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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 19, 1947

Page

1

Riot in Domain injures two NSW MPs and councillor

Sydney March 18 a riot at a Domain meeting to recruit volunteers shut down by Communist sympathisers injuring Councillor J O Cramer Liberal M L A E D Darby and A D Bridges as well as a policeman. Eighteen men and one woman arrested charged with offences from assault to indecent behaviour and abusive language. They appear at Sydney Central Police Court tomorrow morning. Most bailed by afternoon.

Sydney New South Wales Watersiders Sydney Harbour Sydney Central Police Court J. O. Cramer Sydney County Council E. D. Darby M.L.A Manly A. D. Bridges Legislative Council

Police Break Up Street Clash In Parliaments Home Row

A chaotic scene outside Parliament House erupts as police confront protesters during a session. Officers clear the entrance after crowding and shouting, with exchanges between demonstrators and officials noted and subsequent reports of waterfront tension referenced.

Trusteeship of former Japanese islands debated in UN

Australia proposed a trusteeship condition linked to the peace treaty with Japan. The amendment, opposed by Brazil's Senhor Arandes, would delay trusteeship until the treaty is signed and imply Japan loses any rights to the islands. Australia pressed for swift action with support from Britain and France, while other nations weighed implications.

Lake Success A.A.P Australia Pe Ee Ae Paul Hashuck Security Council Senhor Oswaldo Arands Brazil Japan

Floods in Britain and rescue efforts amid Thames Valley deluge

Reports from London describe worsening floods as the Thames Valley areas including Windsor and Shrewsbury face rising waters. Emergency workers, boats, and vehicles are delivering food to thousands of affected homes while rescue operations continue. casualties and displaced families mount as the disaster spreads across Leicestershire, Cambridge, and nearby counties.

Windsor Severin Vale Chresten Shrewsbury London Kew Observatory Downing Colnty Cambridge Cruvertt Leicester Avebury Dunkirk

State Elections Arise Brisbane Campaign Notes

State election details flow from Brisbane with nominations closing March 30 and the election date fixed for May 30. Premier and labour figures discuss policy speeches and campaign plans while unrelated notes mention wind damage and valve location issues amid maritime undertakings.

Arisbane Cab Mt. EM. Mamlen Labour Seatoeeers Hoven Poly F. Nickllo Beliveree Bruce Ple

Protecting London Water Supply

Troops guard the Thames to prevent fires and safeguard the water system as Londoners rely on pumps and barriers. An emergency Metropolitan Board plan aims to secure a 120 mile water supply for residents in the southwest and southern London areas.

Thames Mangel Hampton Mulien Londoners Abswerine Metropoditan Bill Mumdation South-Wester Lenton

Geneva Deletion Canberra Mussel Crater Treaty Debated

Fragmented OCR reads like a political item naming levels of orders council and a member of a stalring of Stage war. It mentions Mitcar Hoard and a conductor at the Acetatan Tanaris with a tremtoe at the hamminated Chambers at Manufcturer of Awsora Trane.

Canberra Aetealina Daleantion Te Qeares Eeidant Orders Council Tandon South Awe

London Sikes 18 Leads Team With Key Play

In a tense game London Sikes scored 18 points as A.A PTH GBC dominated the late stretch. Be Bowe contributed strong defense and clutch moments to seal the win in a decisive stretch.

London Sikes 18 A.A Pth Gbc Lanai Peer Peck Mieareran Aba Eg i Telegrapi Eil

Soviet Demands Reparations From Germany

Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov demanded reparations from Germany, calling for payments of 10 to 12 million tons of steel and gear and for control of German industry sectors. He urged immediate central agencies to administer reparations across agriculture finance transport communications and foreign trade, and warned the British and Americans had violated the Potsdam agreement while proposing an accelerated two year plan under Allied supervision.

M. Molotov Nian Revere Fka Casacey Molotey Molotow Hubry East Sevel Saar Germany Marshall Msalolotoy Kremern Neparstana Hon Seaentetiven

War time scandal rocks Paris financier Joano viei

Paris police expose Joseph Joano viei known as Monsieur Joseph as chipping agent for both French and Germans during the war. Investigations estimate his profit range from 20 million to 80 million. Police claim his secretary Mme Korpin died with £158,000 in foreign currency found.

London Exchange Telegraph Agency Paris Joseph Joanoviei Monsieur Joseph Joanovici Mme. Korpin

Rivalry and Trials Mentioned in Paris Political Case

A Paris correspondent reports on a government interior minister, Depreux, detailing a Germany linked loyalty probe involving Josnovici and Milton Friedman. The piece notes arrests and police raids on religious institutions near Paris, with monks jailed and references to pro German sympathies and espionage concerns amid postwar tensions.

