Australian Labour leader Curtin denounces German war
Mr Curtin in a speech as leader of the Australian Labour Party declares Germany responsible for war by invading Poland. He says Australia stands with Britain and France, opposes German armed force, and seeks only self governance without territorial ambitions. He emphasizes noninterference in Germany and asserts the right of all peoples to govern themselves.
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Curtain
Australian Labour Party
Germany
Poland
Britain
Gove
France
Labour Party
Mr. Curtin
Labour Aims for Peace Through Negotiation and Arbitration
In a wartime statement, Mr Curtin argues the Australian Labour Party opposes war and military force in international disputes. They seek a real peace, reject punitive terms, and insist on consent of vanquished peoples, aiming to resist forcible interference and support fair dealing and justice.
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Australian Labour Party
Britain
Curtin
Germany
Poland
Labour Party of Australia
Appeal for Reconsideration and World Peace Pledge
Mr Curtin urges a new year call for reconsideration by Germany and Russia to withdraw from Poland and Finland and pursue a conference among equals based on renouncing war. He vows Australian Labor will remain steadfast in war and in pursuing peace, pledging to workers worldwide.
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Poland
Russia
Finland
Short Wave Broadcast Report From Sydney
Sydney notes a new world wide short wave service with Australian origins, outlining brief program notes and a general assessment of reach and potential impact. The item remains concise, citing January coverage and a metropolitan vantage on broadcasting developments.
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Sydney
Hick
In Memoriam Mary Maria Shore
In loving memory of our dear wife and mother Mary Maria Shore who died at Atherton January 1 1936 a day of remembrance. The saddest day of all when the one we loved was taken by a swift and sodden call. Inserted by her husband and family Millaa Millaa.
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Hannah
Shore
Mary Maria
Atherton
Millaa Millaa
Justice of Peace Seeks Clarification on Rights and Remedies
A local legal notice outlines rights and remedies related to a public matter. Officials emphasize equitable access to information and procedures for asserting claims, with references to applicable statutes and timeframes for action. The notice underscores transparency and due process in handling disputes.
The Metal Market London December Prices Report
London reports spot and forward metal prices for silver copper lead spelter iron antimony molybdenum wolfram and platinum as of December 29 with ranges for British and foreign antimony and iron export quotes and platinum at 200 per ounce. Prices are given in pounds shillings and pence per unit with three month forwards listed for several metals.
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London
Tin Price Fix Published For December Trade
New York reports tin at 49 cents per pound in late December markets. The brief notice lists a fixed price for December, signaling stability in metal pricing amid year end trading activity.
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New York
Archbishop Wand Leaves for America on Lecture Tour
Brisbane reports Archbishop Wand departing by train with his wife on the first leg of a journey to America. He plans lectures across the United States from San Francisco to New York, speaking to students and the public, with Archdeacon H Thomas serving as commissary in his absence until April.
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Brisbane
Queensland
America
Archbishop Wand
H. Thomas
San Francisco
New York
Priceless Tapestries Burn in Rome Fire
A blaze at the Apostolic Chancellery and adjacent San Lorenzo church in Rome broke out near midnight and lasted until 5 a.m. The cold slowed efforts as the chancery wing collapsed and most of one church wing suffered destruction. Priceless tapestries and some frescos were ruined, but many art treasures were saved while a large crowd watched.
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Rome
Apostolic Chancellery
San Lorenzo
Australia Tin Producers Discuss Forming Association
Representatives of several tin making companies privately discussed creating an official body to represent producers. The Australian Tin Producers' Association would safeguard industry interests, oppose damaging awards and labour problems, and coordinate with the Prices Commissioner on wartime trade issues.
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Sydney
Australian Tin Producers’ Association
Professor Copland
Top Hat and Umbrella Wreck Remains Cemented in 1908
Copenhagen report states a top hat and umbrella were cemented in place after a wreck at Loenstrup in West Jutland in 1908. Captain Demguart isoraacing the British minister in‑Any view to woetee.
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Copenhagen
Crescent
Loenstrup
Jutland
Top Hat
Ubrella
Demguart
German Colonial Claim prompts review of empire links
Mr. L. M. S. Amery assesses German ambitions for a vast African empire and the implications for British Dominions, arguing that colonial retention underpins future security. He notes Germany’s poor colonial administration, limited economic impact, and questions of Versailles Treaty constraints.
