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 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1941
Page
5
Voices in Parliament rise over the chance of war as Prime Minister and opposition leader Mr Menzies discuss the threat of hostilities. Officials caution that unusual dangers loom, and Labour supports cautious cooperation with the government to steer Britain through tense times.
Atherton Shire Council and Cairns City Council clash over hydro scheme governance and representation by the Board. Discussions cover two reps per shire, accommodation at Mareeba, and prospective attendance from officials, with unresolved issues on street lighting and railway training access. Proposals to appoint agents and inspect works at night are noted as under review.
The fragmentary note references an event connected to fencing or epee, mentioning a sand like setting and a count of 18 pours. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A garbled historical clipping mentions London February dates and restricted funds with references to Sner ar parker and Rubber Quota. Names and places are unclear, but notes a financial action and recovery, hinting at a stock exchange or commerce context.
Fragmentary text describes visitors at an embassy and mentions bone related events and a dispute over remittance or payment terms. Names and precise details are not clear due to illegible OCR. The readable elements suggest a diplomatic or security context with unspecified participants.
A note outlines the Greek Relief Fund efforts and electricity supply support. It reports that leave of absence for Councilor J A Martin has expired and details a meeting with President Mr W A Collen and other officials about ongoing administrative steps and personnel changes.
In Vichy and elsewhere in France rumors swirl about resignations in the Mabinet and possible three or five man Cabinets as negotiations with Berlin unfold. Reports claim Hitler seeks control while avoiding naval losses, with Laval implicated, and Vichy wary of fleet moves that could provoke Britain. The Times notes Darlan’s inner cabinet pledges Franco German collaboration.
Fragmented wartime notes discuss France under pressure from Nazi influence and the Vichy regime. the piece stresses that progress against occupation depends on strong French backing for a difficult, dangerous task. Military and civil notices follow, including local injuries and weather observations.
A garbled 1940s style transcript references an interview conducted by DETEC TivEs about wage index effects and forecast accuracy. It mentions industrial court contact, public availability of data, intimidation concerns, and unclear references to a European secretary and a speech that drifted into diplomatic and ceremonial themes.
Squadrons of Curtiss interceptors seen in the East Indies as the Air Force ships Curtiss Hawk fighters and Lockheed bombers. American civil instructors train on Sea Venom monoplane and Tiger Moths from Australia. Batavia area air and naval facilities bolster defenses with locally built armaments and ship repair services, supporting the Far East balance amid reinforced Malay defense.
Fragmentary text details a schoolgirl’s death connected to a local event. Names, places, and clear dates are obscured, but the record notes a funeral period and a community gathering name.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses defence estimates dated February 3 with mentions of ore after a change in a matter, referencing the Badger and a market. Details are unclear, and the source shows garbled phrases and misreads.
In the Pacific observers proposed listening posts to monitor enemy activity. The plan included establishing one post at Darwin and other locations to improve maritime surveillance and signal intelligence.
In Sminkank on February 28 the Industrial Point rejected an attempt by the Botlarmakers Soristy to reinsist the ber and delegate. A controversial matter centered on Brown and Grant and a stated existence. The court’s derision followed, threatening further action as the dispute over working hours and delegation continues.
A report from Brisbane discusses Western allowance, transfer money, and temporary rail way driver pay. It notes a ruling by Mesary Ta about Western allowance, with mention of Ipswich and the Orchery division, detailing payment to acting railway staff and union implications.
A fragmentary casualty list from February 3 details wounded and killed service members near Brisbane. Names include Pte Cadman and Pte McCann among artillery units. mentions transport ships and a Sydney/New South Wales front connection. Unclear OCR yields many garbled lines but confirms multiple fatalities and injuries in a Brisbane theater.
A British style dispatch reports Queenstown police plan to deploy a special wavelength system to monitor civil defense and prevent planned attacks. The scheme, first mooted by Home Affairs official Msuacer Far Home-Affery, aims to alert authorities and curb unrest while maintaining public order in the region.
On a three and a half month tour of the United States, Don described British and American war efforts. He cited Sir Walter Citrine and noted American industry expanding rapidly, with aircraft production rising from 78,000 to over 260,000 workers and billions in output. He praised American aid and urged continued cooperation to meet the emergency. He emphasized a decisive March toward greater production and shared admiration for the American workforce in the aircraft sector.
A fragmented report notes discussions on underground tunnels and rail facilities in Sydney. References to shelters, rail travel access, and alleged plans by public committees suggest concerns about safety and transit changes amid unclear details and quoted reactions from involved officials.
A wartime committee, led by Acting Prime Minister A W Tadden, announces a tentative programme to reduce unemployment and identify factories that could be used for war production in New South Wales with plans to extend visits to other states. The report notes progress toward the end of 192 UNEMPLOYED and concentrates initial investigations in New South Wales.
The report notes shell order decisions aim to expand naval vessel production in Britain. It cites planned ships to be built in Britbent shipyards with value around 200000 for each workshop segment aiding manufacture. The article emphasizes government or military procurement shaping wartime shipbuilding output.
British forces press toward Mogadishu along the northern coast of Timor, with notes of Italian movements and Allied deception. Reports describe ongoing operations, coastal defense preparations, and advancing Allied lines toward the Jule River area while facing Italian and local resistance.
Cairo February report describes Australian squadrons engaging Geeram aircraft in air combat near Cottenjoe patra. Despite being outnumbered three to one, Australians mounted a stubborn defense, prioritizing escort and protection for arms hoard. Casualty figures and exact outcomes are unclear due to garbled text.
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.