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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 20, 1943

Page

4

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Overtime Pay Dispute Hits Main Roads Works in Queensland

Altecretary Mr Paton Ahlenethr leads AWL delegates in Brisbane as Central Tribunal discusses overtime payments for construction crews in the north west of Queensland. McFalion notes multiple payment applications to the Main Roads Commission and delegates urge Federal Government and Allied Works to seek Industrial Court interpretation.

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Fuel Ticket Changes In Lanbennay February March

Reports from Lanbenna indicate all one gallon petrol tickets for February and March have been canceled and new tickets printed. Officials say the Melbourne end Syaner 6.900 scheme involved stolen tickets and measures are in place to prevent reuse during the next fuel period.

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Greek Guerrillas Move Amid Retreats

Fragmented OCR text reports Greek guerrillas advancing and retreating amid ongoing clashes. Mentions battles near a place described as near Acrate with casualties, and notes veterans and civilians involved in shifting fronts.

Fragmented OCR Reads Like An Old News Item

An unclear OCR passage references people, places, and events with partial phrases. It mentions a state or nation context, wartime or civic themes, and dates or leaders, but most specifics are unreadable. The fragment hints at a meeting or arrangement and mentions women’s issues and a proposed timeline.

Fragmented OCR Note on Local Event

A noisy OCR fragment references a local event with unclear names and details. It mentions a waiter or worker and fragmented phrases about trees or a tent setup, with no coherent dates or places readable. Further context is needed to extract concrete entities or outcomes.

Sedghter Chronology of Early 20th Century Invasions

A rough timeline notes Germany invading Patan in 1838 and 1919 events in Russia Poland and Finland. It lists November 200M Russie as a misdated intrusion, with inconsistent spellings and unclear contexts.

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City Council discusses shelters and public services

The Mayors and Aldermen debate city shelter provisions and sanitation service arrangements with authorities. Council notes losses of longtime local figures and approves efforts to secure maintenance and public works amid trade and traffic concerns.

Frontier tribes back Chinese government amid Axis diplomacy woes

A fragment notes frontier tribes totaling twenty to thirty million as strong backers of the Chinese Central Government. It cites General Chiang Kai-shek ally Mohammedan Deputy Chief of Staff Kwansi, who unitedly supports the central cause despite Japanese pressure attempts to defect. Diplomatic ties with the Axis are described as fraying.

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Australian Assault Presses Japanese Positions at Sananda Point

Reports say Australian forces tightened the noose around Japanese pockets from Cape Killerton to Wye Point. Artillery and air support softened defenses as ground troops moved toward Sananda Point, with counterattacks at Wye Point repelled and casualties noted on both sides.

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Workers Task In Post War Days Sweep Barriers Away

Fragmented text outlines a wartime to postwar shift with a focus on removing barriers. Mentions a president figure and national good, money, and unity themes. Content is garbled but implies progress and reform after conflict.

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Brisbane debate on local elections bill and soldiers' rehabilitation

January 19 Brisbane reports on a parliamentary debate over a bill to elections for mayors and councilors, and on reforms for returned soldiers. Ministers argue the Open settlement protects democracy while opponents warn of minority-rule risk as visualized in the bill’s provisions and staged votes.

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Danakanda Victory Signals Shift in Pacific Front

Australian and American forces advance on the Northern Puana coast pushing back Japanese positions. Reports say a village near Giren Mitenninaans and a point north-west of Je Sopita Sanananda road have fallen, with ongoing fighting as joint forces press coastal defenses.

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Allied air actions report heavy raids and coastal bombardment

Allied forces launched heavy aerial assaults against New Britain and surrounding harbors. Bombers and fighters damaged enemy positions, destroyed ships, and started fires as coastal defenses and supply lines faced sustained bombardment amid attacks near Tongeren and Cape Rillerien.

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Solomon Campaign Bombardment Reported Attacks

The report describes sustained Allied air attacks during the Solomon campaign with heavy bombers and naval units striking targets. It notes observed fires and ongoing operations around Guadalcanal and surrounding areas, with multiple strikes and escort activity continuing across the region.

Shipyard Strike Sparks Brief Mass Labor Action

Workers at the GQueormiand shipyard walked out today in a strike that drew roughly 700 men. The walkout follows rising costs and stalled talks with ministry officials, with two workers reported injured amid clashes as the strike began.

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State Smelters Resume Operations and Ore Efforts

State smelters resume operations though ore intake remains limited. The plant operated a reduced shift while management sought ways to secure larger ore supplies to restore full capacity.

Distinguished Service Cross Recipients Cited In Australia and Near Lae

The report details DSC actions in New Guinea near Buna and near Lae on May 2, with Gunner Leslie J Hartley and Sergeant Trevor Allan Mac cited for gallantry. It also notes Pfc Walker of Sandringham Milbourne and a Tasmanian, plus MacArthur era honors and other awards for bravery in combat and close-range fighting.

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Work Conditions Text From Australian Labour Board Inquiry

Fragmented report discusses draft working conditions for women in Australia. Notes tentative scheme considered by the Warner Employment Board and Department of Labour and National Service to standardize conditions across the country. Mentions referrals to Women’s Employment Guard and potential statutory provisions.

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Man Power Problems in Postwar Labor Struggles

Fragmented OCR reads as a brief on staffing shortages and employer concerns. Mentions Sydney and Melbourne contexts with scattered names and numbers, suggesting racing or event notes and wage questions. Limited clear facts due to garbled text.

Immediate Middle East Gallantry Awards Report

Melbourne January reports confirm a list of 29 members receiving immediate awards for gallantry in the Middle East. Army Minister P M Porte announced approval of the awards, with names including Queenslanders and officers such as Lieut Colonel Robert Joseph Rinean and Major Bruce Dewsett. Further details on NCOs and other recipients were to be announced tomorrow.

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Unclear OCR fragment on tanker incident and signs

Readable portions describe a tanker incident near Portland with a camera, a wrecked keel fragment and a food sign. Details are fragmented and names or dates are not recoverable from the text.

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Queensland relaxes brown out rules for state lights

Queensland announces relaxed brown out regulations allowing functioning lights up to 100 candle power statewide. The decision, reported in Brisbane, comes from the Minister for Home Security Mr H P Lazzarini amid ongoing safety measures.

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Allied air power sinks cargo ship near New Ireland coast

A damaged, partially legible report states Allied bombers struck a Japanese cargo vessel about 70 miles south of New Hanover, with further attacks on Java and surrounding targets. The text mentions heavy blows on Javanese positions and disrupts at Madza and Suseh wharves, reflecting broader nighttime Allied air offensives.

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Water Supply Debate Highlights City Demands and Pipelines

City officials approved plans to survey a new water supply and extend pipelines from the lake to the reservoir. A new reservoir may be needed, with provisions for future pipes and authority funding to meet demand as discussed at the recent meeting chaired by Mayor Ald. Wek Cotlinat.

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Rule by Regulation in Wartime Policy Debates

A fragmented discussion critiques government use of wartime powers and regulatory controls. It questions Labour immersion in emergency measures, potential effects on the war effort, and the need for oversight while noting parliamentary and attorney general responses.

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Australian Dairy Produce Board Action Noted

Fragmented text indicates a notice related to the Australian Dairy Produce Board. It mentions signatures, committees or parliamentary involvement and a deadline or event but the readable content is incomplete and unclear.

Australian Dairy Produce Board

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