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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 11, 1946

Page

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New York Faces Famine as Big Stake Develops

New York faces food shortages as truck drivers strike intensifies. A major sugar refinery halts operations due to lack of deliveries, bakers warn of suspended production, and cordial factories close. Mayor O Dwyer orders 2000 probationary constables to duty amid tensions. Striker blocks threaten citywide trade near Sept 10 deadline.

New York Bakers’ Association O'Dwyer Hore Citg

Newspapers feel the pinch as ads fade with market rout

New York papers suffer from newsprint shortages and reduced advertising as the Wage Stabilization Board and labor tensions loom. Stocks slide heavily in New York trading with United States Steel and Bethlehem Steel among the hardest hit, while the combined averages fall toward year lows.

New York Ameren Daily Mirror Hersid Tribune Wage Stabation Board Wash! Jaen To-Monrow

State Housing Loans Debated in Parliament in Brisbane

Sept 1 The debate centered on reducing interest rates for State Housing Commission loans from 4 1 2 per cent to 3 per cent. Minister for Works Mr Bruce introduced the bill amid calls for secrecy reforms and faster housing aid. Nicklin noted the Duchess of Bedford eviction issue, while activists from the Hammersmith Communist Party pledged to stay after reports of government action.

B.A. Bruce Tegisiajem Bruce GF. Nicklin Duchess of Bedford Hoave State Insurance Department Department Commonwealth Bruce Pie Newland Kensington Fiat E. Henderson Hammersmith Duchess of Bedford House

Australian capital flows and steel supply worries drift in Sydney

A fragmented report outlines Australian and American capital movements, discussing the Itteer Menafgeturenz Com operations, Sheem-Hume Limited, and government steel supply concerns. It notes responses from Australians and references to New York, Singapore, and Calcutta amid price and expansion talk.

YEW York Ratumind Austral Awas Itteer Menafgeturenz Sheem-Hume Limited Tiret Owallehle Tel Fox Australia Suinespure Miewwtile Singapore Salou Fey Beagat

Waziris on Warpath In Northwest Frontier

Six villages in Waziristan were bombed after villagers refused to pay reparations for the kidnapping of Major Joseph Donald. The action followed warnings to evacuate, with some casualties and at least three fatalities in a neighboring village. The incident prompted comments from Khan Abdul Ghazi Khan and a statement at Peshawar regarding aerial displacement. Major Donald was later released.

London Waziristan North-West Frontier Province Glas Carne Joseph Donald Ihe Pains Far South West Isan Reuter New Delta O Resources Vilelagers Houter Frontine Chaurow I Khan Abdul Ghaziar Khan Peshawar Donald

Cabinet warns on property raids by political forces

Government decries raids by Communists as a political menace and vows prompt action to end squatter activity. Cabinet signals possible legal steps to close the threat and protect private property while courts urge squatters to quit.

Sera

Albanian Representative Admitted to Security Council Hearing

Lake Success September 9 AAP The Security Council by nine to one vote allowed Colonel Tuk Jakova Albanian representative to sit at the council table during hearings on Ukrainian charges against Greece Sir Alexander in was the sole dissenter Mr Paul Has luck Australia abstained preferring the council decide next steps before hearing Albania Jakova told the council the Greek charges were groundless and denied that Greece and Albania were still at war He said Greeks provoked border incidents and warned that anyone tampering with southern Albania’s boundaries would face bloodshed.

Albania Greece Jakova

Australian delegate's views on Greece Greece and Ukraine

The Security Council adjourned until 3 pm September 19 without acting on Australia’s demand to drop Ukraine’s opposition to Greece. P Hasluck moved to reject the charge that British troops in Greece were a menace and urged investigating Greek claims that Balkan states threaten peace. Australia questioned whether charges were propaganda to tarnish Greece and British troops. US delegate H Johnson said Ukrainian claims of Greece threatening northern neighbors lacked substantiation and noted Ukraine ignored facts from the Greek plebiscite on King George's return.

Security Council Greece P. Hasluck Orrect Balkan Aurralis Husluck United States H Johnson Ukraine George

Sydney inquest opens into shooting of detective

The Sydney City Coroner opened the inquest into the shooting of detective Victor Donald Abeces. Details emerge as police pursue linked cases including arrests of Grant and Hope outside Long Bay reformatory and inquiries into Greek and Ukrainian positions at the Security Council. Witnesses describe events aboard an Anzac Parade drive and the confrontation that led to the fatal shooting.

Sydney Devacre Cantrakte Victor Donald Abeaces Ciaberste Sidney Grant Kage Grecamp Keir Georgy Hope Beechetl Abrerne M. Grant Grant Mope Long Women's Reformatory Ahearné Lawson Wardresh Ie: Women's Reformatory Rust Ly Ahe Hope Ana Grant Alexander Lasile Bowie Abesme North Sydney Helso Melburne Biddle

Mosley meeting disrupted in Leeds by Orion Book Club clash

A meeting in Leeds organized by Orion Book Club supporters of Sir Oswald Mosley was broken up by about 80 Communist intruders. Mosley, who was to speak, was not attacked but witnesses described a chaotic scene with a pistol claim and a running confrontation toward Matraville. The coroner’s inquest heard testimony about the disturbance and a wound on a man named Grant, with the hearing adjourned to next Tuesday.

