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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1943
Page
2
A chaotic Cairns ration book shortage dominates the June 1543 issue with reports of supply depletion, disrupted trains, and public notices. The page discusses rationing failures, pending penalties, and alleged shortages amid local confusion and warnings from authorities.
Disjointed notes reference cane cutters and possible Teom militia wearers. Mentions of rural governance, committees, and various unclear names suggest a rough record of local matters with names and places only partially legible.
A damaged police report describes a woman aged 28 attacked by an assailant in Bart. The suspect, charged with assault, is held as officers pursue warrants and filing details.
Historic docket notes a change of name proceeding in Sydney. The document references Fiore and Lennar Sir Gilbert Dyett and hints at military or civic oversight with related names and dates.
A damaged excerpt expresses gratitude to Chillagoe Hospital staff and family members. It lists names and relations and mentions a late Busbach and father, with thanks for attention and support from friends. The text is garbled with many misspellings and unreadable phrases.
A deciphered wartime column recalls Marshal Petain urging France to resist and those who oppose German control. The piece discusses French resolve, the impact of occupation on culture and industry, and hopes for a united stand against invasion. It cites references to key figures and territories involved in the conflict.
Early on Saturday a Catalin force attacked Kat and Arve intiis sea, with eight tours and raids on Langpoer village and Jobo. Bombing damaged Dobe and Leased areas, with 40 mile visibility and ships returning to Mancemiat Liver. Official communique notes Pacific forces and MacArthur headquarters reporting events.
The report notes Allied advances in Africa and France as operations intensify. It details disruptions to rail traffic and rail yards, bombings and air attacks, and mentions the fall of Tunis Biserta and the display of Allied flags in Paris. It also covers rationing, clothing shortages, and the strain on Australia’s supplies while Allied air power targets enemy bases.
Government reports show average butter consumption around 100 ounces weekly with a planned half pound weekly ration. Minister Keane praises cooperation and realism, notes farmers’ role, and outlines coupon based distribution including new “E” coupons for half rounds, with details on redemption and household use.
A wartime rationing notice details who may issue and use butter coupons in boarding houses, hostels, and institutions. It specifies that residents may obtain required coupons from proprietors, that producers must register and submit receipts, and that retailers and butter agents must be licensed. It also covers medical exemptions, record keeping, and penalties for violations.
The article outlines a boarder surrender deadline by Monday June with household duties and clothing limits. It notes special allowances for infant items and lists fabric categories, coupons, and textile pricing while warning about penalties and adjustments for noncompliance.
A North Queensland report notes a labourer sustaining a head wound after colliding with a ship's beam. An ambulance provided first aid and took him to District Hospital. The induction service for Rey Doi Herey's ordination was postponed with a new date to be announced.
Australia imposes half pound per person per week butter ration and extends to household drapery items with new ration books. Authorities say supplies must support Allied forces and war production, with Britain also dependent on butter shipments.
Senator Keane and Opposition accuse the Curtin government of failing to back dairy industry despite warnings. They argue delays in customs steps forced butter rationing, blaming the Labor government for a preventable crisis and for political reasons.
June 6 reports a bread shortage in Brisbane linked to a strike by master bakers. The Associated Bread Manufacturers warns of possible continued disruption as unions and employers plan talks, with a conference set today and a survey of bakeries planned tomorrow. Police attended disturbances at several suburban bakeries.
Queensland manufacturers face a wheel transfer contract push to boost clothing output including undergarments and infants’ singlets. Reports say the federal decision may release essential fabrics and clothing stocks to assist workers and families in time of shortages.
Fragmentary text references militia service and labor groups amid an election period. Mentions Tea or Mille service in the SW Bay, ALP declaration, and Mrs Carag, with unclear sequence of events and dates.
A doctor was killed and another person injured when a tram and car collided in Melbourne on a Saturday evening near Richman Bray. Emergency services arrived at the scene and police cordoned off the street while attendants attended the injured at St Vincent's Hospital.
Reports say two men died and several injured after a collision between a train car and a vehicle near Saltwater Crook. Victims include Joseph McDonnahy born in Galway and others tied to Cairns mining and hospitality circles. An ambulance transported the injured to District Hospital as authorities investigated the crash.
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