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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
13
Fragmentary report recounts offensive patrols and Nazi aims, detailing operations, locations, and strategies. Mentions American forces, air actions, and evacuations amid ongoing combat while noting tactical movements and battlefield conditions. Technical terms and garbled OCR obscure exact places and dates.
The German High Command claims the capture of Dunkirk and Allied forces. Reports describe heavy bombardment and naval actions, with mentions of air strikes and German counterattacks. The text notes Allied evacuations and submarine activity, mentioning the defense of France and coastal operations.
Melbourne reports 15 500 000 subscribed for the war loan with 16 000 contributors. The Federal Treasurer Mr P C Spender warns of unmet hopes, while Attorney General Mr Mannix stresses Labour’s role in sustaining the war effort. Canberra notes broad war effort support and Allied consequences, with reports of air battles and aviation losses overseas.
Fragmented OCR note reports Brisbane government figures showing development tax estimates surpassed last year. Readable fragments hint at fiscal planning concerns and revenue projections for the new year, with unclear specifics due to damaged text.
Paris reports reveal casualties from yesterday's air raid with 234 listed as killed or missing and 167 wounded. German planes shot down three. French losses include 84 civilians and 43 injuries on the ground. The Times correspondent notes delayed-action shelling and land bombardment as primary bombing methods.
Brisbane reports a decision to hold the Aprisal programme of Gzturen and tournaments including Hue Exhibition championships a high profile list of events with prominent players expected to compete.
Innisfail magistrate court session reports a dispute over agistment and depasturing charges. Otto E. Srl is sued for six pounds for agistment of cattle with a counterclaim of nine pounds three shillings for timber. Proceedings adjourned a week. Background notes mention air raids and Allied actions surrounding Munich and Paris with limited direct relation to the case.
New York June 4 the British Ambassador to the United States Earl Lothian criticized peace time blunders by democracies in an address He warned Hitler aims to seize British and French bases and that there may be no power to stop him He said America should hold its course and not take advice on what to do when the crisis comes
In Canberra on June 5 the Postmaster-General announced that many postal employees have volunteered as special guards to protect post office property nationwide. Arrangements are nearly complete for volunteers to serve in shifts, guarding post offices day and night in major cities and country centres, with communications planned for broader deployment.
Brisbane asks for national amity as Mr Forgan Smith says public opinion in Queensland and New South Wales is disturbed by the federal government's performance. He warns against political intrigue by self seeking office holders who favor personal power over national needs. He cites A Fadden remarks and argues a genuine national government must be built to specification after last week’s events.
Richard Barfoot of Sydney, raised in Charters Towers, reported held in preventive custody by Danish authorities in Jutland. Born McBean, aged 21, he was adopted after his mother’s death in 1927 by Mr and Mrs Barfoot. His sister Jean teaches at St Gabriel's Church of England School, Charters Towers, and the Barfoots previously left Charters Towers in 1931.
In Sydney on June, Justice Beeby paused legal proceedings after Miners Union claims in Art ion Court. J Johnstone of Abermain Seaham Collieries Ltd reported strikes at Abermain No 1 and No 2. Judge Berby urged union leaders to keep men at work while final awards are prepared and suggested conciliation committees to settle disputes promptly. Union reps said they would ask workers to continue.
Sydney officials approved two Public Service Board proposals extending daily hours to 5.30 pm for professional clerical and general staff and allowing a 9 am to 12 pm Saturday shift if desired. Premier Mair noted the move follows enlistment of nearly 1000 service personnel.
Extract from a Churchill speech stressing not only strengthening Britain's defenses and air and sea power but also maintaining resolve to fight on. He vows to defend the island, fight in France, on seas and in skies, and to outlast tyranny with empire and allies aiding each other until liberation.
The Exchequer weekly return to June 1 shows expenditure at 171.088 million with revenue of 49.541 million. Floating debt reaches 1.547875 billion, up 58.675 million this fiscal year, while ordinary expenditure totals 450.537 million against revenue of 133.057 million. The Press Association notes the figures bolster expectations for the five-year plan.
General Mittelhauser, the new Allied Commander in the Levant, arrived in Ankara yesterday and was greeted by Turkish press coverage as Australian officials noted his leadership role in the region. The arrival signals ongoing Allied coordination in the Levant theater.
London June 4 The Ministry of Aircraft Production announced the chief engineer of the Great Western Railway A Quartermaine has been appointed Director General of aircraft production factories. Mr TC L Westbrooke is named to oversee all aircraft purchases from the United States and Canada.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Sir Kingsley Wood announced the Limitation of Dividends Bill has been dropped. He linked the move to the 100 per cent excess profits tax as a broader, universal economic measure.
Lord Craigavon left for London to discuss defence matters and announced the creation of a special all party committee to advise the Government on future action to protect Northern Ireland.
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