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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 14, 1946

Page

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Wallace Warns Against Making Britain Key to US Policy

Commerce Secretary Henry A. Wallace told a Madison Square Garden audience that making Britain the hinge of American foreign policy risks disaster. He warned the United States should not bow to British balance of power or let Britain or Russia drive war. He urged Americans to view world affairs with American eyes rather than British or pro British bias.

Commerce Britain New York A.A.P Henry A. Wallace Madison Square Garden Political Action Committee C.I.0 United States T. Dewey Wallace Near East Mr. Wallace America Russia Alec British Foreign Office Buidia Cat Ted Nations Japan Germany Rusia Truman Presa Tumin Byrnes Bellich Staf Key York Times Washington Stereingly Dumbilar Sun Bynes Seth Rusia Trusman Vardenberg East Europe Herald Tribune

Unclear text fragment analysis from historical page

The readable portion presents a garbled sentence about boundaries and native groups, mentioning ImE OTL and NerZollun Teme, with no clear event, date, or identifiable entities to anchor a summary.

Watermelons by air in North Queensland flight scare

A strange report from Sept 14 describes watermelons shipped by air between Rockhampton and Sydney, with one fruit breaking and another tagged fragile. A hospital patient alleged a family incident, and inquiries were made about watermelon relays in North Queensland as crews transported fruit by plane to Sydney.

J Mite Irl Queensland Rockhampt Ney Bydney Mrscot Bampltal Syney

Dismal Tales From Japan and Australian Troops

Report from World War II era sources describes weary, sick, and demoralized soldiers among Japanese forces and Australian troops stationed at Kure and Kyoto. Accounts mention sickness, fatigue, and food shortages, with mood and morale dipping as deployments linger. The text also notes delays in opening facilities at the British cage in Kyoto and upcoming events at Duntroon.

Jape Kure Japan Kyoto

Five Years to Live Prompted by RAAF Illness Claim

In Brisbane a medical officer told ginmen in Japan they would have five years to live after returning to Australia due to liver disease from drinking impure water. An RAAF corporal wrote to his father demanding investigation, citing lecture remarks about a chlorination plant failing to stop a liver-attacking germ.

Brisbane Ginmen Japan Australia Air A S Drakeford Mid Creceford RAAF Bote Maine

American steamer grounded on the Downdun sands

An American steamer named Medjesix ran aground near Gestwic Pte, alarming observers in London. Reports allege crew illness and poor health among the men, with doctors noting widespread weakness and drowsiness as the event drew attention to maritime safety concerns.

Manila inquiry on island control reaches Brisbane

A commentary from the United States discusses island governance and strategic control, with observers in Brisbane weighing implications. The piece dated September 18 references diplomatic scrutiny and regional power dynamics affecting authority and security in the Pacific.

Brisbane

Diplomacy and war council debates on postwar treaties

The article reports on multiple wartime committees debating terms for postwar treaties. It cites A Czechoslovak amendment defeat, Italian naval and frontier proposals, Yugoslav Slovenian frontier shifts, and calls for Allied oversight of military assets. It notes adjournments and positions from Britain, America, France, Russia, and Australia with emphasis on Romania, Hungary, and Yugoslavia.

Jugoslav delegate's plea for Gorizia possession

At an Italian Committee session Jugoslavia's delegate M Bebler urged that Gorizia be handed to Yugoslavia. He said the French plan would cut the town in half and accused Italy of actions that deprive it of governance. He stressed resistance to enslavement and warned against linking Monfalcone harming industry.

