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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 28, 1946

Page

1

British See Egypt Riots, Gov Warns Sidky Pasha

London reports British Dominions Secretary Lord Addison voiced concern over Egyptian demonstrations after Sidky Pasha lifted a ban. A student and worker strike turned disorderly, with mobs attacking British property as troops opened fire in self defense. Egyptian police and army restored order. Britain seeks punishment of attackers and compensation.

London Dominions Lord Addison Egypt Sidky Pasha Sidrn Pasha Sidky Pashs

Egypt Egypt Warned Again On Aid And Policy

A fragmented report from Cairo discusses warnings to Egypt over foreign policy and aid amid tensions with Britain. It notes debates on independence, defense, and peace terms, with references to Britain, the Sudan, and the United Nations, plus calls for concrete steps to strengthen alliances and regional stability.

Arab Aspiration At Arab League Council On Independence

Mentert correspondent reports Syrian Minister Jamil Mardam Bey, Arab League Council chairman, says independence for member states will be on the agenda at end of March. He notes strong Arab support for Egypt, predicts expansion of League with North Africa and Persian Gulf outreach, and mentions funds for a Benelenta bank and aid to independence efforts.

London Mapira Tiene Jamil Mardam Bey Egypt Semlen Arab League Council Prostibsh Egypte Arab Lasgus Council Arab Laigie Anemory U Natibe Tripalitania Pahtasg Ihe League Therane Wien Philanthropi League Persian Gulf Sten Raneein Rowell

Appeal Dismissed in Lands Department Clerk Appointment

The Public Service Appeal Board unanimously dismissed the challenge to the appointment of Jas at Compeett as clerk in the Lands Department opening section. The Feb 27 decision from SHISBANE records the ruling.

Shisbane Public Service Appeal Checker Sanér Jas Compeett Lands Department

Truman announces resignations of Ickes and Krug

Washington February 28 President Truman disclosed the resignation of Harold L Ickes secretary and the departure of Mr Krug formerly power manager of the Tennessee Valley Authority. The two announcements mark a shake up in federal leadership.

Washington Truman Ulive Kru Harold Ickes Sho Krug Tennessee Valley Authori'y

India to debate balance liquidation talks February 28

Reuters dispatch from New Delhi reports India may scale down concerns over alerting balances if London and New Delhi fail timely negotiations on liquidation of the Merling balances. The report notes possible involvement of the International Monetary Bank committees in offshore monetary matters.

Lonndon Reuters New

Ban on Dutch Sydney Conference Discusses India Aid

A CTL conference of 13 onions discusses a trial ship and early assurances to ease Indian anxieties over Britain’s push to scale down credits. The report notes potential withdrawal from Bretton Woods if proposed terms fail. Britain’s sterling credits are estimated at £1300 million.

Sydney Shilpa CTL E Ate India Britain

Housing Progress in Britain Sees Thousands of Dwellings Under Way

London report states 7,500 permanent homes completed by January 1 under government schemes. About 22,000 permanent houses are under construction and 2,700 war damaged homes being rebuilt. Twelve thousand temporary houses already built with 13,000 under construction. White Paper lists 51,000 contracts for permanent dwellings and over 400,000 workers on repair and construction in England and Wales at January 1.

London Eng Jand Scotland Wales Ma Pew Sinaia England

War bonus to merchant seamen and cabinet report

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a war bonus for merchant seamen. Mentions reporting to the Cabinet next week and references a mariline stone and Tomas Wes. Content is unclear and largely nonsensical.

Mariline Tomas Wes Hal Te

US Service Pay Increase Moves Through Congress

A fragmented Washington report notes the proposed service pay raise advancing in Congress. Mentioned names include several secretaries and officials as lawmakers debate the increment.

Washington, Fe

French Cabinet closes Franco Spanish frontier March first

London Feb 26 Reuters dispatch reports the French Cabinet will close the Franco Spanish frontier to traffic from March 1 and says Spain's civil war situation threatens international security. Pressure from left parties unions and Republican groups influenced the decision amid outrage over Franco era executions including Christine Garcia and eleven other Spaniards who sought refuge in France.

London A.A.P Reuters Spain Franco Christine Garcia France Garcia Vaucluse Madrid

Programme Classified London Feb 36 Notes on Republicans

London February 1936 classified item reports Paris correspondent on Benor Doe Gira, leader of the Republicans. Mentions SurreyMON OF TRAFFIC and Tunis radio claim four more Republicans were retreating in a Barcoona military court.

