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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 28, 1940

Page

2

Vehicle Registration Case Innisfail Court Adjourned

Innisfail February 26 at the Court of Petty Sessions before Mr. Clones Mrs Lee defendant sought withdrawal of the prosecution. The Main Roads Commission had not replied. An adjournment was requested. Senior-sergeant Selby reported no action on the registration renewal for Peter Villalba who faced a late fee. Beckey stated Villalba worked as a carrier for the Stone Shire Council but had not worked since November. The court fined Villalba 15 shillings and ordered 6 shillings costs or six days in jail.

Innisfail Oreming Burchill G. J. Selby Peter Villalba Amd Til Ceria Funda Villalba Beckey Mr. Burchill G. J. Sely Usta

Meccanisers and Celebrities Feature In Cairns Wireless Lineup

Wireless programmes in Cairns include Meccanisers at 9.15 with The Tedape 10a and an Organ Revarin segment. The schedule lists 38 pounds for Half Lives 645 and mentions Fred and Magge and Celebrit shares, reflecting a varied evening lineup.

Meccanisers Fred Magge

Unrest in Nazi Navy and Forced Labour Project

A London letter notes unrest in the Nazi navy as four profitable trades are mobilised for forced labour on a long road. The project, extending over months, fuels speculation in diplomatic and military circles that Hitler may continue a waiting game or act to force cessation if needed.

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German Naval Discontent and Franco Peace Efforts

Reports from Wilhelmshaven claim rising discontent among German naval ratings and morale strains after the Graf Spee episode though a political movement is not yet evident. Spain profits from war trade in mercury and copper, with prices surging. General Franco offers to aid Vatican peace efforts, urging early peacemaking to avert Bolshevism.

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Foreigners Who Fight For BarTarn War Effort Debate

A wartime piece discusses refugees from Germany and their enlistment, noting claims of overseas marriages to obtain army allowances and the risk if prisoners were captured. It critiques censorship of weather reports and the impact on German forecasts, highlighting humanitarian and security concerns.

Pktth Sas Rita Tham

Fragmented World War II Era Armament Report in Shuffled Text

Disjointed OCR fragment surveys Allied and Axis leaders, naval power, and wartime weapons ideas. References Ansel, Sir Roger Colin, Air Chief Marshal Sir Charles Berett, and Australian deployment. Mentions long range weapons, grenades, and mid 18th rotary concepts amid global conflict discourse.

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Grenades and Reinforcements in British War Efforts

The article describes grenade types used by the British Army in the last war, including smoke and signaling grenades with delay features. It notes hand delivery limits, high throwing angles, and a bowling-like arming method. It lists planned reinforcements by March and April, detailing territorial commands and totals across Australia and adjacent regions, totaling 377 men for the first wave.

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Neutral Ireland Faces War's Ripple Effects at Home

Ireland remains nominally neutral as World War II rages. The strain hits Dublin with rising prices, rationing, and supply shortages while many Irishmen join British forces or are drawn into the war effort as reservists. Gasoline and coal restrictions bite, imports falter, and agriculture relies on imports for wheat, oil, and wood, shaping a cautious stance in a battered economy.

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South Johnstone Social and Accident Roundup

South Johnstone reports mention a ROAD accident aftermath from Mrs J Raymond trip through the southern States. A RAOB euchre party at Plaza Theatre featured Ovenden’s Orchestra and several novelty prizes won by local residents. Ambulance crews attended multiple injuries including a lacerated knee and nose, scalp and finger wounds, and a cut arm, with several patients treated and sent to hospital.

J. Raymond Otchey Creek Placa Theatre Ovenden Orthestra G Stuart Rite Fe Im Lavinski Lavinale K Duran S. McCrowdis V. Hosking Stevens Land G Johnson Paul Boujes Mena Creek Averkol J. Martin M. Durrenice Frank Tee

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