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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 17, 1946

Page

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Communists Lead Hyde Park Rally Over Squatters in London

Representatives from the Duchess of Bedford house Fountain Court and the Ivanhoe Hotel joined a Hyde Park march organized by the Communists. Thousands moved through the West End to Leicester Square amid banners for requisitioning empty mansions and luxury flats. Police in formation escorted the noisy but orderly procession as the party called for withdrawal of writs and protested Bevan’s circular urging local authorities to deny essential services.

London A.A.P Duchess of Bedford House Fountain Court Ivanhoe Hotel Hyde Park West End Leicester Square The Communist Party Aneurin Bevan

Scotland Yard Warned Conspiracy Charges Sealed

Unclear court notes allege Vanes arkietgiatter and Carritt with conspiratorial plans tied to property and protecting houses near Peorrl's Park. Magistrate remands them until September 24 amid warder testimony and regional police actions as public housing and street safety tensions rise in London.

Schlass Carritt Wigether Cieiy

Fragmentary report on government action and police incident

Fragmented OCR notes describe a political question to the Federal Cabinet and a police or military incident at a park. Names, places, and dates are unclear but reference a prime minister, ministers, and an army operation amid discussions of electricity and safety.

Bern Hitler FM Pasder Hadland Park Ghiatiers Balin Milland Asda

British Egyptian Talks Begin in September for New Treaty

In Alexandria on September 13 Prime Minister Sidky Pasha met Viscount Stansgate and the Egyptian delegation. Sidky said negotiations for revising the British Egyptian treaty would start September 17 and hoped a new treaty would be concluded about two weeks later.

Alexandria AAP Aner Sidky Pasha Viscount Stansgate Egyptiee Sidky T ‘Wahisi

Trieste protest debate fuels East West rift in aid scene

In a Paris session of the Nalion Political committee Yugoslavia, Jugoslavia, and Soviet positions clash over Trieste. US Senator Connally warns against a paper settlement and urges a free, demilitarised Trieste free from Yugoslavia and Italy. Molotov’s stance signals widened east west tensions amid postwar diplomacy.

Paris Trieste Nalion St. Kardel Kazan Connally M. Molotov Sugesiavia Maly Jn Rosigita

Jewish Agency Exec Condemns Terrorist Acts in Palestine

In secret session the Jewish agency executive condemned the Irgun Zvai Leumi and Stern gang for recent outrages in Palestine. The agency will act through the illegal army Haganah if orders to cease are ignored, warning that terrorists could be handed over to police as during the war. A strong statement said the acts harm the entire Jewish community.

London A.A.P Jewish Agency Devs Sore Je Rt Raph Jerusalem Palestine Ths Haganah Irgun Zvai Lewmi Stern Gang Palica Haganah Whele

Palestine Crisis Deepens After Rabin Murder Threats

A disputed broadcast declares rupture of ties with Haganah and urges Jewish resistance while insisting the group bears no quarrel with Arabs. It claims funds are needed for operations and notes the former Palestine Chief Secretary traveled secretly from Jerusalem. Police report scattered clashes at Sarafand with no casualties.

Palestine Fran Stanas Ltda Altit Jerusalem Reser Sarafand Les Tel Ahn

Atlantic Coast Strike Disrupts Shipping and Labor Talks

United States maritime strike spreads along the Atlantic coast as 130 ships idle and crews strike for wage gains. Cooks, stewards, and firemen's unions join the action. Queen Mary diverted to Halifax. coastguard warned. Mayor O'Dwyer’s committee pushes trucker settlement with proposed pay raises and hours to be voted.

Atlantic Coast Agri Trent Cmeerns San Francisco Pacific Coast Seaman’s Union ATL Als Casera America Resent New York Halifax Atlantic

U S Trade Policy Rendered Difficult By High Tariffs

Washington reports reveal that Brazil Mexico Chile India and Australia have industrialization programs while U S officials defend subsidies and aid. The text notes U S backing for the World Bank and hints at an international framework to ease government subsidies with a World Trade Conference in 1947 potential.

U.S Amoe Brazil Mexico Chile India Australia United Living United States Henying America World Bank

New York Times Lies Upset Athens Press

Dispatch from Ni me correspondent detailing troop positions in Albania and Russia's role has been published in all Athens papers except Rizospastis which prints only two inches under the headline. Greek authorities reportedly possess the same information and warn formations near Greece may be threats while small bands of trained men and arms move across the frontier unseen.

New York A.ap New York Times Athens Nime Albania Russia Vis Rizospastis New York ‘Times Dutook Greece

Tanker Tragedy Off Elizabeth City Claims Narrow Survival

A Norwegian tanker, the Marit Two, sank 148 miles from the North Carolina coast on September 11. Twenty-nine crew members were aboard. 18 survivors were rescued from two rafts, while 19 are presumed drowned. Navy planes and ships searched the area as the vessel broke in halves and a raft was found empty.

Elizabeth City Norwegiss Metor New Terk Carsess North Carolina

Moscow approval rally commentary on US policy stance

A commentator broadcast a timely reply to American reactions criticizing US policy. He argued progressive groups oppose withdrawal from peace and cooperation and accuse circles of pushing forceful coercion against democracies.

Rondon Jaaps Perioh Alace United States Americas

Japanese Strike Threat Hits Tokyo Farms and Seaports

On September 13 the Japanese agricultural union urged 230000 farm workers to strike over bargaining rights and wage demands, with the All Japan Rural Association backing landowners. Major shipping disruption looms as seamen strike tightens supply chains.

