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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 31, 1942

Page

4

Cad Spor et ne te A dare er a ee Talend

Fragmentary OCR text from The Caier Post shows garbled sports content with unclear names and events. Readable bits suggest sports notes or briefs but no identifiable teams, dates, or outcomes.

Meant Produce Market Little Demand at Romantreet Sale

The record shows modest demand for time ematt totes and maiterward at Romantreet. Prices for pumpkins and onions varied, with 2/9 at WA and 3 for lime concessions noted. Several parcels sold, others withdrawn, and bids omitted or refused amid a general quiet market.

Baisbame Ematt Maiterward Romantreet Joey Siew Pumpins Gemaed Powesos Ward

Aid for Prisoners in Melbourne Amid Global Tensions

Fragmented OCR text describes aid for prisoners and international tension around Melbourne. Mentions Capt Brown and naval movements, alleged supply lines, and warnings of possible action. Includes scattered references to dates, places, and organizations with uncertain details.

Golden Casket Tent 3 Roch Mamfton Secon To Towntville

Fragmented OCR lists tickets and share numbers for a drawing at Golden Casket Tent 3 Rochmamfton Towntville. Names such as Mrs Coventry Smith Gores Bell Rudthamp and others appear with ticket numbers and share counts, though many words are garbled. The passage references a resale drawing and multiple tickets in Brubane Towrevalle and Culangasa, with numerous misread entries.

Agae Gereeee Tras Fallawey Brant Orkel Melore Bowen Coventry A Smith W Gores Bell Rudthamp Ucket Anne Mow Moa Frner D Pract Csrmvie KO Hannan Towrevalle Hird Brubane Brubane AM Nicket Culangasa

Butchers' Labour Bid Denied in Brisbane

December 29 report shows the Minister refused a joint request from butchers groups to work Friday opening. He ruled most butchers would remain closed on Friday, with higher pay rules for Saturday. The decision affects wage rates and holiday observances for workers.

Brisbane Munurer For Labour E J. Wend Qurernicmt Maxier Besser Ward Haley

Weather summary from Brisbane December forecast notes

Brisbane weather forecast for December notes December trends across the state. Temperature ranges show cooling fronts with unsettled patterns and variable precipitation. Central regions report mild to moderate conditions with potential warmer spells returning later in the month.

Brisbane Basta Moderale Mondine Lively i Eratal Sears Ath Porrie Alan Bethan Sad Daring Downs Avian Ieee N ‘Weather Fareen

Bond clash mars minister warning at Bondi

Sydney reports a tense exchange as a minister warns amid a petition against a brawl policy. Officials denounce civic unrest claiming it undermines national effort and wartime austerity. Public sentiment and police response are noted as authorities attempt to restore order.

In Memoriam Wha Wes Accidental Death Notice

In memoriam entries for family members lament a sudden death on December 31. The text lists a loving wife and children and mentions themes of loss and remembrance, with phrases about never forgetting and enduring memory.

Lee Meare Mactey Sender Akeo Mary Shore

Yearly progress and industry in the industrial world

A reflective editorial passage argues the new year must bring honest effort and industrial cooperation. It emphasizes progress in thought, education, and state functions, urging unity between workers and employers, and a move toward constructive reform rather than destruction of industry.

Industrial resolve and wartime effort amid turmoil

A long, dense editorial on lifting the will to work for the common good, ending with interplay of industrial reform and social unity. The piece contrasts hopeful reform with harsh reality and notes civic duty, labor challenges, and collective action for national resilience.

English Legion escapeee faced brush with British army

Fragmentary report notes an Englishman in May escaping, after six years with the Foreign Legion. He is said to have been jailed following rejection by the British army, with references to France, Moorre, and North Bat areas, and mentions of quartermaster duties and a lawsuit or accusation.

Gree Vansiellons Cam Ana Emolion Cary Snenne-street Suildine Cairns Fe Armatrang London Seeesla Meares Prenet Foreign Legion Mowre France Moore Antericat Otieon Unaia Beberring Sir Haxre Twinion Itz Rogevest Threliare Tyeadort Snorrow

Japanese Drive In China Reported By Commiune

New York dispatch dated December 20 reports Japanese forces launching a courter-drive into Chinese territory. Chinese defenses at Hysthal and other locations were repulsed as Japanese columns advanced. The commu nique notes captures near Kwang and Susung on the Anhwei border, with further movement toward Maching as heavy fighting continues in Southern Shentung.

