06 Oct 1950
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1950
Page
1
In Canberra on October 5 the Labour Opposition majority agreed to permit the Communist Party Dissolution Bill but blocked further discussion on the anti Communist measure. A subsequent plan to resume debate after dinner was noted with expectations of a vote later.
Police notes describe a standard shift with officers on duty handling traffic control and security checks. No incidents of note are recorded, and periodic patrols reinforce local safety efforts.
An unreadable OCR snippet mentions Berlin and a barge event with people named Mike Ritter and Witnesses. The text is garbled and lacks coherent details or outcomes to summarize a clear incident or report.
Police report a large scale wool theft operation across New England with raids on sheds including Mr Fletcher Cralla property. About 60 bales valued at many hundreds of pounds were stolen and hidden cash found in discarded items. The Fathers and Selfsters Association chair T P McDingaly noted substantial funds lost to the crime.
An expedition planned by the Queensland Bureau aims to depart Brisbane for Western New Guinea to observe native fauna and test sugar cane varieties. Lead figures include Mr Boy and Moser, with plans to work near Moreton and the Moresby area and report on potential cane canary improvements.
Auster plane carrying Mr and Mrs Goodwin disappeared while flying toward Newcastle from Sydney. Witnesses reported rough weather and the craft dived near Towrastle, about 300 feet, with a search to continue. The Goodwins, both experienced pilots, held a military Bolter plane sold for business trips. no word from the headyine has been received.
Reports say Indonesian troops held the northern Ambon area as tensions rise in the Republic. The Prime Minister cabled the Dutch Premier to urge a move against rebels in the South Moluccas, expressing regret over the situation and seeking policy action.
Fragmentary report describes Afghan forces engaging near the border with air and ground actions. Conflicting lines mention Pakistani fronts and movements at Becca Pass with forces retreating amid ongoing clashes.
A historical note details South Africa sugar exports and production figures. Mentions zone areas, team numbers, and totals from 1989 to 1957 with reference to export volumes and pricing context.
From Russia two ships, the Omak and the Dimitri Donskoy, are due in Melbourne this month carrying phase of saments for Queensland. The shipments were arranged by the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture. They are the first from Russia, though a shipment arrived last year to Australia from Rome.
Melbourne reports say Comic Court will run in the Turnbull Stakes at Flemington on Saturday despite rumours of a serious injury. Trainers report the horse is progressing well with light work and a final decision to start awaiting test—Lester Lee and associates weighing progress and owner comments.
Sections of the Labour Party float a last minute bid to avert a federal election. Australia’s tension grows as parties maneuver amid the campaign.
Rifle companies of the 27th British Commonwealth Brigade including the Third Royal Australian Regiment were flown from a Southern Korea base to a new area near the 38th Parallel. Troops travel by C54 Skymaster with over 40 infantry per plane. rest go by truck.
In Mackay on the Barrier Reef fringe, two fishing boats reported hundreds of sharks. They lost large catches to encircling sharks as crews spoke of the swarm as the thickest in 40 years. A nets incident left one fisherman injured and a nearby beach witnessed an attack in shallow water.
An agreement was reached between the Queensland Cricket Association and the Brisbane Broadcasting Authority for broadcasting the Test match and other matches. The national ground will be broadcast and commercial stations will carry the main event from Brisbane.
A Prague bound Dakota with Czech refugees including women and children reportedly escaped to England during WWII. The craft landed in Kent after a flight from Ruske near Prague, four hours after takeoff. Officials in London seek the plane’s return and associated personnel face investigation.
Geneva reports that the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, with 67 sections, will meet in Monte Carlo from December 8 to 31 to standardize relief measures. Delegates aim to coordinate training and rapid response for disasters and emergencies across 434 nations.
An AAP dispatch from London reports Dr HH Zett of Memmingen claims new polio therapy shows smooth results. He describes a newly discovered run and asserts polio patients could move unpided after 13 1B Seti, noting the Donors In day conference context.
Mr Calwell alleged a by law allowed refunds on timber duty aiding timber imports under a new government. He claimed tens of thousands of pounds benefited home builders and accused officials of political payoffs tied to timber refunds. The motion for division failed as debate time expired.
In Parliament, Senator GQ Mckeny cited federal efforts to improve shipping and port facilities in Queensland while acknowledging state needs. Senator G Brown pressed whether the government would act to upgrade shipping lines and port health in Queensland, noting plans to deploy ships like the Manonda in southern routes.
At Lake Success on October 4, Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Vyshinsky said Australian External Affairs Minister P C Spender’s remarks during the Korea peace debate were illiterate and irrelevant nonsense on the level of market place insults. Vyshinsky called Spender the cheerleader of critics of the Soviet plan and noted Spender called the Soviet proposal a manoeuvre.
A fragment details debates in the United Nations style resolutions regarding Korean reunification and a proposed five to seven member UN committee to oversee elections. It mentions positions from Meir Vyahinsky and Indian delegate St Brome Rau with mixed support and votes, amid references to Soviet and Western blocs.
The Commonwealth ministry outlines final secret discussions with London on economic aid programs for Asia. It cites a proposed 7 million pound scheme and a 3 million pound maritime plan, with review by the prime minister and funding for development projects in Malaya Singapore and nearby regions.
The government moves to increase basic letter rates to start at fourteen pence and adds charges for telephones, telegrams, and licences. Cabinet approved higher postal charges to fund improvements in postal facilities amid wartime conditions and long term capital expenditure.
A Reuters brief reviews a volatile trading day as analysts note a sudden shift in equity sentiment. Traders cite a sharp drop in major indices and sudden liquidity concerns, with commentators warning of broader implications for financial institutions and policy responses.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference service units in London and naval authorities, with mentions of government, leaders, and safety. The legible portions are insufficient to reconstruct a coherent event, date, or clear action.
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