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MONDAY. JUNE 26. 1950 LESS NOW HOME IN FLOODS (jOUIMNW Red Troops And Tanks GREAT "JHE AREAS certainly doesat go i far as It once did at "Herald" Opens Appeal For Flood Sufferers Sorting out old papers, Mr. Arnold Ash, of GladesvHle, found a passengers' contract ticket, Issued in 1879. It pro vided passages for a couple aod three children from Plymouth to Sydney for 6.

To-day would cost the family about 30 to go by sea from Sydney to Melbourne. A FEW years' back Mr. Seiffert. M.L.A., said the Charlotte Pass chalet was a "breeding ground for snotv From North Korea Invade South In Force NEW YORK, June 25 (A.A.P.). North Korean (Communist) armed forces this morning invaded the Republic of South Korea with tanks and artillery at 11 places along the border and at three points on the east coast The acting Chief of Staff of the UJ5.

Military Advisory Group, Colonel W. Mahoney, announced in Seoul (capital of South Korea) to-night that the invaders had captured Pochon (25 miles north-east of Seoul), and occupied all territory west of the Imjin River, the last natural barrier before Seoul. A North Korean Yak aircraft strafed an American C54 on the ground at Kimpo airport, Seoul. No Americans were injured. The President of South Korea, Dr.

Syngman Rhee, made an appeal for aid to General MacArthur in a telephone call to Tokyo shortly after the invasion began. General MacArthur told him that American officers would leave Tokyo by air this afternoon to act as observers. ocracy, monopolised by silver- tails. Among those who believed him, apparently, was the Tourist Bureau they jumped ASPBMERGEDi Losses Of Stock "Enormous" "7 Late last night it was estimated that 9,000 people are now homeless in the disastrous North Coast floods. At Grafton a man was drowned and his body was seen floating down one of the main streets.

Another man was found dead in his. flooded home. Stock losses throughout the whole northern area have been described as "enormous." An R.A.A.F. Dakota will leave Schofields aerodrome at 9 a.m. to-day loaded with of blankets and flour which will be dropped over Kemptey and Grafton.

The Federal and State Governments' Flood Relief Committee will meet in Sydney this morning to consider what action should be taken by the two Governments to meet the crisis. The Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, said last night in Adelaide: "We must get these people back to a new start" GRAZIERS LEAVE PROPERTIES the one-way fare by battered bus for the 11 miles from the Kosciusko hotel to the chalet to 15, plus 51 per piece ot luggage. But the "snobocracy" -this year raised such a democratic roar that the fare has been cut to an equalitarian five bob, luggage free. NO Contest: The Shipwrights' Association recently sent out a log of claims which sought a substantial wage increase.

Now Mr. R. S. Jackson, their secretary, has received letter from one employer ask- The Sydney Morning Herald" to-day hunches a public appeal for funds to aid victims of the flood. The Lord Mayor, Alderman E.

OTJea, commending the appeal, said last night that he would act to-day to call a public meeting to consider meant of helping flood sufferers and co-ordinating relief. "We know the need is desperate t-nd urgent. This is an opportunity for city residents, and those unaffected by the floods, to show their practical sympathy" Alderman O'Dea said. "I hope that the response to the 'Herald' appeal will be immediate and generous." Distress among North Coast residents believed to be more widespread and the flood position even more desperate than last August, when one of the greatest flood disasters in Australian history occurred. Thousands of people in scores of centres have been driven from their homes.

Centres worst hit on the North Coast are Grafton, Kempsey, and Lismore. At Maitland more than 3,000 people are homeless. The Stale executive of the R.S.L. has also launched an appeal for funds for flood relief with a gift of 100 guineas. In response to a relief appeal by the "Herald" last year, the people of New South Wales gave 34,162.

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Ltd 100 Mr. Ken Ranger 100 Progress total 1,700 The "Herald" will receive and acknowledge subscriptions. (Appeal Commended Page 4) Refugees "Living Like Coolies" In Maitland Hall URGENT APPEAL FOR U.S. AID The Acting Premier of (92 miles north-west of Seoul) South Korea, Sihn Sung Mo, I and Chunchon, with strong "Part Of Red said in Seoul that he had sent artillery support Heavy artillery fire is re inn nrkaSM ka A Kaitf fl-l tan ported at Changdon, an urgent appeal to Washington for tanks, planes, larger-calibre artillery, and ships. Pattern," Says Spender near I -6'" pay the new rates.

