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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1942
Page
4
Fragmented OCR Note From Obscure Page
A damaged OCR fragment mentions figures and items including a price and a mysterious event. The readable text lists numbers and terms like trucks and toadies, with no clear names, places, or dates to anchor a fuller report. Content remains unclear but indicates a local notice or itemized listing.
Demands and references in a cryptic price list text
A highly garbled OCR fragment mentions cheese demand, prices like S29, various place names, and scattered terms. It reads as a fragmented market or catalog item list with unclear dates and entities, making core facts difficult to resolve beyond generic references to items and prices.
Obituary for George Moody in Mareeba
George Moody obituary notes his passing in Mareeba with family details and a tribute from Lawrence Sih and others. The notice mentions his wife Jane, kin, and the community’s remembrance amid local context and funeral arrangements.
New Guinea Men Case Tangle With New Trainer Note
Fragmentary OCR note mentions New Guinea men and a trainer named Yaw, with scattered terms including privacy, private field, and Brewer. Readable content is limited and partially garbled with miscellaneous names and phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bella
Lee Sway
FJ Birsieaty
German Prisoners Captured on Kalinin Front
German prisoners are reported captured along the Kalinin front as Red Army troops advance. The Strasbourg front measures indicate several enemy posts were overrun in cold conditions with many taken alive in the recent Soviet push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalinin Front
Doreg
RSI
Informanes Paoto
Cairns Daily Service Entrance Records May Not Be Clear
Fragmented OCR text from Cairns area mentions Innisfail and port, with unclear references to service entries and special sources. It references overseas movements and a meeting, but details are obscured. The passage lacks coherent events or named individuals to anchor a precise summary.
War taxes and manpower spar in wartime taxation debate
A fragmented wartime article discusses taxation and public spending with references to Britain Australia and others. It notes proposed tax burdens on households and businesses, installments on living costs, and national expenditure aims while stressing the impact on common people and wartime mobilization.
War Bond Drive Urges Public Support For Victory Loans
Amid national crisis, citizens are urged to invest in the Liberty Loan of 245 million as a duty to the country. Officials press speed and broad participation to fund the war effort and minimize calamity, urging each person to contribute regardless of amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peranog
Fall from Mavne Cycle Injures Man Near Tonisfail
A rider employed on PET works, Jog Jewers Usetor, living at Tonisfail, fell from a motor cycle yesterday injuring a right shoulder. Ambulance took the patient to Datrice Hospital. Early morning rail incident delayed service near Qk Forest when a waggon derailed causing delays to a rail motor and connected services. Public celebrations observed for King’s Birthday. many businesses closed and entertainment limited to matinee at Tropical Theatre. Rail officials issued call notices for train crews across Cairns Mareeba Chillagoe and other districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewers
Tonisfail
Giiand
Datrice Hospital
Mareeba
Cairns
Forest
Menent
Cairns Seat Election Likely Delayed by War Threat
June 13 Cairns Brisbane report states a by election in the Cairns seat is unlikely as war tensions ease. Government sources cite recent letters and the death of Mr J O’Keefe as factors delaying campaigning. Opposition critic argues campaigning should pause until security concerns ease.
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Brisbane
Cairns Sea
Legislative Assembly
Cairne
J. O'Keefe
Hue
Wren
Ferrio
Andere
Ares
Tampalen
Union Secretary to Resume Duties in Queensland
The Queensland Industry Employees Union Sag announces that State secretary A J Nes an will resume duties after a management committee decision. Nes an will work under court advocate rules and attend a conference with wool grower employers in Sydney, accompanied by organizer J Kearney.
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Brisbane
Oe Queensland Industry Employees Union Sag
A. J. Nesan
Neumann
Se Cmamittee
Omium Omeit
Sigie
J. Kearney
Indurter
Mir Meumans
Sidney
Bomber Raid Near Darwin Met With Strong Allied Response
Allied air and coast defenses repelled a Japanese bomber force near Darwin. Western batteries fired on submarines while fighters and anti aircraft fire challenged the wave. Residential districts suffered minor shrapnel and blast damage as the enemy bombers released their payloads.
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Darwin
Yenee
Tormrr Tylds
Ehemy
Tsa
Rationing plan details for Red Cross and prisoners
The Deputy Director of Rationing announced Melbourne discussions on special cases for prisoners of war. Special issue permits will be available via forms at POW offices, with 70 coupon units for garments for prisoner parcels. Next of kin must show surrendered coupon counts, and unused portions must accompany parcels. Red Cross input aims to supply 70 more coupons. special coupons to be issued only when delays would hinder parcels.