London Paris Benordoe Gira Tunis Iter We Barcoona Miliary

RAAF Madang incident reports unclear actions and demobilisation plan

A chaotic Madang scene with RA A F personnel described as accidentally sparked by a strip gathering. Reports indicate no provost intervention, leaders not arrested, and authorities exploring demobilisation steps and repatriation logistics while noting lost records in a fire.

Madang Refsls

Stoppage Threatened at Sydney Breweries Over Victimisation

Feb 27 Sydney engineers at Kent and Waverley breweries threaten stoppage after lunch tomorrow over alleged victimisation of employees including stewards and luminaries. A district Amalgamated Engineering Union meet warned of a general stoppage if maintenance workers are replaced by staff or if key drivers join the action. The NSW Trades and Labour Council failed to settle the dispute despite efforts.

Sydney Kent Brewery Touris New South Wales Trades and Labour Council Sta Eny Amalgamated Engineering Union Tuen Er Neers Kent Meg

Lieutenant Pulare Decorated in Perth Return

George Cros IAAP reports Lieut Pulare is decorated by the RAN after an impressive weekend in Perth. The ceremony included colleagues Mould and Liew BR, with Geldaworthy noting the honor as a significant recognition of duty and service.

Resignation Rumor Shakes Canberra Office

Feb 27 report from Canberra notes Ernest Mebt Serial Haute resigning from a Seeger committee in Canberra after Holt Kinesion said to open a site. Officials admit uncertainty over timing and his departure plans remain unclear.

Carberra Ernest Mebt Haute, Iy Seeger Cemtes Holt Arcate Iy Canberre

Gandhi Urges Indians to Await British Mission

London reports Gandhi urges Indian extremists to hold until the British Cabinet mission arrives as he condemns Bombay riots and calls for restraint amid mounting tensions.

Gandhi

Must Play The Game Amid Indian Mutiny War Debate

Fragmented text reports Nehru addressing the assembly on service loyalty and the broader role of Indian servicemen in the Army Air Force Navy and Police. He rejects General Sir Claude Auchinleck’s broad policy on mutineer punishment and calls for a measured response to racial violence while urging unity among Indian servicemen.

Ai Nehru Eames Tees Indien Engilahman Claude Auchinneck Lam Claude Pandit Mehru India Nehru

Sentences echo death sentences in wartime Britain and India

Reports from London show that five British officers and seven Allied airmen faced death by execution after a major raid, with official caution over the handling of the sentences and tensions rising in India over imperial policies. The dispatches discuss the British stance on discipline, political leadership, and the uncertain outlook for India’s future amid wartime strain.

London Americas Herford Srerwalte

Manchurian Machinery Removed by Russians

AAP dispatch from Mukden says Soviet Commandant Andrei Koutoun Stankevitchi admitted Russia took Japanese built heavy machinery from Manchuria and shipped it to Russia. The move aligns with a Yalta era decision by Bur Thee.

New York Prem Correspondeni Mukden Andrei Koutoun Stankevitchi Preetonie Ruse Manchuria Russia Stankovi Eitther Yalta Tin

Stillwell Road Ramon Abanbo Family Note

New York report reads a fragmentary item about an Abanbo family tied to Stillwell Road, with unclear details and numbers. The legible text mentions Ramon and 137 million in some context, but the core facts remain obscured.

Indonesia's Welfare Policy Plan Outlined by Viceroy

A degraded 20th century policy statement advocates Indonesian welfare through economic reconstruction and democratic rule. It envisions limited foreign interference, preparations for self governance, and special powers for rapid development while balancing local and central authority. It mentions participation in foreign service and armed forces under imperial oversight.

Alterecy Evra Snd Wold Ba & Glans Wraneler Toca ‘Minsters Holland Tadosesane Asmuima Jas Var Funsumr Setherianes Ae Trols Indonesia

Counting Casualties In Bombay Prison Camp Fire

Unclear broadcast from Bombay reports 228 dead and 10 percent injured in a prison camp fire. Text mentions prisoners, a camp near a station, and resulting casualties. Confused by OCR, but indicates substantial loss with recoveries and ongoing efforts.

Bombay

Fragmented OCR Summary of Atomic Blast Plans

Fragmented text mentions plans to record an atomic blast and cites various unclear names and locations. The garbled lines reference New York Times, aerators, and possible atoll context, but concrete facts or dates are not discernible.

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