Kaesong. I South Korea Army sources He had also asked the A PHILLIP Street barrister The Minister for External Korean Ambassador in Washington to to President say that five ER-type Russian fighters strafed Kimpo airport, Seoul, late this afternoon, and he keevs it in a bia black Affairs, Mr. P. C. Spender, Truman to act quickly.

box. like a eashbox. said last night the Communist U.S. military advisers say Which apparently dashed the easv-money hopes ot attack on aouth Korea might well lead to the invasion of the island of Formosa. River levels: Falling, north that Communist troops swarmed across the border shortly after North Korea had declared war at 1 a.m.

someone who looked into the office, found it empty, and took the box. from the Bellinger River; the Richmond and Clarence Mr. Spender said: "Formosa is the last stronghold of the They met their first serious Chinese Nationalist forces, Rivers, should fall slowly. two returned for a second attack. They left a petrol tank in flames.

Kimpo har no protection. Four Russian-type planes also strafed Yongdoogrxj railway station, which is three miles from the centre of Seoul, and wounded three people. A South Korean spokesman described the situation as "a full-scale civil war." He said that Dr. Rbee had resistance three miles inside the border. "The invasion of South is not unexpected to those ine present position on the Macleay River should Some reports said that be watching events in South Asia.

not alter. OVER AWNINGS fore 10 a.m. the North Kor It is part of the pattern of imperialistic Communistic eans had occupied Kaesong, Box and wig were found discarded at Wynyard. SYDNEY' people1 are the kindest and most -courteous she has met on a world tour, says Mrs. William Murdoch, of Philadelphia, U.S.A.

after left to meet friends in the city, they 'phoned the place where she was staying to say they would aggression. which is a strategic rail centre 40 miles north of Seoul. In some parts of Grafton the water is 23 feet deep. In Princes Street it is over the awnings of the shops--and summoned an emergency meet The. South Koreans claimed ing his Cabinet for thirl "One can't say where the next step will be if this one succeeds, it will probably be afternoon, when South Korea many plate-glass windows have From Our Special Reporter MAITLAND, SintdayMore than 200 flood refugees in Maitland to-night are living like Chinese coolies in a church hall and school in the town.

Formosa. later, however, that Kaesong, although surrounded, was still resisting, with half of the city in loyalist hands. might make a formal declaration of war. been forced in. One part of the town has be late.

falling rapidly at nightfall yesterday. About 30 homes are still under water. TAREE: The Manning River was running at 42 feet near Mount George yesterday. Police described the floods there as the worst since 1929. They said that heavy rain was falling, and the river was rising slowly.

MORE RAIN The Weather Bureau last night, issued the following general weather forecast: Further intermittent rain in the north-east. A gradual improvement is expected from the westward. Rain or frequent showers in central and south-east districts, chiefly on the tablelands and coast. Sea: Moderate on North Coast, but rough elsewhere. The cyclone is now centred between Port Mac-quarie and Lord Howe Island and is moving slowly south-east.

Late last night the situation in the main flood areas was: GRAFTON: About 3,000 people are homeless and stock losses are very heavy. A steadily rising sea of water has almost surrounded the higher parts of the town. Many local graziers have abandoned their, properties. soma of which are the richest-in the north. MAITLAND: About 3,200 people are homeless; the steadily rising Hunter River has engulfed 800 homes and threatens to break its banks at a vital point KEMPSEY: Torrential rain on the Macleay River above Kempsey may bring new flooding to the town early today.

COFPS HARBOUR: 23 inches of rain in a week have ruined all crops. Electricity has been cut off since Friday. MSMORE: Flood levels were been flooded for the first time The appointment was out "The significance of this event to Australia, indeed for the ultimate peace of the world, hardly needs stressing I he North Koreans have in history. captured Packchong. 12 miles side a city store, whose staff office was told by 'phone of west ot Kaesong.

me. on the floor avith two blankets. I haven't had a bath for a week, An army duck spent the day rescuing residents marooned on their roof-tops. I he South Koreans were short of rifle ammunition, and were appealing for aircraft for observation. The spokesman estimated casualties so far at 4.000 on each side, but no official figures are available.

the predicament. Armed with intense righting is going on Mrs. Murdochs name and a at Chunchon (60 miles north- "JiHiSilHiraSHiiaSiSSSEijHHaSiSiSSSsnii There is only a small dish avail They are sleeping on floors, some without mattresses, and only two blankets. The only washing facilities arc- small basins. able.

east of Seoul), with six major It is estimated that one divi-thrusts moving eastward. Ision each attacked Ongjin Rescuers rowing around the low-lying areas of Dovedale responded to piteous cries for description of her costume, the lift controller found her and passed on the message. "I haven't any money as I have not been able to get to work, but I am grateful for STRENGTH OF TWO ARMIES have no privacy, i in conference re w. behind food given to me here. help from aged men, women, and invalids who were standing up to their necks in water.

