Sugar Commission Flights Over Cooktown Area
The Sugar Commission toured the Cooktown district by air and car, inspecting Cape Bedford to Cape Tribulation and the Endeavour and Bloomfield river basins. They discussed sugar cane trials at Rolling Springs, potential irrigation from the Endeavour River, and the region's land for subdivision and development, noting irrigation costs and river flow variations.
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Morgan River
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Piebald Mountain
Bald Hills
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Black Mountains
Bloomfield River
Cape Tribulation
Bailey’s Creek
Daintree River
Proposal to Build Seven Weirs Near Cooktown Area
A historic plan discusses locating a sugar mill and township on about 300 acres beside the Endeavour River. It analyzes land classes, irrigation, and water access, arguing a mill would boost cane production, employ locals, and justify a long term financing scheme under a government act.
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Endeavour
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Crowds Fight To Board Melbourne Trams
Melbourne experiences a 24 hour rail stoppage causing severe overcrowding as thousands struggle to board trams and buses. Peak hour chaos includes fights, damaged windows, and police difficulties with crowds, while union leaders clash over the extent of the disruption and attendance.
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Melbourne
First Bath Proves Fatal To Man Afraid Of Water
A British report from Paris says a man feared water died after his first bath at a hospital as doctors cited over motion of taking the bath. In London markets, 60 percent of metropolitan building workers reportedly stayed at work. Trades Hall leaders condemned the 24 hour strike as disloyal, with unions suspended from the council. Rail workers and country staff returned to duty, while Australian Railways Union meetings denounced the executive for the We-up. Ballarat and Bendigo passed strong motions supporting the stance.
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Paris
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Donnell
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ARU
Australian Railways Union
Ballarat
Bendi
Scientists at Embassies Report Favors Expanded U S Scientific Posts
Washington June 4 The State Department released a report by Dr Lloyd Berkner recommending high ranking American scientists be placed in leadership roles at the State Department and in American missions abroad. The plan calls for science staffs in missions in London Sydney Canberra Johannesburg Rio de Janeiro Paris Rome Bern Stockholm Ottawa Frankfurt Tokyo and more. The aim is to advance American scientific progress and cooperation worldwide and to ensure policy coordination across Government agencies.
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State Department
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United States
London
Sydney
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Johannesburg
Rio de Janiero
Paris
Rome
Berne
Stockholm
Ottawa
Frankfurt
Tokio
Grave Position in Philippines
Times Manila correspondent Tillman Dardin warns observers that a stable Manila government could suppress internal agitation but warns of a widening budget deficit crisis. He notes foreign exchange shortages, debt drawing on central banks, and risk of printing money threatening economic unrest and possible Communist exploitation.
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Miguel Guidierno
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Pooling of Coal and Steel Aims to Integrate Europe
The U S special ambassador Averell Harriman hailed six European countries pooling coal and steel as a major step toward economic integration and reduced trade barriers in Europe. He noted Britain’s hesitation to join, predicting eventual participation, while James Reston cited mixed U S views on France’s diplomacy. Washington press cited U S policy to link Western Germany to the West and advance Franco German industry.
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Averell Harriman
Europe
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London
Britain
James Reston
Washington
France
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Germany
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International Coal and Steel Board
Enix
Compton's Operation Reported as Highly Successful
London June 4 AAP reports that Compton Bawbee head says the operation was highly successful and offers little prospect of a further failure. Mia chances of going ahead now appear uncertain.
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London
Compton
Atomic Weapons Development by US Army Chiefs
The Army works on atomic weapons for artillery and guided missiles. General Collins notes possible artillery and missile delivery of atomic warheads, stressing accuracy and Western Europe defense. The aim is to hold Western Europe with affordable anti tank and anti aircraft gear, avoiding East overrun.
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West Europe
Colina
Mauna Loa Lava Flow Expands as Eruption Persists
June 4 report from Honolulu notes a new lava stream moving down Mauna Loa’s southeast flank. Scientists say the Pacific Ocean boils near shore where three lava tongues meet. Coastguard and residents along the west coast of Hawk Island evacuate as explosions spray hot water and rock into the sea. Hawaii Observatory volcanologist RH Finch says the flow has intensified, with seismographs registering dozens of shocks. he warns the eruption could last longer than earlier feared.
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Trinidadian Ran Amok At BWIA Office Killing Two
A Trinidadian unemployed man armed with a shotgun opened fire at a British West Indian Airways BWIA office, killing two employees and wounding others before fatally shooting himself. The assailant, 44 year old Franko Pranco, reportedly returned to the office seeking work.
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Rice Maris Stevenson
Sabe” Duck
Shooting of Eight Australians on Trial in War Crimes Case
In Tavoy, South Burma, eight Australian prisoners of war were shot on June 6, 1942, without trial. Major Alex Mackay opened war crimes proceedings alleging two Imperial Guards Division officers Hiroshi Itsui and Hiroyasu Shina murdered eight Victorian members of the 2/4 Anti-tank Regiment.
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Burma
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Hiroyasu Shina
Executed Australian Prisoners in 1943 Court Case Details
The court heard testimony about a 1943 incident where eight Australian prisoners escaped and were recaptured. Prisoners were executed by firing squad at a cemetery near an airfield after being made to stand upright in front of graves. Witnesses included Brander Le, Lt Col Anderson Vic, and Padre Bashford who conducted burial rites. The defence argued the killings were illegal under international and Japanese military law.
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Bases in Japan not essential
Admiral Radford told reporters in Tokyo that bases in Japan are not essential for U S security. Pearl Harbor and Guam are the key Pacific bases, with mobile forces and shore facilities optional if secured. He said the U S could use Pearl Harbor and Guam alone if needed, and Russia’s naval activity near China had no confirmed submarine sightings beyond the Taiwan Straits.
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Sharp attack on Russia in Belgrade trial reports
In Belgrade the prosecutor denounces two Yugoslav officers, Colonel Vlada Depehevie and Major General Branko Petricheviy, as treasonous collaborators with Russia. He claims Soviet diplomats exploited soldiers and sought to recruit 100 officers in Russian schools after the Cominform Tito split. verdicts due soon.
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Jugoslav Army
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Peko Depehevie
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Cominform-Tito
Jone
New Chicago Hospital to Begin Construction
Chicago June 4 The Atomic Energy Commission announced construction of a 3.8 million dollar hospital designed for radioactive material use in disease research. A 50 bed facility will be erected primarily to test potential cancer treatments.
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Atomic Energy Commision
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