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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 08, 1950

Page

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Labour Rejects Government Offer Onus Of Proof Clash

Canberra reports say the Labour Opposition refused amendments on the onus of proof in the Communist Party Dissolution Bill. The Government stood firm, offering talks to refine technical details. Labour caucus insisted the Crown must assume responsibility in declared persons or organisations. News from Melbourne notes swift passage fears and party leaders remark on the political stakes.

Canberra Commonwealth Labour R. G. Menzies Melbourne Asia Tony Sirvider Menzire Theslay Munkadel Pal

Soviet Military Budget Analysis Reveals Planned Growth

A June report cites Commander Greentralgh stating Soviet defense costs will rise about 20 percent in the coming year. The study notes allocations shift from education to armament and industrial production, with aircraft and weapons listed in the expanded budget.

Greentalgh Seid Sas Soviet Atniic Research Eas Garepary

Tax Deductions Under Review Amid Wage Talks

A fragmented note references potential changes to tax deductions and wage discussions. It mentions July rates and a demand for adjustments tied to employer and worker pay. Names are unclear due to damaged text, but the piece centers on financial policy talks and payroll impact.

Alleged Sabotage on Warship Reported in London

London dispatch reports alleged sabotage connected to a crew member and a suspected group linked to the Communist movement. Authorities consider banning any propagation of such ideas if proven to threaten coffernium protections or public order.

Indiractly Ganeta

Secret Operation in Malaya near Singapore

A report describes a covert Malaya operation with terms like secret, painstaking, and impending actions. Mentions British colonial officials including Malcolm MacDonald and the Southeast Asia defense context, with references to Malaya, Johore, and allied forces preparing ahead of a planned move.

Liewensin General Sur Baral Brigas Ailsetin Amsil Siready Ephisadie Tata Malaya Tae Harn Shike Silico Mallets Lai Dukiae Pormiers Cear Aiaenlla Ham Jeane Leomiraw Malcom MacDonalds Britains Colonial Merunes Grimees Matava 8Neanort Sanawik North Borneo

World Television Coming Ten Latte Televisien

A fragmentary note hints at the emergence of world television with mentions of investors and future production. The garbled text references Belén and a distant era when a new medium might become prominent, though specifics are unclear.

Belen Isievimion Siresdy Cade J Did Pvt Ebarala

World heavyweight title clash in London ends with dramatic finish

At White City Stadium a packed crowd of 38,498 watched Bruce Woodcock defend against Savold in a world heavyweight title bout. Police patrolled to curb ticket touts while ringside action saw Woodcock cut and Savold claim the victory as the new champion in a bruising four round bout.

London Terry Bruce Wardeech Anean Tamoun Tanderry Ings of All Nations Woodcock Age Savold Bruce Woodcock White City Stadium

Field-Marshal's Baton For General Blamey Knighthood for Blamey and Australian honours

London June 6 AAP His Majesty conferred a knighthood on nine Australians and promoted General Sir Thomas Blamey to Field-Marshal in the 1950 Birthday Honours. The British list included seven new barons and 29 knighthoods overall along with appointments to the Privy Council.

London Thomas Blamey Lewis Silkin Rees Williams Harry Morris Frank Soskice New Zealand Lord Henderson

Australian Knights and Dames List Recalls War Service

The Australian section lists officers and dignitaries including Lieutenant General John North et al as Governor of New South Wales and Stanley Gorgeevige of Melbourne as founder of Leger y, with professors and university leaders named. It notes wartime roles in the Middle East and New Guinea, and cites honors for public and political service across Australia and the United Kingdom.

John Northett Canetal Staf Amp Govenor QL the Brace of New South Wales Ae Saftey LieunGaneral H.C. H. Robertson BC OF Japan Tliert-Gengea Stanley Gorge ‘Evige Melbourne Legery Divtion New Guinea Sryice Middle East Karolyn Diviahen Profissor Dougina Berry Cop Jang Asiveraity Tanperra Profesor Nell Samitton Knights Bachelor John Klonder Australis Ete Keli Sadjeay Augielian Anginsering Granufecturer Wiktred ‘Fussell Grande Philasthropic Mt Vietora Wilberforce Stephen Meg Mmadcork Atill Cvt Savold Sevold Tikes Cola-Cai Giles Tallok Postal J Cock Department of War Ournon Geibedy Micasy Nate Onal Beradicnge Aieete Obe Halitaey Najor Genesa Robert Hareld Immu Adee Une Grace Francis Ser Wes Aurea United Kingdom

Views of Defence Authorities on War Prospects

Ambitious talk from defence officials outlines how the United States could wage and potentially win a war against the Communists. Secretary of Defense Louie Johnson stresses avoiding complacency and leveraging military power and allied cooperation. Army Secretary Frank Pace cautions reliance on scientific advances to offset numerical superiority, with advances in guided missiles, rockets, and atomic weapons anticipated.

New York Thome Caliad Staten Muller Louie Johnson Peansylvania Milwarr College Lbasuar AuaLss Russia United States Paes Reteuca House of Representatives Man Levy Gill United Males Gary Braitley Europe Spesxing West Rom Frank Pace Westfern

Gury Bomb Case Reopened and Watchmaker Arrested

Provincial police reopen the Gury Bomb plot after arresting a watchmaker linked to the attack. Genereux Ruest faces trial. Albert Gary, once tied to the scheme, awaits June or October dates as details unfold. Authorities describe the case amid claims of an attempted attack.

Quebec Penobe Genereux Ruest Albert Gary Ahan Rimmac Dean

New Sugar Mill Proposed for Daintree Area

A Cairns and Douglas Shire committee advocates establishing a new sugar mill in the Daintree River Bailey’s Creek district. They cite climate, land, and irrigation suitability, with rail and road links, storage, and market access, urging government aid and financing under Works Act provisions to spur local sugar, fruit canning, and diversified farming growth.

Sugar Commission Cairns City Douglas Shire Cairns Harbour Board Cairns Chamber of Commerce Mossman Chamber of Commerce Daintree and Bailey's Creek Frattres Faison Cairne Amber Ae Rining Daunree Cape Wriquired Daintree Whitby Mil Eri Premnt Mossmar-Deintree Daly Whitty Gairgiog Ciugton Creek Wailing Chuntree Alves Duntalton Ikea Industries Howe Srye

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