbane, circled at dusk, and landed at 8 18 pm in a cultivated paddock near a golf course. The plane and pilot were uninjured.
Jeffrey Joseph Hin, 18, of Bidgee, was shot dead while rabbiting with his brother Cyril and a friend about 12 miles from Goulburn. A bullet from Mise Irene Angel’s rifle passed through Hin near the heart. Ambulance crews carried his body two miles through rough country before reaching help.
In Brisbane the Treasurer Mr Gair called for a report from the portmaster Cagthin R. Magtermant on unseaworthy small craft hired for faking in MG Gaitrad yesterday. He noted registration and inspection appear called into question. Dinghies and Malties would be considered in the terms of the Indines and recommendations of the portmaster.
June 4 Canberra broadcast by Minister for Development RG Casey urges Australians to pull their weight to spur national progress. He notes low production and rising inflation stem from excess demand and stresses morale and effort across communities as key to advancing Australia.
At the annual meeting chairman J Jangdon estimated Plane Creek area losses from the cyclone at about 4 0 pns of crop potential. The mill had planned 40 000 tons of sugar for 1950, but cyclone damage retarded growth by weeks and reduced output prospects. New cane director P Peters fen elected. Nicholson honored for 30 years on the board.
June 4 report from Sydney says the Commonwealth Government begins a full overhaul and purge of the Commonwealth Intelligence Service. Unreliable officers to be dismissed or transferred amid merger of the Commonwealth Investigation Service and the D branch. A security official notes possible inefficiency or deliberate attempts to embarrass the government by certain officers.
Canberra scenes swirl over whether Labour will press for another federal election as the Senate slots in anti communism amendments to the Red Ban Bill. Key figures like Evatt and Chifley weigh the strategy while ministers and Tasmanian Senator McKenna shape party position amid double dissolution speculation and referendum timing.
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