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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 10, 1946

Page

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Terrorist activity renewed across Palestine reports

Reuters dispatch from Jerusalem notes sirens sounding at 12 45 am as Palestine railways report widespread attacks. Ten explosions hit Tel Aviv area with strikes on Battia Rehovoth Kalkilish and Jibne stations. Troops and police respond. Irgun declares end of the truce. Five gunmen attack a goods train near Jerusalem before being repelled.

London A.A.P Reuter Jerusalem Palestine Railway Tel Aviv Battia Rehovoth Kalkilish Lydda Jibne Palestine Irgun Zvai Leurni Fcont

Mass Rail Attacks Halt Traffic Across Palestine Front

Amid a wave of sabotage, rail lines from Haifa to Jerusalem were repeatedly attacked. Signal boxes and bridges blown, workers injured, and a police sergeant killed. Arab saboteurs and Jewish factions exchange actions as violence spikes around Rehoboth, Haifa, and Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Halle-Kantara Inter Rehoboth Junie Dedere Palaefitikvah Haifan Wan Ti Rewpital Rehoboth Pollah-Jewia Tletion LRA

Evacuation of Java Sparks Debate on Indonesia Role

The York Times reports criticism of Britain’s postwar conduct in the Netherlands East Indies. It argues British forces were too small to maintain order, that the United States should bear more responsibility, and that delaying large scale returns allowed guerrilla resistance to grow.

Cit United States Netherland East Indies Indies Lord Lous Mountbatten MacArthur Jorn

Archbishop Le Fana dies in Perth primate of Australia

The Primate of Australia Archbishop Henry Le Fana died suddenly in Perth on Sept 5. Born Bally Bear Wicklow, he served as archbishop of Melbourne then Sydney. His long tenure included efforts to revitalize the church and leadership during several decades beginning in 1905.

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Adelaide taxi driver shot and victim found

A taxi driver in Adelaide was shot and found near a street with injuries reported early Saturday. Police cordoned the area as investigators examined the scene for a motive and any surveillance clues.

Adelaide Kereneth

Beies Texan Wins Amid Sudden Incident

In East Pa during September a startling event disrupted a performance. Beies Texan was struck by two blows causing injuries to several witnesses. Authorities described the scene and began a preliminary inquiry as bystanders assisted the injured.

East PA Beies Texan Wan

Dutch premier plans Indonesia trip as commission departs

Amsterdam reports the Dutch prime minister leading a 3 member commission to Indonesia on September 4. The Times notes this period is pivotal for Dutch Indonesian relations with De Boer and Dr Max Vanpoll among the members. Fourteen hundred troops of withdrawing British forces in Tavua have sailed from Amsterdam amid heavy police precautions and no demonstrations observed.

London API Umi Behermeriora Indonesia Times Amsterdam de Boer Max Vanpoll

World Brotherhood Sermon Urges Peace Through Unity

The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Fisher in Philadelphia argues Christianity is the path to lasting peace and world brotherhood. He warns that ideological clashes intensify group differences and urges democracies to persuade Russia to align with democratic principles rather than imposing another ideology.

Philadelphia Canterb Oury Dr Fisher Duble United States Russia Rusia

Italian purchase eyes future surplus army equipment

Italian reports outline a plan to acquire Mediterranean equipment for a future surplus army. The deal involves 80 million for a shipment tied to a 568 unit requirement, aiming to support a potentially broader defence realignment and democratic stabilisation efforts.

Rome AAP Heng Mediterranean

Crisis in Greece Dominates Looming World Tensions

Former Under Secretary of State Sumner Wells warns a Russia Western Powers clinic crisis is inevitable and could trigger demonstrations of power. He criticizes U S policy on Greece as lacking result and calls for stronger support to rebuild a stable postwar world order.

Washington AAP Sumner Wells Russia Greece Iinet Power Bracheal Ahr Jong Grete Balkans Moscow Mediterranean Welle

Soccer strike threat looms in London amid uncertain attendance

Soccer authorities in London face a potential strike as players threaten action after disrupted schedule and uncertain attendance. Talks continue with clubs and the players' union amid rising tensions over pay and conditions.

Squatters seize luxury flats in West London action

In London a thousand homeless people flooded a West London block once owned by the Duchess of Bedford and occupied the entire building within 10 minutes. Four hundred families moved in as caretakers called police, with many bringing bedding and infants as they arrived from areas like Stepney.

Duchess of Bedford London

Squatters Occupy London Flats Demanding Homes Amid War-Era Return

In London, 500 people arrived to occupy vacant flats once used for refugees and wartime housing. Squatters, aided by Communist Party members, declared they will stay unless offered alternative homes. Officials discuss emergency actions as more properties are claimed and a birth occurs during the events.

Nana Gibraltar Manaypam Longon District Communist Party Dena Goodwins Ministry of Works London Ministries For Health and Works Wea Kensington Town Evening Standard Anld M Osual Resta Se Aetta Bate

Government control essential to industry in Queensland

Brisbane reports Premier EM Manion backing government control of industry to stabilise and market fruit and veg, defend against unscrupulous traders, and support commodity boards. He cites a 20 year rise in prosperity from regulation, outlines grading and packing controls, and notes plans to boost tropical fruit and northern river dam development as part of national works.