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Europe
Germany
Munich
British Empire
Poland
Amery
British War Cabinet
Imperial War Cabinet
Atlantic
Indian Ocean
Mrr
Australia
Mr. Amery
W. M. Hughes
New Guinea
League of Nations
South Africa
Amery Avers
British View on Allied Security Postwar Harmony
The piece discusses Allied aims after the Great War focusing on preventing a resurgence of German imperialism and addressing native interests. Lord Amery suggests tolerating some grievances through a peaceful, nonaggressive Germany and accepting economic nationalism as lasting. It proposes practical, regional economic blocs to form mutual markets and supply chains among groups of nations.
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Amery
Germany
Waterstreet cricketer suffers broken thumb in match
Pat O'Neil of Waterstreet broke a thumb when he attempted to stop a fast ball yesterday. An ambulance gave first aid and advised a doctor's check.
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Pat O'Neil
Waterstreet
Draper Street Scholar Injured After Tree Fall
A Draper Street boy, twelve year old T Devins, fell from a tree while playing on Saturday. He sustained probable concussion and, after first aid from ambulance bearers, was taken to Cairns District Hospital.
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Tres
T. Devins
Draper Street
Cairns District
Unlawful Entry Alleged In Police Court Remand
Magistrate R C Trenier remanded James Shea a 21 year old labourer for eight days after appearing in Police Court on a charge of unlawfully entering the dwelling house of Charles John Warren without a lawful excuse.
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R. C. Trenier
James Shea
Charles John Warren
Eightyearold Girl Injured After Tripping on Stone at Oak Forest
Noon, eight, at Oak Forest tripped on a stone injuring her ankle. She travelled by train, met by Cairns Ambulance at Redlynch, and conveyed to Cairns District Hospital for treatment.
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Oak Forest
Noon
Cairns
Redlynch
Cairns District Hospital
Woman Fractures Arm After Rail Car Stop at Bungalow
Mrs H Lloyd aged 61 of Barrett Street suffered a compound fracture of the left arm when alighting from a rail motor at the Bungalow on Saturday. Cairns Ambulance gave first aid and transported her to Cairns District Hospital.
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H. Lloyd
Barrett Street
Firearm Licence Renewals Required by December 51 1939
Inspector F J Honan of Cairns warned that all renewals of firearms licences should have been completed by December 51 1939. He noted owners were warned before expiry and reminded that possession of unlicensed firearms carries a minimum £10 fine.
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Cairns
F. J. Honan
Drunk in Public Court Convictions Reported
In Police Court yesterday Salvatore Russo a 44 year old laborer was convicted on a charge of being found drunk in a public place. James Lay cock was also convicted. John Christensen failed to appear on a similar charge and forfeited 5 bail money.
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R. C. Grenier
P.M
Salvatore Russo
Labourer
James Laycock
John Christensen
Stinging Marine Incidents Reported During New Year Holidays
Two people were stung by marine objects during the New Year holidays prompting ambulance calls that ferried them to Cairns District Hospital. On Saturday, 15 year old K Fitchett was stung on the arm and yesterday Mrs Irish, a Clare Street housewife, was stung on the back.
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Cairns
K. Fitchett
Seaman Whitmey Pleads Guilty in Police Court
Edward Richard Whitmey a 17 year old seaman pleaded guilty to assaulting Constable Reeves in the line of duty and to resisting arrest and damaging Francis Cleary’s property. He was fined 3 pounds or 14 days, 2 pounds or 7 days, 1 pound or 3 days concurrent, plus 10 shillings restitution for the car handle damage, all to run concurrently.
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Seaman
R. C. Grenier
P.M
Edward Richard Whitmey
N. L. Reeves
Francis Cleary
Whitmzy
Cleary
Brisbane Murder Charge Roughly Quoted in Police Court
Brisbane December 31 Leonard Harry Kirk a 22 year old roof tiler was remanded on a murder charge for the death of Mary Alma Dowse who was killed December 22. Detective Lloyd gave evidence and Kirk replied I don’t know what to say when asked if he had any questions.
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Brisbane
Aue
Mary Alma Dowse
Leonard Harry Is
Kirk
Lloyd
Cairns Growth Report Highlights 1939 Progress
In a Cairessed district broadcast on Mew You s Eve Mayor Ald W A Collies notes 1939 gains with 141 new homes and £90000 in improvements, 74 buildings either erected or remodelled costing £61000, total building activity over £150000 excluding state projects. New Edge Hill primary school, brick Post Office, Cairns Harbour works, and Lands Department upgrades support growth and health. Expansion of the aerodrome and plans to coordinate with government schemes aim to protect civilians and fencing.
