Declared status sparks debate on Communist threat and rights
The Cairns Post discusses government anti-Communist measures, comparing Australia to Russia. It argues a declared person could be disqualified from certain employments, while praising due process protections and noting potential abuse in police states. The piece cites judges, juries, and the risk of political trials amid public fear of upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mencoe
Cerbey Industries
Wands
Norhone
Russia
Wentheg
Amatrasia
Ferieet
Frredem
Babeas Cor
Australia
Starvon
Shipping Move Ments in Melbourne and Reedstone Port
Shipping moves are listed with route notes from May 28. Mentions Melbourne and Reedstone Point with port directions and tentative destinations. Names and exact ships unreadable. article records a movement update in a maritime context.
Launch links in Fioneer River Mackay
Fragmented report shows a launch incident on the Fioneer River near Mackay with vessels tied up and crews responding. One vessel reportedly listed during the night and fell at the shore, with uncertain timing and involvement of Cy eR Master of Brisbane consignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fioneer
MacKay
Cy Er Master
Vaccination Campaign for Smallpox Across Australia
Authorities urge mass smallpox vaccination for all residents including children as a national health measure. Ipswich council discussed boosting participation, backed federal and state health efforts, and urged residents to support the drive to safeguard public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinsbane
Australia
Ipswich
Federal
Ipewich
Pirsmoret
Fisk
Intec
Bush Children Home Aims To Shelter Forty In Brisbane
Tenders will be called soon for a new bush children home at Retire, Brisbane. The project estimates cost between £15000 and £20000 and will house 40 children, replacing the current Queen's Beach area home. The Queensland Bush Children's health scheme chairman Mr J Arkell said plans are ready and the site remains the same. To allow construction, part of the existing property will be moved and later sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Queen's Beach
Clashes in Celebes as Dutch and Indonesians clash in Macassar
An AAP report says about 10 killed and 100 injured as battles raged for three days between Indonesian troops and guerrillas in Macassar Celebes. A ceasefire order sent troops to barracks and gave guerrillas until the ultimatum to leave the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Djakarta
Aaprev'ers
Aneta New Agency
Guerriline
Macassar
Celebes
Obituary for Mrs Bremner in Cairns
Death occurs in Cairns of Mrs Helen Mary Bremner aged 78 at the home of her son in law Mr GH Mann Lake Street. Born in Staffordshire England she lived in Cairns over 80 years. Survived by daughters Mrs Mann Bond Sydney Mrs Peter and Mrs Brand Bondi and nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral from St Andrew's Presbyterian Church at 5 pm today.
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Cairns
Mary Bremner
Genre Bremner
GH Mann
Lake‘street
Staffordshire
England
Decessed
Mra
H Mann
Calms
Mra I Peterson
J. Brand
Bondi Sydney
St Andrew's Presbyterian
Pic
Funeral arrangements for Ellen Mary Bremner
Relatives and friends are informed of the funeral of Ellen Mary Bremner, late member of the Bremner family. The service will depart from St Andrews Brenhyterim Church and proceed to Cairne Cemetery on Monday afternoon. Martynaldel Hum Svendsen Pty. Limited Funeral Directors and Embalmers.
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Sirs
Mavin
Bakestreet
Cairne
Olsen Gordon
Ruby
Mactynateet Guirao
Petterson
Bondi Beach
J. Brand
Ke O'Neil
Pamliy
Mire L Williams
Cal
Osinek
Vternoon
Cairne Cameters
Martynaldel Hum
Svendsen Pty
In Memoriam Ebdlerton Family Remembrance
A memorial notice honors John Georges and a May 2 or May 21 death, mentioning a father and grandfather, Mae wife and Thelma and Myes, with references to loved ones in sorrow. The fragmentary text notes a wish to see a new hand and tale, and names Tah, Kevin, and others in a family context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebdlerton
John
Georges
Fevaneone
Kevin
Kuranda Accident Adds to Weekend Injuries in Cairns
A truck collision near Mourilyan Road left a driver with a severe elbow wound and shock after a wheel struck his protruding arm. In Cairns, ambulance staff treated six football players for injuries including concussion, lacerations, a fractured ankle, and shoulder injuries, with one admitted to Cairns Base Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Bolton
Emaioven
Public Works
Mourilyen Road
Roleton
Innisia
Cairns
Hull
Zacham
A. Bortignon
P. Eagan
Stafford
A. Madama
Shooting Accident Near Warwick In Brisbane Party
Paul George of Buinya Street Samp Hull Brisbane was admitted to Warwick General Hospital with severe gunshot wounds to the chest abdomen and head after a weekend shooting trip in Old Koreelan. Companion Savitsky fired a misfire that discharged the cartridge. George was hit while about 48 yards away as the party traveled open country. He remains in critical condition as they conveyed him to Old Koreelan and Warwick hospital.
