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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1945
Page
1
Reuters dispatches describe Allied forces advancing from Rethesburg toward Bayreuth with German resistance collapsing on several sectors. Reports of bridgeheads across major rivers, advances toward Dessau and Chermitz, and gains by the Sixth Armoured Division frame a broad push into central Germany. Canadian and British units push toward northern frontiers while Liberated towns report enemy retreats and supply issues amid heavy fighting.
London reporting on Allied advances in April shows widespread fighting across the Elbe and Plesse rivers. High casualty claims, pockets of resistance, and movements by American Seventh Army and British forces indicate a renewed push toward Hamburg and Leipzig with tank divisions and river crossings shaping the front.
Moscow reports unclear text on potential federation linking Istria and Trieste with Yugoslavia. The source contains garbled phrases about population wishes and terms of government, with no clear dates or concrete outcomes.
London dispatch reports stiff German resistance halted the First Army’s advance across Germany and forced the Ninth Army to withdraw from a bridgehead across the Elbe. Bridges across the Saale were blown. fighting around Halle continued as German forces deployed self-propelled and anti-aircraft guns against advancing Allied units.
A British communique reports the Eighth Army advancing west of the Maas and Lombardy frontiers, reaching the Sillara River amid heavy resistance. Allied lines indicate further progress toward the Reco River and the Ligurian coast as operations shift to bridgehead and artillery preparation.
In London a two hour meeting between Dr Evatt and French Foreign Minister Mr Gauldt established a common view on the future of the Pacific. They reaffirmed the status quo of New Caledonia and other territories under Australian mandate and agreed no Australians would be present in the future agreement.
AAP dispatch from London describes heavy April 14 air raids near Potsdam and surrounding areas. The report notes bombings around the city, damage to facilities, and movements of German forces described as part of broader military operations. Further details appear in subsequent bulletins from Allied observers.
Fragmentary text describes a World War II era exchange mentioning American sergeants, German correspondence, and references to Hitler and a papal figure. The garbled lines imply wartime observations about locations in Europe, bases, and alleged misdeeds, though many details are obscured.
London reports the evacuation of prisoners of war to the rear as Allied authorities struggle to feed and move hundreds of thousands. The article notes disorganization and delays across units, with civilians and troops alike awaiting needs while rear-area camps strain under the influx.
A 30 year old woman aboard an American ship at Auckland participated in a drinking party the night it sailed. She was found in an officer’s cabin and told the court she loved him, intending to marry next. She claimed she consumed alcohol at the party, which she said likely led to her actions.
Paris authorities report the police chief has been sentenced, a development noted by local officials. The case centers on disciplinary actions within the force, with timing and exact charges reported by the press. Details remain limited in the fragmented OCR text.
A Sydney girl was killed in a tragedy involving an officer. The incident prompted an NCNM investigation and sparked questions about the circumstances and safety measures surrounding the encounter. Local authorities and family members reacted with grief as details emerged.
April 15 dispatch from Moscow reports Marshal Tolbukhin's forces closing on Saint Polten a Danube valley hub 50 miles from Linz as Russian units push from the Traisen south and north. Heavy artillery supports assaults while a Danube bridge near Vienna is said to be captured intact. The Moscow communique notes Russian offensives in Austria and pressure on Vienna fronts amid claims of German mine clearing and allied party activity.
Paris reporting from London says on April 14 French cops limited action on unspecified sectors near the Gironde. American and French forces opened a push to clear Germans from the Bordeaux pocket, aiming to break the siege of 17,000 troops at Fort Medoc and at the Point de Grave, reopening the port and allowing food deliveries to France. General de Larminat’s Forces of the Interior are reinforced by regular French units and powerful American artillery.
A flood of rumors sweeps New York with reports claiming Roosevelt's death and other prominent figures dying. The Times switchboard reels as inquiries spread about public figures including the mayor and Chaplin in sensational chatter across the city.
In Australia, shortages of fertilisers prompt exploration of kelp as a substitute for potash, iodine, and alginates. Studies by Hobart Technical College and the Directorate of War Dry Goods test samples to gauge commercial value amid storms along the eastern and southern coasts, with kelp cumbering waterways and impacting fishing.
Fragmentary OCR text from a London report mentions sentencing and soldiers with garbled names and dates. It lacks coherent events, dates, or identities to form a clear, fact-based summary. The readable facts are too sparse to support a definite news item.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt returned in death at 11.15 am to the White House as crowds gathered. Mrs. Roosevelt, President Truman, Cabinet members, and the family watched a somber cortege with a caisson bearing the coffin. Guards and naval and army units saluted while the body was placed before the altar in the White House chapel.
A misty April Washington scene follows a state funeral as President Roosevelt and Foreign Secretary Eden attend the interment at Hyde Park. Officials report Roosevelt bearing up well, while descriptions praise the late leader and the resilient grace of the First Lady. A rainstorm accompanies the arrival of dignitaries including Dewey and Viscount Hallam.
President Truman selects Senator James Byrnes to become key adviser replacing Harry Hopkins, promising far greater authority. After consultations with Byrnes, Truman signals expansion of wartime leadership and push to finish the fight, honoring the late Roosevelt and pledging continued effort.
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