07 Sep 1945
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1945
Page
1
Fragmentary Dutch Timor report notes Japan surrenders linked to Timor operations. Australian forces move to evacuate liberated prisoners to hospital facilities. Leaflet drops and apparent coordination with Japanese on Sand Island are mentioned, with estimates of Timor’s liberation around 200 prisoners and ongoing relief arrangements.
An extensive wartime report details Allied negotiations and prisoner exchanges with Japan. It covers deliveries of medical supplies and food, hospital arrangements, and planned prisoner repatriation while outlining convoy movements toward Singapore and Timor, and the broader Western Pacific theater.
The Associated Press reports the British Military Government of Singapore began today. 23 civil affairs officers led by Colonel P. J. D. Regester arrive to take over municipal offices and establish civil headquarters under Brigadier P. A. B. McKerran. The Union Jack will be hoisted, a newspaper will be established, and Singapore radio will resume operation.
The article reveals Tokio Rose as an American-born Japanese girl connected to wartime radio broadcasts. It details the discovery of her identity, her true name likely Thu Toger, and notes she married a Portuguese correspondent. It mentions her presence among Allied soldiers in Paris and describes her appearance.
Canberra report notes minimal public detail on submarine movements as Minister for the Navy Me NJ Makin says secrecy is essential. He emphasizes that announcing ship arrivals with prisoners or materials would risk safety and mission outcomes. The September update highlights cautious transparency and operational security.
The Romanian government marks anti nationalist and anti democratic actions by fascists, urging King Michael to safeguard national interests. Authorities vow to counter acts harming political stability and Crown achievements amid rising tensions between parties and security forces.
Air Ministry received message via Air Vice-Marshal Maltby stating former AP correspondent Flight Lieutenant SF Downer, captured after Singapore, has died in Mukden while serving as public relations officer.
A fragmentary report recalls Japanese forced laborers building the Bangkok rail link and a brutal jungle march. Private Masrlee Ferry, 24, and Private Ferre, an Eighth Division rifleman, recounts describe prisoners hemmed together, chained, and driven north of Bangkok through dense jungle toward the Burns border, with the dreadful march lasting weeks.
Fragments recount brutal conditions in a Japanese camp where prisoners endured starvation, disease, and torture. Descriptions note malaria, beri beri, and torture on labor duties, while Allied doctors and Red Cross aid offered some relief. Widespread deaths and harsh discipline mark the harsh daily reality.
Two hundred thirty one soldiers from two battalions of the ill fated Eighth Division arrived by train at Yokohama from Nenotti prison camp on Honshu’s west coast, about 200 miles from the base. Reports say about 300 members of the ALF faced harsh conditions last winter with many deaths from cold and pneumonia. Survivors endured extreme hardship and relied on dogs for sustenance during the ordeal.
The readable parts mention a pest week event but lack clear dates names or actions. The fragment hints at a community focus on pest control or awareness, yet essential specifics are missing to identify location organizers or outcomes.
In a Melbourne dispatch dated September the fate of the Perth survivors is recounted. Naval officer and crews faced capture after a Japanese destroyer attacked and sank the vessel off Java. About 300 prisoners were taken, with officers placed in a camp and later sent to Shikoku for interrogation, while others endured hardships awaiting release.
An unresolved excerpt lists sailors and officers stationed in Japan and Britain, detailing rotation plans for an October remnant week. Names include Lieutenant-Commander RF Marston Lowe and Able Seaman Reginald Walter among others, with divisions from England and elsewhere.
Fragmentary obituary style note honors Monty with memories of war service. Mentions Eight Arm, Kew Zo, and heroism. Vague references to battles, loyalty, and recognition by comrades. No clear dates or places available.
Readable parts describe men bound for death and the presence of prisoners’ guards nearby, indicating an execution context. The text remains fragmentary and lacks clear names, places, or dates.
Fragmentary text describes removal of authority and public concern over areas under military control. The piece references officials and the public reaction, noting fear and confusion as authorities reassessed control zones. No clear names or dates are legible.
New York dispatch reports the Douglas Globemaster, a large American cargo aircraft, can circle the world with two stops. A test flight before military and technical experts demonstrated its capability, noting a wingspan near 185 feet, cruising speed around 300 mph, and a 30 ton cargo capacity.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.