28 May 1945
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 28, 1945
Page
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AP report cites Damascus preparing for conflict as French and Syrians reinforce buildings and patrol streets. Syrian guards maintain order while Arab crowds disperse after a shooting incident involving a man accused of being a French agent. Arab League note calls for restraint and tension rises between French and local forces.
Fragmented report describes a strange event at Bundaberg Hospital involving a baby. Details are unclear and names are garbled, with multiple stray phrases and possible nonstandard text. Further readable facts are minimal.
Fragmentary text describes a hospital baby mix up with unclear details. It references a baby claimed to be a girl versus a boy and questions surrounding parentage and identity. The passage lacks clear names, dates, or locations.
The report covers Okinawa combat actions from May 24 to May 26 with patrols, air raids, and a notable Battle of the Waterfalls. It notes Sixth Marine Division repelling a night counter-attack, British fleet air strikes on Sakishima, and American advances near Yonabaru and Naha amid heavy rain and mud.
The May 27 dispatch from New York discusses complex shipping movements and fiscal tensions affecting the Pacific routes. It notes figures such as James Wishosoms and Shasta Th Fertheunusimance Liberator in relation to ongoing container and freight negotiations. The piece highlights debates over foreign ships and potential exemptions impacting port clearances and cargo handling.
Report from London SHAEF notes that Himmler’s close aide concealed currency beneath a barn floor. The general concealed funds in sticks for later transfer to workers, using radio instructions to hide the money amid postwar camouflage efforts.
Royal Family officials deny plans for a visit to Australia amid confusion over a possible tour of the Dominions. The statements contradict earlier reports about the King and Queen's future schedules, with no confirmation of a tour or its dates.
A sweeping coalition reshuffle names Churchill era ministers and junior posts with key posts in Home Security and Economic Warfare being wound down. Foreign Office gains transfer war tasks while new appointments include Eden as Foreign Secretary and Lyttelton as Minister for Production.
Brisbane reports a five percent cut in civilian tobacco supplies will be partly restored in June. Customs Minister Keane said retailers could purchase about seven percent of yearly needs, aiming to improve civilian shortages and assure better supply for service needs across Australia.
The RA Lancaster Aries completed a long south to north voyage from White Horse Yukon in over 20 hours. The crew established a location near Sverdrup Island about 200 to 300 miles north northwest of a previously cited position as they approached the magnetic north pole.
Canberra May 27 The Duke of Gloucester sent a birthday message to Queen Mary on her anniversary. He conveyed sincere greetings and warm congratulations from the Government and the people of the Commonwealth of Australia.
A fragmented report describes Britain's wartime story focusing on magnetic mines and naval equipment. It references the use of devices, allied testing, and strategic significance in the war effort, though the text is garbled and many details are unclear.
Report outlines alleged German aviation secrets and espionage efforts involving airborne technology and lines to Berlin. The account references Lieut Wonzer and an expert from Berlin detailing jet propulsion, reconnaissance, and plans to reach Insel, with mentions of project timelines and wartime pursuit.
A letter from AWAS members appeals to Australians to support Allied forces in the mandated territories. They urge cooperation with Australian troops beyond the Mandate Territory, expressing resolve to help defeat Japan and to share in the hardships and duties of war while maintaining dignity alongside British and American allies.
Amid tension in Trieste and London on May 7, AGL reports that the Tries Committee of National Liberation sent a message to the Italian Premier. The communication asserts that peaceful, constructive efforts prevail and expresses thanks to peaceful opponents for restraint.
The report outlines Australia’s stance on reforming veto power in a push for decisive settlement of disputes. Delegates discuss expulsion provisions, with key figures like Nedvite and national bodies debating the need to strengthen or drop expulsion, amid allied country positions and abstentions. The committee advances a recommendation to strengthen procedures while dropping expulsions, amid support and reservations from major powers.
Tokyo reports that Admiral Suzuki declared the city must be rebuilt after massive incendiary bombardment by the Super Fortresses. A New York dispatch says nearly 4000 tons of bombs were dropped, with 19 aircraft lost, while Tokyo officials and ministers toured the burned Imperial Palace amid warnings of further strikes.
Report from Salabure Hospital cites a Reichsführer at the Luftwaffe Command as dying by his own action using a method involving potassium cyanide and coffee. The casualty occurred during the Battle for Berlin, with hints of hospital confusion and a prisoner transfer on May 22.
Police arrest a mechanic in Melbourne for the murder of Henry Thomas Norwood a 35 year old stationmaster assailant shot at Carnegie railway station. Detectives traced clues to Mildura Red Cliffs and he was detained after a recent information tip. The accused faced the magistrate on a Thursday charge of murder.
Court scheduled further arguments on railway wage increases after a compulsory conference on Friday. Industrial and railway unions seek higher wages for locomotive engineers, with adjournment sought to prepare counterarguments and assess the case.
Fragmentary OCR of a wartime Norwegian court or interrogation scene involving Quisling supporters. The text mentions questioning, accusations of collaboration with Germans, duties, and rhetoric about national treatment, with references to Norway, Germany, and British and American observers. Many garbled names and phrases remain unclear.
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