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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 30, 1951

Page

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Labour Senate Team in Queensland Chosen

The Australian Labour Party selects a six member Senate slate for Queensland. Included are sitting Queensland Senators Courtice Benn and G Brown with Burns Gair adviser Martin and Elliott. Also chosen are three House of Representatives members Edmonds Lawson and Riordan.

Brisbane Australian Labour Party Queensland Wie Queensland Labour B. Courtice Benn G. Brown C. Burns V.C. Gair Vir.s.h. Martin Fed

Candidacy list for House of Representatives released

A draft roster shows multiple candidates including WM Laon Aleman Thieme Foust Riemen Hatre Stees Hulls Mason and others from various towns. The document names officials and potential electors across regions with several unfamiliar spellings and affiliations noted.

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Chifley Policy Speech Sparks Menzies Critique At Rally

The report notes political tension as Mr Chifley defends policy amid Liberal attacks. Observers warn against opportunistic influence from international forces and warn of defence and manpower issues. The exchange centers on production, wartime sacrifice, and electoral stakes.

Chifley Menzies Usaware Narine Cmard Sunnal Dames Almoat Carnally Osubes Peimore Dodger Aznide Ainiows Iarae Solin

Toll of War and Casualties Reported Across Nations

Fragmented text reports casualties from a global conflict. Mentions many numbers and locations including the United States and Germany. The patchy lines reference dates and troop losses with uncertain figures.

Peninsula Wolfram Myth Exploded

A land surveyor and associates challenge a long held whale ice and mineral theory. Aerial photographs refined the ice and mineral impressions, overturning the prior belief and replacing it with new evidence. Local authorities and researchers acknowledge the revised conclusions.

Harman Wenlod Sith

Allied Offensive Advances Near Seoul Amid Peace Offer Rejection

Allied forces push quickly on Seoul after China rejects MacArthur peace proposal. British and American troops strike toward the North Korea front, within miles of the 38th parallel as rains hinder Communist defenses. South Korean units and U S troops reinforce positions north of Yangyang and Bath parallel, seizing some territory.

Seoul Peking MacArthur Bath Yangvens

Sugar agreement favors Cuba in trade pact

British negotiations with Cuba over sugar terms, seen as advantageous to Cuba, sparking debates on market access and prices. Australia and Britain weigh pricing and guaranteed markets while aiming to secure favorable world trade conditions.

Hribbane Australia Pearce Britain Cuba Gree World Empire Coumtiriea Aeellion

Melbourne Parking Crisis Faces City Centre

Melbourne council plans a scheme to create park spaces after a parking problem in the inner city. Drivers, transport firms, and suburban workers protest as city authorities cite a need to manage ground space and metro access amid mounting complaints.

Melbourne Ty Council Ake Park Sydney Une Eily Son Grees Theo Dth

Joint Senate Team for Victoria in Australian politics

In Melbourne the Liberal Country Party forms a joint Senate slate for Victoria with the Country Party, naming IA Senor and Govan among others. Brisbane coverage notes the party plans to field a unified ticket and avoid internal splits as the campaign heats up.

Aelbourne Liberal Country Party Spre Senate Vis Victoria Coes Ry Brisbane Country Party Senate Geaute Policial Eines Wat Senstor W. J. Sooperin Song Party Sooper counsfUlshit O'Bullivan Ib Cooper Benator WJ. Cooper N. O'Sullivan Ben Ator Annabelle Rankin Ben Mor ED Maher E ‘Wood

British Arsenal Overtime Ban Slows Production

Report from London notes British arsenals slowed by an overtime ban affecting Woolwich and surrounding plants. Factories at Notts Warwick and Radway Green continue weapon and ammunition output, while unions call for action and the government weighs further steps after a ballot among about 900 workers.

Londat Nott Wigan Radway Green Merstrate Uniony Pemm Claicl Rapa Sale Bug Gimsted Engineering Union Woolwich Area

Nationalisation of Suez Canal

Reported talks indicate a plan to nationalize the Suez Canal within the Bayplan framework. The Egyptian government, backed by the board and president, seeks to restructure the concession and adjust the company’s profits and ownership amidst mounting reform.

