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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 08, 1946
Page
1
Nationalisation Aim of New British Air Transport Bill
Lord Morrison introduces Civil Aviation Bill in Commons second reading. He cites failures of Imperial Airways to serve less profitable routes and stresses airfields must be nationalised to prevent economic chaos, accidents, and operational disruption across Empire communications.
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London
Council
Herbert Morrison
House of Commons
Empire Commonwealth
World Resources Conference Promotes Preservation Efforts
A garbled OCR segment mentions the World Resources Conference, urging preservation actions and noting various figures and locations. The text references speakers, themes of conservation, and potential projects, but readable specifics are limited.
World Food Shortage Japan's Position
A conference report notes Japan facing food shortages with rationing likely as Manchuria and other sources are considered for supply. The discussion covers preventing American actions, maintaining distribution, and ensuring a harvest for the world market next year, with general praise for strategic leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Il Wuoyer
Huszians
Manchuria
Ull Raye Food Exports
Buchenwaldana
Petyusite Sapalea
Chine
Korea
Leaver
Mac Apfete
Alata
Leser's Heavy Bill Damages Weather Report Note
In London on May 6 a report notes heavy weather causing damage to the Elizabeth area with substantial repairs needed. The article indicates unusually strong conditions have led to financial and property impacts, prompting assessments and recovery efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mae
Elizabeth
Conferences of Empire Scientists in London Next Month
Empire scientists from across the colonies prepare agendas on military science agriculture and research policy for a London conference beginning July 21. The meeting aims to issue recommendations via the Imperial Agricultural Bureau and see participation from New Zealand and other dominions.
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Empire
London
Venterenre
Pal Agtmunineat Vely
Steet Agricultuta Selenste
Erpiee
Skycultural Bureau
New. Zealand
Selenline
Moluscal Menaech
Threat to Palestine Arabs in Egypt Sparks Alarm
Disjointed report from May 4 notes fear among Arab communities as an organized group warns against harming Arabs in Palestine. Statements by Moslem leaders claim broad Muslim anger across Palestine, Syria, and Egypt if attacks continue, urging vigilance and retaliation.
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Palestine
Egypt
Satter
Syria
Iran
Araby Higner
Dinna Hussein
Swuda
Nightmare voyage reflections evoke Arab war era drama
Fragmentary text recounts a perilous voyage with a Japanese flare and American crew, amid hostile weather and generator failures. It hints at Middle East tensions, alarms about Palestine, and comments from Jamal Mursein on Arab unity, with references to Moscow and Molotov as figures shaping policy.
ANOTHER COAL STRIKE FEARS AUSTRALIAN SUPPLY
Brisbane dispatch reports coal shortages and potential disruption as a new strike looms across Australian industry. Acting Prime Minister Mr FM Forde warns of dire consequences for workers and families if coal and materials halt production. Officials cite reduced supplies in New South Wales and Queensland, with electrical and galvanised iron shortages threatening shipbuilding and home construction as servicemen return home.
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Adelaide
Sala
FM Forde
Altoring
New South Wales
Nationa
Britain ready for quick charges if United States loan fails
London May 6 AAP Plans drawn to enable Britain to swiftly shift its economy if the US loan is not granted Civil servants prepared a shadow scheme awaiting Cabinet approval Westminster holds cautious optimism over loan prospects If the loan disappears Britain would expand exports and curb home consumption of exportable goods American films and tobacco would be among imports Britain cannot afford without dollars
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London
Britain
United States
The
Press Association
Westminster
Are
Washington Senate Looms Over British Loan Debate
Washington reports outline Senate leaders Bataley Rayiurk and McCormacky in a tense conference with Truman as discussion centers on a British loan. Pulse of the debate shows fears of inflation and U S solvency, with Johnson arguing the loan would only help Britain for five years and that debts could burden the United States. Canberra dispatch notes Australia would be affected if the loan is refused, per Post-war Reconstruction official Dedman.
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Washuiguast
Senate
Bataley
Senasne Rayiurk
House
McCormacky
Truman
Beubice Barnley
Trumas
Berkles
Americas
Associated Press
Jonson
United State
United States
Sue Trantic
Doles Lesalig
Wattes
Johnson
Britain
Aaron
Seine Ontaun
Gaya
Risa Bie
Todd
Owen
leVia
Worldewide
Canberra
Mir J. J. Dedman
Olso
Australia
Dedman
Laa
US 25 Year Plan Shapes Cold War Tension
A May 4 New York dispatch reports U S concerns over a Truman Burney plan for a German and Japanese disarmament accord. The piece argues Soviet fear of renewed German power and Japan threat shaped cautious U S unilateral actions in Europe and the Middle East. It notes the world split into rival spheres and Washington’s hesitance to aid Western allies within a Soviet-dominated bloc.
