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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 27, 1946

Page

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Turmoil in Greece Reaches State of Civil War

London dispatch reports intensified fighting in northern Greece between Government forces and Left-wing bands, now viewed as civil war though small scale. Greece accuses Albania and Yugoslavia of arming rebels. Britain reluctant to intervene. Prime Minister Tedder reportedly says internal strife has become war and the state will prevail.

Greece London A.A.P Exchange Telegraph Agency Foreign Office Albania Jugoslavia Jugoslav Associated Pthena M. Tedder Solecake Hee Olympus Epirus Daily Teleeraptis Rorreyponite Christopher Bucking Tii Amis Up Reaulla Roe Clamy Bene Rade Athans Activites of Lott

Greece Faces Armed Bands Amid Frontiers Tension

In a virulent Greek crisis report, foreign influence fears rise as armed bands and the EAM retinue threaten northern Greece. Greek authorities reinforce frontier areas, arrest soldiers, and prepare for a king’s September return amid public order warnings.

Radioactive contamination fears strike Pacific coast operations

Officials detected radioactive residue in salt water pipes of a condenser and the Bikini Lagoon area after July. A safety school was set up in Washington to train officers in decontamination work while ships like the Burleson, Shien Sere, and Perceid faced diversions and clearances as the radiative plume threatened multiple Pacific coast locations and outlying ports.

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US Marine Engineers vote for strike if no new contract

United States marine engineers from many merchant ships vote in favor of a 3 percent strike if a new contract is not agreed by midnight Monday. Last-minute talks in Washington set for September 28 under State Department mediation as efforts to avert a nationwide stoppage continue. Masters and mates vote against striking but may walk out after September 3 if negotiations stall. Contracts already granted wage hikes to longshoremen on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, averting a 200-strong stoppage in New York.

United States Washington State Department Longs Atlantic New York

Cards on the Table Attitude Defends Open Policy Abroad

A Reuters dispatch from aboard the Queen Mary reports General Eisenhower rebutting Stalin’s call for prompt American troop withdrawals from China. He says the United States cannot be bound by chicanery or Metternich tactics and endorses a transparent, “cards on the table” approach to world problems. He agrees the atom bomb may not be decisive but notes its extreme destructive power.

London Reuter multi-Atlantic Eisenhower Stalin China America Tor Metternich Ferand Presa Stalts

Decision on compensation for allied nationals by Italy

Paris reports a stormy session of the Italian Economic Attache committee as it approves a principle of 75 percent compensation for allied nationals. The body split 9 to 9 earlier with France and India abstaining, while Sir Joseph Shore ruled the British proposal was detested under rules. Britain and America invoked related parliamentary rules to submit both majority and minority views to a plenary section.

Paris A.A.P Princole Poland America France India Joseph Shore Starndale Bennet Britain

Postwar talks outline divisions among Allies at Paris

Debates over land, borders, and administration in Europe continue as delegates from Britain Australia and other nations push positions on Trieste Slovenia and Hungary. Calls exist to restore property rights and grant multilingual status in Trieste while Hungarians back a rapid troop withdrawal and access to Russian routes. Disputes remain over the European settlement and the role of the International Court of Justice in unresolved cases.

Proposed South Pacific Welfare Commission Aimed at Islands

Dr Evatt proposed a South Pacific Regions Advisory Organisation to assist welfare and economic development of island territories south of the equator and east to Dutch New Guinea and French Tahiti. Governments would join Australia, New Zealand, France, the Netherlands, and the United States in shaping a regional body to improve health and education services for native peoples.

Reaper Australia New Zasland South-West Pacific Evatt Australie New Zealand Cosbarre United States France Netherlands South Beax Commission

Trygve Lie Calls for World Pact Amid Power Struggles

In Montreal on September 25 1945 Trygve Lie urged unity among major powers acknowledging tense differences since World War II. He stressed that despite suffering and border changes cooperation remains essential to prevent despair and safeguard mankind's future through a functioning United Nations and an effective Security Council.

