23 May 1945
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 23, 1945
Page
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London May 21 AAP Churchill wrote to Lord President Attlee on May 18 saying Labour would not support continuing the coalition to autumn. He argued for a united national effort beyond party dates in light of world events and public interest.
London May 22 Herbert Atockson told the Blackpool Labour Party gathering the key election fight will be over economic policy and austerity. He urged Labour to secure full employment and credit, plan socialisation of industries in need, and resist measures reducing Britain’s gains.
Melbourne dispatch notes a southern river incident involving a local dam and emergency measures. The piece references federal oversight and regional authorities coordinating response efforts along the river.
Brisbane May 22 Full Bench of the Industrial Court examines whether Meatworkers' and Hartwicks unions were entitled to pay for a Workers' Day holiday. The Meat Union argues 30 shillings overtime rates were due for butchers, while arguments consider overtime beyond the standard rate and unpaid holiday claims. Lawyers for the shop trade say overtime duties and wage bills cover all overtime. The court seeks interpretation on whether overtime and public holiday pay were properly applied at Northwicks works.
Fragmented report notes Japanese counterattack near Loqsbo and Teunga with Allied defense under strain. Dispatch mentions field officers, reconnaissance, and shifting fronts as clashes intensify across Burma theater amid broader war efforts.
A historical account notes Sergeant Jobe Linder receiving the Army's highest decoration as President Truman hails his bravery in hand to hand combat during World War II. The piece recalls the infantryman's sacrifices amid Europe’s victory and Pacific losses, framing the ceremony as a symbol of national gratitude and resolve.
The piece argues Chinese air superiority over Japan and the strategic impact of air transport to move large forces, enabling rapid, surprise operations from Burma toward Chungking and Kweichow. It notes Japan will resist landings on home shores, with tough fights at Iwo Jima and Okinawa illustrating high costs and hard paths to any Takie goal.
Washington reports after talks with President Truman the French Foreign Minister bidault announced that General de Gaulle will meet President Truman at the earliest request. Bidault said the meeting aims to advance closer French American friendship and France will aid in the war against Japan. De Gaulle declared France stands ready to participate under Allied Supreme Command.
A muddled first two days of the Lord’s Test left England trailing Australia by an innings and more after heavy bowling restraint and defensive fielding. Grim pace and late swing by the visitors and stubborn resistance from several England batsmen kept the match in balance as heavy fielding and missed scoring chances frustrated both sides.
A New York dispatch reports that Secretary of State Mir Etteins announced progress toward drafting a world charter at a forthcoming plenary session. Efforts focus on a universal peace framework and wartime governance as delegates weigh terms and timing.
The Hague marks a victory amid ambiguous reports as local forces secure a key area. Government officials praise rapid deployment and unity, while citizens celebrate cautiously and call for stability in the aftermath of recent clashes.
New York dispatch reports U S officials and delegates debate veto power among Allies and Russia. A San Francisco source says before June adjournment the United Nations Conference plans an interim organization to oversee postwar work, decide the league’s headquarters, and arrange the first meeting in a chosen city.
Fragmented wartime note reports German prisoners in London facing severe hardship. Loyalist clerks and unions allegedly threaten to withhold payments while officials discuss rationing and living allowances amid the strain of captivity.
Australian aircrews drop tarry eggs to troops on the Koka trail as part of the air transport effort described in Wings. Secret packing methods involve wrapped eggs and blankets, with drops aimed to avoid breakage. Air supply has powered medical stores food ammunition vehicles and even marine craft for the Mandalay Front.
From Be York May 21 AAP report describes U S Marines breaching Shuri Okinawa coastal defences firing oil and grenades to collapse caves and ridges. Flames illuminate cave openings as Japanese defense retaliates with sniper rifles and entrenched positions.
London May 2014 British and American troops push east from Udine toward Cuba area as Jugoslavs widen claims. An Associated Press report says a friendly settlement is likely with a Allied Military Government to control Trieste and consider including the disputed territory in a Slovene state. Gener Pero Dapcevic named commander of Trieste forces amid Jugoslav military leadership.
London’s May 21 festive air drew thousands to parks and country lanes. White City hosted a large athletic gathering with crowds and visitors from across the provinces. St Paul’s Cathedral was thronged while rain and cool air tempered the day’s pace.
Fragmentary text describes a fatal explosion in Canberra with references to New South Wales authorities and possible government inquiries. The readable portion mentions an army unit, reconstruction efforts, and an attorney in parliament. Further details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Fragmentary OCR shows a local draw notice from Brisbane with scattered names and addresses. The readable items include references to Rodney Smyth and Adelaidestivel, plus Mentions of Maloney Warett and Culley. Details are incomplete but indicate a drawing event and listed participants.
A garbled OCR style passage appears, referencing Hitler, Atlee, and a discussion of a marriage or alliance. The text includes scattered names and phrases without coherent narrative or clear event, making a precise summary difficult. It preserves strong entities like Hitler, Atlee, and Mercia yet lacks an explicit incident or outcome to decode.
H.M.A.S Warremaung, an Australia-built Tribal class warship, returned to Australia after joining ten naval bombardments since January last year. Her service list includes destinations such as Sauder, the Adora, iin dollandia, Wakoe, Biak, Morotoi, Leyla, Waesk and Tarakan. The ship spent two days offshore before the Mint Division landed, with command at Saeewmsee 3, Alliston.
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