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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1950
Page
5
The article reports on a UN Security Council reform debate amid calls for a global police force to enforce peace. It notes opposition from Russia and others, while Western allies push for stronger action and collective security measures.
A flood wrecks Forbes and nearby districts with mayor among those affected. Ambulances evacuate victims including a woman named in the report. The scene features disrupted transport, hospital transfers, and ongoing relief efforts across multiple streets and estates.
A fragmentary report notes an event involving Coe and Se at a local venue drawing residents. Details are unclear but activity and interest are evident, with witnesses unsure of exact timing and outcome.
Fat Ee Pymrenie seeks a rare SS ore from See Ae and Sr Le Tree with hopes of securing material for undisclosed uses. Local collectors report sparse availability and unknown demand for the sought items.
The relatives and friends of Mr and Mrs Thomas Adams honor a funeral for their beloved spouse and mother, with a church service at Laketreet Cathren and interment at Mareeba Cemetery. Attendees include extended family, neighbors, and local residents paying tribute to a life well lived.
A garbled forecast from the State Weather Bureau yields scattered showers over the capital region. The text is incomplete, making it difficult to confirm timing or exact locations.
In a long scratch and handicap sailing event, Carleen dominated both the scratch race and handicap, edging Xmas for a notable double. The field, including Vinoma NBS Blossom Mavor and Torment, battled to the end with Carleen pulling clear on the final laps to secure first while Xmas took second and Torment came third in a crowded fleet.
A special NDRA delegates meeting was abruptly closed after the chairman ruled on a point of order. The Cairns Jockey Club and various turf and hack clubs had submitted resolutions demanding the board’s resignation and expressing no confidence in the board as a whole.
Delegates gathered to discuss appointing an acting board of management until the next annual general meeting. Objections were raised over rule amendments and authority to elect or appoint, with contention over whether the meeting could address the proposed changes and the acting board’s powers.
The Suva's scheduled sailing was postponed over the weekend due to the death of a captain. The vessel was detained aboard the Seaman and crew were affected by the disruption, with reports of the master Captain A Formilien and his agents involved in illicit cigarette shipments. The ship was to sail to its intended port after delays at Trainnek.
report describes a government aided movement of workers from Queensland to Australia’s sugar industry under Commonwealth Employment Service oversight. It notes a limited number of men permitted to travel and work under contracts, with legal restrictions and oversight by state and federal authorities.
The obituary notes the death of Tuelma Mayvis Costello at an advanced age, describing her as the daughter of Mr and Mrs Mossman, sister to Mea ken tm, and survivor to her nephew. Pather T. Hunt officiated the service at Saint Ionica with family members present, including Henry Thomas Gerdiner, a Brisbane jockey and horse trainer. The notice provides limited readable details due to OCR damage.
The Cairns Club notes detail mixed results across events with two of three centuries showing dedication to cures, while registrations lagged. Highlights include Bob Hartley leading with 96 total, G Harris senior and G Peters close behind, range scores at 500 and 700 yards, and final 700 yard shocks raising concern for next Sunday’s Weis Trophy final.
The small field contested the second stage with nine shooters. Col Cummings led with 98, Private Shambrook later set 100, and Omner Drituamt topped the next stage. High marks at 400 and 500 yards were recorded by WO2 Keller and others amid light winds and sandflies.
Shipping news notes vessels including Brisbane and Towne loading, Singapore via Britain to discharge motor pine, and a general cargo with explosives due Cairns November 4. Another unnamed ship heads from Melbourne with a timetable marked November 3.
The article outlines a draft tax plan mentioning wool growers and partial payments. It notes drought and adverse seasonal conditions as hardship factors and references the Commissioners of Taxes, child credit, and valuation aid. It discusses safeguards and a potential long term assessment framework.
An Australian RAAF practice bombing mission is planned with bombers taking off from Amberley and flying a loop about 2000 miles for a sound test. Officials say targets will be anchored in open water with minimal submerged exposure and heavy seas could hinder accuracy. aircraft expected to remain aloft for most of the day.
Melbourne report notes Archbishop urges secular and religious leaders to share duties in national life. He argues cooperation is essential amid tensions between church and state and calls for the state to uphold public moral guidance while church prints spiritual support.
Report from Saigon notes the Dixmude and its detachments arriving to support operations against rebel forces. French naval units, including aircraft and personnel, are said to reinforce allied efforts to restore order and maintain health, strength, and morale amid ongoing conflict.
The scene inside the federal Labour movement reveals deep divisions over disarmament and banking policy as MPs threaten to defy leadership. Heavy debate centers on unity amid parliamentary shifts and calls for a return to principles, with key figures from Melbourne and Malvern signaling potential resignations.
An elderly shearer dies in an early morning fire that devastates a Tasmanian property. The report veers into disjointed political commentary about government, parties, and policy debates, with scattered references to Labor and Coalition dynamics and parliamentary concerns. The fragmentary text lacks clear names, dates, or locations beyond broad regions.
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