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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 26, 1945

Page

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Berlin Falls Under Red Army Grip as Evacuation Begins

Berlin amid savage street fighting is described as all of Berlin clutched in the Red Army iron grip with evacutions by air underway. Moscow radio claims encirclement near completion though no official confirmation. Russian fire intensifies against vital districts as the death struggle nears its end.

London A.A.P Berlin Reuter Moscow Red Army Hitler Germany

Last main roads under fire in Martian siege report

A fragmentary dispatch describes intense shelling near Martstal and siege lines, detailing artillery exchanges, troop movements, and the impact on defenses. The report mentions German forces and Allied positions, with references to armored units and counterattacks amid ongoing combat.

Third Army Draws Closer to Hitler's Stronghold

London reports the Third Army has reached the Danube near Regensburg and entered Regen, advancing up to 28 miles on a 70 mile front. They move toward Berchtesgaden, 82 miles away, with about 75 miles along the Danube and fuel-tired opposition as German forces retreat south.

London Associated Press Third Army Third Danube Regensburg Regen Munich Berchtesgaden Hitler Kareth Amey Apstin Tee Acta Ares Bure Reuters Willy Third Third Army Danubian Mara Camch Mires Thunderbolt Aghter Iach Busle

TAX ideologies and wartime finance dominate April reports

In London and Moscow the April war economy debate centers on taxation, debt and postwar prices. Churchill era figures warn of high costs from the Italy and Japan campaigns while urging restrained spending and stable prices. A British treasury discussion highlights tax burden, wartime revenue, and potential postwar rates with emphasis on maintaining employment and industrial activity.

Japan Mmindos Apel PTR Italy Fifth Army Ferrara Borpatoria Eurth Herrare Crimoun Bologna Ponsa Sauipe Tralians Nes Agusas

British Budget Record Expenditure Exceeds Estimates

The British budget shows total expenditure surpassing the forecast by 28 million pounds for the year, with income tax producing 17 million over estimate. Customs and excise revenue reached 38 million including 20 million from beer duties, while overall expenditure exceeded revenue by 28.8 million pounds. A sinking fund financed 43 percent of the spend.

Britain Sietory Payne Tevenue

Moonlight Attack and Defense Near Bremen City

British and Allied columns press through eastern and western approaches to Bremen as urban fighting intensifies. Reports describe smoke over port districts, air raid warnings, and heavy bombardment while garrisons struggle against advancing Western and Eastern divisions and a desert squadron maneuvering near the Hamburg outskirts.

Bremen Rewer Corresmanarat Collins Ain-Potol Bes Fae Sneck Gatakike

Russia and Japan War Considered Likely

An early report indicates a possible war between Russia and Japan. U.S. and British wire services note imminent declarations, while troop movements around the Elbe and Emden suggest broader hostilities. Allied dispatches describe coastal guns moving inland and coordinated thrusts toward Bremen and Emden.

Early Details Difficult Mant Sts in Germany

The fragmentary text mentions Mant Sts in Germany and a reference to Sir James Grigg. details are unclear due to damaged OCR.

Germany Maap Sir James Grigg

Australia seeks Security Council seat at world talks

At the San Francisco UNCIO opening, Australia pushes for a place on the Security Council as a security power and calls for a strengthened and enlarged Social and Economic Council. Officials note support for China amendments and a move toward a international framework balancing veto powers among major nations.

San Francisco Emai World Security Organization Australia Security Council Social and Economic Council Sietunius Unciotaive China Dumparton ’ Oaks Or Kapusations Assembly Economic and Social Council

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