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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 30, 1952

Page

3

Britain and United States Clash Over Yalu Raid Tactics

The Cairns Post reports on tensions between Britain and the United States after American raids on Yalu River targets during the Korean War. The piece notes Washington’s approval, Britain’s lack of prior notification, and calls for better liaison including appointing a Commonwealth deputy to General Clark to prevent future missteps and maintain UN cooperation.

Korea United Nations America Britain Yalu River Washington Eden Aneurin Bevan United States Manchuria Earl Alexander Clark Korean Peninsula Commonwealth Defence

Mossman Note From June 37 Practice

Incomplete OCR reads as a practice report from Mossman around June 37 mentioning Mra P Crees and an end re Woree doiosl od Eertem oof. The fragment lacks clear actions or outcomes.

Mossman

In fond memory of Catharine Elizabeth Anderson

A clipped memorial page records loving remembrances for Catharine Elizabeth Anderson who died at Hockhampton in 1341 June Sith, with verses about grief and enduring memory. Inserted by Grace and grandchildren Jim George Laura. Also notes Catherine Elizabeth at Rockhampton died June 2?4L with Jim as husband. Bolton memorial honors Amelia Milly Bolton by her three sons Jack Hoy Sid and sister Thelly.

George Laura Anderson Catherine Elizabeth Rockhampton Jim Bolton Amelia Milly) Bolton Jack Hoy Sid Thelly

Brothers Edge Kangaroos in Narrow Premiership Thriller

A large crowd at Parramatta Park watched Brothers edge the Kangaroos 12 to 11 after a tense final three minutes. Leary's close in goal gave Brothers a late lead as Kangaroos had briefly led by six points. Earlier, Uniteds outlasted Ivanhoes 21 to 5 and Uniteds later secured a minor junior win over Ivanhoes, while other results included Brothers A beating Brothers B and Kangaroos defeating Brothers in a hard fought match.

Parramatta Park Brothers Kangaroos Leary Uniteds Twanhoe Ak Yadenday Sereed United Cairns Babinda Minness Enabe Leary Alendorf Seary Mullins McAuliffe Dilon Roos Parrelly Farrelly Melksham Ere Yates Ireland Far- Telly Roos & Brothers Holten Atretcher Geary Brother Rocs C. Laycock Ivanhoels Ivannee Grathern

Minor junior team roster and training schedule note

The record lists captains and players Kelly Oliver Hilton Ep cer Bolton Frazer Harris Smith Dolan Borrignon Speechly Shari brook Lesina captain Hardy vice-capt Christensen Snar eres O Leary Alles with reserves Winkworth Atkinson Wa c Welwerg and seniors Gill Boundy Farrelly Batten Cooper Higginson Crant Pankeff Lendich McAuliffe Pitt J Navi Allenport Mullins H Lesina Smith Kelly. Training set for Monday Tuesday Wednesday with juniors at 5 pm and seniors at 7 30 pm.

Kelly Oliver Hilton Bolton Frazer Harris Smith Dolan Borrignon Speechly Sharibrook Lesina Hardy Christensen Snar'eres O'Leary Alles Winkworth Atkinson Boot Welwerg Gill Boundy Farrelly Batten Cooper Higginson Crant Pankeff Lendich McAuliffe Pitt J. Navi Allenporf Mullins H. Lesina Iiners

MISSING FRIENDS Urgent appeal for W. Laxton contact

Brief notice requests W. Laxton formerly of Forkey's Knob to contact Box el at Cairne Post care. The appeal stresses extreme urgency and asks recipients to relay the message promptly.

W. Laxton Forkey’s Knob Boxel Cairne Post

City Council warns unpaid rates may lead to legal action

City notices that all rates owing to Cairns City Council including sewer and septic fees are due today. Consumers from White Rock to Earlville may face electricity interruptions on Wednesday July 2 from 7 am to 5 am and 1 pm to 5 pm, with White Hook also affected on the same date and times.

Cairns White Rock Earlville White Hook

Fragmentary State Weather Forecast Report

The Brisbane Weather Bureau last night transmitted a state weather forecast noting fair conditions with isolated light snow showers along the fringe of Cardell. Occasional moderation to fresh air from mederals is mentioned.

Brisbane Lee Perth Cardeell

Baby’s Death Shocks Bartrorose Community

A brief local report notes the death of a baby in Bartrorose, with scant readable details. Authorities are investigating as residents express shock and grief.

Doomben Cup Entry Surplus Triggers Final Acceptance Debate

The article reports on Doomben Cup entries and a contingent from several regions competing for the Ten Thousand. Final acceptances are due Thursday after a survey warned the field would exceed safety limits. BT.C. officials and the QTC chairmen waited at Eagle Farm to obtain formal permission for the event.

Bulburra Pais Ase Bat.c Wine Club Q.T.C Srundiers J. O'Mara Clive Uhr QTC Che Power Eagle Farm

Doomben Cup Hope Dims as Shanalen Scratched

Doubles punters suffer a setback with Shanalen scratched from the Doomben Cup. Trainer Bill Bougoure says Sivamaslen is lame and cannot gallop, ruling him out before final acceptances. Skrenie also withdrawn after Gandente Handicap flop, bookies adjust favourites and odds.

Shanalen Bill Bougoure Sivamaslen Hopeleu Bougoure Horce Toowasomba Thuwise

Cairns chemists shop damaged by break in

A fire alarm sounded at 2.4 pm after entry gained by smashing a plate glass door at G Covacevich’s Abbott street chemistry shop. Firemen reported flames reaching the ceiling and ether visible through shattered glass as No 2 tender with Mr Griffiths and four men rushed to the scene.

