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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1942
Page
5
Allied dispatch reports Rommel links two Libyan minefields as Axis forces intensify buildup. British raids and German advances near Tobruk are described, with Rommel’s plan to press eastward and threaten allied supply routes. Reports mention heavy air activity, minefield work, and strategic mine and armor deployments amid ongoing Libyan campaign.
The report describes Japanese forces in China engaging in clashes along the Burma Road and near the Li-Splween River area. It mentions alleged saboteurs, treason accusations, and Chinese troops resisting with heavy casualties. It lists locations such as Louranca Marques Mozam and Yunghang, with numbers of Japanese troops and battalion leadership tied to the incidents.
A fragmentary report describes a submarine attack incident and the fate of victims. Official notes indicate sensory details and a forthcoming resume of operations or communications.
June 3 reports from Canberra and York detail immediate reviews of harbour defences following a Sunday night attack by three midget submarines in Sydney Harbour. Navy Minister Ms. N.4.0. Makin said a technical inquiry would assess emergency measures, with experts to report at once. A separate AP dispatch from Chungking covers Chinese and Japanese actions in Chekiang and Roh areas with continued combat activity and naval displays.
A wavering, fragmentary report notes criticisms of a broadcasting commission and its leadership. It cites J A Beasley on remuneration, contrasts with other bodies, and mentions broader international tensions including Japanese strategic aims and fuel supply disruptions, with scattered references to Australia and China.
Debate focused on amendment to broadcasting bill with Bowed chairman to receive 858 4 year and four commissioners 108 each. The issue prompted Preface on commission pay and structure.
A terse war dispatch notes Japanese claims with minimal detail, citing advances near Cantos and Kharkov and mentioning future operations. Moscow reports say neutral news day with no major events, while Red Star notes coast guard activity at Salinin tract and Kalinin sector repulsed attacks.
A New York Times report says private interests outside the United States bid up rubber prices, delaying sales. Argentine speculators entered the field, pushing up offers and halting shipments. Ecuador and other exporters redirected rubber exports, risking shortages and rising prices for buyers in Asia and elsewhere.
The Minutes of Commerce discuss government aims to seize power over the meat industry to ensure essential supplies. Officials consider formal restocking to boost meat quality and quantities, with owners possibly compelled to sell stock through normal channels if needed.
A garbled historical clipping mentions sugar supplies and shortages, with stray references to Canada, a senate, markets, and various unclear names. The legible bits hint at distribution, storage, and pricing issues but lack coherent facts or dates.
Fragmentary OCR describes Axis air attack and ground thrust with tanks near a front line. Report mentions strong enemy assault backed by fighter planes and retreating units, with limited intact details on location or dates.
Kannan and June members of the Commonwealth Advisory War Council held a lengthy session. Curtin announced the House faced substantial war-related issues since Saturday night. He urged members to set domestic concerns aside to address critical wartime knowledge and decisions.
Reported Japanese forces near Chisten attack Chinese positions west of Kin Wa aiming to seize air base. About 50,000 Japanese push toward two cues in Buluen while enemy columns advance under Chinese resistance. Redacted text suggests bombardment and bombardment-related actions across multiple lines.
The Australian government reports a large convoy reached a North Russian port despite relentless enemy action. Over 100 aircraft attacked for five days, yet no ships were sunk. The defence credited close cooperation between merchant navy and naval officers. The Luftwaffe losses included several bombers and fighters, with exaggerated Berlin claims tempered by ongoing combat.
Washington June 2 The Civil Aeronautics Administration and the Navy reached an agreement to train 20,000 naval reserve members at Canada’s 600 pilot training centers over the coming year. Training prioritizes those able to undertake full-time courses for potential active duty, with quotas filled accordingly.
Advance for Wheat item reading is garbled with missing words and names. The fragmentary text mentions wheat and an advance, but lacks clear entities, dates, or actions to form a coherent news item.
June reports from Nassau describe the arrival of the Duke of Winsor and rising tensions in New York as authorities impose nightly curfews. Negotiations continue to restore order while unrest strains relations between the British official presence and local residents.
Canberra June 7 A seven member special committee may examine the entire question of Government publicity and the future of the Army Publicity Department. The move arose in Parliament today as Mr Ed Saruon CAP stated the recently established department has performed well and should be reviewed by the Cabinet.
Canberra June 3 the Minister for War Organisation Mr J J Dedman said any revision to retail trading hours proposed by his department would be conditional on there being no reduction in employers pay. The whole question of trading hours is under consideration by his department after a deputation from the Shop Assistants Union in New South Wales and Queensland.
Australians contribute to a new bombing method as Kitty Bombers adopt the Hurri Bomber concept. The piece notes Australians using Hurricanes in the Libyan campaign and mentions Kits joining the tactics, enhancing effectiveness amid changing combat conditions.
In Canberea on June 1, mine owners and NS leaders met with representatives to discuss idle mines. Despite federal reform opposition, the unrest grows as miners' reps press for action. The government faces criticism amid delayed decisions and continued strike-like mood, with lawmakers watching closely.
London reports a large RAF bomber force attacked Essen and northern France while a second wave targeted Gravelines Calais and Le Havre docks. Fighter escorts with Spitfires and Hurricances fought multiple engagements, with ships and minesweepers hit and several enemy aircraft claimed destroyed.
A partial report states several raiders over England and Holland were engaged. Bombs fell in multiple locations and fires started. Three raiders were destroyed, with a base hit in Holland.
New York June 2 Major General Mush of the Eastern Defence at Columbia University argues victory hinges on both second rate and first rate machines and, crucially, on skilled humans. He cites Poland, Low Countries, France, Russia, Philippines, Indies, Malaya, Burma and China to show how individual soldiers and organized groups remain pivotal alongside modern machines.
Sir Owen Dixon told reporters in Washington on June 4 that Australia has a real privilege to be in the United States amid wartime influence. He spoke of the legation’s war-time mission, the importance of US cooperation, and the lasting impact of his departure from Australia on impressions of American wartime conduct.
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