22 May 1950
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 22, 1950
Page
1
In South Amboy on May 20, four ammunition barges exploded while mines and shells were loaded onto a freighter bound for Pakistan. 26 stevedores were missing, believed dead, with four bodies recovered and 352 injured. Property damage estimated at 20 million dollars. danger area cordoned as live mines risk further blasts.
A government action campaign warned that lower tinplate imports and new sources are needed to prevent a severe shortage in the next 12 months. Spokesmen said Queensland and Britain would face rationing and job losses if supplies fall short, with wartime orders and dollar constraints complicating relief.
Councilman Willem C Ls aid building in South Amboy damaged as detonators attached. Flames and smoke filled the area while crews responded with fire engines. Witnesses described debris and a street-wide gash in the front of a tree line, with no injuries reported.
Melbourne May 20 executives call for altered tariff and tax measures to stabilize prices and boost production while maintaining legislative power. Dr Calwell and MP Cromean discuss federation wages, industry needs, and minority support with Labor ministers urging unity between employers and unions for common good.
A damaged report describes a crash at Seutral Bay involving a car and a lorry. Five elderly people were inside the car at the time and were injured as the vehicles collided near a mine shop area. The car was pushed into a door and wrecked the shopfront, causing debris to spill onto the street. Emergency responders attended and cleared the scene while residents inspected the damage and windscreens were shattered.
A stolen car knocked down eight year old Alan Anthony Clutton Mound in South Melbourne yesterday. He was thrown about 10 feet and lay dazed before police arrested a man at Fremantle Park. The boy was the son of a mobile policeman and later died. The driver faces charges of manslaughter, car theft, and unlawful handling of the vehicle.
Fog disrupts Melbourne Tasmania air services causing delays and cancellations. An ANA DC3 with 24 passengers diverted overland to Launceston after fog prevented departures from Melbourne. Flights to and from Melbourne and Hobart faced postponements with limited overnight accommodations and plans to resume as fog lifts.
A Melbourne Chamber spokesman reports butter consumption rose by a significant percentage in the first seven months after rationing. Australians adjusted consumption despite limited salt to meet export and domestic demand, with exports affected by policy.
Winnipeg reports flood danger easing as officials note lower river levels and reduced risk. Weather crews monitor stages and urge vigilance for remaining high water in affected districts through the coming days.
American runner Jenn Patton beat Marjorie Jackson in the Cal lecum relay championships, with Patton later suggested for return race in Australia. The Australian meet officials eyed future engagements and invited Patton to join next January February events.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a motorcycle incident with a rider and a pillion passenger. Details are unclear but suggest a collision or fall with injuries or fatalities and reference a location and possible bystander reactions. The readable names and places are not discernible.
A government outline describes a large hydro electric development near the Tully Power Station. The plan envisages a dam about 7.7 miles above the town with a storage reservoir. Funds expected total £100,000 for two main components and related works with overseas contributions possible.
A Tiger Moth aircraft from Green Cross Windsor Briabana collided during a joyflight over the city. Passenger Brauning Feely of Taylor Street was killed when the craft burst into flames. The pilot Genius Same of Green Cross Windsor Briabana was injured and later died at hospital. Ambulance crews transported the other occupant to Gyoaral Hospital for treatment.
May 14 AP reports 37 Russian ships anchored near Britain amid mystery fleet rumors. The vessels include trawlers and a tanker suspected bound for the Black Sea via the English Channel. British authorities and customs officers indicate no signals were answered as ships navigate westward after refueling.
A man fell about 60 feet from the sea wall at the southern end of Newcastle Beach and died on the rocks below. Thomas Roberts aged 30, labourer of Newcastle, was identified. Alfred George Bashford of Cooks Hill stood nearby as the incident occurred. Police and witnesses described a failed grab attempt before the fatal fall. Roberts’ body was recovered. a separate note mentions an arrest for drunkenness earlier in the week.
A Graney report outlines Cochran's possible appointment as deputy emergency electricity commissioner for New Reuth. Other names considered include Spidie Querroland and Andrew South Waler Gavemnaarata. The post would pay £70 a year.
A delegation ceiling contract has been signed by F. Aspin and Co Ltd of Bury Lancashire for the new frame power Australian project. The contract targets completion by year end 1808. Mr J J Marenett led negotiations and is confident the project will proceed well in Australia.
A major explosion rocked a Ruhr coal mine near Datteln in western Germany. Authorities say the blast occurred about 30 minutes after entry and trapped workers deep underground. Safety crews and rescuers worked through the night as reports indicated several men were killed or badly burned and many more endangered by toxic fumes.
Canberra May 21 delegates from the British Commonwealth discussed economic aid to Britain and other nations. Sir Philip Spender warned against interference and urged practical, long term plans. An agreement proposed a fund of about 400000 for three periods to support development and welfare amid a broader push for cooperation and stable world trade.
London May 20 reports Minister Morris Webb announces the end of points rationing system next July with reductions in some commodities and a shift to earned by housewives. Grocers and shoppers react amid ongoing shortages as jelly and other goods grow scarcer while supplies adjust nationwide.
A garbled plea from a local river search unfolds as police drag the river seeking a missing person. The unreadable text shows scattered names and a tense pursuit through the town, with authorities pursuing faint clues amid uncertain hope.
Cairns branch of the U S V A reports a £300,000 fund to raise hotel standards for inter state and international tourism. An official said building restrictions hinder improvements. NSW treasurer A C Docker backed plans to seek Federal Treasurer A W Fadden’s lifting of hotel building controls and removal of depreciation tax anomalies.
The report covers the Inter-State golf title with West Indians arriving by charter for the 1950 inter-Bente Championship. It notes weather impact on play, hotel and tourism concerns, and the arrival of visitors including Docker and other players, met by officials and welcomed with tours and ceremonies.
Lord Mage Thal said in Brisbane that he returned to London well satisfied with the conference work. He noted much remains for participating counties to do and urged balanced aid to South and Southeast Asia while warning against neglecting spiritual needs and economic reform.
The Associated Press reports a United States program assessing germ warfare tests in Canada. The article cites alleged experiments and military parity claims, with references to North American defenses and Canadian cooperation amid War Department activity.
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