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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 14, 1946

Page

4

SIEDEIG TRAGEDY AND NET OF POLITICAL NOTES

Letter to the editor recounts a prior murder case in Australia with witness details, police actions, and a figure later knighted who became Queensland Premier. It also covers Ambassador Mesuermill's aims, Peron government moves on international treaties, and postwar actions against enemy aliens.

Cairee Post Australia Semuel Grifins Robert Philp Burn, Philp and Co Queensland Townsville Brisbane Gett Semradalton George Mesuermill Frm Petting Uray Snd Scond Sercos Pan-American Union Rst San Francisco Mexico Peron Congress Bretton’ Woods State Department Washington Argentina Mexico City

Living in the Tropics and a Fashion Dilemma

A Tropics themed discussion notes war influenced attire for men at formal events. It argues most would attend in sweaters and smart casual wear rather than coats, while hotel licenses push coats at dinners. The piece calls for a mental shift to abandon formal cold climate dress for social occasions and urges RAC executive action to lead.

Cairns Tropics R.A.C Executive Council Inter Afia Waples

Argentina Drops Deportation Threat Amid Peron Policy Shifts

The text outlines delayed crimes involving the security of a person or group, with Argentina promising swift deportations after convictions. It notes Peron’s emphasis on Western Hemisphere relations, diplomatic moves with Russia, and a stance against communism as a regional threat, framing foreign policy as pragmatic and security‑driven.

Ming Feron Argentina Peron Imate Pais Russia Peron Bes Stely Ethel Peon Hemi P Baer Ales

Portuguese Uprising Fizzles Against Salazar Regime

London reports the attempted uprising against the Salazar regime has fizzled out. a brief dispatch notes limited action and lack of sustained support. The article cites sparse details and emphasizes the failure of the move to gain foothold or momentum.

London

Roosevelt Statue Attends London Event and Government Action

In London on October 12, a ceremony involved the Roosevelt statue and garden near the House of Commons. The government welcomed the event as Bill readings progressed. A noted anecdote recounts Sir Mark Sykes wagering during a dinner about Napoleon and related intrigues.

London Walle Ie Mark Sykes Napoleon

Walter Dandy’s Heart Operation Legacy Endures

In Baltimore, medical advances honor Dr. Walter E. Dandy, a pioneer in heart surgery whose world beating work continues to influence modern procedures. The obituary notes lasting impact on surgical techniques and patient care.

Baltimore APJ Walter E. Dandy

General Barry Pettitt Led Britains Squatter Communist Bloc

Barry Pettitt, general secretary of the Communist Party, leads a squad of squatters in London near Covent Garden. A veteran activist with 44,000 claimed members, Pettitt advocates housing for the people and criticizes royal estates. He ran for Parliament, winning 972 of almost 32,000 votes.

London A.P Barry Pettitt England Roddy Tom Moscow Com| Rourist Party Stalin Lenin Convent Garden Pollitt United Kingdom House of Commons Pr Peete Sitel Polit Labour

First Australian Flag and Eureka Era Origins

The article traces the evolution of the Australian flag from Eureka stockade events to 1601 Commonwealth design plans. It notes an early five star emblem used by the Australasian Anti-Transportation Society on February 1, 1851, with Rev. James West of Launceston as a key mover. The piece recounts the flag’s early hoisting, its journey to England, and a 1830s sailing incident where Captain Clinch refused to bow to a British ship, symbolizing a growing push for independence and eventual respect for the Australian banner.

Eureka Australasian Anti-Transportation Society James West Launceston Taamanix New South Wales Victoria South Australia New Zealand New ‘Wales Western Australia Swan River England Launceton John Cinch Lax Cergs Clinch

Britain’s Pioneer Village Survey Plans Modern Village by Residents

A year long survey in Sutton-at-Hone near Dartford explores how residents would design a modern village. Ted Stewart ARIBA leads the exhibit with plans showing housing work shopping and education arranged by the people for the benefit of Britain’s village future.

Sutton-at-Hione Dartford Greater London Bell Britain Ted Stewart ARIBA Button Stewart Tiger Authority Reading Miles Aircraft

Local fair and cricket season plans noted

Report of monthly stalls with cakes jams preserves and refreshments plus a social event for a children's Christmas party. Mentions ofTablelands Cricket Club, Yungaburry captains, new members sought, and a wedding in October. Also notes a Cape Horn sighting and a captain's recharge delay.

Tom Pew War’ Beee Tablelands Cricke Kairi Yungaburry Keigslth Kain

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