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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1940
Page
9
Fragmentary OCR notes reflect a Maori appeal and a South Island purchase dispute. Key entities are unclear due to damage. no dates or concrete outcomes are readable. Further legible text is needed to confirm parties, places, and decisions.
Fragmentary notes mention Wes Collins and local names in a murky context. No discernible event, date, or clear entities provide a coherent news item to summarize.
An unclear OCR passage references a father and grandfather named Mekewman and a person aged two, with partial mentions of a ceremony or meeting. The text is garbled, difficult to interpret, and may relate to a family context or local event without clear names, places, or dates.
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Fragmented OCR text shows wartime speech by British leaders praising Allied unity and condemning German aggression. It references the Secretary of State for the Dominions Eden, leaders in Britain, and calls for endurance against Germany, urging peace through victory and reaffirming democratic rights. The passage stresses the suffering of civilians, Armed forces, and the need to resist despotism while maintaining hope for a just peace.
The text denounces Nazi crimes in Poland, detailing executions, mass murder, and planned German resettlement. It argues Allied victory is essential to preserve democracy and halt extermination, warning of famine, pestilence, and further genocidal plans. It calls for recognition of brutality and firm resistance to Nazi expansion.
Weather and accident notes report a cold morning with rain and wind near Atherton and Millan, followed by improved afternoon conditions. Several injuries are described at Cannon Park and surrounding roads, including workers struck by a stake, a fall from scaffolding, and a metal burn. Ambulance crews treated and transported affected individuals to hospital or home.
Sydney reports a “Seeilt and startling developments” statement by Mr W Orr general secretary of the Miners Federation interpreted in Federal circles as a direct challenge to the Government and a demand for a trial of strength between the government and union leaders. Menzies returned to Canberra but offered no public plan, with expectations of a last minute solution to avoid drastic measures such as commandeering mines and forced labour.
The report cites Mr Curtin urging a federal conference to resolve the dispute with unions. Mr Menzies backs formal arbitration and warns a nationwide strike could paralyze Australian industry unless a settlement is reached within a month. Canberra ministers weigh immediate action.
The Queensland Government Tourist Bureau plans to boost publicity and tour organization to attract southern visitors this winter rain or shine. Director A E Cole notes early bookings are down but expects southerners to travel north as cold weather sets in. He toured island resorts and spoke of cooperation with miners and local authorities to expand outreach while the Belmont mine may supply coal to Goodna Mental Hospital and Brisbane General Hospital.
Sydney dispatch reports Queensland will ship 80,000 tons of sugar under the Empire plan, securing New Zealand a steady supply at reasonable rates. A Queensland official says New Zealand will buy entirely under the Empire arrangement, linking two dominions in a common sugar market.
April 21 Canberra reports the Federal Cabinet plans to decide on direct action to resume coal mining. Prime Minister Menzies is expected to announce a plan challenging coalfield unions with a time limit. Some ministers push for drastic action if talks fail, warning of potential disastrous industry disruption.
Brisbane reports Archdiocese condemnation of statements by Mr. T Hoare president of thethern Miners. He claimed flags other than the Red Flag signified geographical boundaries. Archbishop Wand rebutted at St Johns Cathedral saying such views misunderstand the Union Jack and history. He predicted the remark would awaken workers to subversive dangers.
Harry Berg, railway staff checker at Longreach, was found early yesterday morning in Wonga Street with serious injuries. A passing motorist moved him to his residence. the extent of the injury was unclear at first but he was later admitted to Longreach Hospital with a broken back. The cause of the injury is unknown.
In Perth on April 20 Archbishop Le Fanu said it is impossible to spend large sums on war and defence in Australia without also aiding the citizens who need work. He spoke at a conference on unemployment held at the Perth headquarters of the Council Against Unemployment.
The controversy centers on Commonwealth censorship orders targeting Communist publications in Sydney and Perth. Authorities claim some papers tried to inject subversive content while pledging freedom of the press, prompting a ban on discussions of unemployment and industrial topics to curb propaganda on coalfields and related strikes.
Officials foresee easy enforcement of censorship on recognized Communist publications while targeting secretly printed materials expected to replace official party organs. Severe penalties will be imposed on compilers publishers and distributors of such literature as the Customs Department acts to bar import of Marxist periodicals.
In Canberra on May 2 the Attorney General signaled possible further action against the Communist Party after an order censorship case. He argued imprisonment or internment would require proof of party membership, a difficult task, with implications for unions and Australia's democratic traditions.
Thousands lined Townsville streets for a Red Cross procession ending at Strand Park where a mourning display opened. Funds expected to reach £300 for charity as floats and collectors gathered donations. A revelrous lorry return crash killed James Cameron, 18, a Moor mechanic, who fell from the vehicle with a fractured skull. He lived at Seventh Avenue, South Townsville.
Forty four immigrants from Italy and Albania arrived by rail in Brisbane on September 21. Eighteen Albanians and the rest Italians head for centres in far north Queensland and a few for Rockhampton. Ranging from babies to middle aged adults they expressed happiness to be in Australia. A further party from all is expected within a few weeks.
Melbourne dispatch notes Flight-Lieutenant W White takes command of the Somers base, returning to uniform after service in last wars. He is to report Monday morning and likely take over from Flying Officer F A Sewell on his birthday Friday. White recently secured two months leave from the Federal House of Representatives after serving as Minister for Customs.
A utility truck and another vehicle collided near Proston on the road to Valle Budgera, causing a child to die and injuring five Mudgeeraba residents. The driver, Edward Starkey, sustained injuries, while seven others in the trucks were uninjured or treated locally. Two victims were admitted to Southport and Mater Misericordiae hospitals.
Vague tax order from the Treasurer signals a shift likely to affect business costs tomorrow. Officials fear the move could raise prices and slow commerce as investors monitor the unsecured plan.
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