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Warwick
Paul George
Buinya-street
Samp
Hull
Brisbane
WarWick General Hospital
Sta Oresiah
Geulce
Ror- Eelah
George Los Ure
Cyn Savitsky "Tan
Fred. George
Savitsky
Petty
George
Old Koreelan
Reek
Urmenville
Warwick Hospital
Dawson Hassen Fige Postponed
Sydney May 21 Jack Har ven cut an eye in his recent fight with the Mexican Baby Ortiz and will not be ready to enter the ring for three weeks. Dawson's manager Harry Rudolph is worried the long wait may harm his charge. He will interview officials at Stadiume Ltd tomorrow as Brisbane fans push for a Dawson visit and expect it to be his last trip to Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Jack Harven
Baby” Ortiz
Dawson
Harry Rudolph
Stadiume Ltd
Brisbane
Dawsnn
Australa
Werribee Man Killed In Road Accident
Melbourne May 2 A Werribee man Charles Bryans eighty eight was hit by two cars while walking along the road into Werribee township. He died at the scene. The second driver said he did not see Bryans in time as he approached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Werribee
Charles Bryans
Werribe
Bryans
Cairns Band Executives Step Down After Two Years of Service
A social function honored two long serving Cairns band figures, Arthur Innes and Es Bownkoang, as they retire from executive roles after two years of devoted service. The event, chaired by Harry Hastie, praised their contributions to Cairns Municipal and Boys bands and urged young players to emulate their dedication.
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Stoane Edge
Cnet
Arthur Innes
Cairns
Way
Tones
Queensland
QBA
Havin
Es Bosapke
Harry Hastie
Coins Municipal Bend
Innes
Bownkoang
Hastie
J. Lacey
Gairns
LB Divie
Shepres Dent
Woo
Helen
Jock
Ha Etn
W. Burnell
Community bands toast and praise mark Cairns function
The event featured Mr G Senioxr and Mr Innis praising the Munteypal and Boys' Bands for public support and education value. They urged cooperation among administrators players and parents, with plans for a future band festival in Townsville. Speakers also praised Messrs Bosanko and others, thanked the artists, and highlighted longstanding band work.
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G Senioxr
Nd Ncretary
Munteypal
Boys
Cnmmon
Messisnes
Bosanko
Townsville
Cairns Juniors Rout Eacham in Foley Shield Rugby League
Cairns standouts Coop er and Boland star as Cairns seniors and juniors overwhelm Eacham 44 to 8 in the Foley and Hamsh Shields clash. Cooper scores two tries and six conversions, Boland adds four tries and a conversion, as Cairns dominates in all grades creating little crowd enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gympie
Cooper
Terry Boland
Cairns
Foley and Hamsh Shields
Eacham
Boland
Nto Enea Ceeritory
Roland
Nash
Beary
Thompson
Whose Baby Case Moves Toward Blood Tests
London May 2 0 AAP report describes Mrs Morrison in the Whose Baby case leaning toward accepting a Privy Council appeal to determine if blood tests can settle the matter. The five year old boy and the parents are entangled in dispute over alleged misattribution of the baby. Prices cited include New York rates and test costs, with details on blood testing and related expenses presented amid the legal maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
W. Morrison
Privy Council
Tewta
Wola Jenking
Mars
Nola
Mstake
Mra Seok
London
New York
League tally minor junior and senior totals
Fragmented league tally reads like partial scores for different classes. Names Cairas Eacham Cairne Cairns Racha appear with scattered full and half time figures, but many entries are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairas
Eacham
Cairne
Cairns
Eachaan
Toowoomba Brisbane Inter-city Rugby Injuries Report
May 20 Toowoomba reports three Rugby Union players injured in the opener against Brisbane Internations winger John Forarty suffered a probable fractured shoulder center Mal sustained a concussion and head laceration while Toowoomba captain John Wright left with a sprained ankle Wright had filled in as South Brisbane half back in 1948 Brisbane won 20 6 with three Downs tries and the visiting team managed only three crossings of the home line. In Dunedin New Zealand the British Rugby Union team suffered its first tour defeat Otago beat them 7 8 with 35 players involved in the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toowoomba
Rugby Union
Brisbane
John Forarty
Mal
Acerationa
Hoeit
Oomba
John Wright
Wright
Downs
Dunedin
British Rugby Union
Otago
Empire Youth Sunday Parade in Brisbane Draws Thousands
