19 Oct 1946
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1946
Page
1
Nuremberg October 17 officials say Goering's death by his own action mystified prison commandant Colonel Andrus and the board of inquiry worked through the night. Dr Stahmer, Goering's counsel, denied aiding the act and suggested Goering likely carried poison with him.
Reuters staff report wild rumours circulate in the city as Nazi leaders Goering Hoepner and Keitel are linked to the Nuremberg executions. A prison guard finds a metal fragment on a inmate’s body and a correspondent notes the extreme secrecy surrounding the cremation and burial of Goering’s remains.
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Seushorisey condemns Turkish moves in the Dardanelles crisis while signaling warnings to Turkey about possible shifts in response. Discussions touch on Russian pressure, potential joint detente with Black Sea powers, and implications for Potsdam era diplomacy and the broader European balance of power.
A waterfront dispute conference convened in Sydney to seek settlement. Participants included Senator Ashley, the Motor Industry Commission, and Waterside Federation officials. The talks aimed at a peaceful settlement despite ongoing tensions and possible port closures.
New York markets opened with prices down one to two points as a gathering failure to rally followed a broad decline. Analysts cited shifts in commodities, especially cotton plunging 30 dollars in two days, with Collin Frowerd alleging brokers and clients conspired in a bear raid. Bond prices also retreated from Wednesday’s highs.
The report outlines ten long term goals including afforestation and development of national parks and public buildings. The government notes only six short term problems have begun to show benefits, with progress lagging on several key areas.
The article notes an American adaptation of the jeep for underwater use, equipping it with breather systems and waterproof protection. It claims the submarine jeep can travel at 18 apn, with plans focusing on government machinery and worker employer contracts to advance economic aims.
Detective presented in Police Court that Eva Alice Faulks allegedly threw her infant into the Brisbane River. Eva was ordered to October 28 after evidence showed the child named Alice Fay died in Brisbane on October 15. Police reports state Feutrid had seven months city employment and prior Brisbane residence.
The Prime Minister Mr J B Chifley said today that the fi uated appt Jon suggetted the appointment of ex tending Uin resulta of tha Gommeceals teins a Bn.
An October report from Canberra notes interim army recruiting delays affecting recruitment targets. The advisory details governmen t assessments and potential steps to accelerate enlistments, citing bureaucratic slowdowns and logistical hurdles faced by recruiting offices.
In Sydney a gun battle case sees Antonio Maarini Edward Garland and Ray John Oxhead committed for trial on multiple charges including attempted murder. Police say they fired on officers during a struggle after a stabbing incident and the court hears disputed statements from the police prosecutor and defense.
Telegr. Agency reports Noakhali mob killings around 5000 with mass killings, looting and arson as Hindu Muslim clashes surge. Calcutta dispatch cites Bengal aflame with India’s worst religious riots. Two bands of about 20 000 men sweep a 250 square mile area with fire and sword.
Gandhi warns emissaries may not return alive amid Noakhali crisis as Bose abductees spark rage. He cites diabetes and imminent sacrifice while lamenting violence against women. Govind Ballabh Pant vows decisive action and extra police cost, as Calcutta dispatches report riots, vengeance, arson, and killings in Sakhali and nearby villages.
Reports from Calcutta describe Pandit Nehru's landing at Carmak in Wagiristan during a tribal tour. Crowds numbered in the tens of thousands, with officials denying heavy casualties though refugees and clashes are noted. Ceylon rail damage and strikes also feature in the regional roundup.
A fragmented match report from Perth recounts a MCC versus Australia XI cricket clash. It details batsmen Johnson Watt Pollard and Langridge influencing the game, with notable centuries and a total score progression across several periods.
Moscow dispatch notes Russian coverage showing American policy shifts as the New Times argues for a less aggressive stance while stressing that mutual respect underpins relations. Readers glimpse tension between hardline aims and a potential path to détente amid international negotiations.
Cat burglars steal jewels from the Duke and Duchess of Windsor between 3.40 pm and 4.00 pm on October 14. The value ranges from 350 pounds to half a million, with scattered gems found near a golf course. Insurance and police dragnet follow as England records its greatest robbery.
In London on October 17 a fragmentary report notes a major display of ancient treasures. The event highlights Greek archeology finds with prominent artifacts from diverse eras. Museums and scholars anticipate renewed interest in classical antiquities amid ongoing research.
In a wartime era report the Australian dairy sector surveys notes that butter quality and refrigeration must improve. Calls for government support, farm machinery co operatives, and training accompany analysis of butter production costs, pricing, and overseas competition as drought bites and margarine pressures rise.
Brisbane reports the Minister for Agriculture H H Collins opening the dairy conference of the Land Co operative Dairy Companies Association. He urged sending representatives to America Britain and Denmark to study higher production practices. He noted Queensland cows average 140 to 155 lb of butter annually, while some producers exceed 400 lb. He cited favorable climate and potential to match Australasian production.
A fragmented clipping from a Washington dispatch notes Mr JF Berner arriving and declaring peace prospects in Europe. The text is garbled but indicates a discussion of peace efforts and political signals from the American side.
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