New York Casien Hupen Bupel-Rahwei Jeore Susung Anhwei Shentung Province

War Savings Certificates and Mobilization Drive Details

Figures show four in the same time frame, with wealth showing a peak above 140 million in the drive for wartime savings. Deposits rose to 38 to 48, as calls to men and volunteers to replace military labor increased amid rationing and national emergency.

Une Borits Arense Torres

Indian Communique Reports RAF Strike Impacts in Burma

A New Delhi communiqué details an RAF raid on December 27 near Tafreite causing damage to transport and buildings, with one blast weakening a bridge. British commander Lieut General Tevin says daily progress is made while denying a Japan offensive and notes Japanese forces retreat from the Kabaw Valley due to heat and malaria.

London New Delhi RAF Tafreite Irrawaddy Ber 37 Aroken Ares l Sapunews Rathedaur Tevin Mde Burma Chindwin Kaba Kabaw Valley

Pest Destruction Precautionary Moves

A historic report notes precautionary pest destruction steps amid concerns over malaria and dengue carried by mosquitos. The piece cites officials urging action, warning that plague remains endemic in some northern countries and others not far distant.

Australie Fuerrwnere

RAID ON GANGSTERS IN CHICAGO CLEANUP

December 29 Chicago reports the FBI under Hoover capturing Terrible Touhy and Ow! Banghart, with derailed associates killed. Agents found 1381 dollars in an apartment as they arrested seven members of Touhy’s gang after drilling doors and staging an ambush trapping them at key locations.

Chicago Reaver America Terrible Touhy Banghart Hoover Prewe Derlaie O'Connor St Claire Mt 5 Ail Sven Jolt Federal Bureau of Investigation Abe Bairy Federal Biren Grepares & Com

Over the Air Police Radio Report in Melbourne

Fragmentary police radio transcript from Melbourne December details a patrol alert about a factory incident. Vague phrases describe a car call and unrest near an area, with disrupted words suggesting a possible emergency response and attempted communication.

Malbourne Melbourne Patra Beard Unie Toms Wont 'Aelbourne

Vegetable price controls and supply urged by official

An agricultural ministry statement outlines price increases under a new operation from January affecting vegetables like carrots, beets, and cabbage. It notes deliveries and container-inclusive pricing, with specific regional figures for Queensland and references to drought and rain aiding large harvests. The army and civilian needs are cited as drivers for sustaining supplies and growers urged to plant broadly.

Percen Damusey St Lawrence Queensland Williams Yegetshky

Hold Up Threat Over New Year Holidays

Workers at Watertron p threaten a Friday work stoppage over New Year holidays. Boilermakers plan no work December 28 and 29, seeking extra holiday due to Christmas Eve to New Year period. Employers warn the stoppage could delay projects, while the Government says the next week will be a normal working week.

Ryoney Anit Empireey Wiel Rand En Carey Sas Mila Seyen

French Broadcasts to Be Resumed in Unity Call

London reports French Interior Minister Philip announces resumption of broadcasts as part of a broader appeal for unity among Allied nations. He questions whether discrimination and unfair practices hinder coordination, urging synchronized actions across North Africa and Europe.

London Andre Philip Rugsting Labour Jo Thughes South Wala Leah Clore Plein Te Sal Son Worth Sydney Linu Packer Harry Brown Lantus North Africa Faye

Flawed testimony and defrauding allegations surface in adjourned case

Witnesses discussed the matter with Dance in September preview and stated he admitted misusing funds. Colonel Sharpe testified that Dance claimed involvement with Andra money from Toowoomba and War, prompting an official investigation into alleged defrauding and the case was adjourned until tomorrow.

Na Barthee Siinese Wil Fanee Colonal Sharpe Victoris Darmacks Clonel Sherpe Gene Andra Kelle Ence Witteas Wiest Toowoomba Shave Ararbe Norrow

Alleged Futility Sydney Hearing Before Allied North Council

Fragmented testimony from December in Sydney details a dispute over the Sound's medical examination and union conduct. Witnesses claim resolutions insulted personnel officers, while Maurice Hughes and others argue the issues center on union integrity and alleged mismanagement. The session adjourned to the next day.

Sydney Allied North Council Dai JS Rowveer Nort

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