11 Dec 1942
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1942
Page
1
A damaged OCR page fragment shows mixed letters and partial words. It mentions bakery, timing tables, and place names like CROTON, WET, and BELER. The text appears as unreadable segments, with scattered references to events, vendors, and dates, but no clear single news item or coherent report.
Canberra reports the Minister for the Army states no extra leave will be granted during Christmas or New Year holidays. The normal roster system will apply with Christmas Day as an absent day and an additional rest day. headquarters personnel will be retained on duty while special Christmas care and entertainment are arranged for troops.
English Airfield London December 9 reports that American and British airmen stood at attention as the Stars and Stripes were raised and the crisade flag lowered, marking the transfer of several airfields previously held by the Royal Air Force.
The Sota Department notes mails dispatched to the United Kingdom were lost by enemy action. Local records indicate incidents dated April May and early December, affecting deliveries to Berwin and surrounding areas. The inquiry continues to determine scope and impact on wartime communications.
The Court of Petty Sessions convened to consider a defence enrolment matter tied to December dates. Mr Mansell and Mr Murray argued the indictment, noting errors in the summons and a lack of evidence to support the complaint. A change of plea and adjournment were discussed amid claims of obligation and alleged failure to enroll.
Reuters from London and Laagas details indicate trawlers were destroyed by explosions assessed to be deliberate. Reports cite Admiralty involvement, a dockyard damage assessment, and questions over who planned the act while officials weigh the maritime impact and obligations.
Fragmentary wartime speech notes reference duty to the war effort, education for military service, and penalties for noncompliance. Names, places, and officials appear in garbled form, including mentions of Luft, Somaliland, and allied leaders. The text conveys coercive messaging and governance under stress, with implied restrictions and punitive outcomes.
The article outlines a collapsing French transport system under German occupation, detailing ruined bridges, fuel shortages, and reduced rolling stock. It notes German seizure of locomotives and cars, ongoing reconstruction by German and French workers, and drastic declines in passenger and freight traffic as France’s economy struggles to sustain urban food supplies and military needs.
London reports two enemy aircraft skimmed over Britain at dawn but retreated after coastal anti aircraft batteries opened fire. The raid follows a pattern of night activity with balloons and barrage balloons engaged. In November RAF and Spitfires attacked northwest Germany and occupied areas, claiming rifles and engines and other targets were hit.
The report covers Macknade cane crushing, district committee actions, and financial matters. Members elected include Burke and Venanine for cane prices, with nominations for other posts and notes on the 163 season planting and farm prospects.
At the annual gathering of the National Bank of Australasia the chair warned that currency depreciation and rising costs threaten the economy. He urged curbs on public spending capacity, price controls, and tighter money to prevent further inflation while noting government and central bank limits. The discussion touched on wartime finance, public purchasing power, and the dangers of unrestricted credit expansion amid rising prices and living costs.
An article discusses Labour and policy anxieties in Australia as Labour and government factions clash over wartime powers and socialisation aims. It cites statements by ministers and party journals, noting attacks on wartime use of government authority and calls to implement Labour policy amid the war effort.
A wartime bulletin notes Australian and New Zealand forces facing heavy German reinforcements and tough fighting in Crete and along the German retreat. It highlights two Australian units at Pinier and Lamia, Greek government evacuation, and a dramatic defense leading to a parachute evacuation. The piece portrays steadfast Allied stands and the costly, drawn out engagements across Greek and Cretan fronts.
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