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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 06, 1946
Page
1
Munro rode a splendid race to win his third Cup though exhausted at the end. Russia, fresh, cantered back to the gate as the crowd cheered. He had won earlier with Peter Pan in 1934 and Sirius in Russia. The night drew bets as high as 25 to 1 before race.
Jockey reports describe a tense race with Rosia bed and perfect rush in the tare and wae sever further back. Remla chased the Wad near the theme Varn and Ne Esen led early before fading. Leonard stayed well placed and won while others like Prine tandard and W. Cook followed. Cordale and Spam faded after a late dash.
In Calcutta a dramatic race saw Russia surge to the front at the half, then hold lead to the finish. Magnificent and Orthodus were among the movers, Valcurl and Rossi close behind as the field chased the pace. Russia clocked a time of 3.214, besting the previous mark set by Wotan in 1938.
Amid chaotic reports from Batavia the 13,000 residents noted tremors and the Mt Smeroe eruption sending ash and steam toward the eastern region. Observers described aftershocks and falling debris as authorities urged caution for coastal communities near Caney port and nearby towns.
London dispatch notes a chaotic scene as Prime Minister Chifley’s political maneuvering collides with Indian unrest. Communal tensions flare in Bombay with deaths and injuries, while figures in the India Office report casualties across Bengal and Bihar since late October amid a fragile political backdrop.
A London report says commanders in chief of British Dutch and Indonesian forces reached a principle for a cease fire to end fighting in Indonesia. The order aims to halt violence in areas including Medan with a cease fire expected to take effect soon.
Patrick Murphy a Commonwealth Peace Officer of Brisbane won £25,000 a half share in the first prize of Tattersall's Melbourne Cup lottery. He drew Russia with his ticket and learned of the win by telegram this afternoon. He said he would resign from work tomorrow.
US factories eye Canada as a mover from Sterling amid a disrupted rubber import path. AAP dispatch notes government actions and trade adjustments, with Canadian and American manufacturers influencing production shifts. The report references Australia linked markets and potential branch factory realignments.
New York dispatch reports a shift as Mr Bevin takes over Palestine talks from President Truman with Mr Byrnes signaling a new US willingness to help Britain mediate between Jews and Arabs. The note outlines Italy’s postwar demands and broader Balkan and Trieste tensions as Allied ministers prepare for the peace conference and discuss reparations and territorial questions.
On the motion of Doctor Lange Counei the committee should present a common united front against the Franco regime. The record notes the Spanish question had not been actively pursued recently and urges reform in policy among Britain America Frater Rusia Egypt Brazil Australia and Messec rapport Foland and De Lange Se.
Fragmentary OCR mentions saboteurs in an area described as Active-ix Busslay Zone with references to a Berlin Ver. 4 (AAP) note and unclear allusions to firms and factories near Welamabers, suggesting a tense industrial disruption scene without clear outcome.
London reports that General Worchlin, the Russian rep on the Allied Control Council coordinating committee, denied forcing German technicians or others to work abroad. Details remained murky as the matter was deferred to the next committee meeting on December 6, with only the broader issue of German workers recruited for service abroad noted as expected.
Un committees make slow progress as members pledge to send more intelligence and aid to states. A tense exchange lasts about an hour before the committee adopts the agenda and moves to the next item.
Washington reports Romania rejects British and American protests accusing intimidation and violence in the campaign. The U S State Department note says Russia has not voiced dissatisfaction and claims Moscow joined with Washington to ensure a free election on November 19 under the Yalta/Moscow framework.
European round-up reports Lisbon prospering amid global tension as Salazar regime prompts speculation about Portugal's future. Nightlife thrives with lavish clubs and escorts. American and Japanese centers pivot to local popularity. War-era shortages disrupt coal, rail, and electrical services across the region.
A damaged shelling incident during a meteor alarm caused panic in Lyme Street as shoppers rushed for shelter. A fascist ex-leader Pellegrin faced three years with minor property confiscations while no fatalities were reported.
Fragmentary note describes a tentative economic policy stance joint by British and American experts. Mentions General and Mr. Robert administration and a forthcoming rival alignment. Text is unclear and ends without concrete actions or outcomes.
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