Brisbane Somi EM. Manion Wit and Vegetable Industries Queensland Governimment Bahlon Quepnstural Gong Tn National Works

Bulgarians vote in referendum asks monarchy fate

Early results from London dated September 3 indicate Bulgarians are weighing abolishing the monarchy. Prince Simeon awaits outcome in a smaller country while warnings of a new page on Bulgaria circulate. Radio reports and public statements suggest a sea change as returns show varying support.

London Wil Se Ding Simeon Princ Milier Mt Iaad Sr Ibiic Bulinary Iy

Apple and Pear Board Faces Strains After War

In a presidential address at the annual Commonwealth Chamber of Fruit and Vegetables meeting, strong concerns were raised over the eastern states operations of the Australian Apple and Pear Marketing Board. Waste and high taxation were noted as factors, with calls to lift price ceilings on non controlled goods. Losses rose since the war due to limited overseas shipping space and transportation issues, hampering distribution of primary products nationwide.

Bsrishane Strong Kuessm. Il Aestalian Apple and Pear Marketing Board Ln Glial Y Desser Commonwealth Chamber of Fruit Amd Wegetsbie Ioovnlries Uta Stesser Omiy

UN Postponed Clash of Meetings in Paris

United Nations talks in Paris at the end of September were postponed to October 23 after a Foreign Ministers meeting. Key figures Byrnes Alexander Spaak and Lie discussed delaying the General Assembly while continuing the peace process. Britain and the United States signaled willingness to postpone. Russia France China Belgium supported the proposal. A November meeting was eyed to review peace treaties and the German problem.

Paris Punt Spank U.N Wang Wee Byrnes A. V. Alexander M. Spaak M. Meletov BM Vythimsky OM. Belstay Mr. Byrnes Mr. Alexander Alexander Berin Bis General Assembly New York M. Speak Trvave Liet Rusia France China Belgium Trygve Lie United Nations A V Alexander Pro Britain Barnes United States MW. Spaar Reuters Hecome Spake Uy Lie itMelves Chives Dr. Lie He Unie Il Ottobre M Spaak Drbie Bo Feuter Parla Sys Brian Lve Lao T 4 A. V. Alexander Aske Austria Thie Poin

Flooded Britain faces ruin as harvest plants drown

London reports relentless rain devastates southern England wrecking fields and railways. The Daily Mail estimates up to one third of the wheat crop ruined, leaving farms unable to work as fresh sun is needed to salvage remnants. A full salvage seems unlikely after this week of downpours.

London Tom Emnland Daily Mail Ins

Polish Deputy Premier Gomulka Defends Western Poland

In Warsaw, Deputy Prime Minister Gomulka addressed a crowded protest meeting denouncing British and American interference in Polish affairs. He stated that territories Poland absorbed from Eastern Germany would remain Polish and rejected any border discussions. A Berlin-based correspondent notes several Russian controlled newspapers criticized Byrnes.

London Associated Press Warsaw Sissea Poland Germany Gomulan Bye’ Stuiart M. Gomulks Warerm Bysmes

Prisoner wedged all night between iron bars

Geoffrey Timms attempted a jail escape at Darwin police station by sliding through a grill. He got his shoulders and chest through but could not move either way and remained stuck until dawn. Police freed him by sawing away a section of a one inch steel bar.

Darwin Geoffrey Timms

France Adopts Bold Housing Policy To End Shortage

French Minister for Reconstruction M Billoux announces a plan to end housing shortage by 1948 with 1,500,000 people to be rehoused by year’s end, plus long term state aid to municipalities and builders to keep a two houses for rent per sale ratio.

France Britain M. Billoux Rapairi

Nazi Officers Trusted in Kuomintang Councils

A Peiping dispatch reports that Nazi officers are trusted in Kuomintang councils. It cites evidence of German influence in Chinese politics and notes alleged corruption among Chinese officials accepting bribes to favor German interests. The piece hints at a broader covert German involvement in Northeast China’s industry and trade.

Australian Suitings Exhibit and Textile Promises Unfold

The Amoged Mr Sf Mair group plans a display at the Tin' aie Culrael Eehudlom petra mold with the Nations ret tee Department, while Mr Makin offers to loan items after hearing Australia aims to obtain in Brewary ners Al it propored thet taylure Suramar should wear the urls in the Fing stage. The Australien Thoth Comemmmur reports diverse superfine fabrics and a Washington premiere of the ini. Sister Kets and the Ramaling Russet may also appear at related events.

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World Food Board Commission's Work Interest to Australia

London September 8 AAP report says Australia backs the World Food Board commission to study the project. W. Bulduck told Reuters Copenhagen the commission serves national interests and benefits producers and consumers. The Director-General of Forestry, Mr Rodgers, represents Australia on the commission and discusses its functions and collaboration with international partners.

World Food Board S— Commission Australia London Aueraila Nemwer Neat Nad Rodgers Represe Lvest

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