Brisbane Produce Market Report
August market note from Brisbane records pumpkins offered and sold at auction lines. Details are fragmentary with unclear names and figures.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1943
Page
4
Premier Attitude Shapes Prize Safety Act Debate
Brisbane August 4 The Premier Mr FA Coogee told the Assembly the Opposition would not act under the Prize Safety Act to prevent the Australian Workers Drown enforing union. He argued the Act violates State laws and market privileges. The Storans Lect volunteered for Scorer release from the Army to work in the industry.
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Brisbane
FA Coogee
Toe Lester
G. Tekiing
Uafe
Autralian
Canberra Snow Disrupts City Life Amid Heavy Falls
Canberra experiences its heaviest snow in years with widespread disruption. Sparse reports note light flurries elsewhere and caution for travel as authorities monitor conditions.
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Canberra
Augusta
Obituary: John Werrumey 64 Dies After Sudden Illness
John Werrumey, 64, of Atherton, died Monday at Atherton District Hospital after a sudden illness. His funeral arrangements were to be held in the parish church with details announced.
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Atherton
Famin Beneene Mews and Local Tradesmen Activity
Fragmented text mentions Mews of the Famin Beneene and individuals including Mr Bird and Joes, noting connections with droving, work at an establishment, and partnerships. It references Penacula and G Trad butchers and a past loyalty period with unclear events.
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Bird
Elerbertus
Funeral for Walter Redmond Held in Innisfail
The funeral for Walter Redmond of Ennesate was held at Innisfail Hospital. Pallbearers included Cameron J OBrien and others. The service honored the late resident with wreaths and readings as family and friends gathered, reflecting on Redmond's life and ties to Rockhampton and Australia’s golfing and dancing circles.
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Redmond
Faeral
Italy's war economy failed from external dependence
The article argues Italy's wartime failure stemmed from dependence on foreign supplies and German control. It cites coal, iron ore, pig iron, and other minerals as severely underproduced prewar and during conflict, plus reliance on German industrial power and North African resources lost to British naval dominance.
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Italy
Musgoli
Haly
Hegen Wis
Germany
North
Africa
Mediterranean
Mussolini
Italys
Rohr
Huve Allents
Britain to feed and clothe Europe after Axis defeat
In Parliament Sir Arthur Salter warned of famine threats and the need to share Britain’s food and clothing with Europe. He said Britain’s wartime provisioning provided only adequate supplies and stressed long term efforts to rebuild and rehabilitate Europe with aid from the Empire.
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Europe
Britain
House of Common
Arthur Salter
War Transport
Perial
Briain
Commonwealth
Empire
Food Control Brisbane Plan Outlines District Production Goals
Dr A Callaghan announced at a Queensland conference that the District War Agriculture Committees will map Commonwealth targets into State and district quotas for key commodities like sugar and butter. He noted DWACs are to be staffed for the task and wheat imports may rise, with Willams outlining broader food security discussions on machinery, petrol, and manpower.
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Brisbane
Federal Food Control
Director of
Agricultural Organics
A Callaghan
DWAC
Queensland
Rockhampton
Callaghan
Ork
Commonwealth
F L. Willams
D.wac
No Affiliation Between Communists and Labour Party Stated
Prime Minister Curtin denounces Communist links to Labour in Goulburn saying no Labour member would join the Communist Party. He accuses Opposition propaganda of misrepresenting ties and asserts Communists cannot join Labour. Communist candidate stance remains pro government for wartime unity despite party differences.
Turko-Greek Tension Over Allied Note Drafted in Ankara
Reuters dispatch from Ankara reports the Turkish government rejects the Allied note demanding no asylum for Weylands or criminals. Indications suggest the note is severe in tone and does not accept the Allied proposal.
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Reuter
Ankara
Turku
Liberal Democrats seek NSW House of Representatives seats
Liberal Democrats campaign to win New South Wales representation in the House of Representatives. The article lists several candidates including Sydney figures and military officers such as Hugh An rake Matin, George N Mills, Nigel RAAF Parra meta, and Denzil Mae sihur Onslow, with seats including Parkes and Wentworth.
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Wea
South Wales
Queensland
Democratic
New South Wales
House of Representatives
Liberal Democrats
Sass Sydney
Hugh Anrake
Court hears petty session cases in Cairns district
Bee sellers faced complaints from SAE and others as several cases were heard at the Court of Petty Sessions. A man named Robert James was charged with theft from a servant and remanded for trial at the Circuit Court, with bail set at 100 pounds and one surety.
Issue of Awards Approved by the King
The article details royal approval of campaign awards for World War II service. It outlines eligibility for Africa Stars, Arctic 4th Star type honors, and service in North Africa, the Western Desert, and Luftwaffe/air operations. Also mentions ribbons to be produced after the war and Natal/Italy entry dates.
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Curtin
Ant
Africa
North Africa
Italy
Tunisia
Sony “Ta Aes
Commnard
Sevice
Alrmania
Somaliland
Mitres
North African Army Operational Command
Mali
Merchant Navy
Sane
el Alsmein
Wwe
Crewe
Ming Rommel
Ana ‘von
Star qualification rules for naval and air crews outlined
The notice sets six month area based service rules for eligibility to the Star medal covering September 1940 operations in Atlantic North Sea Arctic and adjacent zones. It details army and naval conditions, including Dunkirk and Norway evacuations, India service limits, and eligibility for air crews and merchant navy personnel with specified voyage requirements.
