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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 30, 1946

Page

1

Return of Labour to Power in Federal Parliament

Brisbane reports Labour has a clear majority in the Federal Parliament with an expected 43 Labour, 17 Liberals, 12 Country, and two Independents. Several Labour ministers risk losing seats, including Forde and Frost, with other contests in Reid and Riverina and Wakefield.

Brisbane Labour House of Representatives Liberals Country Party Northern Territory Independent Liberal F. M. Forde Capricornia C. W. Frost Franklin Mr. C. Morgan T. J Lang Reid W. Bryson The A.L.P Riverina New South Wales Wakefield South Australia

THREE WOMEN LIKELY TO BE ELECTED TO THE HOUSE

Tasmania and Victoria see Labour gains as Dame Enid Lyons leads the Tasmanian results and Mrs Blackburn appears set to unseat the Bourke Liberal in Victoria. The Senate outlook favors Labour with strong showings in Denison Bass and other seats, while Liberal and Country factions contend in key contests. Counting continues with late ballots still outstanding and margins shifting.

Enid Lyonete Derwin Tas Tanmey W.A. Senata Blackburn oMe Sl Latour Bourke Vic Labour Senate Releay Oat Nideo Price Boland Sorteca Senstor Cooper Tasmanian Camdidaie Im Froakite C. W. Fatkimder Frost Palkinder AMI Darwin Enid Lyons Licely Denison Bass Tasmania Melbourne Ser Victoria Balaclava Fawkner and Henry Victorian Bryson Wannon

New South Wales Electors and Evatt Majority Note

Fragmentary data shows electors enrolled in New South Wales at 18 445 with Evatt leading and an absolute majority around 51 296, 33 463 and 18 897 figures linked to names Brown Claydon Hohnan. The text is garbled but indicates election tallies and party references Lib.

Evatt iLab Brown’ FU AP Claydon Evatt

King George in Greece amid coalition talks and enrolment figures

Athens dispatch reports Electors enrolled 52 471 and 86 280 with King George pressing for unity. Coalition talks proceed as Greve faces tasks with firm determination, pledging to devote powers to reform amid wartime pressures. onlookers describe crowds and mobilization as forces move toward a new government.

Athens M. Tualdaris George Greve Tan

Boxing Board clash over Empire title plans in Australia

Sydney report notes British Board of Control debated Empire title prospects as James and Patrick potential challengers. Donohoe criticizes Board for restricting Empire residents and hints James may delay departure. Stadiums Ltd sought to back Patrick’s Australia events with James remaining to defend locally.

Sydney Seni Boxing Board of Control Rosevear Lab Sharkey Thal Vic Patrick Australia Donohoe Whch British Isles Patrick James Mr. Donohos Almon Australis Stadiums Ltd Sige “Ennis Australi Amstrias

NSW Labour Faces Possible Loss in House Seats

Sydney September 28 At the close of the House on Native affairs Labour appears to tighten its grip in the Liveral preference distribution. The Riverina and Parkes regions show doubt with early country primaries hinting at shifts. The overall map suggests Labour may gain few seats while Liberal candidates edge ahead in key districts.

Monae of Representatives Sydney Aria Labour New South Wales A Morgan Riverina Celafe Hume Parkes

Truman Urges Unified Resolve For Postwar Leadership

President Truman asserts the United States will achieve a lasting peace and urges steady leadership at home and abroad. He warns against wavering as a major emergency passes and hints at forthcoming measures to counteract the talk of another war.

Truman Permanen United State Peiblle

War and peace urged amid global weapon fears

The report describes a wartime warning from a broadcaster about the scale of war and the danger of general conflict. It notes the belief that even with weapons and deterrents, the world remains perilously exposed to war as nations race in arms and seek safety through peace talks.

Paris Matsa Bots Feuer United States Umue Cervain

Prime Minister Pledges to Carry On With Justice for All

Sydney headlines report Prime Minister J Chifley pledging to continue policies with justice to all after the voters verdict. He thanks Labour supporters for their work and says the pledge was accepted by the people.

Sydney J. Chifley Labour

NEW MEMBERS IN HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES

New entrants include P. O'Connor Jewiller winning Wen 5 Yor Labour and Lang Labour. Oliver Howard Beale 47, barrister, to run for Liberals. N. J. Hindmarsh member resigns. Cabinet reshuffles expected with at least five ministers replaced.

House of Representatives P.o'connor Wealy Joller Beasley Str Makin Fle W. Prost D. Cameron H P.lasacrini J. M. Tremp Cornell Zinster Colo. Me A. ‘A. Calwyll

Prime Minutee Calm Geer Commentiz Event

Fragmentary note describes a calm minute involving Geer and a decision on votes. Mentions a member resting at home for several days and a report among those present. text is garbled and lacks clear identities or outcomes.

Altting

Three Men Lynched in La Paz Report

A mob in La Paz Bolivia last night threw ropes over lamp posts and hanged three men in the city. Police and officials were unable to prevent the mob. The incident follows unrest linked to President Villarroc and previous suspicions of criminality among local leaders.

LA Paz Bolivia Plase Thes Ec Buamente Villarroc Trison Villar

Buffalo Fly Menace Debated at Regional Convention

Sept 29 Buffalo research officer Dr Kerras told a central coastal and southeastern grainers convention that a newly marketed product from Sydney firm is 100 percent effective against buffalo fly and tick menace. The solution could be used in dips and sprays at 8 band. it would eradicate buffalo fly from treated areas. The convention urged Federal Government to subsidize peat destruction solutions similar to pentoxides or pear de stewetion.

Monto Pri Cornell Scentific and Industrial Research Drckerras Sydney

Custody Case In Dublin Involving Edward Varah

Confusing report notesEdward Varah vicar of Moly Telly Blackburn is charged amid custody dispute over a child. Evidence shows Varah met Mire Isherwood and later fled to a waiting car, pushing the mother away.

Dublin AAP Edward Varah Moly Telly Blackburn Lancashire Beyin Pg Varah Mire Isherwood Mull England

New scare in Deni Seven taAP note sent

A fragmented message indicates a new scare involving the Deni Seven taAP. A note reportedly sent to authorities hints at ongoing tension and unresolved questions surrounding the incident.

Hax Deni Seven

Australians Abroad Main and Colling a Pleased

A fragment from an Australian newspaper item discusses a promise made toward Washington and investment in New York matter. The text is partially unreadable, but hints at international diplomacy or finance and a noted Times comment on Australasian figures. The piece appears as a one-third column snippet from a page.

TORR Eepl Trouseemai Yoo Papers New York Timmer Bor Australis Geet

Rocket stations young scientists wanted in Adelaide

Fragmentary report from Adelaide notes plans to establish rocket experiments with new science initiative. Mentioned names appear garbled, but reference indicates a push for youth involvement in rocket research and related engineering activity. The piece is incomplete and lacks clear dates or outcomes.

Peace Conference One Third of Work Waits

The conference nears the end of the first week of committee work in London as delegates pursue proposals for a treaty. Reports indicate progress with key opposition and broader economic topics on the agenda, while observers await a final draft.

London Econome Amaiinas Tv

Derby Proctor Withdrawn From ALC Entry

ALC announces the withdrawal of Derby Proctor from its participation list. It notes the withdrawal mirrors prior remarks and indicates no further action planned.

French Train Wreck Report Sparks Inquiry

A French train wreck incident prompts an official inquiry as investigators begin dary work to determine cause. Details remain limited but authorities confirm injuries and transport disruptions, with regional officials coordinating response and safety reviews.

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