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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 31, 1946

Page

1

Debated Press Inquiry Motion in Commons in Britain

Labour member Mr Haydn Davies opened a Commons debate calling for a Royal Commission to examine press ownership and monopolistic tendencies to ensure free expression and accurate news. The motion passed amid assurances it would not muzzle the press or restrict freedom.

London A.A.P Labour Haydn Davies House of Commons D. Foot My. Davies Heory Prem Fool Harshy “Shawcrom Lord Kamsley Oe Kentey D.C. Mazi Pyte Ehalos Pyte Mwe Dally Telegraph Mad Dally Dolly Mall Oa Reyes Otharwd Britain

Press freedom hung on finance and control fears

Debates on a House inquiry into the press reveal concerns that ownership and advertising power, not just journalists, shape news. Sir Harcourt Shawcross, Lord Camrose, Mr. Morrison, and others discuss monopolies and the impact on free expression, urging royal commission scrutiny of the press.

Deview Fooupanen

Sudan and Egypt in alleged British offer dispute

The report notes claims of a British offer affecting Sudan and Egypt and states Sudanese leaders await self rule as plans to evacuate Cairo, Alexandria and other cities by March 1847 are discussed. It also alleges Mr Bevin should only consult if war in the Middle East materializes.

Permet Cairo Alexandria Sa Ea Mr. Bevinments Middle East

Undefined text fragment

The readable portion shows garbled phrases about growth, bribery, and an inquiry but lacks coherent facts, names, places, dates, or events to summarize into a proper news item.

Earl Ducie shocked by murderers escape from prison

The Earl of Ducie at Pialba learned by cable from London that an 18 year old murderer and four accomplices escaped from a reform prison. He said Americans treated him as a hospital patient and he hopes to return to England with his wife next year.

Briondas Earl of Duce Pialba Tortworth Court Gloucestershire London Earl of Ducie England

Cane Growers Council President's Policy Statement

The Cane Growers' Council, led by its president, issues a policy statement denying political activity by the organization. It references the Minister for Transport and the Minister for Agriculture, asserting the council is non political and committed to impartial action by its officers. The statement promises thoroughness and adherence to proper channels.

Cader Groner Power Cone Growers’ Growers’ Council Transport E. J. Ward Saal Epee Tf Mere

Names and officials linked to Cane Growers Organisation debate

Prominent individuals including Masa Muar Sod, Senstor Courdes, Mr. EG Theodore, and Mr. Wali are cited in discussions about the Cane Growers Organisation. The text notes government respect for council arrangements, mentions an assistant and adviser, and references government officials and public service rules on leaves and political participation.

Masa Muarsod Senstor Courdes EG Theodore Wali Cane Growers Organisation Marent Thew

Selection of the Two No Cause for Criticem

A fragmentary sports note from Omaha recounts an unnamed bowl event. It hints at a contender striving to meet hopes, with scattered phrases about grettes and a test, but the readable text is too incomplete to establish clear participants or outcomes.

Soa Moment Toward Aid Sparks Wave of Woe

A cryptic fragment notes woe and a moment of aid, with terse references to AAzoe and a possible social upheaval. The garbled text suggests a local event or sentiment turning toward relief efforts and communal response.

CRC Friendship With CRC Friendship With Me

Fragmentary text describes a test and references names and places with unclear context. The readable portion hints at a beta Ramana test and a live event, noting a possible incident or misdesignation linked to a broad area and a fire or incipient issue.

King’s Boy Wise Guides Restless City

A short piece notes a figure identified as the king’s boy who offers prudent advice to a troubled city. The account highlights leadership, caution, and the uncertain influence of a youthful mentor on civic affairs.

Flying Boat Travel Facilities Faces BOAC Extensions

Fragmented notes describe planned BOAC flying boat travel facilities with extensions on an acre site. The text hints at landings, maintenance cuts, and long-term plans tied to a location associated with Wyibe bane and a figure named Gawai, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.

B.o.ac ausmaLaAn Acre Wyibe Bane Rome Gawai

Disarmament Sought by Russia Assembly Debates Armament Cuts

New York October 29 The Assembly considers a general reduction of armaments and first calls for a prohibition on production or use of the atom bomb for war. It should urge the Security Council to take practical measures and to back those efforts internationally.

New York M. Bern Pea Apelin Een Ae Security Council

Albania Protests to UR With Unclear Wording

Fragmentary OCR text reports Albania protests to an unspecified body in Brussels with ambiguous names and scattered phrases. Key entities and facts are unreadable, preventing clear identification of the event, date, or participants.

Ambiguous OCR Fragment Echoes Economic Debate

An unclear OCR text references economic topics, trade, and mentions of places like New York and Indonesia. It cites ideas about monopoly, haven provisions, and public actions, but the fragment lacks coherent events or names to anchor a full summary.

Mototow Return Highlights Unclear OCR Passage

Fragmentary OCR text shows incoherent phrases and names. The readable parts mention Mototow, a tall figure, and scattered words like air map and procedures, but no coherent event, date, or location.

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