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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 02, 1943

Page

4

Sugar Allegations and Theft Trial Details Unclear

Fragmented report outlines a case involving Arthur Smith and several soldiers. Witnesses describe gloves belts towels and other items sold or seized amid a court case. Details include alleged purchases, payments, and a suspect identified as Rowie Waternse, with reference to an American deserter and an Australian associate.

Seiten Artrar Smith Evtrema Spence-e Wittens Tone Benen Oemness Arévican tArcea Sehrier

Harade Produce Mareat In Light Supplier Activity

Fragmented OCR notes show reduced Jeeved Sales from 41/ to ee Param supplies. Mentions dull sea conditions and light customer demand. No clear dates, places, or names available. details are incomplete.

Severhele Geseman

Brisbane fat stock market report at Cannon Hill

April 1 report notes good attendance by burers and buyers at Cannon Hill fat stock market. Prices quoted 2. per 100 lb for prime steers and heifers with smaller lots selling at various prices. Market activity described as steady with buyers cautious and marketing details uncertain due to fragmented, low readability text.

Brisbane Cannon Hill Petia” Erteca

Federal Housing. We see Kerientanae

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Federal Housing and names Kerientanae in unclear context. Likely a brief note on housing program or status with limited readable details. No clear events, dates, or outcomes emerge.

RAAF Casualty List Entry Fragment

Fragmentary and unclear notes resembling a casualty list from the Royal Australian Air Force. The readable items reference casualties or losses but lack complete names, dates, or locations to form a coherent record.

Sir Leslie Wilson and Brisbane Incomplete Text

Fragmentary OCR outlines Sir Leslie Wilson and a Brisbane address with unclear context. The readable bits reference North Queensland and a Sevres treaty section, but most lines are garbled. No coherent event or date can be established from the available fragments.

Sir Leslie Wilson Nist North Queensland

Fragmented obituary notice with unclear names and dates

Obscure text fragment notes a personal tragedy involving a husband and wife. References to March 3 and names such as Destor Chwin and Midtron Saters appear corrupted. The fragment mentions birth dates, a hospital, and family members but lacks coherent facts to form a full obituary.

Thames Ang Iesaer Pyeane Chwin Mitra Victor

Health first principle drives Cairns public welfare drive

The Cairns Post reports on a broad public health push stressing government and civic bodies safeguard community health through laws, by laws, and planning. It notes the need for clean streets, proper drainage, and well managed public works, with officials urging community cooperation.

Hayal Craymins Devine Rodea She Cairne Shoul Parramatta Sitelvel Vty Las Telation Carlos Imbynluul Australia Mittacety Lenal

Victorian fusion move country parties faces amalgamation

Victorian County Party and Victoria Liters Cantey Party plan to merge next week after delays due to federal concerns. A. W. Faden will attend a Liberal pins conference. If merged, Mr Miser may quit Parliament for Labour, triggering a major election push to unseat him.

Victorian County Party Victoria Liters Cantey A. W. Faden Miser Labour Party

Land Court actions and tax changes at Innisfail session

The Land Commissioner convened the Innisfail Court noting Amy Raleigh's land parcel grant of 22 acres in Glenborn parish and a lease under conditions for Boyle. The meeting also announced tax instalments for sworn workers and varied rates by dependents and earnings, with rates detailed for each category.

Crommissioner's Court Mtr TM Smith Muchvber Inniatay Land Commissioner’s Court Amy Raleigh Belion Apolicans WTC Boyle Norton 3 Parifh Glenborn Ares Innisfail Tre Queensland Coupe Bge Income Tax Department

Easter Carntest AY spevist meeting in Cairns chaos

A Cairns branch meeting discussed Easter events at Parramatta Park. The ground was so thick with grass that entertainment could not be conducted. The council faced pressure to cut the park’s grass as requested by the cooperative. Alderman McManus and Alderman McKenisie supported approving the request at the 15th meeting.

Cairns Assoria Jorana Aus' Ae Froese Parramatta Park McManus

Reconnaissance Reports of Coastal Attacks and Bridge Damage

Wievie Et Las and Salaman report ongoing shelling along the Finnchhafen waterfront following a three wave air raid by Beaufighters and Bosiers. Liberator bombers hit coastal roads and the Ninper river bridge north-west of Madang, while attacks targeted Madang and Finschhafen with bombardment and strafing, and a Japanese destroyer may have foundered after a direct hit.

Wiewe Et Las Salamon Finnchbaten Salamans Ha Ak Lae Salamaan Huon Peninsula Wensk Hien Gull Finschhafen Sigmesty

Softened Policy and Offensive Plans Mentioned in March Confab

Washington reports a March press conference where the Chinese Ambassador Soong says Beijing has enacted softer controls in occupied areas and hints at new Japanese offensives against the British in America. He notes concessions restored to China and declines to predict the offensive’s direction, while Tokyo orders gentler treatment of conquered Chinese and ongoing preparations.

