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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1946
Page
4
The piece centers on a bustling Rex Theatre tonight featuring actor Bob Yancey and a two act, light hearted melodrama set in a seaside locale. The author, famed for energetic storytelling, brings a familiar cast and breezy plotting that appeals to long time fans.
A mid century radio listing shows scattered program titles and times including The Month in Retrospect, The Country Hour, School Broadcasts, Cricket Commentary, and a wireless chorus. Notable names include Alan West, Dr Jobo, Stephen Xorke, and Dam Hardy. The fragment references Australian and Auckland cricket coverage and a piano segment by Sheehan.
An outbreak traced to a voyage from Arabia sparked a fever epidemic that spread through Memtees. Doctors reported thousands treated at delousing centers and emergency hospitals as anti-louse squads battled the disease. Eight tons of DDT were deployed. 400 deaths were recorded before control was achieved.
London dispatch reports Sultan Sjabrir announcing the first day of the Indonesian Central National Committee local readers conference produced no positive results. The committee will continue sessions for two more days in Batavia as Reuters notes.
London March 2 AAP reports the Lancastrian service between Here and Sydney claims the longest and fastest flight in the world. Airplane piloted by Captain in Catebourat Thode at Hemme an aircraft mark.
New York dispatch reports Hromtos Tours on a disputed inspection of Tokio and refers to the New York Tower, with brief notes on the event dated March 1 and attributed to ALF.
A fragmented report indicates the United States proposed a land dump or related equipment to Australia. Australian authorities reportedly rejected the offer, citing no clear benefit and concerns over logistics. The piece hints at broader discussions amid regional supply shortages.
Airlines and authorities confirm approval of air routes under every agreement in force. Details specify rights over destinations and service levels, with procedural steps outlined for implementation and monitoring by involved organizations.
Batavia March 3 AAP Acting Director Dr Hover states Australians and Dutch have a definite pact to quell disturbances in Borneo and New Guinea New Japanese forces affected by the unrest. London March 7 AAP Batavia says Dutch sentries faced a strike and clashes on the docks with shots fired at crowd. no further details available.
In London on March 11 AP reports General Northcott told officers that British forces in Japan may start anew with a peaceful occupation. The plan includes ceremonial garrisons at the Imperial Palace and General MacArthur headquarters, with support from American sources. Tokyo arrangements and allied ceremonies are being prepared for a forthcoming war context.
London March 2 AAP An hourly autobus service could run between London and Paris with phased expansion. Parliamentary Secretary for Child Aviston signed the Anglo French child ait accord promising joint efforts to lower prices. The agreement provides for expanded services between Britain and France and the appointment of a joint standing committee to coordinate them. Ivor Thomas noted the plan aimed to organize the timetable and operations.
An obituary note records A. Goodwin as a member of the Roll of Honour, noting his death since January and the report of his passing.
London dispatch reports Denmark's participation in the UN ERA process with details on its stance and potential impact, citing diplomatic exchanges and comments from officials.
London March 1 AP The battleship King George V carrying 55 tons of sift food mostly from Australia berthed at Portsmouth after months in the Pacific. Captain B B Scofield said we could have brought 5000 tons if all offers could be accepted as preparations continue for becoming a ship of the Commander in Chief Home Fleet. The carrier Formidable evacuated 90 minutes before arrival.
Incomplete report from Buenos Aires shows scattered words about ballet and dates, with no clear events, names, or outcomes available for a concise summary.
Fragmentary weather note describes poor visibility of a few yards. Snow is falling with an 8 northerly gale. Observations imply lingering wintry conditions and hazardous travel potential.
March 2 dispatch from Batavia reports a British private killed and another wounded in an ambush by Indian troops near Semarang on March 1. The episode followed arrests of Betremdme ladas with artillery fire still impacting the area.
Reported as uneventful with no incidents. Local residents, including wives and mothers of Arabs, staged marches in Jeramiem demanding the return of axed Rechet, while Bratert againe the removal of haste to Sexchalles Islands.
Fragmentary text mentions an August event, expressions of approval, and references to fees and taping. It is too garbled to identify clear people, places, or concrete actions. The readable parts do not form a coherent report or specific incident.
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