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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1943
Page
4
A chaotic report outlines a crime trial where defendants Te Dever and Maines face charges. Witnesses describe betting during a gambling session, with one player allegedly pressed into admitting fault. The proceedings include references to a “defense” and various figures connected to the alleged crime.
Fragmented OCR shows a NAS A produce market listing with vague dates and pricing notes. It mentions stale sales around morning hours and limited supplies at a New South Rabic region. Names and precise figures are unclear due to damaged text.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a Florence event with names such as Bret Sutras and Gordonvale, noting attendance and a tribute segment. The text references a venue and participants, but many words are garbled, leaving uncertain specifics about date or outcome.
Fragmentary OCR text offers few readable names and dates. The legible parts mention months such as March and names resembling Nina and Samemara, but most content is garbled. The item appears to be a damaged public notice or brief without coherent details.
The Allied Works Council in Australia directs a vast wartime building program. Million-pound projects transform Australian territory into military infrastructure including airfields, roads, hospitals, munition plants, and storage facilities. Total expenditure to April 194? exceeds seventy million pounds with ongoing weekly outlays.
The passage describes large scale wartime plant complexes in Australia spanning over six square miles with multiple buildings. It credits architects engineers and private consultants for design and construction and notes millions of tons of materials and intense collaboration. It also mentions construction challenges, the role of the American and Australian teams, and postwar development plans shaping Australia’s future.
Daylight raid by Liberators and Mitchell bombers with Beaufighters dropped more than 36 tons of high explosives and incendiaries on Lae New Guinea, targeting aerodrome, waterfront, and residential zones. Allied aircraft returned safely despite heavy anti aircraft fire. no interceptors were reported. Ground damage included residential destruction and material losses, with weather hampering some operations and ongoing air activity north of Darwin and at Langguver.
June 1 report from Brisbane on a court session where a commotion occurred during adjournment. Counsel Mr Casey and co-defendant Ernest Maxwell Osburn testified after blows were exchanged. The judge criticized conduct, warned of contempt, and noted a petition for divorce by Patricia Stier from Ernst Maxwell Osborn. The jury found misconduct by both sides.
The resignation of Mr WB Darker as chairman at the Queensland Divisional Red Cross Security meeting was announced. Mr Salaht stated he hoped to work in a more humble capacity for the security effort and explained the reasons for the resignation.
The article discusses debates on sex education in state schools linked to road safety concerns. It notes BRISBANE print cultural tensions, calls for safer pedestrian crossing rules, and urges separate classes for different age groups to reduce traffic accidents near schools. It mentions cabinet talk and a plan to discuss rights of way with drivers and pupils.
Sydney June 4 Minister Sealy stated Australia maintains the strongest food position in the world with improving primary production and rising canned meat and vegetables output. He noted a wheat and barley surplus and an historic high in sheep numbers at 113,009,008, while army service plans seek leave for skilled dairymen to return to industry.
The Cairns Chamber of Commerce reports a May 20 meeting unanimously protesting demolition of the Chillagoe smelters. It calls for preservation, arguing the plant sustains local employment and town reconstruction, urges reconsideration and state-level action to avoid closure.
A Melbourne conference of soldier settlement representatives called for Commonwealth responsibility in future schemes. It urged high capital, stock, water, housing, and facilities, with rental and loan payments delayed until productivity reaches wage levels, and ensured sustenance and land selection to guarantee profitability.
Melbourne May 21 a unanimous Full High Court decision upholds the validity of the National Security Regulation prohibiting publication of advertisements promoting sale of Christmas New Year or Easter goods The ruling rejects a challenge by Carlisle Ferguson proprietor of The Guardian Perth asserting the regulation relates to wartime powers but the court finds it valid as an economic control measure rather than a debate on wartime policy.
Reported hearing details show Master Bakers and others charged in a local court case. Witnesses reference sentences and penalties amid debate over responsibilities and conduct at a public trial.
In Canberra on June 1, figures released by Mr Clin show wartime losses for the Sree Empire through September of the first three years totalled 14,983. The Australian casualties to March this year include 10,283 killed or died of wounds, 24,308 wounded or injured, and 10,731 prisoners of war. Missing numbers account for the bulk of the total, reflecting delayed information after Singapore fell.
Queensland medical leaders debate a salaried national health plan to replace private practice. Dr Arden argues a public system must complement hospitals, while others push for a statutory body to oversee general practice and postgraduate work for young doctors. The discussion includes implications for veterans and wartime medical service.
A wartime dispatch from Canberra lauds the Commonwealth forces, led by Group Captain Al G Malan, praising Indians, Africans, and other volunteers in Britain’s war effort. It emphasizes courage, loyalty, and sacrifice across campaigns from Tunisia to East and North Africa, noting vast manpower and improving food production at home.
A fragmented honours list reports appointments and awards across the British and Australian forces. It notes officers receiving orders such as the Bath and OBE, with mentions of Air Vice-Marshal Georg Jones, Major-General Victor Huldrtrand Stanike, and other commanders, plus a civilian knighthood for Mr Shedden. The text references wartime service, reinforcements, and the broader defence expansion.
Brisbane dispatch notes Cairns man Luut-Colone C4 Carne awarded the Order of the British Empire Military Division for loyal service in the north eastern areas. He served at Milne Bay and at Buna where he was wounded. He recently returned to England and is the son of Mr and Mrs AdA Surmmeanos of Gauri.
Brisbane dispatch reports casualties among RAAF personnel during ongoing operations in the Pacific theatre. Names such as Sergeant Re Me Dawe and others are listed among the dead and wounded, with references to injuries and missing status. Officials indicate multiple raids and air missions over regional targets, detailing grave losses and ongoing peril for flying crews.
Obituary notes Mrs B JARRETT of Mullambie New South Wales born in Sydney. She married and raised her family. Her daughters are active in the Women's Land Army working to support Britain’s war effort amid shortages and air raid protections.
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