May 31 saw about ten thousand youths in Brisbane join the Empire Youth Sunday parade. The procession, lasting 25 minutes, culminated at city hall where Governor Sir John Lavarack spoke. Around 20 000 spectators observed participants from public schools, church organisations, cadet units, scouts, guides, and other youth groups marching with banners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Pers
Govenor
Sir John Lavarack
Triocdastivas
ATC
Gield Guides
Sea Rangers
Comrades of
St George
Anglican
Methodist
Youn People Department
Parker and Clarke Win Clive Williams Trophy Playoff
Parker and Clarke triumph in a late afternoon match, with Parker delivering five of seven holes from the putter. Clarke and Sherman King form a strong pairing, while Howarth and Warner make a standout four up finish. The event features multiple birdies, long drives, and sharp recoveries as 60 players contest the trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clive Wiliams
Ature
Phil Clarke
Alan Parker
Parker
Sh Parm
Clarke
Nio
Lan Sherman
Reg King
Vith
Jong Ron
King
Axe
Sherman
Ray Howarth
Jack Warner
Ali
Howarth
Jack O Connell
Lex O'Bien
Harry
P. Cietee
Bherman
R. King
Grittinna
R Thomson
R. Mckauge
Grithiins
Barnes
N. Harris
Nate
P. Clarke
A Parker
L. Sherman
R King
Warner
Be ‘Thomson
C. McCloy
F Orchard
W. Baker
O. Grithiis
V Charjeer
Mc Mantle
R Crippa
T. Grittinna
J. Marrs
R. Horne
M Dowling
R. O'Mears
F. Frendenberg
C Griffiths
G. Peterson
Dupain
M_ MacKeler
Guifen
A. Farr
F Steeley
Jitha
E. Larsen
T. Brady
A. Magarry
J. Dillon Square
J. Key
T. Weel
W. Boothdown
J. O'Connell
Plavera
Interim Margins Rise as AEU Demands 30 Percent Increase
In Melbourne 2500 Amalgamated Engineering Union members voted for a 30 percent interim margin rise until claims settle. They protested at the Arbitration Court over exclusion from the £10 basic wage claim and opposed overtime bans and the Communist Party outlaw bill under Menzies Government policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbourne
Metalle
Nak
Amalgamated Engineering Union
West Melbourne
Arbitration
Menzies
Communist Party
AEU
Hennessy Duhig Case Sees Jury Verdict Challenged
A fragmented report outlines a case involving Hennessy Duhig with mention of a jury verdict and an appeal process led by J.P. Kelly. The text references Australian rites and a surprise decision connected to a scene in Cairo, with unclear details about further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Australia
Men Missing In Launch Off Brisbane Coast
May 31 report from Brisbane says three men, Henry Newman, 24, of Auchenflower. Werald Myers, 28, of Taringa. and Prendergast, 28, of Indooroopilly, vanished after launching from the Caboolture River mouth at 2:30 am. Motorboat and search efforts failed to locate them as of nightfall. Police noted the craft may have drifted toward Moreton Bay.
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Brisbane
Moreton Bay
Caboolture
Henry Newman
Auchenflower
Werald “Myers
Taringa
Surnle Prendergast
Bamll
Man Charged With Murder After Toorak Fatal Incident
Detectives arrested Francis Gordon Millar after a May 1 incident at Bt Catharine's Girl Aheel in Toorak ended in the death of 39 year old Marie Edna Millar, a school worker. A post mortem cited internal injuries. Police found Millar’s body early morning after a report of a fall. The husband, an assistant cook, was charged with murder at the City Waterhouse.
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Minsoumus
Bt Catharine
Teo
Mnurder
Marie Edna Millar
Abe
Mra. Miller
Francis Gordon Millar
Refuse to Learn English Migrants in Sydney Center
May 20 Hundred of European migrants at a Sydney migrant centre say they have no desire to learn English. They claim they arrived in Australia without knowing the language and see no reason to start now. Most migrants are Polish Czech Ukrainians Latvians and Lithuanians. Each speaks two languages. The campus language is German. Men with children say their kids learn English and later act as interpreters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Midure
Australia
Ey Shold
Federal grant to states for development over five years
Sydney May 30 The Federal Government will grant states 250 million over five years for development, says Federal Treasurer Mr Fadden at the NSW branch conference of the Australian Country Party. He stresses the funds aim for productive and defence value and will not be used for swimming pools or similar projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Fadden
New South’ Wales
Adden
Man Trapped In Shaft Rescue Near Bendigo
Austin Withers of Wellsford Forest fell into a disused mine shaft 12 miles from Bendigo while rabbit trapping. A two hour, 12 mile return journey for help followed by a late rescue. He was taken to Bendigo Hospital with a fractured spine and leg. condition listed as satisfactory.
