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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1944
Page
3
A damaged OCR entry mentions a food block and red headed show tor, with unclear names and details. The readable fragment suggests an event or notice but lacks full context or identifiable entities for precise summary.
A crowded Brisbane bootshop morning finds author queuing with others for a pair of “perfect fitting” shoes. A saleswoman answers questions about welted construction as the manager assigns fitting duties, and the narrator admits to cramp gout while paying coupons.
Two air gunners F/Sgts George Jones and Cecil Hellwege recall 15 months with Coastal Command in a RAF Hudson squadron overseas. They describe extensive missions over Germany, Berlin 16 times, and praise their crew while noting others’ service in North Atlantic and Bomber Command.
An American and Dutch pilot team cut flying time between rear bases in New Guinea by charting new routes across interior mountain ranges. Major Myron J. Grimes piloted the exploring plane, flying over valley floors high above sea level for more than 24 hours and returning with three potential routes through the rugged ranges. The expedition crossed 15,000 foot elevations, with swamps and jungle to the north and south, and expanded exploration previously limited to a few white men.
Wartime rains lingered and new problems emerged as visitors to the city sought shelter and solutions. The piece notes how people adapted to prolonged wet weather and that umbrellas offered improvable relief amid ongoing conditions.
The secretary of the United Graziers Association says widespread July rainfall offers hope for a better spring in drought areas, with more rain needed in some districts. Officials note transport and phosphate releases worsen drought losses, while floodwaters lash Coolangatta and Tweed Heads, flooding services and streets in Brisbane region.
The south eastern Queensland region received 1 to 3 inches of rain in 24 hours ending yesterday, easing drought but not ending it. Heavy falls occurred at Coolangatta, Tweed Heads, Petrie, and Brisbane, with statewide relief seen for pastures, vegetables, and early spring food production.
The Attorney General Dr Evatt stated that the interim committee report has PM approval and will be enacted. He noted evidence showed criticisms by the Press regarding censorship practices.
A Sydney department store letter opened by a censor sparked questions about mail secrecy. The June 24 postmarked letter, marked Passed by Censor, raised concerns over wartime information use and censorship abuses. Prime Minister to review and remedy the system. fines for rationing offences may be remitted. Dr Evatt to propose committee reforms or transfer to an official body.
Representatives of five unions told Too woomba Foundry management they would press for 90 percent of the male rate for female workers dating from July 1 1943. A mass meeting resolution warned of a further gathering next Sunday week to adopt drastic action unless action was taken. Company counsel deemed the Women's Employment Board decision invalid. workers would receive amounts they are entitled to, but nothing to force payment beyond that.
Attorney General Mr. Gledson said the division of responsibility between State and Commonwealth governments caused public confusion. Under the National Security Landlord and Tenant Regulations, rents are handled by Public Rents Boards. inquiries go to the local clerk of the board. Complaints about eviction or breach should be made to the prices branch, with Commonwealth authorities promising full investigations.
Coolangatta Town Council adopted a bylaw for beach control and bathers tonight. The measure grants honorary inspectors power to manage dangerous bathing areas, dress warnings, and regulate boards in surf. Dogs and animals are forbidden on beaches or in the water. notices to be posted at Marine Parade between the police stallion and Kirra Point.
Queensland's dairy production faces a sharp drop with July output forecast at 60 000 to 65 000 boxes, the lowest in 14 years for the month. The decline threatens butter ration restoration, as Britain’s demand and Australia's shipping commitments complicate supply.
The year ending June 1944 produced 1,810,743 boxes of butter, 181,391 fewer than 1942-43, with monthly totals ranging from 80,015 in June to 186,286 in December. Cheese output dropped to 383 tons in June, with annual production at 10,782 tons and a value of £1,151,858 plus £172,178 subsidy, totaling £1,207,212.
Watches valued between £500 and £600 were stolen from Cherlas William Grenier’s Rome Street shop, where items left for repair included hunting and men's wristwatches. Grenier locked up at 6 15 and returned at 7 45 to find the door open and about 100 watches missing with no sign of forced entry.
Talks in Canberra between the Federal Meat Controller Mr Tonkin a junior representative and ex port meat companies failed to reach a solution. Prime Minister Mr Curtin said he would discuss the Victorian canning strike and Queensland stoppage with Federal Labour Minister Mr Holloway on Thursday. A State Industrial Court official said no move had been made to deal with the threatened strike while unions warned they would strike unless wage demands were met. The whole matter was referred to the Federal Arbitration Court after the court found the existing wage anomalous. The dispute reflects wartime controls and the push for postwar price and wage stability.
Canberra reports annual accounts from the Commonwealth Treasury. Bank credit used for war finance totaled 70 million pounds, down from 179 million the year before. Revenue reached 242,678,000 pounds with a war bill around 254.5 million, relying largely on public loans, savers certificates, and note profits to cover the gap.
Growing concern over the sugar harvest labour position was raised by the Australian Sugar Producers Association secretary Me F C P Curlewis. Only 155 of 500 promised soldiers reported for cane cutting in Queensland, with many unfit for continuous work. Uncertainty remained over whether 380 or 434 soldiers would be released, and mills struggled to replace long-serving key men aging out.
The Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen has voted to strike on September 20 after a nationwide ballot. Queensland’s Rail Commissioner received the notification and offered no comment. The union contends for extra night work pay from 11 pm to 6 am at time and a quarter, a claim rejected by Judge Drake-Brockman.
Ipswich report states 71 year old William Frederick Culliford wore a pair of scanties and a brassiere when arrested on a theft charge. Police found feminine clothing and other suspected stolen goods at his bush camp near a local aerodrome. The court noted his age and lack of prior convictions and released him on a £10 bond.
Air Department reports RAAF crews forced to leave heavy luggage behind when shipside unloading halted by Brisbane wharf workers amid heavy rain. Officers and men offered to unload but were barred. US Navy personnel allowed to unload with rain protection, while Waterside Workers' Federation members worked short hours due to sickness fears.
General MacArthur’s headquarters report that Japanese forces between Aitape and Wewak may move toward Aitape to attack the American perimeter. American supply and ammunition shortages would hinder any assault, while MacArthur’s strategy targets Japan’s communications and sources of supply to crush resistance.
Lt Col H F E Richards was named Commonwealth Deputy Director of Rail Transport in Queensland. Appointed by Director D J Howse, Richards recently led Army Movement Control at Townsville and will help the Queensland Railway Department meet rising civilian and service demands.
Rear Admiral Frank D Wagner takes over as Command AisEtary 7th Fleet from Commodore Thomas S Combs. He commanded the original patrol wing in the Western Pacific, which began with 33 Catalinas and dwindled to three in Java evacuation, with only two destroyed on the ground.
Canberra reports next week parliamentarians will farewell Lord Gowrie and honor Mr W M Hughes on his fifty years in parliament with a formal dinner on Wednesday night and a farewell address.
A naval officer attempted to draw his award while being hauled from the water to a P T boat off New Guinea. The crew, having just engaged a Japanese luggar, subdued him. I also witnessed four Japanese prisoners brought ashore, the officer without his sword. They had been attempting to sneak from the Schouten Islands to the mainland under cover of night.
Heavy bombers from General MacArthur's command attacked Palau Yap and Woleai in the Carolines north of New Guinea. Liberators dropped 33 tons on the Yap aerodrome, repulsed Japanese fighters, and likely destroyed three planes. Palau damaged N esébus aerodrome. Woleai runway bombed with five tons. Dutch New Guinea raids hit targets near Sorong. Noemfoor fuel dump set. no ack attack response.
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