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Brisbane
KS Cochran
Melbourne
Cormminimsn
Red Cross
Apple
Darwin
Radt
Ae Plath
Army
Wmich
Thas
Tors
Nas
Nurses ‘Board
Industns
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Tragic Capsized Car Fire Claims Life
The report describes a death by burning after a car overturned and burst into flames in Lit ore. Victim Sarah Chihérive Harman, 84, of South Gundurimba is named among those affected in the accident.
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Wedan
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Harman
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Gundurimba
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Cemarmne
Caney
Provision scale for industrial clothing announced
Melbourne announces special provision for workers in uniforms and protective gear amid clothing rationing. The system lists coupon allocations for gloves boots overalls and other items, detailing who administers them and how replacements and substitutions should be handled.
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Melbourne
Wee
Todiay
Emouivers
Industrial Welfare
Department of Labour and National Service
Weonoly Stapled and Wheat Ration Story
A garbled report from Canberra mentions rationing and government printers. It references a Turvelb official, a discussion of mass capital city issues, and mothers connected to rationing plans. The text includes scattered names, dates, and places, but remains largely unreadable and incomplete.
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Beeste
Shiohane
Tone Fae
Harry Farm
Mr Turner
Trondheim Raid Heroes Bennett and Walmsley Honoured
Melbourne dated report describes Distinguished Service Order for Acting Wing Commander D C Bennett and Distinguished Police Medal for Sergeant Harry Walmsley of the RAT for a daring Trondheim naval base attack in Turundheim Fjord Norway. Both shot down at low altitude, parachuted into enemy territory, evaded capture across mountains to Sweden. Bennett born 1930 in Tooowoomba Queensland.
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Melbourne
D.C. T.bennett
GT. Bennett
Auchesflower
Brisbane
Turundheim Fjord
Norway
Harry Walmsley
Minster
Atr
Drakeford
Bennett
Wabstey
Trondheim Naval Base
Walm
Walmsley
Sweden
Bennett Was
Too ‘Wromba
Queensland
City mayor rallying ALF volunteers for defense efforts
The Cairns area report describes Mayor W A Collins praising ALF volunteers and welcoming returning servicemen at the City Council Chamber. He stresses secrecy and rapid mobilization, naming a list of volunteers and local officials, urging unity to deter aggressors and uphold justice amid wartime tensions.
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Ohana
Ald
W. A. Collins
Asm
Icalrel
Beer Shortage Strikes Brisbane Amid Rising Ration
Brisbane reports a beer shortage as Brylane exhausted its stock. Sex hotels in Queen streets closed after selling their quotas. The crisis worsened from last week with a 3 percent ration increase. Public and workers struggle as supplies dwindle and holidays disrupt distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Brylane
Queenslies
Mareeba-born RAN officer awarded OBE
Mareeba man born in Queensland joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1913. He advanced from lieutenant to lieutenant-commander and finally to commander before retirement, receiving the OBE for service.
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Mareeba-Boen
Ausitelbourae
Dune
Tmittaryi
Westahon
RAN
Roseville
Me Malan
Mareebs
Queensland
Arming V D C Special Eyporte Melbourne Report
In Melbourne a government minister praised the patriation of members while noting the ALP would not pledge full safety or allegiance to the AMP. The exchange touched on national measures and security obligations amid unspecified tensions and warnings from officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Foras
Australian beer complaints prompt central board inquiry
A chaotic Australian cable recounts military officers questioning beer shortages and quality during World War II in the Middle East and Libya. It notes Colonel Gee directing canteen policy and complaints about Toohey’s beer, bottle shortages, and staffing transfers delaying investigations. The Central Canteens Board faced obstacles as officers moved to Crete and Libya, complicating records and hearings.
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Gee
Ganesh
Palen Une
Australia
Geg Sale
Cental Ceniral Baaed
Middle East
Dellary
Calon Gee
Centra Soenial Board
Muncard
Ine
Six Boy Scouts and a Hospital Reference Incident
A chaotic OCR fragment references boy scouts, a hospital, and a permit process. It mentions detainees, a street, and a hospital ward, with unclear dates or locations. The passage describes medical and legal actions, safety gear, and permit requirements affecting garment purchases and employer responsibilities. It hints at rain, diversions, and industrial concerns without clear, coherent events.
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