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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1945
Page
6
The review highlights a duel role performance by Moris and Sophia amid a bustling program at Palace Theatre. Bennett, Balmer, Reed, Lowe, and Glenn lead a starry cast with comedy and song interwoven with a boisterous Broadway atmosphere.
A distorted AUSTRIAN press item from October 2 describes Allied control actions. It notes temporary or permanent suppression for content deemed harmful, urging readers to oppose Nazism and support denazification efforts. The piece comments on authority and public reaction amid postwar tensions.
The National Lawyers Guild urged President Truman to reverse big war crimes, seek immediate talks by the Big Powers, and establish an international military tribunal to punish Japanese war criminals. Guild President Robert Kenny said current policy leaves many major criminals unpunished, and would mean arresting Emperor Hirohito as a principal wartime figure.
A government statement notes migration to Australia faces delays due to shipping shortages and war reallocation. Most available tonnage serves eastern war zones, delaying passenger service and delaying the return of Australian servicemen. Officials warn migrants, especially young civilians in Britain, must wait for housing and jobs to stabilize before migrating. Plans emphasize realism and decentralization until clearer migration prospects emerge.
Unclear report notes tramway employees at thirteen depots including Seaport faced a stoppage causing services to halt citywide. No workers were arrested in the city as authorities observed the disruption and awaited further instructions.
Reports indicate that plans for demobilisation were not proceeding fully. Men from disbanded units were sent home and would not be called upon for final processing at the centres.
Santen Towne and HM Podoski face six weeks’ shartiy eeve amid a holiday in We ote. W J P Nlotdan recalls Edenhall Batlnade TM TM and Edenhall Paplanade. Chas Neth works with the Security Department ASA plate vanerday for Briabana. ML Murray, of the Explanade, and Brisbane Mr WT Freeman are linked to family events. Mrs Freeman, a bowler, recently enjoyed a trip with her Bundaberg respondents.
Canberra October 2 The Minister for the Army said in the House of Representatives that there would be no searching Boveminti or sip the allegations. An investigator reported thousands of pounds worth of material dumped out of sight and damaged to make them unusable. Witnesses swore of tins and food stores dumped at Boolagh and Danbulla areas. Investigators noted damaged blankets and pitted equipment, with officials promising action if allegations prove true.
The death occurred on Tuesday of Eileen Gertrude Trost wife of Sergeant GT Trost of the RAAF. She was 20, from Celine and Mickwinni, survived by husband and son Maxwell a pupil at the Marist Brook College. Daughter of Mrs M. Smith of Mirrishnnl, funeral Wednesday afternoon was private, Rev Father Hooper officiated.
James Ballantyne of Cairns dies at 70. He is survived by daughter Mrs G H Hanson of Sydney and four sons including E Ballantyne of Cairns. His funeral will be Friday at 10 am from St John’s Church of England. Joseph Chin Soon, 75, born in Canton, was a tailor in Leland before evacuation to Calne. He leaves a widow, six daughters and two sons. Funeral from St Monica’s Cathedral at 4:30 pm. A Requiem mass will be celebrated at 6:30 am today.
The bodies of the driver and fireman of the crashed LBS train were recovered from the wreckage. Heavier cranes were brought in and operations continued. Both victims were not badly burned and authorities expect more bases to be found.
Rome October 2 A P reports a police raid on a major gangster den near Vesuvius. Two leaders who tried to flee were killed, while hundreds of weapons, motor vehicles and large quantities of swords were seized.
Shanghai dispatch from October 2 cites Associated Press noting Japanese war loot in the New York ledger and reports arrests of Japanese collaborators. The brief item mentions Geonaran war material and a caper involving a sea route and supposed betrayals as authorities move to take action.
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