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Melbourne
Keseagre
Light Sorchen
Bendigo
Austin Withers
Welsfurd Forest
Betigo
Withers
Coul
NSW election campaign opens with party policy speeches
Sydney day 21 reports the state general election campaign beginning tomorrow with M F Bruner of the Country Party delivering policy at Inverell. Premier J McGirr to name polling date likely June 17 and speak for Labour in Liverpool next Monday. Opposition leader Vernon Trustt has not announced Liberal speech timing. Only 20 percent of 49 official Labour MILA will contest as endorsed candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Country Party
M. F. Bruner
Inverell
J. McGirr
Labour Party
Liverpool
Vernon ‘Trustt
Liberal Party
Labour
MILA
Davis Cup Ireland Sweden Quarter Final Report
In the quarter finals Davis Cup action, Ireland and Sweden faced a dominant display with Ireland and Sweden described as trailing in doubles when rain halted play. The summary notes a two games to one lead for Begum over Jugosavie with other ties unsettled amid weather interruptions.
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Ireland
Sweden
Trance
Daly
Nan Lisenby
Denmark
Egrot
Rein
Begum
Jugosavie
Menzies Eases Tension in Turbulent British Debate
The article reports Prime Minister Menzies easing tensions in the British Indian Ocean debate as Labour weighs how to proceed with Senate obstruction or cooperate to pass a bill before winter. It notes Labour Leader Chifley’s criticism, Liberal concerns over continental law shifts, and the Canberra debate over banning the Communist party with Lord Macdonald and Malcolm Macdonald as key figures visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menzies
Labour
Long Senate
Britain
Macdonald
Singapore
Dr. Malan
Eld Ben
Justin
Macdonalée
Canberra
Lord MacDonald
Asia
Malcolm Macdonald
South-East
Asa
Malaya
Swaenyagor
Hard Xuoy
Amusgly
Fedwal
Atise
Ramsay Macdonald
Ueerness
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New Guinea
Carters
Gaetan Fannire
Mewes
Pishere
Shee Anos Ceirms
Sens
Aaipens
United Kingdom
Porte Preceedine
Reedstone Point Saile
Home For Bush Children
Carrillas
SERL
Ellen Mary Bremner
Helen Aeons i
Guinhuwestreet
Ain Lanes
Enonata
Kurwnia
Weather Bureau
Innes and
Bosanero
SCHIP
Mesruxps
Innis
Mir Bosanko
Ood
M- Vie Mahon
Bob Davie
Indies
H. White
J. Donelly
Jack Miles
Young Milo
Noel Burke
Wo Keller
Mra Donnelly
Eireles
Strogper Jr
Mille
G. Schipke
Hartie
Cais
Jeney
Navi
Huston
Combinaone
Divialon
Vigoroue
Plecone
Bachem
Tait
Bacham
Piccone
Tuck
Aitchinson
Tablelanders
Dunlop
Lesina
Steele
Piccane
Eacham Tait
Lees
Dunlop Cuventes
Kelly Immensed
Picenne Steele
Higginson Lenina
Ainsley
Tully
Innisfail
Foley
Zake
Smith
Carroll
Ryan
Mullins
Innisfaul
Schilling
Billaris
Katroos
Innisfail Deland
Sporta
Iail
Cairns Conti
Ken Nash
Boundy
Hansen
Adcock
Pember
Hamill
Beery
Gente
Nomne
Jose Boland
Caine
Gentle
Power
Tre
Mr. Howie
Bathmnds
Tuntor
Besten
Piearly
Billy ‘Thompson
Ham
Harry Griffithe
Hudson
Bolton
Peever
Costigan
Gill
Colleton
Bortignon
Page
Petersen
Marritian
Strubar
Chant
Short
Cairns Yates
Beecheno
James
Arne
Catrnine
Escham
Speces
Cairnns
Eachaw
Cairns If
Racha
Empire Youth
Parker and Clarke
Hennessy
Redcliffe
Caboolture River
Fomar
Genie
Brarborough
Queeter
Srv
Toorak
Nsw
MR. Menzies
Rard
Ryatt
Menzien
Percy Spender
Cameron Erchly
Evatt
Evfat
Libsral
A. G. Cussy
Dee “Evatt
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