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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 05, 1945
Page
3
Sergeant Gibore Mult Medal Mail and Corporal Mullies led a section under heavy fire after a road detour trapped men. Mullins searched, found one dead and one wounded, carrying the latter to safety. Private Aino Martin of Gympie is listed among the wounded.
October 4 report from Brisbane states health officials readying precautionary plans across Queensland. Minister of Health Mr TA Foley says readiness is precautionary and not a current outbreak. Townsville and Cairns are positioned to deploy if needed, with nurses trained in infantile paralysis care.
Report from Sydney dated October 4 describes a general strike by fuel workers protesting wartime hours and conditions. The strike escalates under pressure from union leadership while workers urge the Federal Government to address grievances and restore normal hours.
A fragment notes discussion of improving Allied co operation with Japan and the Australian Government's role. It references Westington in Tokyo and a Victory for international recognition and a body for post armistice policy involving Japan.
The article reports on hospital boards arranging secret service access and appointments. It mentions Amy Hamill and other figures, detailing secretarial roles, ward allocations, and the process of appointing caretakers within the hospital system.
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Canberra reports the Nationality Bill introduced in the House of Representatives to prevent women aliens from losing their Australian status while residing in Australia. The measure, discussed with Minister Calwell, seeks clarity on citizenship tied to marriage and residence, with debates over implications for British Commonwealth ties and tobacco industry interests.
The Rotor Vehicles Insurance Act rates were cut, effective November 1, due to few claims. An additional zero percent concession replaces the no fault bonus, with a 15 percent overall reduction applying to cars, buses, motorcycles, and related vehicles, though tremason exclusions may apply.
Melbourne tramway work caused a two day outage with trams halted and services not running. Residents report reduced transport options as repairs continue and crews repair tracks.
The Edge Hill show featured a wide variety of exhibits including watercolour paintings by Mesa W Orthmen, orchids by Mr G Fleming, stamps from around the world, woodwork by Mrs Barkuath, fruit and vegetables by Mr L Wright, and flowers by Mr Co. Mayor Collins praised the association, highlighting the high standard and strong community interest as the festival continues through the year.
Paris radio reports France faced significant clashes in Indo China with heavy casualties. Alleged strikes near Lorraine and surrounding sites left numerous dead and about 35 wounded amid ongoing hostilities.
Several thousand troops of the Sixth Sireboroe Division reportedly disembarked in Haifa and Jerusalem, with Jewish residents warned to shelters as police seek to control unrest. The situation remains fluid amid tense ster districts and safety concerns.
A treachery trial proceeds with the court weighing a verdict as the presiding judge considers juror questions and defense motions amid ongoing testimony and prosecution evidence. The case involves a felonious act framed as treachery and legal scrutiny continues.
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