Tokio AAPA Japanese Agricultural Union All Japan Rural” Association Atret Ainke Tomoraw Shipping

German Elections Hamburg and Zones Report Early

In Hamburg and across the zones, September 15 votes were largely incident free in small towns and villages. Balloting in the French and Russian zones included municipalities in Brandenburg and Mecklenburg. Final tallies show Socialist Unity leading with 620,000, Christian Democrats 150,908, and Democrats 288,861 in Russia.

Hamburg Germany Brandenburg Mecklenburgh Socialist Unity Christian Democrats Democrats

Independents Triumph in Russian Community Elections

After one third of votes were counted the Brat spa in the Hensavian councils led among independents. It had 1 740 044 votes, Social Democrats 1 731 112, Christian Democrats 1 583 043, and Garsenussinta 225 148. The Communist dominated Wohailat Unity Party led the Conservative opposition in the community elections in the Russian region.

Brat Spa Social Democrats Christian Democrata Garsenussinta Wohailat Unity Party Tnar

Bidding for Germany on War Policy and Central Government

Former Secret State Sumner Welles and James Byrnes debated German policy. Report critiques German central government as needed for unity, arguing Allied agreement is essential to ensure peace and safety. The piece suggests German independence would fade under central control.

Washington Seremner Sumner Welles James Byrnes Huttgart United States Briteau Fies Rusna Wt Ferman Masses Gravir Langera Germany Wnion

Stoppages Averted at Sydney Metropolitan Colliery

An order from the Coal Commission averted a stoppage at the Metropolitan colliery caused by an engine drivers dispute. Production will resume tomorrow as drivers return to work. The order requires attendance in the engine house while workers are underground and remains in force until October 2 when a court decision will determine the breach of the Coal Mines Regulation Act.

Sydney Coal

Dutch Harvest The Hague Crop Data

The Netherlands Ministry for Agriculture reported a thirty percent rise in harvest prospects. In Washington, officials noted the Dutch embassy's stance on agricultural export adjustments amid rising prices and supply concerns.

the Hague Netherlands Ministry For Agricul Anc Washington

Federal plan to promote Northern Australia development

Adelaide dispatch reports Prime Minister J B Chifley announced a government plan to attract people to North Australia. A special Treasury officer would study tax relief schemes including spreading pastors’ tax liabilities over more years and easing protoned periods. The inquiry will cover parts of Northern Queensland, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory and consult with representative bodies.

Adelaide Australia SeeRuta J. B. Chifley Treasury Dundas Chifley Maid Northern Australia Queensland Western Australia Northern Territory

Session Notes on Faroe Islands Meeting and Security Council

Fragmented report from September detailing M Gromyee chairing a security council session under a monthly reason system. Mentions Britain and Greece and potential outcomes. Readable portions reference councils or chairs but lack clear actions or dates beyond September.

Gromyee Grunell Carenes Britain Reece

Norwegian whaling ship to Antarctic expedition aims surge

The Norwegian Geographical Society plans a government backed Antarctic expedition in 1548. The ship will fly the Norwegian flag with British and Swedish scientists aboard and may carry sea scouts from Australia and New Zealand ports. The team will winter near Queen Maud’s Land to study mineralogy and geology of the glacier barrier and search for a rumored green volcanically warmed oasis sighted by German explorers.

Norwegian Geographical Society Antarctica New Zealand Queen Mauds's Land South Pole

Submarine gifts and war losses outlined in Britain and Netherlands reports

The article notes Britain gifting three submarines Viking Rotary and Venturer to Norway under an Anglo-Norwegian agreement and details wartime losses across the Netherlands including 4,000 killed in the army and 12,000 political prisoners returned from Germany. It also references art exhibition reception in Vienna and Yugoslav mining discussions affecting British interests, with broader notes on Pomak populations and postwar displacement plans.

Hegg Viking Norway Germany Holla Cte Capa Maleaten Espomir Ang de Holland Ceermany Molland Tom Winous Tete Vienna Red Army Fas Britain

Fate of coal bill lies with NSW Legislative Council

In Sydney September 15 21 the fate of a coal subsidy bill hangs on NSW Legislative Council attendance. Labour members were absent enabling the opposition to claim a narrow majority as amendments were rejected and the government faced potential defeat amid union and Labor party protests over attendance.

Sydney Reptember Coutell Lesials Go Assembly Labour Xno Labour Counciunina Uniges Auarebar Badour Party Mosers Tams Neckend Graves

Big Yellow Sapphire Balobane Seized From Prisoner in Germany

Prisoner of war Anderson in Germany for years allegedly procured yellow sapphires valued at 240 divi. stones said to be from Willowseld and Anata. He claims a large emerald from Williams was the finest he found in 26 years of mining. Court notes mention involvement of a dealer and a Spender report, details unclear due to fragmented text.

Balobane J Anderson Germany Willowseld Allen Anata Quen Ind Jules Ee Bank of New Soup Wales Anderson Ander Blacklelinw Spender Ancerean Binek

German Jew stowaway hid on boat with 30 refugees

An unpermitted German Jewish stowaway slipped aboard a steamer carrying 30 refugees from Austria. Immigration officers later nabbed him in a cabin near the voyage’s start, while others with permits disembarked. He faced a $100 bond if he escaped and risked deportation.

Atea Toxhew Austeria Autralls Ahenghal Cane Ovnbers

Arctic landform description from fragmentary text

Fragmentary OCR describes a long Arctic feature with width and distance measurements. Mentions inland formation, sand, sea, and Soviet context. Details are unclear and obscured by garbled phrasing, but suggests a geographic description of an Arctic island or coastline.

Arctic

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