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Cairessed
Ald
W. A. Collies
Cairns
Edge Hill
Commonwealth
Cairns Harbour Board
Public Estates Improvement Branch
Lands Department
Commonwealth Civil Aviation Department
Faith in Future for Cairns Growth Through Industry
The article argues that Cairns and surrounding regions gain strength from coastal industries, interior agriculture, and mining. It highlights cane production at Hambleton Mulgrave and Babinda mills yielding 101 580 tons sugar valued at £1 661 228, urges power alcohol factories, and stresses expanding electricity from Barron Falls to boost secondary industries and self sufficiency.
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Cairns
Hambledon
Mulgrave
Babinda
Commonwealth
Support for Soldiers and Second A I F War Effort
A wartime civic appeal urges every resident to back funds and organizations aiding the Second A I F and their dependants. It calls for disciplined, productive work to sustain the district’s industry and welfare, stressing duty, unity, and perseverance as 1949 approaches.
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A.I.F
Police Save Soldier From Oncoming Train
Sergeant John Honey of the Clarence Street police saves a soldier from being cut to pieces by an electric tram at the Town Halls underground station. Constables Plummer and Hudson assisted after the soldier fell from the platform onto the tracks as the tram approached.
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Sydney
John Honey
Lives
Ee Ee Ees Ae Co
Clarence-street
Plummer
Hudson
Town Halls
Malaya News On British War Effort Donation
Malaya has contributed 20 million pounds to Imperial defence and Malayan communities pledge intensified loyalty. Kedah’s speaker offers 1 million dollars as thanks for British protection and security. Sterling will be made available for Malayan exports to neutral countries, and special war taxation will fund the British war effort.
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London
Malaya
Kedah
Alee
20 Soldiers Die in Road Accidents Report
Sydney reports more soldiers killed in road incidents in New Sentwane last week than British troops lost in frost related crashes since the war began. The Minister for Transport urged stricter road safety during the days, noting the high toll among service personnel.
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Sydney
New Sentwane
Some
Australia aims to lead empire air training effort
Darwin reports that Australia will likely be the first in the Empire to fulfil air training obligations under the Empire air training scheme. Minister for Air J V Fairbairn stresses a huge national effort, patience for initial years, and Australian identity of R A A F personnel, with Australians in higher ranks and Australian squadrons. He notes Germany remains a tough foe.
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Darwin
Australia
Air
J. V. Ae Darwin
England
Canada
Great Britain
Commonwealth
France
Brisbane Bottled Beer Prices Rise By Penny
In Brisbane on January 1, most hotels added a penny to the price of bottled beer when stout was included. The Licensed Victuallers' Association circular directed adherence to new prices, catching many by surprise as drinks drawn from bottles now cost an extra penny.
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Brisbane
Victuallers’ Association
France and Germany trade war fears and ore prospects
The article notes Serredem as a major iron ore exporter to Germany in 1937, Sweden’s high iron ore content, and Lorraine ore part of France. It covers speeches by M Reynaud on wartime resolve, Armand Daladier’s cautious guarantees, and hints at a French British Union and a possible European federation.
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Serredem
Germany
Lorraine
M. Reynaud
Senate
of & Beeexe
Tie
M. Reynald
France
Siz
M. Daladier
Britain
Perhepe
M. Daladiar
Europe
Two Die In Mountain Car Crash Near Brisbane
A light car plunged 300 feet down a Mt Coot-tha road, killing a sailor on 48 hours leave and a young woman. Four survivors were treated for severe shock. Names include Elizabeth Baird Kane and Doreen Webber, Phylis Webber, Albert Thomas, James Peebles.
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Brisbane
Mt. Coo Tha
Eelsare
Naval Depot
Kane
Elizabeth Baird
Kehie Grove
Doreen Webber
Windsor
Phylis Webber
Wandsor
Arbert Thomas
Naval Devon
James Peebles
Newmarket
Spelling Mistakes in The Cairns Post Puzzle
The Cairns Post presents a word list with errors and asks to correct them. Spelling items include Morges avalanche amores sacri ligious metaphor hymnary. The prompt asks for the correct spellings and to answer a reader query on belief or religion in a 7eriligiess context.
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Cairns Post
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Barron Fails
North Queensland
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Herberton
Babimba
Barron Falls
Police
British Official Wireless
MR J. W. Fairbairn
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Ceem
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Soviet Union
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