15 Oct 1946
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1946
Page
1
Country Party Leader A W Fadden criticizes the A C T U for demanding wage policy changes before the writs. He warns that immediate £1 weekly wage hikes would trigger inflation, price rises, and economic disruption harming postwar recovery and savers.
Economic argument stresses tax reductions as a wage rise without higher prices, urging increased production to sustain a benevolent spiral of money and employment. references to enterprise policies, customs revenue gains, and calls for broad tax relief while noting drought relief and livestock trends.
October 14 Bangkok dispatch says Premier Chamrong Nawasaus wat reports Cabinet will return four disputed border provinces to French Indochina. An emergency meeting to ratify the territorial return is set. The 1941 Tokio peace accord awarded Siam Brof and parts of Siamreap Hoda.
October 16 report details a divorce case involving Dorothy Hammond and her husband, with the court noting contested issues and undefended factors. The article references views of the parties and mentions resulting actions or stances from the case.
A cricket narrative from Perth captures Hammond and Smith delivering standout batting while Puckett's bowling shapes the match against England. Australia fall just short in a tense chase as West Australia meets a robust Puckett display, with Hammond scoring a high early-century stand and Puckett taking 16 wickets in a key spell.
Fragmentary report notes Pittormare or the Prime Minister may not owe fealty to either the Cabinet or the Party. Mention is made of Sir Owen Dizon as a potential trusted figure, with government confidence linked to internal party dynamics amid the High Court discussion.
Sir Miles Thomas argues that Britain must raise fuel production and pursue export opportunities to maintain its share of global trade. He contends orders are slipping to rivals unless exporters adapt quickly, warning that fierce competition won't ease without decisive action by manufacturers and policymakers.
Agenda fixes and meeting notes mention Parr Cowher 13 from AAP with discussions about scheduling and speaker notes. details are fragmented and unclear.
The Associated Press from Athens reports intense fighting in northern Greece near the Gulf of Volos where 28 Bedetsa refugees were killed under government orders. A police station west of Kesioni was burned after surrender. A bandit leader and six bandits died. an ELAS officer, described as a powerful leftist, was captured after returning from Yugoslavia with 300 men.
A diapaenouite study draws a link between rebel groups in Greece and the broader Communist world. It cites frontier crossing cards issued by Yugoslav authorities and notes divided Greek politics. The report stresses fear of a unified Greek Communist band and warns government restraint may trigger harsher actions.
Fragmented dispatch from Nuremberg on October 1 reports that convicted Nazis were officially informed of their impending punishment. A chaplain from Wesel offered prayers as authorities prepared the condemned for the rest of the day. Stro-ming Streicher was noted as freeing the chaplain’s attention amid the turmoil.
Berks citing official Soviet era dispatches states the Serbian Synod faces internal purge amid church struggle with foreign influence. The report notes official Communist stance and opposition within Belgrade authorities.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate reports of General Stilwell death rumors and Chinese reaction. Mentions mourning by Chinese people and possible communications from allied sources. Text is garbled with incomplete phrases and unclear dates or locations.
A fragmented report notes Germany aims to cut burdens, boost exports and raise living standards over the next three years. Mentions General Draper and Sir Cre with Wes Garitainy Beth See in unclear context.
AAP reports from Hamburg that the Social Democrats and their rivals discuss a second step in democratic social services. The article notes ongoing party discussions and an upcoming election date with unspecified specifics and local observers weighing outcomes.
London high level briefing reports a reciprocal trade plan between the United States and Germany. The discussion centers on tariff concessions and broader commerce cooperation. No specific policy details are provided in the fragment.
This AP report surveys Russian life under current pressure, noting how restrictions and penalties shape daily existence. It questions whether generations born in recent years feel freer and explores state controls over work and security.
Unclear text fragment lists possible names or roles. content too damaged to identify a coherent event or context.
Reported from London on October 13 by AAP details a chaotic recall vote with abstentions high and mixed results. Coro respondents note uncertainty as the recalled constitution faces strong opposition and broad public distrust, while observers warn of a weakened government and shifting power dynamics across the nation.
A youthful prisoner escaped from a Cairns lock-up on Pridey day near October 11. Authorities described the breakout as daring and are continuing to investigate the breach with local police and prison service cooperation.
Fragmentary report notes unrest as forces clash with authorities in a Persian region. No precise dates or names are confirmed in the readable text, but the material hints at a rising resistance against central control and possible civilian involvement.
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