Lonton AAP Campi Nintens Leeds The Orion Book Club Oswald Mosley Mosley Chu Grant Ahearné Anzac Parade Matraville Forde Ahearne Crom Garrutberg Nl Mape Bowe Tan Shea Hote Maroubra Eld Cifsfossey Pelligrini Rident Grant Thea Ward

Late presidents life and assassination attempts

An early report notes that multiple assassination attempts were made on the president, both in the United States and abroad. It mentions the Secret Service using specially constructed carriages to quickly remove the president from danger and references the extensive security measures around the White House.

Wasrington United States Nerel Serre Wiles Ensevelt Secret Service

Reparations From Ataly Ataly Faris September 3 1943

A wartime report notes Britain seeks cash or normality payments as reparations from Italy after World War II. Melbourne reports over 100 Australians listed in London awards for service in Malaya 1842. Brazil withholds broader claims while reserving right to further compensation. Italian property and assets are cited in relation to reparations and the balance of claims among Allied powers.

Melbourne London Britain Aly Italy Malaya Neize Itallan Salisn Venecemie Ted Riicfe Ungeriakes Alan Saints Mit Hall Britalr Brita Brazil Abe Tom

UOR Trading Hours Referendum Reported in Sydney

A fragmented report from Sydney notes a referendum titled UOR Trading Hours. The brief item mentions related actions, a heater of figures, and references to Bremer and Pied Gir road area. Details are unclear due to corrupted text.

Sydney New South Vais Wall

War With Us.A. New York Sep 10 Dispatch

Fragmentary wartime note from New York reports a dated line about U.S. policy and public concern. The text is incomplete but indicates a U.S. stance on conflict and potential diplomatic actions. Names and specifics are unreadable in the partial OCR.

Jews' Acts of Terrorism in Palestine Reported

London dispatch cites Reuters that Irgun Zvai Leumi militants attacked Tel Aviv near the British security officer Major Doran's residence, fatally wounding him and injuring his wife. Major blast affects government offices as Superintendent Cohen is wounded. Jewish Agency and Jewish National Council condemn the outbreaks.

London A.A.P Reuter Jerusalem Irgun Zvai Leumi Doran Tel A Aethiris Jor Doran Cohen Tal Aviv Oficer Public Information The Jewish Agency Jewish National Council

Army Sergeant Shot Dead as British Troops Sweep Tel Aviv

A British army sergeant was killed while investigators searched an explosive nest. Four sappers were injured removing mines. The exchange telegram says explosions hit the Jewish settlement between Tel Aviv and Haifa. Public information offices in Tel Aviv were wrecked by a bomb and a curfew was imposed as British forces moved through the city. Police conducted widespread house-to-house searches as tensions rose.

Tercopters Ree Pare Ramatgan Exchange Telegram Agency Iolusalum Tel Aviv Haifa Lse Reuters Corresponaras UN Jerusalem Preas Te Aviv Jullu Public Whch Exchange Agenc Derusslemayn Lng Fanescu Tel Anti Art T Sixth Air Borne Division

Boxing schoolmaster fails on points in ring

Brisbane notes that Jimmy Lest, a boxing schoolmaster from Prospect Creek near Biloela, who had denied his former position to attend the state amateur boxing titles in Brisbane, faced questions from the Director of Education about his absence and plans for the event. The unsettled attendance raised questions about commitment to duties and future participation in official matches.

Brisbane Jimmy Lest Prospect Creek Biloela D. Edwards Sarre Fairs

Palestine Problem and London Meeting Report

The article discusses growing concerns over Palestine, with London reporting on May 18. It notes debates centered on policy proposals, the urgency for clear government stance, and the need for frank discussion while highlighting differing positions from Berush and allied parties.

Aitien

Palestine Conference Opens Amid Tensions and Hopes for Peace

London dispatch reports the Palestine conference opened with Attlee in attendance and Arab and British leaders seeking harmony. Attlee praised the conference while noting disagreements on independence and economic progress for Arab states. The Arab delegation led by the designated spokesman urged resolution of conflicts over Palestine and independence, while Britain underscored support for gradual reform and stability.

Attire Nak Britain Palestine

Merger of Churches in United States Across Denominations

A report on a proposed merger of major Christian denominations with the aim of forming a single global church framework. Dr Fisher notes potential universal union among Protestant groups though Catholic, Orthodox, and other churches raise cautions about unity efforts amid wartime era divisions and ecumenical dialogue in New York and broader U S.

New York Leytimner Camerba Wwe Tora Dr. Fisher United Silex Ikahoul Chinen Fisher

Fatment for Bulgarian Rotal Profert Pair

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Bulgarian topics and a pair, with unclear phrases. The readable bits reference a Fatment for a Bulgarian Rotal Profert duo, suggesting a historical note or notice. Entities are uncertain due to garbled source. no clear events, dates, or names emerge.

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