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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1940
Page
11
Australian financial notes detail public debt shares, Commonwealth and state obligations, and war era expenditures. Figures show Commonwealth debt at millions, with railways ports and development spending cited. banking profits and dividends across major institutions are outlined, including Commonwealth Bank and Reserve Bank, with commentary on savings and interest amid war years.
Weather rains flood the Darwin to Birdum line affecting 226 miles of track. Darwin, Jascary and Washowaye report trains halted and food supplies for railway towns at risk. Large land areas near Darwin District seeded. 1000 points affected near Birdum and 1200 near Matareuka in the last ten days.
A Brisbane newspaper dispute over bookmakers prices spills into a beer price controversy. Both papers claim the other misstates the Price Commissioner’s stance while beer prices actually rise. petrol fears influence advertising and gambling laws echo through the era. Communists and wartime charges surface as arrests continue, with betting shops drawing scrutiny during a gambling crackdown.
In Sydney Sir Thomas Gordon, newly named representative in Australia for Britain's Ministry of Shipping, saluted Australia for its wartime shipping work. He praised waterside workers, Italian shipowners for fast ships, and noted Australia’s exports underpin Britain’s war needs. He urged close cooperation to expedite shipping and maintain global supply lines amid ongoing wartime pressures.
London hosts a protest by 1200 small manufacturers claiming their combined capital of £20,000,000 and workforce of at least 100,000 are being sidelined in favor of preferred firms in war contract allocations. The group demands their firms receive a larger share of contracts.
London reports the government will requisition cargoes for essential wartime needs. The plan covers cereals, oil, and other goods, aiming to place shipping under government control to ensure supply, employment, and security. Talks with shipowners begin this week. most ships to be requisitioned by February with Dominion registers unaffected.
Lord Willingdon the Viceroy of India will fly from Australia across the Tasman Sea to attend the King’s New Zealand centennial celebrations. The journey will be by air in a specially equipped flying craft.
Net permanent migration for Hil et Noumber 80, a WAS, shows arrivals totaling 24,952 with 11,907 permanent departures for the period. Leading arrivals include 11,39 Britishers, 203 Germans and 2421 Tratians, reflecting migration patterns discussed in Canberra.
Australian Associated Press reports from Paris that industry prospects brighten with wool and sugar sectors showing gains. Observations note government measures to support home building and market confidence, while expert voices caution about investment risk and the personal element in economic change.
Melbourne reports from January 4 state the War Cabinet met to review air service renegenination plans. Prime Minister J. Menziee said most time was spent on air manpower and ministers heard a report on overseas matters. The cabinet will decide the appointment of Air Minister and the commission as future directions are considered.
Innisfail J 5 Goon Local Cane Boards will award prizes and set crushing start dates for Mourilyan South Johnstone cane. The boards will outline payments, groupings, and truck supply while observers note past boards were not often meeting. Nominations for board personnel will be received before the year’s sessions, with appeals heard by the Central Cane Board when it visits Innisfail later.
Fragmentary notes describe Tully and teammates with tall heights and point totals. Mentions Dec 1958 figures, inches tallness, and multiple game scores including 66 points and 64 points. Limited readable data include references to dates, averages, and a possible season tally of $80.
A rain drenched but bustling Tully Patriotic sports day drew a sizable audience for events including foot racing wood chopping and surfing. The newly formed Mission Beach Life Saving Club impressed against the Etty Bay team as wood chopping drew 19 competitors. Standout results featured T Byrne Etty Bay winning sprint events while M Bolon and J Collard led wood chopping and standing events. Incidents included minor injuries and local staff changes with updates on regional staff and cross town travel.
The churches announce the first Sunday after Epiphany with 7 o clock choral service at St Johns. At St Barnabas the 9 30 service led by the Normantos Crepdom and Georgetown groups includes Sunday schools at Frueent in session.
The notice lists tomorrow’s services: Holy Communion and Evensong at All Saints with Evensong at Ba Monton and Babinda. Times follow the advertised schedule.
Notice urges attendance at tomorrows services with special emphasis on Monday January 15 for preaching the vacant charge and a congregational meeting to follow the call.
The Covevast service returns as part of the year long celebrations led by Rev J Murray and Rev J Murrey. Morning service at 11 am includes a sermon by Mr N Ferguson with a 7 20 pm prayer and organ preludes. The central event emphasizes devotion and consecration and features church choir performances.
A damaged OCR reads about a shooting incident near Dalby Hospital in New South Wales. Names are unclear but mention the Dalby Hospital and a victim injured by shotgun fire. The text is incomplete and difficult to parse.
Tremors persist across Turkey as rescue teams search amid widespread damage. AAP reports that dozens of villages remain isolated with many homes crushed, and survivors face freezing conditions. One town reports a buried child amid collapsed rubble, while relief workers struggle to coordinate food and shelter.
Fragmentary report notes a relief effort from Australia and a prime minister or official named Mir or Mir related to a watch or timing event. It mentions an app or partner and a tariff or tariff-like measure. The text is incomplete and uncertain about exact actions.
Polish pilots press for permission to form an air force unit to aid Finland amid the conflict. Paris reports the drive gaining support among airmen and officials, with discussions ongoing on practical steps and potential international backing.
A partial tram strike affects Adelaide as about ten Saltey employees stage a job action. The dispute concerns permanent positions and the sorting route. Union leaders say the stand remains until a resolution is reached with the Tramways department. Local services experience delays and disruptions.
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