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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 12, 1946

Page

4

World War Germs Spread Across Regions In War Threats

A garbled report cites Jerusalem and Iran as focal points of conflict with Palestine described as a hotspot. It notes limited tranquility outside Afghanistan after ten months of travel, mentions the Moslem League direct action, Turkish border concerns, and rumblings about Arab forces and Iraqi frontier actions.

Jerusalem Palestina Iran Iraq Attan India Afghanistan Persian Gulf

In Striking Civil Airwave Aids Landing Safety

Electronic devices from the Instrument Landing System ILS guide pilots safely to runways. Developed by the Civil Aeronautics Administration before the war, it was taken over by the Army Air Forces and expanded at civilian airports. The system uses approach guidance and angle indicators to assist pilots in poor visibility, with plans to equip major cities and recruit many workers for operation.

Washington SAF Pearl Harbour America Cwil Aeronautics Administration CAA Army Air Japan Fiy US Army Air Forces Navy Bureau of Aero Willam E. Yefine Aasistant Caa Federal Airways AE Yorking Perpionarly E US Arty Air Forces G.C.A G.ca GCA Ft le

Cured by three trewtmerta and new alumininee plant

Fragmentary text notes a plan to situate a new plant near Steers and mentions farms and a word resembling tremerta. The readable portion lacks clear names, dates, or concrete actions.

Britain plans new liners for Australia route

Australasian Run Sydney dispatch notes Britain's postwar shipbuilding push. By next year a large fleet program aims to complete more than percent new liners totaling 100,441 tons for Australia and New Zealand. New vessels include 28,000 ton Layer Corithie liner and two P and O passenger ships of 29,000 and 39,000 tons. The Orient liner Orésdes, at 22,000 tons, is touted for speeds up to 24 knots, reducing Melbourne to Britain travel time.

Sydney Britain Australia New Zealand Corithie Ln Melbourne

Magistrate Spares Diamond After Spare Time in Court

In Brisbane on October 11 Police Magistrate A E Aitkin granted Diamond freedom on a vugrency charge after remarks about his past record and fits of temper. The judge noted Diamond's previous good worker traits and asked about Bundaberg days as he urged him to reform. Diamond sought a chance, having spent much of the year in gaol amid a tense court scene.

Brisbane A. E. Aitkin Diamond Cullen Alice Aitkin Bundaberg Mr. Aitkin Dimond Tovnight Charlevine

Drastic Measures In New South Wales

Sydney October 14 Ministerial statement expected early next week details drastic government actions to smash an enormous timber black market. A government report contemplates 29000 or more permits next year. only about 19000 cubic feet can be built due to timber shortage as allocations to millers fall short and supplies to the legitimate market remain alarmingly tight.

Sydney Unt Pete New South Wales The Association of Separative Building Societies

Summer School of Brisbane Lectures and Drama Class Notes

October 11 to January 18 Toowoomba and Bray programs under the Queens nd University auspices. Lecturers include E D Smith from Sydney and I E Llewellyn with DW Sat La and Brandon accompanying. A. Felgate plans a drama class upon return.

Brisbane Yoresomte West Toowoomi Bray Queens Nd University ED Smith Aydney

Crane Collapse at Sydney Wharf Halts Freight Lift

October 11 at Darling Harbour a mobile crane on a landing ship malfunctioned as it lowered a Ford truck into the hold. The jib bent and the truck plunged to the bottom, narrowly missing workers and sending several harbor houses scrambling to safety. George Williams escaped injury as the crew monitored the dangerous operation and major cargo handling was halted.

Sydney Ourers Ford Tak Darling Harbour George Williams Sager Lam Path Envy Ag Equina Hourne Rowan

Meat shortage elevates U S prices in October report

President Truman says no immediate White House action planned as meat shortage persists. An administration procurement panel meets at the White House with discussions on Argentine imports. OPA adjusts retail meat ceilings to fix inequities, noting no link to the shortage. Veal price increases average 7 to 8 cents per pound.

Washington Truman White House OPA

Hokkaido Miners Proclaim Strike

The Associated Press reports that Japanese coal miners at Mokkmida mines walked out, halting war-time output of 1.3 million tons monthly. About 40,000 miners reportedly left, protesting wages while labor groups in Tokyo claim Communist-directed influence through the Congress of Industrial Unions.

New York AAP Associated Press Tokio Mokkmida Coatmines Cne Troen ST Ae SS Congress of Industrial Unions Okio

Horticultural selections for pineapple planting material

The article discusses hereditary variations in pineapple plants and stresses selecting planting material to avoid undesirable traits. It describes culling poor types, marking good plants in year one, and propagating from chosen suckers in dedicated plots. It covers early wet-season planting, irrigation, mulching, soil protection, stump burning methods, and chemical stump treatments with nitric and sulfuric acids as options.

Levis

UN General Assembly Transport Difficulty At Lake Success

More than 280 delegates may miss the October 23 General Assembly session due to a transport delay. The United Nations requested U.S. military aircraft, but the army has not yet agreed. Officials say the issue stems from the Paris peace conference wind‑up, affecting Russian, Yugoslav, Polish, Egyptian, Iranian, and Transcaucasian delegates. Australia, New Zealand, and Belgium have submitted draft mandates for future trusteeship and territorial transfers for UN review.

Belgium United Nations League of Neticia

Japanese Plans Against Rdesia Revealed by Trial

Tokyo October 10 authorities report that the war crimes tribunal heard Emperor Hirohito approved literary leader plans to attack Rupein as part of Japan’s 1958 strategy. General Jun Ushiota and Lieutenant-General Kyoji Tominaga faced charges as former Manchuria commanders. The occupation of Manchuria was cited as key to the sanitary plan and allied military aims from 1938 onward.

Tokio AAP Fumlar Silitary

War crime charges and status of trials abroad

War crimes cases in Europe and the Pacific are summarized with Britain, France, and the United States pursuing 1018 trials, 382 death sentences, 434 imprisonments. Interim reports from the commission indicate proceedings continue, with detailed updates expected but not yet delivered.

Loudon Ortoner Medations Werrine Gremilaion Nugemberg Essen Commission Eta Europe Britain Praice America Mav Per Bast Oriain Autaste United

Long Tow Planned Sydney Tourney Amid Mixed Plans

October 1L outlines a dire schedule for Sydney with a planned programme meantime. A sitemen SPEER is noted, while Bynes and Tosday appear in the tale, with a tow her 300 sales at Bydiey.

Sydney Speer

Defence costs in Canberra prompt town fund debate

Fragmentary notes report discussions in Canberra about defence costs and funding. References to repatriation, pensions, and town funds appear amid garbled phrases and missing context, indicating a local debate on budget allocation without clear details.

Canberra Letewes Cowie Eric Seteresi Penabons Mermenis

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