17 Jun 1950
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1950
Page
1
Sydney reports nine days of heavy rain flooding over a third of New South Wales. Damage exceeds £3 million with hundreds homeless. Five deaths reported with elderly men among those drowned. South Maitland and Hunter River area hardest hit as rain continues. Rains near 17 inches in Sydney area with more forecast.
Fragmented, garbled report from Melbourne on June 1 hints at a cabinet shakeup involving ministers and possible resignations. Mentions names and dates unclearly, with references to a parliamentary crisis and regional reactions. The piece lacks clear details but signals political tension surrounding cabinet appointments and a potential reshuffle.
Fragmentary note on increased charges over ten years involving department outlays and wage related costs. Mentions marginal increases and general working costs pending cabinet review. Names, dates, and exact figures are unreadable in the OCR.
Brisbane reports outline Brouen ill Pep Ltd intends to acquire about 30 acres along the Brisbane River for an industrial plant. Initial steps include surveying the site and preparing for development with heat metal water facilities and rail links. Government notes mention a viaduct and rail-related works with subsidies for Hamilton cold store alterations.
Witness Imamura testified that Japanese officers and soldiers believed they were not bound by the Geneva Convention, arguing education and orders from ministers supported noncompliance. He noted broadcast statements and mixed adherence among commanders, with some subordinates informed while many believed prisoners were exempt.
Five miners remain entombed as the Mood River flood swamps the Cadomin coal mine near Alberta. Rescue teams race to reach the trapped men while high water blocks access and communications to the surface. Authorities report continuing efforts and uncertain fate for those inside the tunnel.
London reports Regis colt Suprristia is noted in context as having won three of the recent Gold Cups while Dyck forms are linked to the meeting. The text references Ascot Gold Cup outcomes and mentions Yerden Colt in relation to the event.
Justice Department announces charges against Alfred Dean Blackest Bivacenw and others for conspiring to obtain and pass atomic bomb secrets. Key figures include an ex Kingsport worker and New York chemist, with ties to Semenov, Samm, and Russian espionage networks. Charges reference violation of the Espionage Act and alleged material transfers from Kingsport and Philadelphia contacts.
Sydney reports the New South Wales election looming with nearly two million voters, the Labor party seeking to extend nine years in office, and seats redistributed by amalgamation. Liberal and Country parties face a redefined House as the electoral map shifts.
Mt Morgan June ceremony honors Arthur Bernard Anstey who received the Grove Medal from Governor Sir John Laverick for extreme bravery during a mining incident. Anstey risked his life to rescue a injured miner as explosions threatened, later guiding the injured to safety while others faced danger. The event drew residents, schoolchildren, and local officials to witness the proceedings.
Australian merchants report payments for British newsprint, detailing trade transactions amid postwar shipping and currency adjustments. Trade data shows Britain supplying paper goods to Australia, reflecting ongoing imperial commerce dynamics.
A fragmentary Melbourne boxing note reports Vim defeating Clay. Details are garbled with stray letters and unclear timing but mentions June 1 and Belgiumrelated terminology. No clear scores or full names available.
London June 13 The Daily Express reports ministers faced sharp criticism as a news conference launched a controversial document. Hugh Dalton condemned the release as unfortunate while Transport ministers stressed no intention to alter policy. Ambassadors in Washington reportedly faced congressional action warnings as cable traffic described furious reaction and cabinet unity.
A Reuters dispatch from Paris describes alleged sabotage tied to battles over air strikes. The piece notes casualties among pilots and crew as clashes persist across multiple fronts, with authorities stating both sides suffer losses and international tensions rise.
Canberra June 16 The Prime Minister Mr. R G Menzies announced the immediate abolition of butter rationing at a press conference after a Federal Cabinet meeting. He said the move should not affect exports to Great Britain given Britain’s improved fats supply. He would not comment on how quickly rationing might be lifted further.
In a cabinet report the government announced the end of butter rationing and the continuation of the 100g subsidy term. Minister Karman said the subsidy will be kept under current arrangements while reviewing long term pricing, with no immediate payment changes. Queensland traders warned of possible price rises and advised stockpiling as exports from Australia’s butter groups face shifts.
A government budget document outlines production costs in Russia, detailing allocations and spending priorities. The report emphasizes line items for industry, infrastructure, and public services, noting fiscal plans and projected outcomes for the coming year.
Paice stated not to take serious steps. The piece mentions wage concerns, wanes, and an eatery. It referencesSafety efforts at a facility and individuals named Te Nee NSE and Amada Bag Td, with unclear context and names from the damaged OCR text.
The Coal Industry Tribunal chairman Mr FH Gallagher said the miner log of Hialma would remain in Queensland on June 34. Initial steps were taken to set a holiday leave decision and an immediate decision was sought if no work continuity exists in the industry. The hearing is linked to the log of claims as miners push for improved holiday and spiritual leave.
A derailed train wagons disrupted a bridge causing the superstructure to be thrown out of alignment and scattering debris. Several crew members were injured while railway authorities arranged shuttle services and special buses for spectators.
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