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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1943
Page
4
The report portrays a beleaguered town facing food shortages and rationing pressures as workers endure long shifts and rising prices. It notes street-level strain, labor unrest, and officials promising action while detailing calls for fair wage and relief measures.
December 31 auction offered 30 lots of plumkins and other goods. Only olive items sold. prices ranged from 1.8 to 4. The bringers included Ap 1 and Inaana, with Lucerne chat supply noted. Proceeds were raised for other lots.
Obituary style listings recalling loved ones with dates and family ties. Mentions include a memorial for a mother and husband, a Ravenshoe death in December, and others in Australia with references to family members and tributes from friends and kin.
A clipped wartime column reviews Allied air operations and advances in 1943, detailing large bomber missions against German targets, Red Army advances at Stalingrad, North Africa campaigns, Sicily and Italy territorial gains, and overall shifting momentum toward the Allies. It highlights bombing figures, key targets like Berlin and fortress Europe, and the relative impact against German industry. The piece notes diminishing German ambitions as Allied pressure tightens and underscores the North African turning point and Italian campaigns as pivotal.
The Tehran Cairo December talks among Churchill Roosevelt and Stalin show unity despite undisclosed details. Turkey joins the allied conferences, Berlin’s war effort wavers, and Allied air power pressures the Axis as corridors of diplomacy shape military gains and future plans. Civil matters include court fines, local policing, and municipal talks on water supply and road works.
Public health officials in Brisbane debate the proposed dim ination of the Carrs water supply. Proceedings note need for detailed information on pollution origin and cause. Engineer reports on channel works and drainage improvements at Norman Park, with substantial capital and material shortfalls affecting project progress.
Sydney reports that Minister for Customs Senator R. V. Keane declares tobacco and cigarette quotas will follow the December scale for the consumption date set in January, maintaining the same level as prior allocations. The announcement outlines import and export controls aligning with existing policy.
At the Innatal Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting the president and Cr BK Page discussed a prewar heat related ice problem. They authorized the chairman to coordinate with South Johenane and Mouriivan to determine if available resources could address the shortage and its impact on the area.
A man pleaded guilty to charges involving the theft of four barges and other property belonging to Fredericn Stexn. The court heard the accused admitted possession of stolen goods from the Australian Army and the Railways Commissioner M Elford prosecuted. The defendant faced fines totaling £18 or two months imprisonment in default.
An interim report on the food supply presented to Mr Curtin by Mr Murphy notes townspeople and Cairns have relief measures under way. It states there is now no immediate cause for anxiety and promises a fuller report soon. Dedman was asked to assist, and his presence in Brisbane enabled quick Gratha planning.
A large crowd representing the City Council, Labor Parties, Chamber of Commerce, and unions urged drastic action to ensure permanent relief in food supplies. Mayor and chamber leaders supported measures while warning against excess and noting already strained stocks and shipments. A follow up meeting was planned for January to review progress and government responses.
The Tametail branch of the Waterride Worners Federation read a letter at the Innis Chamber of Commerce meeting detailing a dispute when four women arrived with general cargo. Members refused to unload and warned no blame would be attached to their vessel. The union claimed workers would only resume duties after 2 p.m. and questioned why the shipping company expected late starts, noting delays at nearby wharves on that day.
The court martial in Ingham convened to hear the trial of Jesse E Edwards, a 27 year old member of the United States forces charged with a serious offense. The president and members are named, with defense and expert testimony planned as proceedings begin.
A fragmented report details a commission discussion on synthetic pineapple juice, questioning labeling and sale. It cites Mr. Juice Pailor and Mr. Bernard Jewell Smith, referencing wealth and commerce departments, Australian and Allied armies context, and notes price and availability impacts while noting adjournment.
Cass City Council proposes a housing master plan covering the city area to guide future expansion. The mayor emphasizes aligning with Commonwealth Government housing plans and the Housing Commission findings to expedite development and avoid disruption to schools and parcels. The council seeks access to all relevant building proposals and related information held by government authorities. The plan aims to streamline future housing schemes pending government decisions.
December 2 report from Brisbane describes price regulation failures under the EOD led by manager Flowel Smith. Central Queenslanders report higher wholesale rates and open black market activity in Cairns Atherton region, with officials debating amendments while prices remain misaligned with reality.
December 31 town council notes hardship and food shortages. Mayor Ald Altera ntereina explains civilian rations while War Minister JJ Dedmant defends transport, citing limited civilian relief. Townsville families to receive soft drinks and canteen services for Christmas as about 1000 civilians are set for release Friday.
Allied forces report heavy airstrikes along the Arewe coast and Cape Glouster area. Falls of bombs caused fires and destruction at supply dumps, airfields, and coastal installations as attackers pressed operations against Japanese positions.
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