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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1950
Page
1
Melbourne Sept 3 Prime Minister R G Menzies said he would outline next week what Australians must bear to fight Communism. He spoke at Wesley Church Melbourne warning that democracies face a world threatened by Communism on the march and using others as catspaws.
Technologists visit Tableland regions as part of a regional tour, noting local industry, geography, and climate. The report references towns like Mareeba and Atherton, mentions agriculture, tobacco and tea potential, and discusses local infrastructure, tourism prospects, and regional research interests.
The article notes seventy asylum seekers arriving in Brisbane on September 1 and their planned work on farms in Queensland. It mentions routes via Warwick and Braathuroe and references a Central Queensland farm owned by Traduit Leer Lewy Shi. The piece discusses travel, reception and the choice to return or stay for farming duties.
Former Acting High Commissioner for Australia in London N Mighell, visiting Cairns, says Australia’s standing in Britain has improved but shortages linger there. He notes Britain may shift imports from Australia and discusses rationing, government policies, and Anglo Australian ties amid postwar changes.
The text notes Sir Norman Mighell’s visit to Innisfail and Brisbane with discussions on a peaceful Europe amid a looming conflict. It mentions his background in the Calms area, service in the 1910s, and leadership roles in local bodies like the Returned Servicemen’s Association, highlighting the era’s civic and political links between Australia and the UK.
Nine delegates were killed and 50 injured when two electric trains collided near Stilwambee Haid Transit Company. Eyewitnesses described debris and fractured limbs, with one car ripped open. Company president Jay Maederi said he briefly took control, feared a disaster, and the emergency brakes slowed the runaway cars before plunging down an embankment.
A reported plot involving U S minister Lomdor is outlined with authorities claiming a plan to murder the cited Miever in what is described as a serious case. Police warn of the danger and note surveillance and official statements issued today.
United Nations command reports in Korea warn the ground force is outnumbered and must conduct strategic withdrawals. General MacArthur cites large enemy troop concentrations near the border and heightened recruitment from the south, while US and Australian air forces strike North Korean troops and supplies.
Sydney race note outlines High Jip finishing the six furlongs in 2 minutes 18.1 seconds, 0.75 seconds shy of the track record, with owner and trainer mentioned amid a bidding and offer context.
British, American, and Australian air forces have logged 717 sorties as UN troops push against invading Communists in Korea. The 25th U.S. Division commander praised close air support, while four UN planes were lost. Marines advanced west and infantry divisions moved to counter the enemy north and northwest near Yougununday and along the Nakdong River.
Turbulent reports from Tokyo and Moscow describe heavy fighting in northwest Korea with a Soviet backed offensive. Western defense lines around Taegu see limited gains while North Korean forces push near the Naktong River bridgehead as Allied and Communist actions unfold across the West Wall amid shifting front lines.
Melbourne report says forty passengers escaped harm when two buses veered off a sand embankment near Nar Nar Goon. Only one woman sustained a broken wrist amid a crash described as dramatic due to modern buses with plush armrests that trapped passengers before the vehicle rolled.
The Queensland Government enters a three year coal sale agreement with options for two more years. Minimum delivery quantities are set, with annual tonnage rising toward two million. Officials from Queensland and state buyers will finalize terms, and delivery speed is emphasized to support Melbourne shipments.
New York dispatch reports Russia urging the United Nations Security Council to condemn the United States for alleged aggression and interference in China's internal affairs amid the Korean War front actions. The note accuses the U S of crossing into Formosa related hostilities and calls for withdrawal of U S forces and a halt to intervention.
A Catholic publication argues employers and unions share moral duty to the common good, opposing sectional interests. It criticizes workers forced to fight for narrow claims and calls for a 40 hour week, humane treatment, and broader worker involvement in management and policy, urging decentralization and progressive training.
A Queensland sugar expert discusses overseas phosphates and the potential to improve factory juice quality through more regular phosphate additions. The talk covers cost, supply, and emergency measures as analysts weigh economic feasibility and processing benefits.
In Canberra a burned caravan wreck at Range 29 miles from Casters reveals bones and remains. Canberra community Hospital staff compare dermal gleams to identify the incinerated woman believed to be a migrant seeking work abroad. Detectives pursue links to Magand origins as authorities anticipate a possible return home pending verification.
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Attlee ordering five measures to shield military secrets from Russian inspectors in British factories. He denied plans for an iron curtain in East West trade, saying Britain will honor the mutual trade deal while Russia has fulfilled its side.
Prime Minister Attlee challenges Churchill stance on Soviet aid and wartime tools for Russia. He accuses Britain of misfiring defense plans while praising Soviet resilience. Attlee says Britain seeks no interference, urges mutual discussion, and defends exports vs strategic needs amid worldwide tension.
Observers say the inter-State executive of the ACT met in Melbourne during Week to discuss the referendum piece and wool price panic. The president of AC fu Qtr AE Mone indicated the mission would be identified, as AFL and AWU representatives including Mr Monk and ACT Secretary Mr Broadthyan attended.
New York dispatch reports Indonesia condemns Australia’s position on West New Guinea. Indonesian government asserts Dutch control is legitimate and calls on The Hague to uphold The Netherlands claim. Canberra’s policy to support the Dutch is noted as destabilizing, with promises of long-term Dutch-Indonesian ties.
An obscure birth notice from Rubseville details a mother and newborn praised by a community. The account highlights family joy, a celebratory mood, and local curiosity about the infant’s name and lineage.
A fragmented report describes unusual weather events dubbed a snowstorm in western Queensland. The text mentions areas between Chace, Cunnamulla, and a meteorological network, suggesting secret or anomalous activity and referencing wartime imagery and aerial murals seen from the sky.
Australian players secure a victory in a Forest Rille tennis event, triumphing over rivals in a closely contested final. The match showcased strong serving and smart placements, with both sides earning key footholds before the Aussies sealed the win.
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