Washington Soang Tapa China Soong

Mr Dedmar Admits Policy Success Claimed

The statement portrays Mr Dedmar as a socialist figure who acknowledges claimed policy successes. He asserts he does not force or impose socialist philosophy and denies press accusations about reorganised industries being the preferred system for the war effort. The dialogue implies debate over economic philosophy and wartime policy.

Drainage plans discussed for malaria campaign loan

The Calms City Council at a special meeting approved applying to the Government for a 7500 loan and 7300 grant to fund an anti malarial plan. Mayor Ald Collins and engineer Mr FR outlined canals from Spence street in the inlet and other locations near Allwealth Creek. Military authorities have visited the peninsula and support the project. A North Cairns mosquito nest measure was noted as needed. The plan includes preliminary arrangements and aims to spend about 5000 grant if approved, with the council seeking 7500 loan and a similar amount as a grant. Attending were Ald. Crowley, Jens, McManus, McKenzie, Fullom, and Mr Downsi- the acting clerk.

Ald W. A. Collins Spence Street Penasal North Cairns de Jesse TM Crowley H. Jenssen Conneil Callin McManun A. McKenzie Ginaman Jens Wen J Fullom Emmincos Mer F R Mivris Mr. Downsi

Sydney watersiders strike threat and wartime commerce impact

In Canberra leaders discussed tackling liquor abuses and labor unrest as Prime Minister Curtin announced measures. Sydney watersiders, told not to work under the gang system, faced government action and further disruption. The number of servicemen handling cargo rose from 1300 to 440 at the wharves, with ships and cargoes constrained as strikes loomed.

Sanberra Apm Canberra Curtin Waterside Workers Union Irmier Muller Tretauraseel Sunater E 'Warmwon Sena Union aMfd Keane Fecex Sydney Spain Varuale

Review Likely Financial Relations State and Federal

A garbled critique discusses the interaction of state and federal tax regimes amid rising prices and wages. It notes agreements and commitments tied to railway revenues and cautions that states cannot easily offset tax revenue losses. The piece forecasts federal resistance to changes offsetting revenue shifts and stresses budget stability risks.

Stace Fan Taamanisn Wok Graf’ Zarlarments Austallen Land Wesvern Australian Overnmenta US

Abattoir Strike Leads to No Payment Argue

Brisbane reports detail a strike by abattoir workers over pay during stoppage. Messrs Ferry and Jordan relay union and employer positions, with claims of wage for time not worked. Court may order union instruction to supply workers if disputes persist.

Brisbane TA Ferry WJ Jordan Ferry Mnet Ng Beraus Mr. Petry

Me Coopers Reflt Brisbane April 1 Visit Queensland

A fragmented report notes Premier Mr. Fr Cooper suggesting Senator Keane pursue news if they traveled to Queensland. The piece discusses methods to provide drinks for workers after shifts as military personnel crowded main cities, while denial of adequate beds and shortages are implied.

Brisbane FR. Cooper Keane Queensian Queenslant

Alleged cattle brisbane inquiry partial answers given

In Brisbane on April 1 questions by Mr P Bares about a large cattle sale were not answered by the Minister for Agriculture. The minister said he could not supply information as it concerns matters under pending litigation and is sub judice.

Brisbane P Bares Bundaberg Mipusier For Agriculture Williane

Proposed Zoning Plan Mentioned in Brisbane Report

The report notes a proposed zoning plan discussed in Brisbane with references to government actions and officials. It cites the Minster to Agriculture and Williams, mentioning retirement from command and a directive to proceed with the plan.

Brisbane the Minster Williams Commonwealth Gazetter

Treasury reports record income tax receipts in year end March

London data shows total income tax receipts reached a record 1.000.005.0008 for the year ended March with ordinary revenue at 3,623,000,000 and services absorbing 5,200,700,000. Northern Ireland contributed 213,900,000, marking the highest gauge since 1921 and surpassing Chancellor Wood’s expectations.

London Treasury Sir Kin My Wood Ej Alle Lorem Northern Ireland

Unrest in WAP as new group forms in party

A fractured AP style report details a split within the Australian government party amid a factional battle. Key figures named include Mensies, Suest er, Harr son, and Hughes, with calls for a vigorous leadership to unite behind national service policy and wartime duties.

Min Cnal Vigoros Fadden Feaden Beyer Cevetry Mrures

Canberra agri report with unclear names and events

Fragmentary Canberra telegraph style notice mentions Mr Hughes and a delivery at a home, with incomplete phrasing about prices and end of a Prigeices. The readable bits suggest a local agricultural update or public notice lacking clear action or outcome.

Canberra Agri Hughes Desieree Benetepee

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