14 May 1946
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 14, 1946
Page
1
In Sydney the Stevedoring Industry Commission drew up settlement terms for the double-dump wool dispute but the Waterside Workers Federation rejected them. The chairman warned the dispute must be settled by Wednesday, claiming no merit. About 6000 watersiders were idle in Sydney and Brisbane’s 2000 wharf workers were on strike, threatening to delay shipments of food.
A Beane federation meeting adjourned with tense remarks on scoring and d umpire control. Mr Morrison defended the commission stance while addressing potential stoppages touching on double dumper issues. he called for a firm policy unless tempered by broader consent.
A Cairns AU sub branch meeting endorsed a state council resolution backing meatworker solidarity and a ban on Investock wagons and related consignments. Farmers loaded pigs by road amid protests as vessels and share markets faced disruptions in Brisbane and Port Base.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a former king and a figure named Visto Emmenuel with references to Guam and Panes. The text is incomplete and lacks verifiable facts or concrete events.
The article outlines a Soviet style five year plan focusing on rehabilitation of damaged areas. It highlights measures to boost industry and agriculture, expand coal and chemical production, and build infrastructure including roads and power plants. The plan envisions large scale industrial capacity, mineral extraction, and heavy machinery production to restore regional stability.
An Associated Press dispatch notes Australia seeks reparations on machinery and textiles, with Japan denying extensive demands. The New York Times cites Pauley remarks as officials discuss postwar needs and potential equipment transfers, though no country has requested specific reparations yet.
Report from Melbourne on May 13 discusses possible candidates for the Henty seat. Mentions RG Casey and government figures, with observations on party loyalty and intentions. The piece notes uncertainty about any formal candidate changes and references statements by Mr Gullett.
A lengthy appeal hearing examines alleged conspiracy and bribery involving former constable Pitts and officer Wilkinson. Testimony details a police station grilling, the handling of notes and payments, and cross examination on a dropped conspiracy charge amid claims of secrecy in Greensland and police succession.
In Perth on May 13 the Opposition Leader R G Menzies denounced Australia’s Egypt withdrawal as the war’s most vital Empire decision and said its secrecy from the Dominions and the Prime Minister’s London talks reveal alarming disregard for international issues. He urged clarity on Chifley’s discussions abroad.
Fragmentary OCR shows reference to Dr Evatt and external affairs, with mentions of Dutch East Indies and Adelaide Sydney links. The text discusses political outlook, security, and alleged meddling in dixuan countris, noting no clear alters to Australian policy. The garbled source preserves named entities and locales but lacks coherent narrative.
President Truman urges immediate measures to double American food output amid global shortage. AN RRA Director-General Fr Le Guerdiat reports sudden import drops prompting ration reductions. Washington and London discuss easing wartime controls to secure supplies, with Allies coordinating aid.
Swedish industry leaders urge accepting over 100000 foreigners to avert a labor shortage blamed on postwar birth decline. The debate weighs immigration against potential impact on Swedish workers and wage levels as the government considers a broader policy.
A mangled report describes coastal rain effects and a witness recounting a weekend incident on the tropical coast. The text mentions witnesses, a salvage effort, financial figures, and a number of named individuals, including Malouf, with details scattered and unclear.
A fragmentary report from May 13 describes a railwayman killed when struck by a section motor between Gromarty and Gira. The incident occurred near Towneville General. an inquiry or admissions followed but exact details are unclear due to the damaged text.
A Reuters report notes a London court sentenced several individuals to death by hanging for war crimes. The proceedings involve Sarwar officials and the Mautausen collaboration case, with multiple defendants found guilty of violations of the laws of war.
In Brisbane the Bremer by election faced a small turnout as several parties and candidates are named including Mir Jes Doneia and Mir Harold Shaneat. Public accountant Mr FG Crp representing the Communist party did not participate.
UNRRA has acquired surplus stores for China to support the Hollow River reclamation project. The package includes railway equipment, line, hand tools, shovels, medical supplies, and other items sourced from Commonwealth Government surplus. UNACA representatives report delivery and distribution details are coordinated with authorities.
In Greece public opinion shifts toward Royalist and EAM support for frontier readjustment with Albania and Dalmatia, while the extreme left backs the government line. The Soviet Union objects to EA M stance, and Greek leftist press replies that they are Communists yet Greeks who stand firm.
A garbled wire service style dispatch describes tensions among Greece Bulgaria and Italy with claims of occupation and reparations. It notes De Gaulle and French government moves and references Mussolini era figures and Soviet claims while alleging various upheavals and political rhetoric.
In a fragmented report the Geelong Grammar head criticizes wartime education costs and calls for state support to enable schools to expand. The piece touches on Europe’s postwar reorganization, Indonesian issues, and Holland Britain trade tensions, noting dairy shortages and new negotiations under Allied oversight to balance imports and exports.
Fragmented report from Cairo discusses Arab League trusteeship talks and military tension over Tripoli. Reuters dispatch notes transfer of 12 tripe s and warnings of potential war if demands are unmet, with economic concerns cited for Cyrenaica region.
A brief dispatch from London notes a special conference on measures to advance the rights of women. Delegates from British Indies and Burma examined proposals while representatives debated appointments and duties within the new commission framework.
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