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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1942
Page
4
NOW ON PAROLE AUSTRALIAN COMMUNISTS
Fragmentary report notes parole status for Australian communists tied to Canberra politics and the opposition party. Mentions Attorney General, Evatt, cabinet, and alleged connections to Russia. Contents unclear due to garbled OCR but indicates a political security context and wartime references.
Egg shortages ripple through markets amid rising prices
Scattered reports describe a rising shortage of eggs across regions, with dealers citing supply disruptions and higher costs. Consumers face dwindling stock and elevated prices as farmers adjust output and distributors manage demand.
Meat Supplies Delayed By New Cadhiendra Rule
The notice outlines changes to meat supplies affecting delivery to Lonirallery and nearby areas. Cadhiendra Doseenvbny 1 V4 imposes new requirements for sanitary handling and verification. Public teams will monitor compliance and adjust schedules accordingly.
Doormats and discontent in a wartime economy
Fragmented text discusses wartime shortages and prices, reflecting on consumption, distribution, and the moral critique of selfishness. It cites a Quaker tale of John Wentworth choosing frugal travel to avoid waste, urging practical sacrifice and financial prudence for families.
School Teachers Murder Demise Waratng Review
Fragmented OCR text references school teachers and a murder inquiry. Names and clear facts are unreadable, but the piece notes a review or inquiry at perks with references to Diegermeria and Pilon Selts, suggesting a local education sector in distress and an investigation into deceit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Risuare
Perks
Fragmented OCR Notes About Names and Places
Fragmentary OCR text lists scattered names and terms. It reads like a garbled record of people and locations with no clear event or outcome to summarize. The readable elements include several personal names and possible place references amid disjointed words.
America's Claim To Freedom In Fragmented Text
A distorted OCR excerpt presents scattered words about America and freedom, naming unspecified places and people. The garbled lines mention candidates, regions like Berry and Parme, and references to institutions or events, but the precise story or details are illegible.
Fragmentary 19th Century Voice on Oppression and Passage
The readable text presents a cryptic reflection on worldly honours, oppression, and a difficult voyage. It ponders whether to endure a perilous passage in the steamship era and warns against entanglement in oppressive spirits, while inviting the reader to figure out the meaning themselves.
The People’s Food and British Civil Aid in War Time
A discursive chronicling of food distribution during wartime Britain. It notes radio and parliamentary interest, underground commutes, and clerks’ concerns. It emphasizes the aim of equitable rations, praising candy distribution as morale while stressing the miner’s quota and broader social aims amid wartime austerity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noywiy
Injury at Mourne stalls Cane Growers meeting disrupted
A district hospital treated an injured man after a Saturday accident causing a deep wound to the right foot near Mourne. The incident occurred during Cane Growers activities with transport disruptions reported and a meeting of the Queenslane Cane Growers Council planned for December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lous Zahra
Casualties Reported as RAAF Air Service Bombing Operations In Australia
In Brisbane on December 20 the RAAF reported casualties from air force patrols across Australia. Missing or wounded airmen include personnel from Rockhampton near Torquay and North Eastern services. The report lists various names and units, noting several crews involved and engagements or patrols around Brisbane and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Samuarty
Aussian
Tombarr
Elieven
Muteaby
L/AC & WW
Wellington
Mes
RCI RW
Barker
Jereuyly
Hancock Murgonllat
AJC
Aucleo Praewekd
Braman
Australian and American forces advance in New Guinea fighting
In heavy jungle combat Australian and American troops push toward Buna, seizing Cape Endaiadere and Buna village while Japanese defenses collapse along the coast and inland routes. Allied air strikes hit targets near Madang and Finsiarfshafen as enemy casualties rise and burial reports tally 198 dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiara
Buna
Madang
Firschafen
Bune
Cape Endaiadere
Amboas
Kursus
Toouth
Beveridge Plan Welcomed by Public in Britain
London reports that The Times notes broad public approval of the Beveridge plan with little immediate cause for alarm. Some fear the policy may raise textile burdens and weigh on Britain's export industries while others see no inherent threat to competitiveness in a shifting international market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
Beverdge
Times
Tate Concern
Britain
Hieh
Tom
Onl Induc
Tnt
Cantribu
Australian Troops Break Japanese Stronghold In Cape Enduardere Push
American press dispatches describe fresh Australian reinforcements joining the attack near Cape Enduardere. Australian forces, supported by American troops, breach defenses amid heavy fire, advancing beyond two miles from the coast and striking key positions. Casualties reported on both sides with the Australians attributing success to artillery and rapid assault, as consolidation proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Othe Mhemy
New York
Cape Enduadere
Hesselt
American United Press
Cape
Cape Pridasntare
Duron Plantation
Mt Isa Disturbance Ends With Fatal Stabbing