Water poured into South Grafton in a rasing torrent. WHEN According to South Korean cently several dairy far centk piano in a room crowded with Another family is living in men a building at the Maitland estimates, the North Korean army had 180,000 troops last mers mentioned that, from their observations over a period Many homes in this district are Mrs. M. Griffin. 42, of three four years, they The vast majority of the almost completely covered with water and tons of debris.

3.200 people isolated from their month, and another two divisions have recently returned from service with the Communist forces in North China. thought flies were building up resistance to DDT. Catherine Street, West Maitland, who has been forced to leave her home with her husband and child, said: "I am homes in the Maitland area are Dr. A. J.

Nicholson, chief staying with friends. SPENT NIGHT IN CHURCHES They are reported to have entomologist of C.S.I.R.O., disgusted at the Government's says he is seeking proof of an 75 Stormovik fighters, 120 Yaks, 155 33-ton tanks, 18 of the. Prime Minister, Mr. heart failure or was drowned. oft-repeated statement.

Menzies: Maitland is facing a new 4v" Vladivostok, -V r-l if pSfe" ensan Port Arthur -NOYAfjC 5S nesoria On Other Pages 10-ton tanks, and 30 armoured It anybody will tell us crisis as tne steaauy ruing cars. Hunter River threatens to The 3,000 homeless flood victims spent last night in churches, halls, and the few private homes not under water. Fifteen feet of water wa The people of the flooded areas of New South Wales have my deepest sympathy and con attitude. "There has been plenty of time to make arrangements and I can't see why Army stretchers could not be provided for people here. The conditions are a disgrace." 1 Most pathetic case was that The U.S.

Military Advisory break its banks above the town. where these resistant flies can be found," he said, "we will make an investigation on the spot." Canberra Post Office is the address. Group last month, however, estimated the North Korean cern. About 200 Maitland people fled from their homes yester forces at 100,000. "The Commonwealth Gov racing through the main street day afternoon.

The South Koreans have ernment will cooperate with of Mr. E. Collins, 45, of Tarro of the town at 1 1 p.m. Incidentally, following the report of DDT proving a rabbit repellent on Pymble golf About 3,200 people are now homeless, and 800 homes are eight divisions, totalling about 95,000 men, advised by 200 the State Government in doing everything possible to provide food, clothing, and shelter for Communication with is lanelv dependent on under water, American officers and 300 en Sydney Beaches Pounded -p. 3.

Coal Arrives for Sydney Gas p. 3. Homeless Wonwa Break Down at Kempsey p. 4. Ten Suburbs Offer Aid -p.

4. Vegetables Coma by Air p. 4. Big Flood Grant Likely -p. 4.

course, an orchardist at bom-crsby, near Gosford. has re Road, Millers Forest, and his three children, Alice, 71, Edward, 5, and Schirel, 21. "My wife is in hospital and has just had a daughter," Mr. Police fear the river might listed men. amateur radio operators.

crnm y.Kannnnna all flood victims. "We will match the State break its banks at Oakhamp- The South Koreans have no 5 Late last night, a Casino amateur said, in reply to a ton, three miles up river from pound for pound in flood relief Collins said. "I have been aircraft and no tanks, one cavalry regiment with ar YELLOW SEA the town. and assistance. caring for the children in this query from a Port Macquane moured cars, and 105mm.

hall since last Friday week. "We must get these people amateur. They say that if the river floods at this point, Maitland artillery. "We have all been sleeping back to a new start. "Station 2GF at Grafton will Milan IOO will have its worst floods to be out of action at any minute ported that rabbits dtdn touch his passion-vines which had been sprayed with DDT, while a neighbour's unsprayed vines were eaten by them.

'TWENTY years ago Mrs. N. 1 L. Moate, ot Randwick, bought an electric iron at a Sydney store. This week the element gave out the first time it has required service of any kind.

There's feet ot water in the The South Koreans concentrated their defences- on the approaches to Seoul, Brigadier-General William Roberts, date. Hundreds of people spent LISMORE HOUSES SUBMERGED town." The two dead men at Graf- vesterdav sandbagging the Moppo commander of the military advisory group, said last 7r In October of the same year month. ton are: Tom Walters, about 40, a pensioner, whose body was recovered from the flood; and WHIiaaa Hornsea, 56, of good-sized force for weeks, he said. me soviet government announ If Seoul falls, we feel that ced its intention to withdraw all weak spots in the bank. Water is already ten feet deep in parts of south aod easl Maitland.