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Americas
Alances
Britain
Americs An Russe
Germany
Japan
Busse
Tuma Akm
United Base
Janese Alliance
Truman
Russia
Geneva
Unitg
United States
Teresi
Moeran
Peace Conference Push Sparks Early Talks Between Allies
An Associated Press report notes calls to convene the peace conference as early as possible. After disagreements among Britain, the United States, and other powers, Attlee and Bevin are urged to invite Ernest Bevin, with a push for all major powers to participate fully in postwar discussions and the United Nations charter cited.
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J. & Attlee
Bratt
Mrt
W Nash
Peta Marshal Smuts
Attise
Ernest Bevin
Yaul
Arrival of Australian Prime Minister and UNRRA talks in Washington
The Associated Press reports Australian Prime Minister Chifley arrived in Washington with a security detail. He is set to meet UNRRA Director-General and the UN agency’s food for China aid plan. He will meet President Truman on Thursday morning and discuss lend-lease settlement amid Senate concerns.
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Washington
Associated Press
N10
Chiles
Tay
Unrra Media
Guardia
Wall
China
Trams
West Coset
Lend-Leace
Senatt Keane
Strike Threatened as Labour Refused to Handle Wool
Sydney May 4 reports a strike threat by Wool Workers Federation after 1800 workers declined to handle wool. The National Conference urged unified action and Speman direction, with police on stand by as tensions rose at the woollen district.
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Svuwey
Secre
Urea
Oetene
Sydney
Foatn
Davis Cup Barcelona tie ends with Spain loss to Britain
In a tight Davis Cup tie in Barcelona Britain edged Spain 3 to 2. Final singles saw Britain’s player defeat Fedra Comela 3-8 85 6-41 4-64 in an error-ridden match as London hosts reported the early rounds of the Burlingham Clubs tour.
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Barcelona
Brisbane Meat Shortage Amid Allied Supply Delays
May 7 Brisbane reports indicate meat supplies are being limited as cattle shipments to Brisbane butcheries are constrained by agricultural authorities. Chief stock inspector Med Maunder notes organised slaughtering and wage disputes slow, with thousands of tons of meat held in Britain and diverted ships impacting Queensland production.
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Brisbane
Myret Brisoane
Agriculture and Stuck Department
Med Maunder
Farin
Ipswich Sith
Newt My Maunder
Britain
Queenford
Queensland
Tve
Bulchera
Arrests in Java Auleord Millers of Australians
Batavia May 0 Indonesian Ministry of Information says Indonesian police have arrested two Japanese and three Indonesian nationals accused of murdering three Australian war crime investigators near Buzzenzorg last month. The source notes the suspects were disguised and posing as locals.
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Java
Auleord Millers
Batavia
Mistry of Information
Taas
Bullzenzorg
Persia's Report To Security Council May Potent Contention
In New York May a facsimile report describes Persian hopes before the UN Security Council to verify Soviet troop withdrawal from Azerbaijan and Iran. Britain and the United States seek corroboration while Tehran voices interference concerns and Russia debates a mid May timetable. The New York Times cites a Moscow envoy and reports lack of concrete Soviet withdrawal confirmation.
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Tebriz
Persia
New York Times
Rusrig
Tehran
Benen
Britain
Peraig
Ste Am Bamader
Hussein Alu
Security Council
Aderpaijac
Haas Win Als
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Becauee
Inter
Ita Win
Azerbaijan
Amrosuao
British to withdraw forces from Egyptian territory
Cairo reports a British Embassy statement announcing plans to pull Britain military and air forces from Egypt. The note says negotiations aim to replace the treaty with a new alliance based on equal partners and mutual interests, amid goodwill, with activation completed within about a fortnight.
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Cairo
Brush
Aftar
Egypwen
Sar
Umminen
Egypt
Galen
Daft
Palm Commission Created to Oversee Film Industry in Brisbane
May 1 report from Brisbane states that a Palm Commission has been appointed by the Cabinet. Mr C Chnter, Director of Local Government, chairs with Rep Carter Acting Assistant Crown Solicitor and Mr Ef A Weller of Public Works as members. The commission will have wide powers of contact over the industry, with decisions final and appeal unavailable. Its work will be part time, reviewing applications for new or additional weaker and resolving disputes between distributor and exhibitor.
