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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1942
Page
4
The death of Michael Murphy Sione Alpertot District Kawrital occurred on a Wednesday. The service and interment were held with Father Larkin presiding, with the Beersmen district noted as the family residence.
Fragmentary OCR preserves stray mentions of road works, maintenance funds, and local officials. The text references a maintenance program on Farmer Dougie Road and a subsidy balance for surface work. Names like Collings, Gummow, and Mr Oven appear amid scattered references to water purity and salvage topics.
Fragmentary OCR note reports a weak demand for items and a street market in Depeeter 13. Readable bits show vague prices and quantities, indicating a sluggish buying scene without clear outcomes or names.
December reports from Canberra cite Prime Minister Curtin denying a July federal election while Felix Hughes warns of August ballots in the United States context. The Australian opposition leader Calwell labels Curtin's statements false amid party plans and security concerns, with tensions noted over electoral timing and government strategy.
A fragmented OCR text from The Times hints at a public notice involving penalties and names, but details are incomplete. The readable parts reference a person and a financial or legal action, with no clear dates, places, or outcomes available for firm summary.
The report covers a court appearance of Rodger Sylvester Caldwell on December 1 for alleged bicycle theft, notes on bail, and shifts in Soviet military leadership and the role of political commissars. It discusses how commissars aim to indoctrinate and maintain morale, their relationship with officers, and how changes in command structures reflect broader political aims.
A local court session before Mr L Manel in Innisfail addresses fines for traffic and footpath violations, plus a report on Christmas holidays, bakery deliveries, and workers’ compensation issues. It also notes a mayoral address, a late city death, and varied industrial wage disputes with injuries reported in the area.
A fragmented notice outlines changes in women employ ment terms at hardware stores and grocers. It mentions probationary periods and wage scales, including 70 percent during an initial period, 84 percent for six months, and 100 percent thereafter.
A North area council hearing discussed fertiliser storage and distribution amid wartime rationing. Officials noted uneven delivery, with some regions receiving up to 38 percent while others got around 10 percent of allocations. Industry leaders highlighted sulphates, potash, and nitrates as critical for agriculture and transport plans.
Mr Shearer announced the Ministry of Munitions would make available to the commission a large nitrate of soda stock. Negotiations continued on transporting the quantity from New South Wales by December. The commission noted present stocks and discussed crushings and allocations, closing its sessions after reviewing the war program and related orders.
In Arisbane on December 13 the Pecorated Clerks Union debated support for Mr Curtin. Delegates considered three to one against his proposal, with a recount showing Curtin trailing 16 to 15. The union president indicated continued backing, while the Queensland Trade Union Congress signaled support for Curtin.
December 13 at Poiles Cour. Proceedings detail Woolcott and Hoey case charges. Judge found some acts not proven beyond doubt. Trial touched on misappropriation allegations and identified fault on several points.
A terse dispatch from Sydney reports that Australian Central officers and Miners are involved in a broad set of arrangements as part of a visit by Field Marshal Wavell to Ceylon. Officials outline security and wartime measures during the visit.
Allied forces report occupation of Buna and nearby Gorm, with beachhead established as Japanese landings are repelled. Air attacks devastated landing parties, while naval reinforcements were driven off. Japanese forces remain entrenched along the coast as strategists assess the widening battle.
Allied reports detail sustained operations around Madang New Britain and Vitier Strait with bombers Beaufighters and Liberators targeting enemy airfields and ships. Japanese craft attacked, many transports sunk or damaged as Allied fighters countered, while air raids continued into night.
Debate over police powers in wartime Australia focuses on the National Security Act and detentions. Attorney General Dr Watts argues the act allows arrest and potential detention without charge for up to ten days if necessary to determine charges. The discussion includes advisories from the Solicitor General and Defence officials on reporting and remedies, reflecting tension between security measures and civil liberties.
Soney December 19 report from All Falla notes Premine McKelly lamenting bureaucratic growth during a second reading. Assembly discussion focused on democratic erosion and tightening bureaucratic renditions amid concerns over governance and parliamentary form.
The Minister for Agriculture outlines government aims amid a debate on reform and funding. He references exchange policy, development plans, and concerns about bureaucracy, urging steadiness in Parliament and warning against instability from rapid changes.
A survey indicates beef output year over year with female cattle slaughter up 180 percent in one category and overall production up 40 percent in certain gears. The report notes regional shifts, inflated figures, and mentions states like New South Wales and Queensland as areas of activity.
December 14 report from Canberra says strong recommendation to intensify wartime economic controls and austerity measures was made to the Federal Government. Advisory views warn inflation will rise after the war, urging savings, bank deposits, and restrained spending, with plans for new controls and a review of the wartime loan program.
Fragmentary report from Melbourne on December 12 notes rising toy prices and observed discounts as shoppers seek affordable gifts. The brief hints at sellers adjusting prices amidst high demand and cautions about potential price gouging.
A terse notice from Riebaae informs of a date alteration on December 15. The brief lists parties involved and references an official source, with no further details on location or purpose.
A garbled report mentions at dawn wind direction and a mix of place names, ships, and units. Allies and Axis forces are referenced with scattered terms like Prater Mier Paper Inc and Lathwatte, while political figures and nations appear in disjointed phrases.
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