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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1945
Page
1
British authorities in Berlin state the British Military Government has not begun functioning due to a Russian demand that Britain feed and supply the entire British sector. Russian control persists with Zhukov directing detachments to continue administration while discussions with Clay Weeks and Murphy address feeding Berlin.
Fragmented lines report a German action involving French children labeled as guinea pigs. The text references London, July 8, and mentions Nazi procedures, with vague figures and censored names, implying wartime experimentation and grave misuse of minors.
Veteran pilot Lawrence Doty commands the Dauntless squadron in a series of missions against Japan. The unit, recently assigned to Kwajalein operations, conducted multiple strikes with limited crew visibility and returned under War Department orders.
Report from the front describes Soviet defenders in Leningrad advancing a defensive effort as Allied observers note ongoing operations. Mention appears to reference a day’s events with scattered details about positions and actions.
A murky dispatch from London details charges against John Amery amid wartime treason proceedings. The report references court actions, allegations of collaboration with enemy powers, and potential consequences including heavy penalties.
Sill held up as 14 major New York newspapers face a continuing strike. Union president Joseph Simmons says workers will not return without a contract. War Labour Board will decide by July 8 as mass picketing spreads to Daily News Daily Mirror and others while some editors claim high counter sales. Mayor Friedman urges strikers to resume work and negotiations continue.
On Guam three British carriers were struck by kamikaze attacks as the carrier group fought off the assault. Fire crews repaired damage swiftly and two planes reportedly took off after the hits while one vessel withdrew from the action amid continued close combat and air attacks.
London July 3 Australian Test team selection expected by July 1 with changes likely from the Schemeid departure. Performances of Custody Stanford and Cristafani against York noted in early form reports.
From Salt Lake City correspondent a report details a POW camp attack near Bradford on July 1 and 12. Eight sleeping Germans were killed and one man injured by gunfire from an American guard tower. Camp commandant Celene Arihur Eriewan and others face an investigation with limited disclosure. The piece mentions British cricket selectors drawing Carr into England duty and hints at changes to team selection for young players.
Viscount Swinton opened the Commonwealth Air Transport Council meeting to discuss amplifying and developing the air partnership formed at Montreal last November. The gathering, attended by Sywfoundlans and Southern Rindesia, will decide the secretariat's structure and future meetings across the Commonwealth.
A Polish delegate report notes two victims Michael Dennel, 26, truck driver, and Mrs Louise Urry, conductor, found dead from carbon monoxide fumes in a gas producer truck at 0 Beaufort Street.Officials say an electric blower and the provisional government debate how to handle the tragedy as economic experts discuss Moscow talks.
London reports Allied planners slowly piece together a combined offensive to sever Japanese hold on the East Indies. British East Indies Fleet attack airfields at Medan Binjai and Skokseumawe in Sumatra with 5000 pound bombs, wounding runways and sinking two small timber and oil ships offshore.
Reports describe coastal fortifications along Sumatra facing Malacca Strait as crucial in blocking Japanese advances. British and Allied forces monitor shipping channels while RAF and Navy strikes target enemy positions and supply lines, with Singapore’s remaining naval assets facing strategic strain.
Fragmentary account notes a Belgrade radio broadcast by Maraun Tits criticizing Western policy and urging defense of freedoms. The garbled text references Greek and Yugoslav positions, global fear, and mentions potential regional clashes amid tensions in Europe.
Paris crowds witnessed postwar revival of the Grand Prix as Caracalla led a crowded field at Longchamp with Mistral and Epfrpanas among top finishers amid a wartime era return.
London reports German prisoner Mertens WOU confessed to aiding the murder of fellow prisoner Rosterg. He testified he helped drag the body, claimed Rosterg was dead before the hanging, and said he believed Rosterg deserved punishment.
Canberra reports substantial increases in revenue and reductions in Commonwealth war expenditure will appear in the Budget due about mid August. Treasurer Mr J Chief has completed preliminary work with official statements noting no major changes in taxation and no surprises. Data for early cabinet discussion will be supplied to Mr Chief for main budgetary planning for the next financial year. Taxation review promised by Mr Chifley will be delayed until year end and not effective until the 1947-48 Budget.
The report notes Britain opened Persian Palestinian and Iraqi overland routes in September 1941 and that the United States provided assistance. It mentions over five million tons of aid sent to Russia via the Persian Gulf routes in July and references London reports on supply lines to the USSR.
Genial Mack Arthur reports that General MacArthur, addressing the Philippines Congress, said prewar defence obstacles blocked independence but world conditions now permit information and international security. He lauded the Philippine masses for fortitude and spiritual capacity for self-government.
Allied air forces in the Pacific report a sweep over the Anam Group with Corsairs and Avengers destroying fighter planes and sinking small vessels. Coral fire damaged infrastructure on Hirare and Sakisbeway while targets near the Goto group and Yap Palau area were attacked.
Moscow and Warsaw sign a trade agreement with Poland to take five million tons of coal and 67 000 tons of iron and steel from Russia while Russia receives 23 000 tons of iron and 30 000 tons of manganese in return. The deal is valued at about 24 dollars per ton.
Crowds of over 100000 gathered on both sides of Niagara Falls as William Hill attempted a daring stunt in a barrel. The risky voyage aimed to honor his father by crossing the Niagara River, but the journey through whirlpools proved extremely dangerous and left observers shaken.
Chinese veterans in New York report plans to bolster Amoy defenses amid ongoing tensions. The Press notes the move appears designed to reinforce island fortifications and deter potential threats, reflecting wider military readiness concerns in the region.
A terse dispatch from London notes Moraes Marshal has fully recovered from a recent stage of illness or injury tied to a cape agency incident. Details are sparse and no further actions are specified.
Allied naval and air forces bombarded Japanese positions northeast of Manggar aerodrome as the Australian Seventh Division pressed inland near the airstrip captured July 4. Heavy shells and mortars supported Major General Milford's column, which also seized a coastal defence gun that had menaced the advance.
Fragmentary OCR text describes German General Staff and exile figures in New York. References to British colonies, German military command, and Allied actions appear amid garbled phrases. No clear events, dates, or names can be reliably identified from the readable fragments.
Dispatch from Athens on July 8 reports British force commander Preston stating Crete is largely cleared of enemy mines and war materiel with only a few technicians remaining to finish clearance. He notes Allied authorities agree on the strategic situation and emphasize continued vigilance and decontamination of vital areas.
The readable text shows scattered references to July, Landon, Sorows, and generic individuals with unclear roles. No coherent event or outcome is established. details are too garbled to identify participants, places, dates, or actions.
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