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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 16, 1946

Page

4

Life and Works of H G Wells Unearthed in Fragmented Tribute

A fragmented obituary assesses Herbert George Wells as a rational idealist and propagandist, noting his mix of science and vision. It traces his Bromley origins, education at Lindon University, early teaching, shift to journalism, and influence on modern literature despite wartime disillusionment.

Herbert George Wells Hera Ouumenaing Betorany Wells Wells Kipps Beolus Welus Bromley Middie Wella Texan Hinday Henry James Australia Bucaran Irauors J. A. Lyons Wir First Grammar Lasey Saranmliiet Tamam Lindon University Fleet WE. Henley

New Zealand debates foreign policy shift toward wider duties

In Wellington a House of Representatives debate signals a cautious shift toward greater foreign policy consciousness amid wartime pressures. The discussion touched on Wells and his influence, the role of New Zealand diplomacy, and calls for an external affairs committee to unify government and opposition views and strengthen Commonwealth cooperation.

Wellington New Zealand Australia House of Representatives Wells Marco Aratole R M. Algie Fraser Mc Nash Anche Diehard Third Wells Ailtob Uther Joe George Cap Halabe Warmington Moscow Segations Mos Marx Zealand Russia W. Boswell Totellget Wwem Abraham Wells Deaby Holland Boewell Labour Nds Fermen Dantully London Butlse Ceneral Ie Akewnce Maton Suehem Ihouse Na Ft Real Commonwealthy Mnigr

Votes and figures from long-ago Cape Bedford election

August 1966 dispatch notes a Sydney party with one group, Cooktown votes tallied, Morgan and Cooper contending for second, Walsh leading, and mentions Brian Howe and mining movements in China. The fragmentary report ends with a closing line from Fred C. Wodel.

Ehoe Cape Bedford Oissidttet Sydney Cooktown Monn Whey Cooper Uma Morgan Walsh Palmer Brian | Howe

Mossman News Moleman Aug 14 report of cane crush and event notes

The week ended August 10 reports Cane central mill crushed 5608 tons of cane with an average yield around 14st. The aggregate season totals reach 7,000. Delegates discuss local authorities convened by Cairns Starce with WA Collins as chair. Douwglas Shire chairman RD Bex and Chamber of Commerce president A Green attend. The Canehunde event is described as successful socially and financially. Decorations, supper prizes, and social tributes accompany the weekend program with local notables and plans for subsequent matches and travel.

A. Green Chamber of Commerce Ate Nothburtt Wo Bruce J Dummei Cainal Prise Wile Messrs "Reynolds Kon Endaesen Ae Goulet Waite Mim” Bells Matthews Muir Las Zammit Orcs Fir Cama

Mareeba Ambulance Cases Reported Busy Weekend

August 12 Mareeba dispatch notes a busy ambulance period with multiple calls from Kuranda Mt Molloy and Dimbulak. 375 road miles were covered and cases included a fractured rib, an incised wound to a finger base, and several injuries as medics transferred patients to Mareeba Hospital.

J. Adner G. F Smith

International law reborn through postwar trials and reform

A Sydney Herald legal correspondent argues that international law did not collapse before or during World War II. The piece notes renewed vitality from postwar trials of German war criminals and the creation of the Nuremberg principles and International Court, marking a stage of development and rehabilitation for international law despite wartime failures.

United Nations Sydney Herald International Tnsihe Germany United Satians Rein Nuremberg Lord Wright League ® of ‘Nations International Labour Organisation International Lew International Court Tumice

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