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Atlantic
North Sea
Dunkirk
Norway
India
Burros
Bronze Medal Recognition Expanded by British War Office
London dispatch reports His Majesty approved the Africa Star and the Bronze emblemization. The order mentions 'mention' in dispatches and chevrons for years of war service across armed forces merchant navy police and defence services, including volunteers in various services. High officials note expansion to include more groups.
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London
Cammmnooe
Africa Star
Churchill Aid
Bnt Merchant Navy
Police
Speciawil” Defence
Union Tickets for Soldiers Cane Cutters Debate
Referring to the controversy over cane cutters who volunteered for Sugar Industry work, the AWU District Secretary Boland says soldiers were never told to buy tickets for 1924-43. He notes protection under the Sugar Industry Award and that AWU will continue safeguarding workers, detailing district coverage from Tully to Mosman and the share of cutters who declined tickets.
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AWU
Boland
Empires Am
Surar
Ileenlirety
Ise
Max Cismeres
Tha
Sx Teedt Cape
Tully
Mosman
A.W
Ieee Soke
Allied Air Attacks Sink Dozens of Japanese Barges
Allied forces conducted coastal sweeps along New Guinea and New Britain destroying at least 19 enemy supply barges in low level bombing and strafing. Over ten days nearly 200 barges were destroyed or made useless by air and water attacks.
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New Guinea
New Britain
Borgen Bay
Pinathbafen
New Guires
Beimg Wit
Mape River
Aumaina
Bogadjim
Madang
Dampler Strat
Unita
Cero
Naissance
Cape Gloucester
Sevaen
Estes
Dalimains
Cainhe
Groening
Isthamus
Sassing
Ube
Allied drive in New Guinea stalls Japanese hopes near Buna
The latest Allied communique reports heavy air and sea pressure along the New Guinea front. American forces claim progress at Bibolo Hill and Munda, with raids on Woodlark Island and Dampier Strait. Both sides suffer ongoing bombardment as they push toward Buona perimeter.
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Alse
Aled
Woodlack Island
Woodlark
Dampier Strait
New Britain
Hooke Island
New Guinea
New Britian
Bibola Hill
Biola Hill
Geosal MacArthur
Munda
Buna
Pacifc
Georgia
Bairnitn
Remy
Ines
Saimeen
Bibolo Hill
Policy speech excerpt mirrors wartime rhetoric in muffled prose
The fragmentary text cites Mr Curins policy speech and remarks on alliances with Great Canada and New Zealand. It speculates on outcomes of battles and fascist leadership, mentioning Tubruk, Sicily, Mussolini, and the imagined peace if avoided.
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Sienesex
Great
Sutealie
Bald Maen
Tunlala
Sicily
Thay
Mussolini
Menzies Questions Labour Credit On War Munition Rise
In Parliament Mr Menzies ridiculed Labour for claiming credit for easing the road to the United States and Britain in wartime progress. He stated Curtin had spoken at length about munitions growth, insisting the effort built from the ground up and criticizing Labour boasts of numbers in the RAAF in 1940.
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Menzies
USA
Curtin
Augestia
RAAE
Parliamentary debate in Queensland on war effort
In Brisbane August 4 during the Address Reply debate Mrs Brassington argues against complacency by the Government and criticizes the opposition's case on manpower. Mr Flood Plunkett urges focusing on war victory over political campaigns and calls for unity in Parliament to support food production and national defense.
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Srisbane
Brassington
GF Nicklin
Pri- Fury
Flood Plunkett
Ivery
Australia
Queensland
Plunkett Mit
Mismanaging Army Spars At Henig Meeting
Captain A Gullett a UAP candidate condemned Gov Trmenty and Army leaders for incompetence and delayed reinforcements. He urged a united arms front, criticized misused conscripts and repeated wounds, and attacked Labour's stance on strikes and conscript duties in this heated rural meeting.
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A. Gullett
UAP
Henig
Tabout
ALE
Guiles
Fieneme
Serous
Josey
Enile
Ned
Guillet
Labour
Danang
Srikes
Communist Party Address Sparks Election Debate
An Aus 4 Nis address by Mr GoW Martens Labour ean fudwle for the Ferber discusses the 18 000 000 population and the idea of giving rights to the country of birth. The piece notes Curtin Government support and opposition from Labour and other parties, with claims Labour was only party in Parliament opposing the government.
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ISAM
Innistad
Mr Gow
Martens
Ferber
Sant
PSEA
Courirs
Serena
Curtin
Cartuy
Ton Commaniet
Labour
San
Ea Ares
Looking Back August 5 War News and Diplomatic Moves
A collage of early August World War II notes shows talks on Danzig transfer between Germany, France, and Britain. Reports mention British Polish military agreements, convoys to Leningrad, and defensive measures tied to potential Japanese actions. The piece notes reactions from the Vichy regime and U S officials while stressing ongoing Allied and Axis developments.
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Danzig
Canada
Eetiern Sesboard
Army Casualties Reported in Ambiguous Source Text
Fragmentary OCR lists names and places related to casualties, mentioning Queensland and references to Pacific locations. Details are incomplete, making full identification of individuals or events impossible from the readable segments.
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