In Mt Isa on Friday a disturbance left John Francis Duffy a fatally stabbed married employee of Mt Jasmines and Rideway William Winton seriously injured, both at Wamemireet. Emanuel Theopso, greengrocer, faced charges of bodily harm to Winton and was remanded until Monday while Theodosiou was charged with wilful murder of Duffy and to appear in court on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Isa
John Francis Duffy
Mt. Jasmines
Rideway
William Winton
Avon Downs Station
Wamemireet
Mt Isa
Emanuel Theopsio
Greengrocer
Mt Tea Court
Winton
Theodosiou Wes
Duffy
Will
Joseph Geraldi Pleads Guilty in Statutory Rape Case
Mollywood report: Joseph Geraldi, songwriter, aged 30, charged with rape involving Betty Hansen 17, pleads guilty and receives one year imprisonment suspended, probation for three years. Australian Associated Press notes the guilty plea and conditional sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Associated Prey
Mollywood
Joseph Geraldi
Errol Flynn
Reuterr
Betty Hansen
Jersan Ambassador Recalled From German Embassy
A terse dispatch reports the recall of the German Embassy ambassador Herr von Seboem and his secretaries as part of a diplomatic move. The note, dated December 2, indicates preparations to depart at an early date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negaxziago
Leno
Della
Herr von Seboem
Domestic Service Dismissals Not Intended by Government
Sydney reports the Australian Government clarifies that wholesale dismissals of domestic servants are not intended. The Department of Manpower says enforcement will be selective and actions would be immediate if needed, while stressing no panic or sweeping curbs on domestic workers. The State may seek High Court guidance if a ruling favours the Commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Wurthatt Yeaerday
Commonwealth
Federal Election Prospects Scrutinized By Labour and Communist Groups
A Sydney public meeting discusses Labour's stance on next Federal elections with talk of multi candidate strategies and the Fort Sydney contest. It notes tensions between Labour, the Communist Party, and anti-conscription advocates, highlighting internal Labour divisions and calls for a more progressive line under leaders like Jack Lang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Pary Me JB
Miles
Fort Sydney
Apm
Yliung
E. 3. Ward
J Curtin
Rosa Weer
Communist Party
Ls Shar
Kthe
Weld
Sharkey Asker
C. Fallon
ALP
Jack Lang
Lacnir
Mast
Jon
Labour
Surf Lifesaving Team Qualifies for Queenland Medal
Eighteen American military lifeguards qualified for the Branae Medal in the Queenland Surf Lifesaving event. The team includes Bente Butekhke, Myman Goldstein, and other service members. They will be coached by Bulkehke under the direction of Mr A.enneds, superintendent of the Queenland and Surf Lifesaving Am stations, training from the Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
I. Ie
Armiy Caltna
Mobile Renteen Oh
Megeys
Bsrane
Queennland Surf
Bente Butehke
Myman Goldstein
Miliary Ohare
ST Week Aga
Army Tifeeariy Om
Beens Tower
Lusher Grupre
Willard Rowder Westonem
Edward Less
New York
Jeraay
Trey
Bulehke
A.enneds
Gympie World Record Claim Shrouded in Confusion
Fragmentary report from Gympie dated December 1 describes a claimed world record by a runner or team, with garbled names and unclear event details. The piece references Boys and girls activities, an aging facility, and an upcoming season, but specifics are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gympie
War Secrets Question in House of Commons
In December in London the War Secretary answered a question from Sir James Grine about chained war prices. He stated whether there was one at the chained war prices. The report reflects a parliamentary exchange on wartime economic controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
James Grine
House of Commons
Curtin plan faces mixed support at trade union congress
The Trades Union Congress in Queensland debated Curtin's defence bill amendments amid votes from 72 delegates representing 25 unions and 11 industrial councils. Several affiliated unions backed the plan while the Railways Union and AWU opposed it. Critical voices urged caution as Labour leaders warned against risking Curtin's government and possible conscription, with broader campaign tensions across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elo
Uni Pensinn
Show Aunion” and Transport Workers Union
An Awu
Trade Union Congress
Congress
Assault charge shocks Brisbane jury misreadings
In Brisbane a case before the Stipendiary Magistrate , an assault charge arose after a disturbance on the river. Proceedings describe Miree and others facing allegations connected to an assault during a December event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Allein
Cea
Miree
Aseault
Sefendents
Sheene Ion
Naren Wren
Rio
Unsure text about dog transport and deputy visit
Fragmentary notice from December 30 reports a suspension related to dogs in Queensland. A deputation by dog owners met a Federal Transport Minister in Lawpon. The deputy group sought a van to transport dogs and coal transport details appear tangled in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aes
Ghewland
Federal
Trenmort
Mig
Lawpon
Seven More Ships Sent to Pacific Fleet Action
Washington reports seven more ships moved to the Pacific end of the war zone. The convoy includes a transport tender and a British air cruiser. A Japanese submarine attack on a supply vessel is noted with several ships scoring direct hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelian Amocuned Press
Washington
Pacife
Weinge
el Topre
Fragmentary poem lines reflect European war sentiment
A cryptic excerpt praises Austrian and American numbers, noting their glory outshines that of Mr. Fant Arm ing Their wives' victory over Beltain is hinted, with Europe referenced in a vague wartime context. The text reads as a fragment from a larger piece, lacking clear events or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fant
Wien
Beltain
Europe
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