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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 04, 1944
Page
4
Melbourne February 3. Rationing Commission chairman A W Coles M R outlined possible amendments to the moral rationing scheme. He said adjustments may be considered to refine fairness among rationed commodities and to align with broader retail and transport conditions.
A garbled report discusses meat handling and quality control, mentioning producers like Conchsiioss and Miners, and references to a 0 to 5 per cent decimen standard. The text cites Mr Curtis and Mr SISMADY, with scattered phrases about separation, coal, and safety measures, though details are unclear.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions military actions in Northern Italy and a commander. Unknown precise events, dates, or units due to garbled source. Not enough readable facts to identify a clear incident, date, or location for a full card.
The article outlines ALD cooperative plans to stabilize fruit and vegetable prices for households. It notes public health concerns, calls for a price commission role, and describes shareholding and governance aspects of the cooperative scheme amid fears of consumer burden and market drains.
Commercial Brisbane reports a small sale with 19 commodities. Sheep total 1213 head from southwest districts and Darling Downs, with fair quality and prime lots limited. Prices ranged across prime light to heavy, dairy and beef cattle varying with quality.
London reports say Russia demands Finland quit the war with a 1940 frontier, Kremlin sources cautioning that only this line is acceptable. Helsinki believes Moscow intends to press relentless terms as Finland vows vigilance and resolve. Norway and Baltic concerns rise alongside ongoing Finnish resistance.
London February 2 A new Government Bill broadens the Pay As You Earn system. It extends the guarantee on wage earners and tightens penalties for those with undeclared incomes in the time of the current financial measures.
The FBI arrested 18 Washington men including an orchestra leader and two postal workers for attempting to induce high blood pressure to avoid service. An inductee bought a drug for 190 dollars from Albert Steward, a mail carrier, and FBI labs found the drug in all 18 men. Investigation linked unusually high rejection rates for blood pressure at Fort Myer, Virginia.
Obituary notes the death of Mite Breeds Stance Pont wife of Ueuteras the Pont ATF at age 38. A native of Cairns she was the daughter of Mr and Mrs EH Seuilie, McLeod. The family will receive friends at Jonna Church, with funeral plans to follow in Er itony afternoon.
A fragmented report notes examination papers from junior and senior levels are saved rather than wasted. Papers are boxed between cardboard sheets and sent to pulping, with weight noted. New idea to save envelopes appears for matriculation and supplementary degree exams, near the start of the term.
Funeral notice for matron Gaaowner of Mareeba to be held at St Thomas Church Mareeba Friday afternoon at 4 o clock with burial at Mareeba Cemetery. In memoriam notices for Ralph Fairbank, Levi Lewis, and Brian Lew honor dear husbands fathers and grandfathers with loving remembrances from wives children and grandchildren. Notices reference local names and a Flying Fish Point pilot as well as a subscriber note to the Associated Press.
An Innisfail correspondent reports on a speech by Mr Davies outlining three urgent postwar farming aims. He stresses public service with enterprise, noting dairy farm capital needs, disease control, and a critical labour shortage threatening industry growth.
In England the Milk Production Officer cited that bringing seven gallons daily to consumers costs capital and feeding, with Britain's dairy industry ranked among the largest. Prewar assets in production and distribution reached 350 to 400 million pounds, while milk output was about a third of total agricultural value. The Milk Marketing Scheme expanded, pushing more farmers to sell milk for steady cash income, aided by subsidised initiatives like the National Milk Scheme and school milk programs.
Allied air and sea forces report heavy strikes against Rabaul Tobera and Arawe targets. Eight enemy planes shot down and several damaged, while Allied losses include four planes missing. Australian and American units push along New Guinea coast toward Saidor, exploiting collapsed Japanese defense and finding numerous enemy dead. Bougainville advances extend perimeter near Torokina as ground forces destroy pillboxes and improve positions.
A damaged report outlines first endorsements for the Peoples Party amid court appearances. Alderman faces charges of false pretenses. other officials mentioned include Deputy Mayor Matthews and Alderman Roberts. The article references money, a bank book, and alleged crimes tied to a local election context.
