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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1950
Page
4
Tenting wrasier on property near Chillagoe reports pests including wild pigs and dogs attacked by a crocodile. Cattle damage noted and erosion feared along river banks. A geologic zoology lecture material and station wagon with baler attached are also mentioned.
New York City Civil Defense Director Arthur Wallander leads plans to guard eight million residents against atomic attack. The effort coordinates city and state agencies with General Clay and the Atomic Energy Commission for radiation monitoring and emergency response, aiming to mobilize 20 000 defense personnel and integrate utilities and private groups.
In Ennisfail on September 19 the Progress Association proposed settling 5000 Italians in the district, stirring controversy. Mr M A Vandaleur urged advancing funds to settlers, with Batchelor favoring Australian priority. A subcommittee was formed to plan a public meeting and survey land profitability.
The Babinda Fire Brigade Board met on Monday. A Gordonvale request to dispose of a Dennis fire engine was rejected. The 1950 51 budget was approved and accounts for 19 were passed. Two drills were held with full attendance and the Babinda substation closure proceeded.
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During August the Moderator of the Queensland Presbyterian Church, Right Rev Brian Cavanough, and Mrs. Cavanough visited Atherton. The Town praised Tableland beauty while Mrs. Cavanaugh was hosted by the Atherton Women's Guild. A garden party and apron parade at Mrs Schroeder Tolga drew large crowds, with prizes awarded for daintiest afternoon apron and other crafts. Pipers from the Caledonian Band entertained, and a decorated bowl contest drew entries. A social evening on Father’s Day and a busy guild meeting followed as planning for a Sunday picnic and future events continued.
A Reuters man in Belgrade filed views from Yugoslavia's capital after a weeklong visit to Josip Broz Tito and government officials. He described Tito as the most human and greatest he had met and noted the heavy burden on his shoulders amid Soviet pressure and Westward fears. Lord Boyd-Orr, chairing the British National Peace Committee, said Yugoslavia is moving toward the West and will not be bullied by Russia. he also said Tito hoped and expected no Soviet attack.
London dispatch reports the Pope delivering the greatest mass of a historic Catholic rite. The ceremony drew wide attendance and addressed key ecclesiastical themes.
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