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Brisbane
Mynsies Wor
M. Brucet
C Chnter
Rep Carter
Crown Sphelice
Ef A Weller
Public Works Deparment
My Favoritee Division Tales From the Match Divison
In a fragmented report, a glimpse of the My Favorite division shows a tense matchup with local teams and a focus on key players. The text hints at a division structure and competitive results while preserving unnamed participants and regional stakes.
Memorandum on Italy’s Western Frontier with France
London may 6 the foreign ministers conference nears a plenary session as italy presents a memorandum on its western frontier with france italian premier de gavri p and foreign minister bevin conferred with the greek ambassador before the resumed talks according to reuters the big four did not meet this afternoon deputies continue detailed talks planned for may 7
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London
Faraigo
E. Bevin
M. Aguider
Associated Pros
Paris
Signor de Gavperi
France
Reuter
Balkan Treaties Debate Amidian Conference Deadlock
The Paris conference on Balkan treaties faces deadlock as ministers begin examining the pacts. Molotov hints at discussable terms on colonies and reparations in exchange for Augustan concessions in Trieste. Britain and the Soviet Union trade sharp exchanges over Italian claims while ministers meet privately, signaling cautious progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairign Ministery
Mier
Claus
Trieste
China calls for unity and national assembly steps
New York May 6 The Associated Press reports Chiang Kai shek urged Nationalist Government traders to implement unity measures. He said the January draft conference must be carried out and called for a national assembly to ratify revisions. Chiang noted potential opposition but stressed calm amid Manchurian unrest.
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New York
Associated Prosi Vnerexporitet
Nanking
Ciang
Bak Sher
Transfe
Mie
Afl-Beri
Chiang
Wamterenge
Ies
Cammorarts
Awsociateds
Cam- Muinisse
Democrati
Sine Hi Keomintang
Health ministers discuss free health service plan
A conference of Health Ministers concluded with calls to examine a free health service. The Minister for Health and Social Services urged careful study of administration and cost sharing between Commonwealth and States.
Brisbane Hotels Trading Booth Unchanged
Brisbane markets report steady hotel trading with figures yet to show changes. Despite some operations resuming, most hotels did not see notable shifts as of early morning hours with a cautious outlook.
French Referendum Debated Amid Constitutional Unrest
In a murky report the French referendum stirs dispute as ministers discuss constitutional reform. Votes quoted show a narrow margin with 47 percent in favor and 53 percent opposed, while President Felix Gown may seek to convene the Assembly on Thursday to decide next steps.
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Farib
Freoch
To Teterior
Felix Gown
Dominion Ministers Shake Up West Pacific Conference
London reports Dominion ministers faced a government shake up as French and Dutch voices pressed for changes. Bevin expected to attend the Prime Minister's meeting while Gouin plans a new stance. The outcome may delay June elections as ministers weigh keeping Prances influence intact at the Foreign Ministers conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dominion
Aguip
Bevin
Mae Rensteimg
Cabinet to consider German diet impact at emergency session
London reports an afternoon cabinet meeting will discuss the wire feed situation and Germany’s wage stance without addressing Britain’s food crisis. German diet estimates are claimed to reach 10 million calories daily, with potential severe effects on the population.
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London
Callcn
Syreral
Alernooy
Germany
Assovigtinn
Britain
U S Communist London Report May 7 1AAd Summary
The dispatch claims Browder faced expulsion from an Arranian community party and criticizes Helsinki authorities. It alleges Browder traveled toward the Finnish frontier with unclear charges, while Finnish police are described as managing events. The text is fragmented and uses dubious phrasing.
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London
Helsinki
Browder
Communit Parte
Russia
Brower
Pintenarem
Stockholm
Vaa Hull
English Footballers in Fremantle Report Shock
An unclear English footballers report from Fremantle May 7 describes a surprising reaction to rugby league matches. The article mentions training and troop movements, but the details are fragmented and difficult to parse.
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Fremantle
Eatin
Te Lip Wi West
Auscratia
Rao
Troape
SNOOKER DAVIS READS LINDECK IN LONDON SECONDS
Snooker match report notes Davis edging LindecK in London with a 7 to B tram score line.
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Davis
Lindeck
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