19 Mar 1946
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 19, 1946
Page
1
At Nuremberg on March 18 the American prosecutor and Hermann Goering debated the Nazi party’s true aims and leadership. Goering denied overthrow of the Weimar Republic, claiming parliamentary government was unnecessary though he acknowledged occasional public opinion calls under a different system.
An Australian official discusses wives accompanying servicemen overseas, noting arrangements for travel by warship and shipboard conduct. Wheeler mentions halls and facilities to send wives of servicemen who departed in August and October, with hopes of reunions in April if transit can be arranged.
The article reports that the Policy Committee plans to maintain a stand-by supply of rubber and continue production. It notes potential limits on future rubber content and mentions a total plan involving a large workforce to sustain production amid national needs.
London dispatch reports rising Anglo Russian tensions in Europe as March 17 details surface. The article notes a tense atmosphere surrounding impending diplomatic moves and the broader security climate in the region.
Hobart reports flooding after Kingston's Brown's River burst its banks during weekend rain. Damage exceeded £1000 as the river rose about 12 feet in three and a half hours washing out vegetable farms at Lucan and A Lowe. Four children and their household evacuated amid rising waters near St Marys Swannee service yards.
March 18 report on Bretton Woods talks amid a dispute over self government and a desire by some to preserve the old financial order. Critics warn any outcome backing a revived gold standard would marginalize emerging monetary reforms and major powers.
March 17 report from Atlantic City notes Canada proposes measures to assist nations facing famine amid global talks on Bretton Woods Fund and sugar subsidies. UN and Australian policy discussions cited. contrasting views on government action versus financial interests.
Canberra march dispatch reports new series of commissioners being installed as Dominion leaders confer on law and governance in tense parliamentary sessions.
The report cites a Bronze Star awarded by the Eighth Air Force for night bombing work and deep air operations. An Australian airman linked to the Australian Air Force Headquarters in London is named in the citation, detailing his distinguished service and roles within American and Australian forces during wartime operations.
Canberra March 18 The Prime Minister Mr B Cher announced that any changes proposed to the Constitution would be submitted separately to the people by referendum or amendments in separate form.
London March 17 The Greek Prime Minister said elections would go ahead as scheduled on March 31 unless a technical speech or delay arises. He asserted no postponement for political reasons and stressed determination to proceed.
Fragmentary text references Memarehit and M Sophoulia amid mixed guidance on a tender and police and Read of the Bettiah, with vague hints of Eastern Europe and Jim. The readable fragments imply a political debate or procedural advisory involving authorities and regional governance.
A press conference reported Nehru suggests Congress may allow division of India if needed to govern the Muslim majority regions. Jinnah remains cautious, reiterating division as the constitutional solution, while noting potential boundary adjustments and the role of Muslim-majority areas in Bengal and Assam.
The Returned Servicemen's League announces the resignation of Sir Gilbert Dyett after more than 31 years as league president. His long tenure as head of the South Australian district ends after five years in the current role.
London dispatch reports experts of Amcraft production as India Office bodies study atomic materials in a March 17 briefing. The terse note references production expertise and atomic research within official channels.
Brief report notes that Brisbane and adjacent centers will be short of meat due to insufficient time to finalize arrangements. The issue causes concern over service disruption and potential inconvenience for residents tonight.
A fragmentary report notes Cenesteereald opposing a one day strike organized across southern state sectors. The piece mentions legal action and authorities weighing the act as potentially illegal while factions argue over the strike’s legality and impact.
The article reports Australia and New Zealand push for greater Western powers’ representation in the Far Eastern region. It cites moves toward new Pacific security arrangements, Britain’s role, and Japan’s status as a rising power. The United States under Australia aligns with regional interests while upholding Australia’s control over Pacific bases.
Amid a Slegs strike action a local produce broker notes the halt of calf and lamb sales at Cannon Hill as no labor would be available. The strike is expected to paralyze the southern state industry, affecting distribution and prices.
A terse Canberra dispatch dated March 18 reports damaged tyres and a brief technical update. The note mentions rapid response measures and a precautionary assessment by authorities. Further details are unreadable due to the fragmentary OCR.
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