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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
2
The document describes civilians and soldiers facing wartime shortages and hardship as nations mobilize for conflict. It notes widespread enlistment, demands for money, food, and supplies, and concerns over soldier provisioning and civilian morale across Allied countries.
A dense report from Our Sydney Letter discusses public funding for the war effort and the need for financial sacrifice. It highlights the government’s drive toward a £20,000,000 target by June 1941 and the broader impact on Australians, urging confidence in victory and unity amid political debate and industry strain. The piece references Prime Minister and treasury statements, industrial leaders, and public campaigns shaping national support.
Fragmented report discusses government war efforts and a proposed aircraft supply, noting tensions in policy and parliamentary debate. Mentions names such as Jesse Frmudogg and Lovaw tear, with references to aircraft equipment and potential government actions. The text reflects a postwar era dispute on defense procurement.
The article details Frances mobilization efforts at war onset, outlining wage controls for mobilized soldiers, the National Solidarity Fund to aid soldiers and dependents, and a levy on profits to fund family allowances. It notes prewar wage stabilization, official oversight by Labour and other ministers, and mechanisms for dependents and extra income contributions amid wartime dislocations.
Unclear readable text references a mayoral event at a pit site and a person named David Bisko. Details are fragmentary, with mentions of a figure connected to a nutrition or diet topic and a national AP Ming reference. No coherent incident or outcome is established in the readable portion.
Special correspondent from London notes weekly air raid drills at British prisons. Prisoners volunteer for ARP duties, with wardens and staff organizing training and drills. Fortress-like facilities are reinforced with sandbags and bomb shelters built by inmates. Cellars and trenches have been prepared. every prisoner is issued with a marking when arriving at the prison.
A wartime bulletin describes a locally built motor vehicle capable of 40 mph with tracks for towing guns and moving ammunition. It notes instant turning via brake, crew protection, and rapid movement between obstacles, with limitations on repair life and a new “Curlart filled” army vehicle under testing for limited service.
A wartime German wartime note outlines how the new criminal code broadened punishments and limited court competence. It notes that the criminal court could impose penalties beyond traditional limits including detention in concentration camps and sterilization measures.
London notes Allied mercantile losses to German action totals show 48,225 tons lost by May 2s with 10,913 tons British. The British must carry out convoy measures and 22,171 British Allied and neutral ships damaged up to May 14, with only 310 losses recorded.
The governor of the Bank of Italy, Azzolini, said 1939 saw a 25 percent decline in the gold reserve, with a 29 percent drop in other assets. He described the year's tests as very satisfactory despite the declines, noting a fall from 758.2 billion lire to 358? billion lire in some measures and referencing fluctuations in credits abroad and bank profits. The Times report cites this as due to U.S. price rises and general anti inflationary pressures.
The report outlines government efforts to raise funds for the war effort by June 1841. It notes expected donations from the public and substantial in kind support, with target totals around £4 million for home and colonial needs. It highlights Treasury contributions and civil mobilization across city and rural areas as critical to success.
A man convicted of insulting the Pfehter and tearing down blackout laws received ten months in prison for immaturity and lack of prior convic tions. Another offender who disapproved of the German Soviet Treaty was jailed eight months. A separate case involved spreading a rumor that General von Trisch had been "humped off" and the judge noted it was not the first such instance. In a broadcast during a German concert an announcer claimed £2083 had been collected for Graf Spee relief, leaving £87 46 12/ to be gathered despite £1900 from meatpackers for the old Graf Spee. The article also cites a comparison of petrol and olive oil prices in Italy and Australia under wartime policy, noting Italian petrol costs and olive oil prices in lire and shillings.
A fragmented schedule lists various acts and prices for Thursday June 6 in the Cairns area. Entries include comedy gems, dive midday shows, a Smile Club, Harmony performance, and a Regal Dinos feature at the Wurliteer Organ. The garbled text mentions Alfredo Catupolia and How the Other Half Lives in some capacity.
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