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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 07, 1947

Page

1

Marshall Warns Against Efforts To Perpetuate Misery

Harvard commencement speaker General Marshall condemns moves by governments or groups to exploit human misery for political ends. He urges united effort to aid Europe, cites scale of postwar destruction and the collapse of Europe’s economy under Nazi rule as a warning about the consequences of dislocation.

Cambridge Massachusetts Harvard University Gene General Marshall United States Europe

Efforts to Alleviate Plight Highlight Europe Aid Debate

The article discusses Western reactions to Europe's economic distress and the need for relief measures. It notes General Marshall's stance, urging aid and warning that support depends on broader U.S. policies, with a focus on bridging rural and city economies and avoiding long-term entanglements.

Peace Treaties Ratified In Turbulent Weeks

The article notes ratification of peace treaties amid rapid developments in international alignments. It references movements toward intermediation, Communist Latin tensions, and actions by the United Nations and major powers. Names and precise figures are unclear due to damaged text.

Watersiders Ban on Dutch Shipping Lifted

News brief reports the watersiders union lifting a ban on Dutch shipping after negotiations. Trade and transport boards await details as crews resume port activities and guardships return to regular schedules.

Watersiders

Boxing Brisbane Bout Sees Petersen Edge Petersen

Boxing notes describe a Brisbane bout where Petersen narrowly defeats Marcus after an exchange of sharp punches. The match is marked by a moment where Petersen scores with a right to the jaw, and Marcus appears to be hurt but continues. The report notes the crowd reaction and refers to the bout as a tense, dynamic display of boxing skill.

Brisbane Batie Marcus Berchet Laure ‘Petersen Wilfiow Andy Bear Cutter Petersen

Future of Manus New York June 5 JAAP Souter

A brief note from Jaap Souter on the future of Manus in New York dated June 5 discusses evolving themes, potential developments, and the cultural significance of the manuscript collection in the city.

New York Jaap Souter

Compulsory Training Vital for Australasia Youth

Debated policy urges compulsory training as vital for preparing youth soldiers and delegates. Historical remarks warn of repeated empire complacency and the need to mobilize men and women for future conflict.

League Daughtara

Rift Between Unions Strains Public Education Service Trust

A garbled June report outlines a widening split between teachers unions and public service unions over leadership and demands. The text mentions Government, Pucker Essen, Gaels Servier Union, and Toe Cate Coe elements, indicating conflict over bargaining and control within the sector.

Public Service Mrierawe Geemmnns- Pucker Essen Gaels Servier Unien

Truman condemns Hungary coup as a grave outrage

President Truman said the recent Communist coup in Hungary was a terrible outrage and that the United States would not stand by. He directed a full investigation and warned of further action if needed, asserting America will not abandon peace and freedom in Europe.

Washington Truman Suggen Posie Fruitless United States Humgary Corey Gaking Trumen Reptia Uouwold Greece Richard F- Allen United Fillion Truman Sc America

Fragmented OCR note on emergency response and operation

An unreadable OCR fragment references a response to an incident involving emergency services and a shelter operation. Names and precise actions are unclear due to garbled text, but the fragment suggests a rapid emergency reaction and a facility or site under strain.

Bomb letters claim Stern Gang attack responsibility

June LAP report states police are tracking a wave of threatening mail including envelopes addressed to Ernest Bevin and Australia tied to the Stern Gang. The Daily Mail notes warning letters and fraud claims tied to altar events, with references to Bevin and political tensions.

Movsign Ernest Bevin Scotland Daily Mail Anys Bevis Eien House of Commoan

Warning Issued To Butchers Of North Queensland

Canberra June 6 Any defiance of the law by North Queensland butchers in refusing to accept coupons for meat will be met by appropriate action by the Government. Senator Courtice warned today that Cairns butchers advised the Queensland Director of Rationing they would disregard regulations after June 6. There is no likelihood of lifting rationing soon, though some relaxation of coupon values might be possible. The government will stand firm against graziers demands for taxation on stock sales to provide meat for Britain.

Canberra Queensland B. Courtice Cairne Britain

Golf Championships Echoes of a Historic Weekend

A foggy links course hosts tense finals as competitors juggle nerves and form. Prominent players challenge for the title amid firm greens and rising crowd energy, with a clear tilt toward a dramatic finish unseen in years.

Peace Plans for the Pacific Reach Australian View

Canberra reports that Australia seeks a long term peace settlement for the Pacific and South East Asia. Dr Evatt criticizes UK Labour pamphlets for omitting key problems and stresses decisive measures against Japan’s war potential. He notes relations with India and the British Commonwealth, and warns against delay and “compromise by exhaustion” in international diplomacy.

Canberra Pacific South-sett Drv. Evatt House of Representatives United Kingdom South-east Asia Carda Labour Party Far East Japan India British Commonwealth

Freeze Wages Prices To Biters End

A chaotic report describes demands to freeze wages and prices amid rail and transport strikes. Officials and unions discuss nationwide action involving millions of workers, with stoppages at major transit hubs and government responses shaping the industrial dispute.

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