Sydney February 3 The Australian Workers Union would not tolerate the suggestion that the White Australia policy should be thrown into the international melting pot The Federal president Mr H Johnston MLA told the annual convention yesterday He noted pioneers opposed coloured labour and secured elimination of Chinese spoli es from the shearing sheds and aboriginal workers from sugar fields Today vested interests discuss revising the policy The union will fight any capitalistic group seeking to flood feral industries with cheap alien labour to break down standards and conditions
The State Dairy Advisory Council met with the Australian Dairy Committee to discuss winter production and supply. It reported strong dairy output but warned of potential winter shortages due to severe manpower constraints. Farmers will gain access to power, tractors, and other implements at the earliest opportunity to secure fodder and stock for winter.
At a Brisbane meeting Queensland growers warned that fodder reserves were well below normal and crops wasted. Hearings in Stanthorpe and Canberra tackled COD practices, prices adjustments, and alleged favoritism toward southern buyers. The inquiry sought to curb price gouging as meat rationing loomed and calls for fair wholesale and retail pricing intensified.
Auckland February 2 A fire at the City Abattoirs caused about £10000 damage in eight minutes destroying 300 prime cattle valued at £3000, 5000 bales of hay worth £2000, the cattle pens building at £4000 and other sundries £1000. A temporary meat shortage loomed as stockmen police and civilians saved hundreds of sheep and pigs from nearby pens. Firefighters and volunteers worked to rescue dying animals amid a roaring blaze.
Brisbane February 3 A surplus of 1085 61d Iea may be the statement of convalidated revenue account of the State in the seven months ending January 31 which was issued by the Treasurer M F Cooper to lay The surplus at January 31 143 was 205484 Receipts for the seven months of this financial year totalled 18 142238 and expenditure 14 060933 compared with last year 22 1904 and 11 673 370 respectively Revenue from all sources of taxation for the past seven months was 3242 compared with 2968 364 last year The railways earned 9648484 compared with 9892515 In January railway receipts totalled 8 5246 compared with 15 97 399 In January 84 The total railway expenditure for the seven months was 6500188 compared to 5580748 The next biggest item of expenditure during the seven months was in debt on the public debt which absorbed 2500 677
Compulsory trading hours in Greater Brisbane reduce midday hours from six to 48 minutes with new intervals from 12 30 pm to 1 18 pm and 6 18 pm to 6 18 pm. The Saturday hour remains 11 90 pm to 12 am. after work beer aim to ease post work access. Rules extend to Nedcliffe and surrounding areas. towns listed may open fully or partly if liquor is available.
Authorities in the United States and Australia study scrub typhus in North Queensland amid public limited knowledge. Historical outbreaks in the Cairns region 30 years ago affected hundreds, with severe symptoms including facial swelling and heart muscle poisoning noted in records.
In Canberra on February 3 the Commonwealth Government plans to introduce unemployment and sickness benefits and a pharmaceutical benefits bill in the upcoming Federal Parliament session. The measures will be split into two bills and include minor tax amendments and a liberalisation of the Workers' Compensation Act. The government may also remove pharmaceutical expenses from tax concessions and review deductions for expenditure in earning income, signaling broad tax base changes.
February 3 report on a conference with Mr Curtin and northern coal leaders urging a field visit to observe conditions. Miners hope he accepts, though Parliament session duties may delay. Leaders say miners cannot expect preferential treatment over others.
Sir Ernest Fisk addressing the Legacy Club spoke on the futility of communication with spirits. He noted not wishing to be dogmatic but cited accumulating evidence from physicists that dead spirits may inhabit ionised ether above Earth and that a wave length could make contact practicable. He suggested the universe may be a single designed unit.
Rear-Admiral Barry, Australian Associated Press, says British submarines have real opportunity in the Pacific. He notes Japan relies on sea communications and that MD submarine strength, with American support, will increasingly help defeat Japan.
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