Montreal Iir Trygve Lie United Nations United Nathane Fe

Indonesian Troop Withdrawal Report Denied

A disputed Indonesian briefing is contradicted by a formal communique denying British troop withdrawals and delaying any timetable. The document challenges claims of a February withdrawal and cautions against accepting unverified overseas reports.

Roop Iene Maan Jonestan

Mutual Assistance Washington Embassy Aid Stalled

An AP report from Washington discusses foreign affairs officials and wartime diplomacy referencing Stalin and Bevin. The fragment mentions British and American roles, and hints at mutual aid or assistance discussions amid the wartime alliance. Names include Stalin and Bevin, with a focus on diplomacy rather than action.

Washington Ember Hl McNell Stalin i Prom Stalin Bevin

ROUND THE WORLD Youth Adven tures In Court

A Melbourne youth claims to have sought accreditation from the Army Public Relations Office to gain access for English journals and was flown on service aircraft to Morotai Labuan Singapore Darwitt and back. He travelled to Shanghai and Tokyo visiting allied HQs before returning to Australia and applying for a passport.

Melbourne Army Morotai Labuan Singapore Darwitt Tokio

Bernborough Anions To See New York

Bernborough Anions, a World War era figure, travels from Colombo to Sydney and Melbourne in September, aided by Captain McLaughlin of HM Swiftsure and RAF Public Relations, with plans to perform in Essendon next Monday after a staged London to Australia journey that included stops in Perth and Colombo.

England Jett Truth Adelaide Joan Wain Perth P. W. McLaughlin HM. Swiftsure Colombo McLaughlin WMS Bdac Air Bevin RAF P. Joubert Sydney Melbourne Essendon Charpe

Taxation deductions under Chifley and Fadden plans compared

An Australian report compares weekly taxation deductions under Mr Chifley and Mr Fadden scales from September 1. It lists example annual wages from £135 to £400 with differing weekly deductions for employees with various dependants and marital statuses, noting calculations based on 52 weeks and excluding rebates and allowances.

Brisbane Ember Chifley Aryara Fiat W. Fadden Tata Fadden Fae Roe

Kaiser Examination reveals stance on wartime industries

Witness Mr Seary Kaiser told the House Merchant Marine Committee he supported any arms program that could aid war efforts. He claimed he knew no country at war with France, and discussed the future of wartime industries and strategic outputs amid ongoing tensions.

Seary Kaiser Merchant Marine

Swing of public opinion away from Labour in Australia

Sydney reports a shifting electorate as about 4.6 million voters weigh in on taxation relief. Both sides express confidence and fear, while pundits note that public sentiment may shape the timing and scope of electoral issues.

Labour

Election Watch: Labour Faces Opposition Across States

Canberra reports on federal race with Labour holding 21 of 44 House seats in New South Wales and wins in other states. Opposition aims to overturn Labour majorities in key seats like Reid, while campaigners warn overcrowding and slow building may affect the silent vote. Mr Fadden pledges a change in government and a policy to “make Australia a better place,” as results loom from South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, and beyond.

Labour Liberal Country Party House of Representative New South Wales Victoria Queensland South Australie West Australia Ave Ie Parramatta Reid J. Buxton Lang W Chiey Ee Ee Ike Ieee Ee See Quarte Ser Seenziee Fasden Fadden South Wale Metra Quezpland Axe Teaull Fils Fadder Australia

Photographic Exhibit Notes and War Talk From Cousens

Fragmentary interview notes from Stoney Sept 34 recount Cousens remarks on a photograph session with Mr Doves KC and reflections on wartime events. Mentions Dovey, Calanel Blackest, and an anticipated arrival from Trikio with documents. Also references Emperor, Japan, and cricket as part of a broader wartime dialogue.

Stoney Malor Comren Mr. Doves Ferrinete Trikio Davey Én Japan Davey

Seizure of Singapore to Kid Defense Tactics

fragmentary text appears to reference Singapore seizure and a defensive effort against England. It mentions Ribbentrop and spring events at Senevisa with unclear context and nonstandard spelling, offering no coherent narrative or verifiable details for a full summary.

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