Dally Paris Depreax M. Depreux Josnovici Ae Friedman Federal District Court Jusnovicis Federal Court of Anpenis Priedmasovie France Deprewe Sloviers Justice Tevertment Mats Hide

British freighters to Australian coastal trade

Sydney dispatch reports the Australian Shipping Board chartering five more British freighters for the Australian trade. The five ships join the fleet with most expected to sail within weeks, carrying iron and ore as the primary cargo.

Sydney Australian Shipping Board Thar HC Hlinevington Toon

Joint hearing stalls amid heated debate on Treia Ahan ties

Melbourne arbitration court adjourned after a day of long arguments between Mr Hasluck and Dr Lange over the scope of hearings on Greek relations and church issues. A joint hearing was postponed to February 27 as the sub-committee proceedings were debated and a motion to expedite the process was rejected.

Hasluck Dr. Lange Treia Tull Searalivy Melbourne Arbitration Court Tory Bey Australia Appitea i Drake-Brock

Chicago memo notes unclear events and dates

Fragmentary OCR text presents an unclear Chicago item with scattered phrases about March and Mareh and incomplete names. Readable parts suggest a brief local update or notice but no coherent event, person, or organization details to anchor a definite summary.

Deputies Discuss German Treaty Disapproved by Bubeza

Fragmented OCR yields a convoluted account of deputies debating a German treaty. Names and terms are garbled, but the piece signals disagreement and derailment during the discussion, with scattered references to nations, factions, and possible oversight.

Arr esata and the probe into seven allegations

A report notes the sects department will investigate seven allegations involving the group and its activities. Officials have requested cooperation from the Seientine association in examining the concerns and gathering evidence.

Drug Smugglers Caught In New York Ship Raid

A French freighter Trepett bound from Blayceillen was raided by customs officers in New York. About 458 packets of pare were seized with a value around 1 167 200 dollars. A crew member was detained and a ship keeper arrested as police linked the incident to a broader coastwise drug trade. Reports mention involvement of a Soviet association and possible ties to Communist circles in Australia. Investigations were ordered as officials consider connections to foreign agents and the Soviet Legation in Australia.

New Tore Mar Custame Wicers St Trepett Blayceillen William Det Lary John Erleman Elisabeth Ewe Ware Dell Tate Pulse Informat Dewar Abbott Australia Communist Party Australia

Unclear OCR text remains from Italian Venice earthquake report

Fragmentary report from The American Associated Press about earthquakes and political tensions in early World War context. Mentions Rome and northern regions, British involvement, and a London dateline March 14.4.

Venice Rome Bam Martha Rai Sosraane Cousvasang Emnard Armeitar London

US bill to aid Greece and Turkey advances in Washington

In Washington officials indicated a bill embodying a $1.5 billion program to aid Greece and Turkey will be introduced. Senator Charles Tate warned the measure could be fiercely fought by the State Department as drafting proceeds.

Washington Mar

REIABANE War 14 savers Mow who dealt the Cammentet

A fragment notes a conflict involving 14 savers and a figure named Mow in relation to Cammentet, with limited readable details on who acted or the outcome. The text preserves scattered names and event hints without clear dates or places.

Leeds Merchant Sent to Gaol

AP report from Laan Don Mar IT states Blane Ndgwenn aged 42 was found guilty of embezzlement theft from a wool factory and sentenced to ten years hard labor. Spencer, Burtt, and others were named in cases of theft, misappropriation, and related crimes with police noting the defendants’ involvement and court remarks.

Mewshaal Whealline Filma Lends Abairow Spencer Edeslind Yo Enghnaer Shy Pete Rare Ark Pitlee Anid Anvolmey Jevtirg Otherr

Swiss Watch Quotas Reviewed in Canberra Trade Talks

The Australian ministerial briefing cites a review of Swiss watch quotas tied to licenses for imports valued at £270. Quotas granted or renewed are under scrutiny, with action to terminate or renew based on the ongoing review.

Canberra Mar Ponerd Cucina Custema Me Aime Morrison Pollard Courtice Tallinin

Air power dominates wartime planning and new pilots rise

The article outlines air estimates and wartime tactics emphasizing air power as the dominant factor. It notes new recruits and a potential shift toward greater air force prominence, detailing training and doctrinal emphasis while hinting at broader societal impacts.

Armored clash reported near Riegel South Carolina

A local correspondent details an armed clash near Riegel in the Tiable east area, noting casualties and the involvement of several groups. The report mentions a group identified as Sompaay and an alleged exchange at a distance described as ten feet. Authorities have begun investigations.

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