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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 02, 1943
Page
6
A Sydney report notes an inquiry into the running of Fat Rosehill on December 21, with witnesses and evidence sought about events surrounding the race. The proceedings are described as unfinished with further hearings planned for another day.
Fragmentary text lists names and notations about a coming weekend event with matches, players, and possible rehearsals or schedules. It mentions numerous individuals and towns, but fails to form coherent actions or outcomes. The incomplete lines hint at a social or sporting gathering with many participants and potential travel abroad.
Fragmentary text indicates an event to be played at Carre Sete with garbled terms. Mentions port bait bogey and cranmor, with a reference to Grimibe at 210 el. Content is unclear and lacks coherent entities or concrete facts to summarize meaningfully.
Heavy weekend rain halted play at the Atherton bowling green. Sundays scores show Mire Fincke paired with T'S Key WG Young and A Arcot 12, while others listed include Dan to 30s and several pairs such as C Seiten with DM Thomson, WG Corian with F Mr 0 y, and B Pandey with Burke ait T Johnson 13 4.0. Monday ends featured WG Young and T Johnson 13 4.0, with entries from Mi Thomaan and A Amott among others.
An unnamed source claims Bamper Command plans in Western Germany and Saeken targets in Northern France. Ten young men are reported missing as the plan unfolds, with emphasis on air and ground operations.
A fragmented 1942 racing review discusses reduced racing dates and curtailments across Australia. It notes government restrictions, rail and road transport limits, and the impact on Melbourne, Sydney, and Adelaide meetings. Centralisation of control and a shift away from proprietary clubs are highlighted as shaping the season.
Writ served to Painters Union secretary Mr G Lewinay reports the whole works area in Melbourne is on strike. The strike targets foreman reductions and the dismissal of camp committee members after a stone work meeting. Allied Works Council and the State Electricity Commission failed to settle the dispute.
Record cold grips New York City as temperatures fall to near eight degrees below zero and officials warn against panic. Fuel restrictions bite households while a gasoline ban eases amid distrust in bureaucracy. War Production Board chairman Nelson signals further travel and shipment cuts, urging civilian conservation and store safety nets.
World shipping expands amid UN backed drive to increase hull space as Agen so much in news, South Africa plans a large gravity dock at Landay to accommodate British ships, costing over half a million pounds and placing Durban as a major dry dock hub. Measures include compulsory ship unloading checks and enhanced stevedore duties.
A fragmented essay argues the freed peoples must trust judges to interpret laws amid war danger. It praises the Supreme Court for principled restraint, warns against executive overreach, and suggests citizens can overrule courts at the ballot box.
Industrial dispute arises as workers refuse to work citing an agreement breach and production slowdowns. The conflict follows a demand by the Metal Trades union and touches on national security regulations, threatening stalled urgent shipyard tasks in Queensland.
The fragment references the Director-General of Manpower and mentions Queensland and restricted areas. The readable text is incomplete, but implies a policy or announcement about area exemptions and possible limits on restricted zones. No clear event date or full entities are extractable.
The report outlines government pressure and ministerial responses to enforce health and safety measures tied to a crop sector. It cites officials including JA Beasley and Mr Barnsley, noting concerns for public health and potential penalties for noncompliance. The chaotic text references regional areas and authorities considering enforcement.
The inquiry into allegations against the administration of the Ailed Warka Council was adjourned for the day to permit emanees for the Glebs Union and three of the four dismissed clerks to study the evidence. Clerk Evans protested the government’s refusal to grant him counsel. Advocate McClement appeared for the Clerk Umen and three clerks Galvin O Sullivan and Stephens, while RNva protested and left the Bar table.
Michele Angelo Farrugia pleaded guilty before Mr Mealing at Petty Sessions. He admitted stealing from Woolworths and Penneys, was observed by Detective Bird, arrested, and fined £210. The judge warned of stricter penalties to come.
In a muddled report a woman from Ballarat claims a man took three Bowiest beers from a lounge at midnight. She alleges her father dropped the beer and that 18 other people witnessed the scene claiming the bench and horn were involved.
Ambassadors provide brief replies to the prompt What do you think in formal exchanges. The fragment shows a diplomatic exchange emphasizing diplomatic tone and mutual inquiry between officials and representatives.
Fragmentary text mentions smut lesser wy and Cold So yet ousy with a unit record. References a Double TM D' Euywigi tae W tp Double TD yau omy Mahl Colngerm and Esigyalmetont 4 butte. Promises pority and strength énormous for a bottle.
Melbourne reported a plane from 9 Victori AARP station shot during a test flight near Ballats yesterday. Flight Sergeant William Edward Lithe of Western Australia and Flight Sergeant Raymond Clyde Clariton of the Federal Capital Territory were injured in the incident.
Canberra reports the revenue from customs and excise for the six months ended December shows a gain of £3,861.86 over the same period in 1941, indicating a significant increase in revenue.
The order limits camera use in Australian theaters and at funeral events, with strict rules for photography near military or air force zones. Civilian photographers must obtain approval from headquarters, Queensland Line of Communications, and must apply by January 18 to be registered.
Judges and magistrates in Victoria insist on hat wearing in court as in England. Women are told to remove hats, while court decorum requires readers to drop hats and headlines. Police enforce this rule with sheriffs’ orders guiding courthouse etiquette.
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