19 Jan 1948
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1948
Page
1
About ten thousand students denounced Britain and the United States in Shanghai over the Kowloon eviction case. A deputation entered the British Consulate-General bearing a petition asking Britain to negotiate with China on Kowloon and Hong Kong and to compensate evicted squatters and punish those linked to alleged atrocities.
A mangled account describes claims that Canton city authorities were compelled by right wing elements of the Kuomintang to shape anti communist sentiment in Hong Kong. The piece alleges the government sought to spark reformist protests, blaming Tang faction leaders and foreign affairs officials for orchestrating demonstrations and political pressure.
The fragmentary text mentions a channel tunnel proposition with stray phrases in an unknown language. It provides no clear names, dates, places, or concrete facts to form a reporter-like summary.
Fragmentary OCR text describes civil penalties and possible imprisonment for repeated offenses. The readable parts mention penalties tied to certain acts and periods, but the fragment does not provide clear entities or a coherent event.
New Delhi corresp was report Gandhi plans to end his fast after assurances of communal peace. He had sought firm commitments from Indian leaders including Nehru and ML allies, with signatures gathered from major parties as the British government weighed terms. The move followed tense months and calls for harmony amid rising communal tensions.
Sydney carrier Legion Cab Service will adopt new security methods used in Palestine to deter Stern Gang activity and guard drivers after a spate of assaults. Chief advocate Cally McNutt cites reinforced cab interiors, rapid siren alerts, and secure barriers as proven against gang violence.
Austral reports a 740000 tins bacon offer to the British Government by Darling Downs cooperative association was reportedly rejected. A London message says Britain preferred pork. representative Mr W Krimmer says no official advice yet, but firm can dispose of remaining boron and export to other markets.
A girl described as 18 in a Coral Street report was found to be 23 yesterday by police. Detectives say she gave contradictory statements about a man she claimed as her father and was charged with making false declarations. She appeared in Children’s Court and was remanded in reception.
A ship named Asturias faced a delayed voyage after a dispute over the Whiteuster Trade Policy. Officials froze most of the 1380 passengers, allowing only 750 aboard while 250 migrants were rejected. The Australian authorities held the power to decide who could travel.
Canberra orders about 40 Australian girls employed by the American army in the south west Pacific to return to Australia. They will not be allowed to travel directly to the United States. many face uncertainty about employment and visas. The Commonwealth Mission in Tokyo has not been informed, and American authorities indicate they do not wish to lose the workers but must comply with the official request.
Fragmented text references the Joint Defence Board. It mentions a meeting, a maneuvre toward terms, and a potential plan or reassurance about a seaside site. Details are garbled and names or dates are unclear.
Carearinsed migrants from Rawalpindi and the NW Frontier faced criticism as Major 2. D. Baskin cites they have entry permits to Australia. Exservicemen and family seek damages while migrants abandon jobs and possessions. The controversy centers on the White Australia policy as 790 migrants are set to land at Fremantle Melbourne and Sydney.
A truce was signed in Batavia aboard the U8 transport Menville by Dulcis and Indonesian representatives. The agreement calls for a three day ceasefire with 48 hour intervals and the creation of demilitarized zones between opposing forces. Dutch and Indonesian civil police will monitor the zones with military observers, under the Good Offices Committee.
Disputed lines in a peace treaty set how Italian vessels would be divided among victors. France would receive three cruisers four destroyers two submarines and other items while Yugoslavia Greece and others receive various cruisers and support ships. The document outlines torpedo boats and mine sweepers but some cruiser demands were not granted.
Police believe a Sydney Eastern Suburbs sex maniac is a modern Jekyll and Hyde threat. Citizens aid a large manhunt as Surf Club volunteers escort women home. 27 guarded Thursday night and 30 plus last night. Detectives fear a pattern of attacks on women, with a nurse assaulted and a family member awakened by noise as the man nears homes.
Minneapolis January 18 1939 Frank Gollan a University of Minnesota scientist reported tonight that he had developed the first pure brain of the polio virus that causes paralysis though the virus attacks only in a limited class the methods used to test were applicable to all strains of polio and a practical method was near Dr Gollan received support from the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis He joined the university in 192? and began experiments three months ago with Dr Hart van Riper praising the discovery as a major purification in the fight against infantile paralysis and noting potential progress against the human strain.
Oceanfront cafe owners report severe losses from wet weather. many fear 7 to 9 percent of normal summer business. Several plan to sell or close, with one proprietor anonymizing his name to protect the sale. Trade has fallen to about one eighth of typical activity, leaving workers unable to serve all potential customers.
Unionists in Sydney press Prime Minister J B Chifley to recall the note amid a push for changes. A number of RSL sub groups seek a shift in the note’s approach as the year opens.
Launceston January 17 Tasmania tied India by one run in a dramatic scours innings. Murfet lbw to Bangichari leads, Laver bowled by Sarwate, Amarnath saved with sundries. Bowling figures Phaduar 9 29, Ami Eishi 1 81, Sarwate 4 102, Hiacare 0 48, Amarugh 3 2.
A historical note describes horses on a platform at Adelaide with a chaotic scene. It recounts crowd reactions and a near tragedy as the platform buckled under weight while a large horse nearly fell, injuring bystanders and prompting safety concerns.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a message about no seats available on a TAA plane from Adelaide to Perth with garbled additional text about a game and a date, indicating travel or scheduling issues and confusion in the snippet.
A damaged report notes Pakistan seized air freight en route to Australia after authorities blocked shipments from South Africa. The cargo, tied to Empire Airways, was held in Karachi and Sydney amid government instructions restricting transshipment through South Africa. Trade officials called the action disruptive and said extended talks are needed to resolve the dispute.
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