White Mesa M.kueler Ad mi Goricia Trieste Italian Air Staff Ajmone-Cot IMI Treszini Italy Hervell Mediterranean Balkans America France Aussie Brush Russia Jugoslav M. Rextovitch United Nations Czvenoslovakia Rumania Tomoroy Dugosiska Kardelj Ation Paris A.A.P Jugloslavia M. Bebler Gorizia Ggtate Jugo M Bebler Monfalcone Jurosiay Josip Brownito Edverd Karelel Elo Internatyaliele Sonyeristion Sith Apokentan Communis Party of Venezia Gidile Giuseppe Diastin Cavan Venecia Giulle Gustincich Internaiwcha Alan

Alleged TavOF concentrations in London incident raised

AAP reports uncertain details on alleged concentrations in London dated September 18 with sparse notes about Bafta or New York involvement.

Londom AAP

US Maritime Strike Reported as Wage Increase Unblocked

President Truman may have a plan to resolve the maritime strike through wage regulation, with private industry absorbing any increases and government agencies potentially stepping in. The New York strike continues with unions and shipowners negotiating, while sympathy actions in New Jersey ease the supply strain and the Pacific Coast Seamen's union weighs a wage demand across coastlines.

Reonomie Sincarvation Steeimany Flan Maritime Commission Shetman Gengrens Seeron New York Mase Mecing Ane Odwy Omer Tks New Jersey New ‘York

Gaullist Union backs democratic constitution in France

Paris dispatch reports General de Gaulle's former inner circle predicting civil war and another world war if the Assembly rejects the new constitution. The Gaullist Union pledges to fight for strong government and democratic principles, claiming wide public support as the country faces the constitutional vote.

Paris M. Capitant de Gaulle Innet France General de Gaulle

British Imperialism Gates Detected by Moscow Report

Moscow radio quoted unclear British imperialism warnings about Middle East countries. report cites Bevin and Curzon era tone, suggesting tensions with Russia over imperial strategy.

Moscow London Moscow Radio Ivesia Britain Soversigny Countriea Bevin Rae Rassie Lord Curzon

Clash in London as squatters clash with police at Abbey Lodge

Sympathisers with squatters clash with police in London. Mounted officers charged to separate crowds outside Abbey Lodge after a tussle. About a thousand demonstrators sat in the roadway, blocking buses and shouting communist slogans amid a tense afternoon.

London Abbey Lodge Exchange Telegraph Agency Abbey la Pasangers Abbes Lodge Tefa Cummpiaigl Lewaers Abbey Lidge Oy Tean- Noe Patkirk Birmingham Dally Telegeagh Scotland Yard Documenta

Squatters and Police Face Off in London Protests

Amid mounting police pressure, Communist speakers urged guards against evictions as mass demonstrations formed near Leicester Square and Abbey Lodge. Police intensified patrols and revised tactics while squatters sought aid from authorities, with reports of electricity cuts, letters to the King, and efforts to secure vacant buildings.

Mtr. Politt Politt Piratin Laiemer Square Pollitt Mae Leicster Square Abhey Cone John's Wood Ondot Puritain Court Ivanhoe Hotel Abbey Lodge

Fragmented Historical Text About Communist Message Refused

A garbled OCR snippet describes a Communist topic with refuted claims and mentions a guard or authority interfering with a possible act. The legible terms reference a political message, a sacarity, and a condemnation of movement, but details are unclear.

Trieste Crises Shape Italian Yugoslav Struggle

In Trieste the Italian Communist leadership signals limited acceptance of internationalization with reservations as the city faces competing pressure from Yugoslav and Slovene groups. The debate centers on internal administration, representation, and a possible path to local sovereignty amid broader national tensions.

Brirish Majors Bravery and Hidden Enemy Clash

Fragmentary wartime note describes British majors displaying bravery against a hidden enemy in Burma. Mentions a leader and partisan activity behind lines, with chaotic phrasing implying intelligence or mission difficulties amid hostile territory. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

Akon Brrun Gary Hikmell Talrhy Weakul le Vile Burma Majer Srageim

Fragmentary OCR note on committee 10 families and Goreme event

Fragmented text references a committee of ten families, a letter to Myckionham Palace, and a mention of Goreme on a date. details are illegible. No clear individuals, organizations, or a resolvable event emerge from the readable fragments.

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