This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1940
Page
2
A garbled 20th century wartime financial summary outlines national debt expansion and per capita costs. It references Britain funding a large war effort, rising public spending, and plans to manage deficits during several months, with mentions of per capita burdens and strategic economic measures.
The article discusses fiscal strain and inflation fears amid a proposed large expenditure plan. It notes the risk of deflationary pressure if growth slows and stresses a need for bold, comprehensive policy. It highlights expectations of government effort to stabilize prices and support the economy in the next year.
A garbled OCR item lists handicaps and names tied to Pararmatts Park events. It mentions Firat courmes Rarall acts elit wer Pann Ree J Sanity and many figures like Homer 10 Bese, Pride, Mane ire Frema Télters, Wee AI Tomaine War News, and Andy's Boy. The jumble includes scores, dates, and participant labels without clear context.
Fragmented OCR text describes naval operations with minelayers of the Royal Air Force and other vessels, referencing patrols near the Swedish coast, minefields, and British military actions. It mentions engagement with enemy forces, defense lines, and strategic positions, with scattered mentions of specific ships and locations and an overall wartime context.
The RAC appeals for strict attention to safe driving during the New Year holiday period. It warns of heavy traffic with up to 30000 cars on Queens roads and urges motorists to avoid accidents by careful speed management, maintaining distances, and reducing travel time risks.
The report discusses the drop arm defect in automobiles and how the RAEG notes a remedy and the perils of using certain parts. It mentions the Automobile Club cutting the arm to inspect areas and findings that no defect is known to the insurer as a basis for a full settlement.
A fragmented notice outlines a two day schedule for Hlagtes Mertniva. It mentions Saturday at 2 15 paw and Sunday at 9 15 am, with a return from Green Island via Jetty and a 6 am reference. The legibility is limited but the key times and locations are identified.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.