SPECIAL WARNING The Mayor of Maitland, Alderman A. S. McDonald, 'If the North Koreans used South Korea is conquered," he added. Clarence Street. Grafton.

planes, they could immobilise Police found Holmes lying South Korea could bold any the South Korean Army," he in his flooded borne. It is not said. yet known whether he died of last night broadcast a special warnins to Maitland residents Russian troops from the northern Republic. The attitude ol the United States was that a withdrawal of American troops at this stage would leave South Korea at the mercy of tbe Communist North Korean Army. It was about this time that the first Communist uprising against the Rhee Government was (The Yalta Conference ot Feb LATE NEWS of the danger of rising flood- waters.

ruary, 1943, decided that alter the defeat of Japan the independence of Korea, which had been for 50 years under Japanese control, would be restored. Conse Heavy. Seas On Other Pages He said the crisis would come at 3 a.m. to-day. wnen there would be a heavy rush I RESIGNEO The Holl- The United Nations Assembly.

quently, when Japan surrendered, American forces occupied south water, from the upper Hun way Government resigned in ter reacheSi Chaos ern Korea as far as the 38th parallel, while Soviet troops took over the northern halt S3 i Ship The Hunter River was 33tt Victoria after the Governor refused a dissolution of Stat Parliament, (p. 3) TERROR. A resistance at 9.45 p.m. and rising slowly. People were huddled groups along the banks of the river discussing the flood peril.

US. VIEW By a decision of the Bia- TOKYO TALKS ON KOREA TOKYO, June 25 Reuter). General Mac-Arthur Mr. John Foster Dulles (consultant to the U.S. State Department), and seven other generals to-night conferred on.

tbe. Korean situation fof" nearly two hours at MacArthur's head-quarters. (Story meeting in Paris in December. 1948, voted its recognition of the South Korean Government as the Government of all Korea. It also appointed a commission to supervise the withdrawal of foreign troop and advise the Koreao Government.

Russia boycotted the commission and announced that it had completed the withdrawal of its forces. All American troops, except for 500 advisers to the Korean Army, were withdrawn by July, 1949. body says half the prisoners put in East German concen Rough seas have' made many shipping schedules chaotic. KEMPSEY PERIL A 10-foot droo in the Mac tration camps since the war have died from neglect and More than SO oversets ships Three Conference fo Moscow towards the end of 1945, Korea was to be' piaocd under, the trusteeship of the United States, Great Britain, the Soviet Union, and China for Ave years, and an American-Soviet commission was appointed to establish a pro- leay River raised the hopes of exposure, (p. 3) re now in Sydney Harbour.

NEGOTIATION. The U.N., Secretary-General. Mr. Kempsey S'. oomcicss families, yesterday, but.

police have waned them to expect Many are anchored in the stream because they cannot get Lie, called for patient, steady i 1 berths. vauoaal Govt foment represent- GUERILLAS In the' meantime another Com more severe flooding early to Five shins reached Sydney dar- day. i negotiation tor peace, (p. 3) MIGRANTS. Mr.

Holt Russians, bowever, would not 4 Ira the week-end several hours munist rising bad been suppressed by the Rhee Govern Kempsey ponce believe mat One interstate frei siller was IMS, said planned immigration this the steadily rising torrent of ment, whose forces were alsoJ recognise any but Mm Communist Party, and repeated meetings of the commission in 1946 and aearly 36 hours behind schedule. water further up-stream will frequently action asainst Com. 1947 failed to break the munist-led guerillas in the hills. North Korea comprises 56 per cent, of the whole country and a to-dar. Nearly five inches of rain fell Eventually, Soviet puppet them are probably sheltering along the coast.

Two ships were forced to enter oovciumeal was created in iniro -approximately iu million of the total population. Most North Korea, It "Peonies" at Beilbrook, about 30 miles up stream, early yesterday. The town- is how isolated. All ayoney Harbour for abetter curies the week-end. (Communist) Constitution claim year was a record, (p.

4) EGGS. Britain has agreed to pay nearly 6 per cent, more for. Australian egg pulp. (p. 5) DEATH.

The general manager of Australian General Electric Pty. Mr. L. F. Burgess, died.

4) Sport, pp. 1, St Finance, p. Si Weather, p. 5: Shipping, 9 p. St MaaVt, p.

St Swipe, p. The PulpM, p. 8i Ckntlaed AaWertiataf ladtl, a. I. ed Hirisdiction over the whole of them, the Oundaik telephone lines are down.

ot Koreas industry ts situated there, as well as its coal, timber, and minerals. The southern territory is predominantly agri- culturnl.) i country. A -few days later, in is carrying about May. i4S, a'provnional iov- The Commonwealth representative on the Flood Relief Committee. Mr.

J. F. Bale. European mifranu from Bremer, haven to Newcastle. rnmeK.

was formed in South Korea, whh. Dr. Svntrnan Rhee Smith Korea's weak de 'Six ships which snare to sail an Saturday have not Been able to M.F.. last night issued the as President, and with a demo fence, p. 2.

Special UJS. Talks, p. 3, An aerial pktura LhaMsre taken a "HeraH" poograpbr at tka week-and. following statement on behalf! cratic Constrtutioa. PI Sway,.