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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 17, 1946
Page
10
In the Ben region unrest stems from dissatisfaction with headquarters in Bombay and the Navy office. Prolonged delays and indifference in handling complaints bred frustration and despondency. Young officers face harsh ratings handling as Captain Learmont criticizes substandard uniforms and pay issues.
Australian merchant seamen who signed on foreign ships bound for England face five months of disarray as they await guaranteed repatriation. They rely on vessels under construction in British shipyards for Australian trade, with none expected before late August. One raid incident noted. several sailors remain stranded awaiting transfer or release.
The New York Times correspondent in Nanking reports Premier Dr. Soong announces a new cabinet to align with government principles. The roster includes Yuu Tat-wei in Communications, Peng Heueb nay in Information, Wong Yun-wi in Economies, and Par Chung-hsi as defence chief. Chen Chore becomes Minister for War replacing Ho as chief of staff.
In London on May 18 the Polish referendum was discussed as pivotal for Poland's future. President Morawaki suggested a modern Parliament is needed, with no Senate desired except by reactionaries. The poll also covers agrarian reform and Poland's western frontiers.
A special correspondent describes Iceland’s emergence as a republic after long union with Denmark. The piece notes the moderation of American requests for bases amid 20th century security concerns, Iceland’s geographic features, population around Reykjavik, and the Althing’s historic role.
The Prague office reports a new artificial meat product named Jorula Utils will be sold in Czechoslovakia. The information comes from the Ministry of Information and a government manual.
Fragmentary text references North Korea Moscow Iceland Christianity arrival around 1009 by Norman kings and archbishop, church subjugation in Teeland, Norway’s break, 0th to 13th centuries Europe turmoil, Lutheran faith spread, later notes on democracy and suffrage context.
A terse report notes a mission to Indua Lmdor on May 1d, detailing a canine unit deployment and coordination with allied forces. The item highlights the operational objective and the involved organizations without graphic detail.
Rome report says government approved a measure described as an endorsement by the National Constituent Assembly, to be showered after general elections. Clashes between separatists and Italians in Sicily have been reported recently.
London May 1. In a brisk Yorkshire professional championship at Garforth Leeds, a golfer from the field led by example, with notable scores including 73 for the third place finisher and another tied at 28 for a neighboring event. The final outcome highlighted strong play from entrants, with Garforth’s course providing a challenging test.
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