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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1942
Page
4
From Our Special Correspondent at an Allied Base AMY reports troops completed exercises simulating enemy infiltration and outflanking by Japanese forces. The drills tested garrison defenses against disguises and ambushes, with crews evaluating movement, weapon handling, and command readiness under simulated combat conditions.
A distorted report accuses city officials and merchants of inflated liquor taxes and kickbacks. The article cites names and locations as it details alleged price hikes and licensing irregularities affecting residents and businesses.
Fragmented courtroom report notes a fourth murder trial involving Fouts Vlal ob Ge dus. The text references a jury, a judge, and various witnesses in a narrative of legal proceedings, with garbled phrases suggesting cross examinations and adjournment. Several proper names, places, and unclear dates appear amid disjointed OCR text.
An urgent order prompts swift mobilization for defense projects with thousands of workers and heavy gear shipped over a weekend. The operations are highly secret, with personnel from allied services overseeing progress and inspection to ensure security and rapid completion.
A long article outlines the Allied Works Council mobilizing labor for civil construction during wartime. It notes large scale programs, funding, and the call-up of tens of thousands of workers, with figures for existing staff and future targets across Australia.
Dorothy Hentimy wife of Mr Hare Hunstoni af Wendel died yesterday at Watlidbiar Hostel after weeks of illness. She was active in the Dig For Victory and copra movements, served as vice president of the Queensland Women’s Hockey Association, and left her husband and brother. Her funeral will be held at KM Smith Timers parlour.
The report notes ongoing Red Cross contributions with several more gifts totaling five pounds and nine pounds mentioned. Donations should be sent to the Red Cross committee at Old Town Hall Queen Street, which will acknowledge all gifts as they arrive. A father and awaiting June event are referenced in unclear lines.
A railway motor rise axle broke causing a wheel to fall into the river near Coramba siding. The first division of the express from Sydney diverted, but the second section waited at Coramba for three hours while repairs delayed services on the North Coast line. No one was injured.
The Minister for External Territories Senator on return to Perth from the southern rowing areas said he supported 100 percent the continuation of the sale acquisition. Growers recognised sacrifices were needed to carry on and maintain the plan.
Queensland government backs salvage by Mission 9 splendid efforts for the poor, with Superintendent Rey Trudetan stressing saving human lives is of greater importance than industrial salvage. He notes savings from cafes, schools, clothing distributions, and old items aid national needs.
A garden competition offers a prize for wholesome crops free from disease. Participants must show pest and disease control using prepared compounds, with entries closing on a specified date.
A court case lists multiple individuals fined for failing to enroll in the Commonwealth military reserve. Ingham was fined with two months imprisonment on a related charge. Enrico Tuppi and Carmelo Pennist also faced penalties, with options of imprisonment or fines.
A Queensian state organiser Porter urges every peer to save weekly for war savings certificates. National Savings bonds priced at £10 with £1 down and monthly payments are available. investors with £250 can buy war savings certificates. When funds are small, weekly stamps can be bought.
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