07 Oct 1950
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1950
Page
1
Canberra reports a Senate stalemate as Government Leader Senator N O Sullivan vows to block all business until the Ant-Communist Bill is addressed. Ministers deem an election this year inevitable, while the Opposition plans to push the Commonwealth Bank Bill next week.
Fragmented OCR text outlines political maneuvers and opposition actions around a Senate presidency, mentioning Canberra Mosul and various parties. It references a potential pact, government moves, and strategic moves by opposing groups amid tense political jockeying.
Fragmentary OCR reads as scattered text with unclear names and events. The piece appears to reference weather, places, and unspecified figures, but no coherent event or person data can be confirmed from the readable lines.
A desultory debate over extending the working week surfaces in Brisbane and Australia. Proponents argue for higher productivity and inflation relief while opponents cite worker strain and resistance to change. Government bodies consider resolutions affecting industry, labor, and standards with a month of formal discussions and potential reform.
The Associated Press cites North Korea accused of brutal acts and mass killings of Koreans and POWs. Investigators describe widespread grave sites in border regions, with evidence of mutilation and summary executions. Cables from Pusan quote a Geneva standard violation and North Korean denial.
Auction totals show 160M and 3.364 lots catalogued. Prices vary by region with widespread discounts noted. Top greasy wool sold at 145 pence. best white wool highlighted, while Australian and New Zealand sources trend cheaper than European. Farmland and home trade influence cited.
A British trade report notes Italian manufacturers seeking parity with Paris markets. A display by Romeo shows a model priced to compete with foreign makers, claiming lower cost than rivals. The Renault-like design is described as a luxurious new car selling around £1250 with options.
Americas foremost Life photographer Goro and Australian natural history expert Agel Puignant plan a three day expedition over the Barrier Reef from Murray and nearby islands. They will use underwater and aerial gear to capture coral formations, vast reef spans, and marine life for a science feature in Life magazine. The effort follows extensive flights across southern waters and aims to showcase reef beauty and complexity through color underwater photography and land studies.
Fragmentary OCR reports Mi Gerv on Bunn Island with Americane crews performing explosive tests and photographing effects. It notes remote camera work, electronic instrumentation, and photographic records of blast and biological effects, with references to New Mexico, cyclotron, and isotope research amid pursuit of radio optics developments.
Vienna faced near paralysis as Soviet inspired strikes blocked roads and railways linking the capital with the north and east. Austrian authorities, citing Soviet interference, appealed to the Allied Council and Foreign Ministers of Britain America France and the Soviet Union for protection while police struggled to maintain order amid protests over wages and prices policy.
The Austrian government reports heightened security in the Russian occupied zone as strikes disrupt railway lines and offices. Soviet-sympathizing factions clash with police, and fears of a Vienna blockade rise as authorities seek to preempt further movement restrictions.
Brisbane notes rising costs as city budget talks proceed. Alderman Chandler says provisional estimate last June shows expenditures funded from city and external funds, with daily wage and service fees increasing. He warns that most expenses pass through to rates and prices, detailing about 425,000 in annual costs.
A large crowd gathered at St Bituben’s Cathedral for the funeral of Speier Bramblington. Archdiocese leaders delivered panegyrics praising his contributions to business and commerce while reflecting on his pioneering lineage and perseverance despite obstacles in Queensland.
Report from Jakarta dated October 3 cites Ambonese appeal to Australia and UN mediation efforts. Well informed sources say the United Nations Commission urged Indonesia toward peaceful settlement. Dutch government request reportedly shapes UN actions to ease military tension in the South Moluccas.
The Evening Standard reports Australia's Mayel and Giden lead in the semifinals as Britain’s Eve and Eberstein face a late afternoon final for a chance at the title beating Ewediah’s pair. The outcome could decide who claims the top honors in the event.
The United Nations praised British forces in Korea, citing their skill and tenacity in a demanding rear-guard action and the masterly execution of the Inchon counter-stroke. General MacArthur expressed deep appreciation for the leadership guiding the defense and counterattack that held the enemy at bay in the south.
A chaotic report notes a whole family of five perish in a bus fire in China while a man and wife and three children were trapped. Seven others are described as saved after being rushed to a hospital for injuries.
The Licensing Commission cancelled the licences of four Maryborough hotels after hearings this week. The European, the Engineers Arms, the Grand, and the Globes had licences terminated, while the Federal, the Criterion, the Carriers Arms, the Shamrock, and the White Eagle were allowed to continue subject to plans for extensions and modernisation.
At Mareeba the Northern Local Authorities' Association urged a complete investigation into North Queensland resources. Mayor W H Murchison cited population drift to cities for better wages, and delegates from Atherton Ayr Bowen Cairns City Cook Cardwell Douglas Eacham Hinchinbrook Herberton Johnstone Mareeba Mulgrave Townsville City and Warderatta discussed calling a Royal Commission on population shifts and resource development.
Fragmented OCR text describes a report from a committee about earthenware pipe works and potential developments. Names and precise actions are unclear due to garbled phrasing, but references to pipe production and possible projects appear. Further readable context is limited.
From the Eskim Shire Council a request to the Minister for Health and Home Affairs seeks early attention to rising medical fevers in North and North Werner. The council aims to increase competition by QPEL DRG and ensure improved health services across the region. A derailing incident near Queenland and road culverts are noted, with calls for building material and safety upgrades.
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