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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1946
Page
1
Ottawa reports a Royal Commission will probe alleged leakage of confidential atomic energy related information to unauthorised persons including members of a foreign mission. Police detain at least 22 people after Prime Minister Mackenzie King announced the inquiry and amid claims of authentic tips.
The Canadian department compiled material alleging Soviet influence operations and possible blackmail affecting Canadian services. Reports cite prime ministerial denial and concern that U S Soviet ties could be disrupted. observers note pressure on Canada to decide on security cooperation amid wartime era tensions.
Reading notes indicate Australia planned to allocate wheat for American Liberty ships and Indian aid. Discussions centered on raising quotas to shipments of 30,000 tons in April and additional tonnage, with figures and political figures named in the appeal to Prime Minister Chifley.
The Amolified Pr rorrespondent reports Japanese government orders immediate price controls and limited distribution of food and clothing to avert famine by end of April. Sir Raghunath urged Britain to raise wheat exports from Australia to boost India’s quota. Chifley sympathetic, railways to speed deliveries. road transport to assist rail movement if needed. London dispatch says the government must act, mobilize public support, and ration essential goods to meet crisis while ending the black market.
Budapest radio reports two 15 year old youths have been charged in the murder of a woman during a Szeged jewellery shop raid. They stand accused of killing the jeweller and stealing 15,009 pounds worth of reels from the shop. The incident occurred in Hungary's Szeged area near the Angese town.
Protesters rallied against food cuts on February 3 in a crowded street scene. Businesses closed, traffic and vendors were disrupted as students wandered from class and political parties joined the demonstration.
A terse report notes Mir Ras Bayot urging caution as Mr. Levin discusses withdrawal risks. The warning is framed as a serious matter, emphasizing the potential consequences of withdrawal and the need for careful handling of the situation.
Leader Mr. A W Faden addresses delegates at the Federal Conference of the Country Party. He argues for expansion of primary industries to build a self reliant nation in open competition with long established rivals. The party seeks to remain a separate force in Australian politics, championing rural producers and a fair share of national income.
Fragmented text shows Russia and Italy altering policy on Trieste, with Russia backing Yugoslav claims earlier and now signaling counterclaims. Motives cited include detaching Yugoslavia from Western alignment and expanding influence in the Mediterranean, with vague references to Greece and regional power plays.
Fragment shows garbled OCR about Churchill and possible air visit to Washington amid speculation. Mentions President Truman and a Bernard figure, with unclear context and broken phrases.
In Madrid the Associated Press reports protests planned against Soviet actions, with Bevin warning Americans that Russian aggression could trigger a Western response. Officials say if Soviet pressure continues, the United Nations would face difficulty asserting jurisdiction and maintaining unity.
The General Assembly session in London produced unanimous calls for broader global peace and democracy. Delegates from multiple nations emphasized world unity and resisted narrow interests, highlighting Moscow’s influence and urging steadfast policies aligned with universal rights and cooperation.
February 16 report cites over 34 million pounds lost in shipyard steel thefts in New York. About 1.3 million tons of steel ingots vanished during four weeks, with 3000 workers affected and widespread economic damage noted.
Fragmentary OCR text. Reads as a political piece referencing a cabinet and a Guatemalan context. No clear events, names, dates, or affiliations fully readable. Summary limited by legibility to note a discussion of a cabinet and a Guatemalan matter without verifiable specifics.
News agency cables report British and American officials labeling Polish forces in Italy as a potential menace to Yugoslavia. The talks reference frontier tension, Adriatic coast deployments, and concerns over recruitment of Yugoslav separatists as part of broader Cold War strategy and security council diplomacy.
A memo states the Estey government warns of emigrant forces moving toward the Yugoslav frontiers and asks Russia to bring the issue to the Security Council. The Foliah emigrant army under General Anders, about 120000 strong, has long moved north toward the front, now covering the region near the Yugoslav border after months of advance.
Fragmentary military note describes a missing RAAF plane and salvage operations. Mentions weather hindrances and a search covering areas near the target, with figures around 46 000 yuan and 40 000 square units for spares and salvage. Names or clear contexts are unclear due to garbled text.
London reports on February 17 note authoritative quarters deny Polish and Jugoslav forces are moving toward Turkey or near the NatY frontier. The Sunday Times cites claims of troops along the Adriatic coast from Bari to Treviso and inland to Treviso Bo.
The Chinese government reported that repatriation of Japanese from Manchuria had not yet begun, amid military and political tensions surrounding Manchuria. The statement reflects ongoing concerns about postwar relocations and regional stability.
A damaged OCR snippet notes a discussion about cremation arrangements and a named location, mentioning expressed wills and a potential percentage. The readable content is partial and lacks coherent events or clear entities beyond a location reference and the idea of a will and division.
A reported briefing notes nearly half the personnel were discharged from Australian forces in the initial six months of peace. The document cites decline in wartime forces and restructuring after hostilities.
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