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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1946
Page
3
Rain interrupted play on the Test match day with only brief cricket completed. Umpires delayed return until 3:25 due to overcast skies and wet conditions. attendance officially 15,050 with gate receipts around £3000 as English and Australian players endured a weather affected day.
The article reports calls in Congress for the United States to assume unilateral control of the Pacific islands. It cites Dee 1 AAP notes and quotes Rep Bishop and Rep Izac on administering the islands for peace and welfare, with the sub-committee planning to confer with General MacArthur before press conferences.
Sixteen hundred prisoners classified as anti Nazi and anti dem soc repatriated from Britain were reportedly abused by German officials at Heilbronn discharge camp. A German official allegedly shouted threats about detention and forced labor, reflecting lingering Wehrmacht attitudes.
December reports say the Lord Chamberlain will scrutinize songs and jokes more strictly to avoid offending ministers. The Daily Mail cites British authorities calling for tighter controls, with proposed measures including reviewing satirical works and potential penalties.
A Washington Senate War Committee report alleging widespread misconduct in Germany during the occupation drew criticism as a push to suppress findings. It cites mismanagement of denazification, cartel remittances failures, and block marketing by army officers, with 150000 Poles and 180000 Jews discussed amid refugee movements and zone access denials.
In a Northumberland speech Lord Morrison argues coal export levels could invite a European welcome postwar and boost Britain. He says coal mines will be nationalised January 1, 1947, and insists immediate output increases are needed to avert long term austerity and enable structural reforms.
December figures from Office and Customs and Excise show large increases over the prior year. Excise revenue reached 858,1998, rising by 1,785,109 pounds, while office revenue advanced to 9,021 in November, up from last year.
Fragmentary report from December 2 states that Labour in Bundaberg is concerned about victory in state elections. The Brisbane context is unclear as the text is garbled and incomplete.
The central group seeks to deploy aircraft and submarines near New Zealand en route to Antarctica. The mission aims to study ice conditions and monitor other nations exploratory activity. Russia and Britain are noted as active in recent polar ventures.
Mr Ernest Bevin drew boos and occasional applause during a professional football match at the Polo grounds in New York. The crowd reacted after his name was announced, the demonstration intensified as he neared the bleachers and faded with play resumed. Some Bevin aides linked the incident to the Palestine issue.
Shanghai was patrolled by armed forces after clashes began November 30 with police ordered to shoot remonstrators on sight. Many stores remained closed though a municipal spokesman said the situation was under control. Reports from United Press and other witnesses cited deaths and injuries as fighting continued.
London December 1 A.A report in the Daily Express quotes a political correspondent stating Prince Philip I of Greece plans to become a naturalized British subject within the next six months. If naturalized he would renounce the Greek throne and his line of succession.
Perth authorities report the Executive Council commuted ten life terms with hard labour for a homicide case in Claremont involving Detective Roe. The death sentence against Hammond and his wife Cecilia Hammond was commuted to imprisonment with hard labour, while her murder verdict stands with mercy urged. Roe was killed by Hammond using a revolver.
Thames overflows flood London areas and Windsor as heavy rain continues. River levels rise steadily through the day, with the Thames about two inches above normal and widespread flooding of lowland land. Gale warnings issued for Britain as storms lash the coast and trees.
In country districts the QUICK INSECT DESTROYER spray is praised as a quick solution to flies. The ad asserts rapid action, claiming even large insects tumble in seconds and promises freedom from insects this summer with the product. The fragmentary copy mentions weather and climate as influencing factors and urges purchasing to obtain relief.
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