I Raat Sauttee He Bosc Sitiatesumber Eismabers Gree Bayplan Prenehrontian- Rrr Erdes Prafita Erna Menemin Cere Hese

French President Arrives in New York for State Visit

M. Vincent Auriol lands in New York aboard the liner Queen Mary for his first American visit. A 21 gun salute greets the France leader as he meets officials and ships in New York Harbor. He pledges to renew friendship and strengthen ties with the United States alongside Prime Minister Robert Schuman.

New York M. Vincent Auriol America

Dutch Migration Treaty Talks With Australia Stalled

The Hague reports ongoing Dutch negotiations on immigrant selection methods amid housing shortages and refugee concerns. Officials weigh reception centers and migrant processing as they seek a lasting framework with Australia.

Hague Havana Boeish Mey Bechana Teharoun le Aid

New Machinery for Railway Workshops

Brisbane March 2. Railway Department allocates £41285 15s for purchase and installation of new workshop machinery. Proposal includes modern equipment to improve scree view and winding operations and enhance overall workshop capacity.

Brisbane Mar Railway Department Tartal

Soviet deputies discuss public opinion at Big Four talks

Paris reports deputies debate the Soviet response to public opinion shaping at the Big Four meeting. Observers say the Kremlin seeks to sway Western media and domestic opinion while seeking a breakthrough on key international issues.

Paris Ube Ile Reuters Ym Paris

Charters Towers Eisteddfod faces deficit amid accommodation strain

The Charters Towers Eisteddfod committee notes a probable deficit and tight finances after hosting choirs from Ayr Townsville and other regions. Accommodation proved toughest, with private billetting needed as venues reached capacity, and several towns unable to participate due to travel and lodging issues.

Jones Charters Towers Home Hill Atherton Tully Hopee Ware Townsville Macroom

M C C Plans Departure From New Zealand Capital

Reported notes indicate MCC officials consider leaving Wellington for Canberra. Bevin departs for mumtralia today and will be away about ten days. Financial details show income between £16600 and £18089. multiple figures and duties discussed in committee remarks.

Wellengton Mar Ar Reiss Bevin Mumtralia SEC

Alleged Plan to End Partition Rumors Stir London Debate

A London report speculates Britain may end partition in Ireland linking with a united Ireland and India. The Sedmman claims high level discussion exists with Mr De Valera's stance unclear, while US interest and Atlantic Pact implications are noted. No confirmation from Labour or Northern Ireland officials.

Ireland India Edigbureh Sedmman da Valera Beoumam Bean MacBride Eire Staten Gavs America London Labour Party Bel Fant Conection Inondon North Ireland Yiewman Noice

Sugar Technologists Conference Highlights Queensland Industry

In Queensland the Sugar Technologists Conference lauded growing cane yields and prewar production gains. Speakers praised labours on contract sugar and bulk handling, while noting improvements from new technology and experimental stations. A planned New Guinea field expedition aims to diversify cane varieties and expand the industry.

Queensland EM Hanlon Commonwealth New Guines

National Service Trainees deferment policy reviewed

Canberra reports on 34 National Service trainees and a meeting held on the issue of deferment. The authority states students seeking deferment must apply for training and will be reviewed annually with no blanket exemption, while noncompliance raises potential consequences.

Conditions in Great Britain Today

A report notes Britain faces coordinated pressure from Communists abroad and at home. Infiltration into unions and disruption of industry mirror tactics seen in Australia, with efforts to boost production while countering subversive activity across sectors.

Great Britain Britain Australia

Britain faces wartime food shortages and reconstruction debate

A condensed interview highlights wartime food strains in Britain, citing imports limits, domestic production, and rationing. Viscount Stridgeman discusses postwar reconstruction, defense buildup, and the shift from export drives to national recovery and armament expansion.

Sridgeman Calett Indushed Cinance Colerce

Man Overpowered On Water Tower After Climb

A man climbed an 18 foot water tower in Vale yesterday drawing a crowd. Police subdued him after he reached the top and ladder access, with ambulance crews rushing to assist. Witnesses described a brief struggle before the man was restrained and removed by authorities.

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Untitled historical broadcast glimpse on Britain and postwar outlook

Fragmented OCR excerpt discusses Great Britain and Commonwealth in a wartime to postwar shift. References to Europe, leadership figures, public sentiment, and future faith provide a hazy snapshot of political mood and calls for reconciliation after conflict.

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