Chess as a peace instrument in wartime culture and education
The article argues that chess fosters cultural understanding and may reduce warlike suspicions by teaching international cooperation. It highlights wartime and postwar chess programs, international tournaments, and government or institutional support in the USSR, Czechoslovakia, Britain, and Australia, noting chess as a unifying, educational tool for soldiers, travelers, and youth.
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Opi
Joba
Hettie Walland
UNG
Vanous
Chess
Europe
Americas
Ramdadian
Benet
Margate
Scarburgue
Flamings Semmerine
Carlibea San Remo
Marienbad
Ostende
San Sebestinn
Scheveningen
Meran
Kecskeret
Austra
Padentine
Jomall
Rissa
Eamel
Rusela
Tereore
Asper
Ussr
Ministry of Physical
Cavehoseakia
British Chess Magazine
Czechoslovakia
Moravia
Bonemis
Great Britain
Sithoush Chess
Bastings
London
Chess Education Society
Australian” Chess Federation
New “South
Wales
Reconstruction of Indonesia Reform Talk and Self Determination
May 70 Batavia dispatch reports the Dutch acknowledge Indonesia must determine its own political future through free consultation. Reform aims to be internationally acceptable within the framework of freedom, with self determination as the goal.
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Batavla
Usic
Meood
Republic
Ships Fire On Albanian Battery Off Coast
London May 22 Britain awaiting a reply to strong representations made to Albania after Albanian coastal batteries fired on British cruisers Orion and Super during passage through the Strait several days earlier. The ships were not hit.
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London
The
Daily Telegraph
Age
Britain
Alberia
Orion
Super
Gordonvale ALP Discusses Hospital Plans and Reforestation
At a monthly Gordonvale ALP meeting a letter from A Bruce on hospital scheme was read. The Minister announced approval of nurses quarters plans and tender readiness. A sketch plan and estimates for new maternity facilities were instructed. Deputation to meet Bruce on his next Gardenvale visit. Reforestation for Mulgrave Valley cited as national importance and seasonal employment to aid port coast prosperity. Road improvements on Goldsborough and Fusd allowing farmers use. Modern equipment for Gordonvale schools discussed to popularize electric supplies and support local education. June meeting agendas include educational matters.
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Garsonvale
ALP
A. Bruce
Seine Proud
Ena
Coara'e
Archite Rel
Ittrchitect
Bruce
Mulgrave
Atest” Meth
Kish
Locel
Saa
Gordons Vale
Pes
Ug Av General Discaseun
Gordonvale
Cantribiteas
Meeting of Comstrrree Atherton May 22
The Atherton meeting chaired by Mr NH. Pickett reviewed accounts and expenses. Attendees included J. Phillips R Newberry A Coleman FH Browning, with apologies from G Cornish. Details are faint but show emergent costs and contributions noted by the committee.
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Atherton
Atherton Q.A.T.B. Ws
NH. Picket
Forres
J. Phillips
R Newberry
A. Coleman
FH Browning
Cape
G. Cornish
Troubled Easter Trams Stir Commonwealth protests
Letter from Tumoulin dated May 1 voices public hunger and economic strife across the Commonwealth. The signer argues government action is blocked, producers are called scabs, and arbitration is needed to end unrest and ease starvation. Citizens ponder leaders to resolve the industrial dispute.
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Cairne Post
Commonwealth
Mim
Nave Pean
Tumoulin
Atherton RSL Monthly Meeting and Memorial Notes
The Atherton sub-branch of the RSL held its monthly meeting at the RSL rooms on Saturday evening. The secretary instructed the secretary to address War Workers’ memorials while reports were presented. A letter expressing sympathy was prepared for Mrs Gee over her son’s death. Anzac Day reports were discussed and delegates appointed to meet the Minister for Agriculture to progress state farm courses for former service. A special meeting is planned for June to discuss the Cub Burn scheme and memorial activities.
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Atherton
RSL
Meagan
Peet
T.’ Powley
Gee
League
Thomsam
Colle
Foreyth
Fiche
McCarthy
Tsiri
Mr Barnes
Ean Tor
Gham
Atherton's Postwar Address Raises Rebuilding Resolve
A gathering featuring Mr Collins and other local figures discussed postwar reconstruction, civil service rehabilitation, and loyalty to leadership. Speakers stressed unity among ex-servicemen, civic duty, and support for Northern communities while praising Allied wartime effort and planning for peacetime development.
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Dordoern
Ernest
Collis
Collins
RJ. Short
Short
Calling
J. Front
Ivilian
Mr. Prost
P Manthey
Price
C. McKeown
Tullipan
GA Bellamy
B Cleeve
Atherton &Lf
Temat
Bale
Moore
M.A
Cola
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