Griffiths

Fire spreads from chemicals at locked-up shop

A fire alarm at a locked shop ended with the brigade forcing entry after failed attempts to unlock a plate glass door. Chemicals and wooden shelves burned, ether bottles created a hazard. Firefighters wore oxygen gear and extinguished the blaze. They returned to quarters at 72.35 p.m. The report notes owners left a duplicate key at the fire station keyboard, risking entry access.

Public Inquiry Timeline Extended to July 31

The committee reported a granted extension of time until July 31 for submitting the final report. It noted that a further extension may be possible and that additional confidential informal materials had yet to be received.

O'Sullivan

Ex-Diggers With Jungle Experience Sought for Malaya Force

A request to send ex-Diggers with jungle experience to Malaya to train and feed the native Home Guard against Communist terrorists is under review. The decision depends on Army External Affairs input and terms of service. Volunteers would gain captain or major ranks with special pay for leading leaders, with preference to WWII jungle fighters.

Malaya Pe Army Francis Casey Army Assirs Commonwealth RAAF ALF Sir Gerald Templer

Four-ball Stableford won by Larsen Trimble with 41 points

Thursday event saw Mes dames W Larsen and V Trimble take top honors in a four-ball best-ball stableford with 41 points. Several pairs followed, including D. Barnes with B R McKauge on 37 and L Pedersen with A Bimrose on 34, among many others listed.

Associates Stableford Mesdames W. Larsen V. Trimble Mre P. Clarte D. Larsen W. Balzer E. Groganrach Mesdames S Barnes BR. McKauge Meadames H. Hastie J. P. Griffiths G. A. Griffiths Wright Mesdame

Stratford Mill Burn Damage Yet to Be Assessed

Fire at Stratford Mill destroyed a 25 by 60 foot paint shed and damaged milled timber stacks. The igloo shed nearby was charred but saved. no cause determined. Night watchman present. Cairns Fire Brigade fought flames and controlled the blaze by dawn. Manager J L Sutton said the shed will likely be rebuilt.

Cairns Mrr J. L. Sutton

Buried Bank Note Case Stuns Cairns Court

Edward Parteld Parker, a 45 year old labourer of Bungalow Cairns, was fined £3 or seven days in jail for stealing a banknote from George Meldhum of the Aboriginal reserve on Lyons Street. The note was found buried under steps at the Parker residence after his initial denial and eventual admission as police reported. Parker said he acted while intoxicated. the court gave one week to pay the fine.

Edward Parteld Parker Cairns Flanders Meldhum Lyons Bungalow Reserve Parker E. D. Smart

Shipping Movements and Freight Transfers Across Australian Ports

Shipping notices show Masemda leaving Melbourne on Saturday with Sydney due tomorrow, Brisbane on July 4, Townsville July 7, and Cairns by 7 am. Returns listed July 11 while Chaningte loads meat for Hung at Cairns July 5. Taiping from Japan via Hong Kong arrives Cairns, Moree loading meat for Sydney and Melbourne from Brisbane, with raw migear and timber for Melbourne. Port duties include repaither loads for Mormenicn, Cairns gas cargo, and Melbourne general cargo in June. Explosives import from the Ladr lobe for Papua and steel loading planned at Cairns and Fremantle.

Masemda Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Townsville Cairns Chaningte Hung Taiping Japan Hong Kong Cem Mormenicn Cairne Gas Company Iesbeieft General Cargo Apt Ex- MaméeMs Fremantle

Obituary for a native resident at Presbyterian Church

An obituary notes the death of a native resident, who passed away yesterday afternoon. The service or attendance was mentioned, withRev Bindier leading or delivering remarks at the church. Gebipes was referenced in the fragmented text.

Gebipes Myvi Presbyterian Church Gordesvale Bindier

Snow Closes Streets as Melbourne Senses Heavy Snowfall

Melbourne endures its heaviest snow fall in living memory with snow covering footpaths and gardens. Cars struggled through drifts while northern suburbs report freezing temperatures and icy conditions after a biting Antarctic air mass.

Upper Heidelberg Hewelberg Ecerald Quinos Macedon Sunbury Ferny Creek Cay Verien Peicerete Melbourne Armouske Tiorak

Danish Film Night at Bellenden Ker Hall

Rev P C Ligaard of the Church of Denmark Abroad led a Danish language service at Bellenden Ker Hall to a good turnout. After lunch a lantern slide show of Denmark landmarks preceded a film highlighting the Danish royal family and their informal interactions with subjects. Rev Ligaard departed for Sydney this morning.

Bellenden Ker P. C. Ligaard Church of Denmark Syeney Denmark Norway Sweden Elizabeth London Ligeard Sydney

Launch capsizes off Bowen in treacherous channel

Two nurses were carried to a lifebelt as a 18 foot launch capsized in the Molle Channel amid a night of ordeal. A third passenger washed ashore on a jagged reef hours later as a fleet of 16 volunteers searched for the missing crew. The coast guard resumed the search tomorrow.

Treactude Molle Hilssid

Uranium push may reshape Australia’s future in Canberra

Canberra Today reports uranium at Rum Jungle could alter Australian history, as US dollars and defence ties loom large. Prime Minister Menzies prepares for Anglo American access, with negotiations amid Pacific Pact discussions. Analysts say Rum Jungle could surpass Redium Hill in output, shifting regional power and future military strategy.

Pum Jungle United States Rum Jungle Deprimente Sydney Washington Menzes Redium Hill S.A Mr. Mensies Lam Australia United Kingdom United Reute

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