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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1945
Page
5
Midwinter fever in Amsterdam subsides but scabies rise nationwide due to overcrowding and poor supplies. The city's population health strain remains high as medical provisions stay strained and food distribution also falters. Daily calorie rations for January drop further, signaling ongoing hardship.
Innisfail merchants pressed for improved rail and cartage services after reports of insufficient shipments. A motion to open transport to Innisfail and obtain biweekly service was approved, with plans to approach Cairns and Townsville chambers for support amid ongoing underutilization of current transport links.
On Sunday February 18 an Australian soldier from New South Wales drowned in the Barron River after his comrade who was aiding him swam away for a moment. The body was recovered at 2 pm on Monday about a mile downstream. Local police and soldiers conducted searches. The report notes community efforts and ongoing fundraisers and service work at the rest room and for the military hospital, including sewing, dances, and a War Savings drive.
Innisfail prosecutions reveal Tyre control breach under National Security Act 1990 40. Abraham Selim Melick of Mourilyan Town faces charges for distributing used tyres to Giovanni Sorbella without proper permits. Detective J L MacKay and Crown solicitor witnesses describe purchase, non registration, and lack of permit. Trial details include Melick’s controversial statements and Tyre provenance from Edith Street business.
London reports steps toward the April 28 San Francisco meeting with Eden in talks with Bidaul and a likely end of week invitation. UN members including British Dominions are expected to attend along with states that recently declared war on Germany and Japan. Some absentees will include Spain and Italy, while Italy’s status remains restricted by Allied Commission presence.
Sydney February 27 The Leader of the Country Party A W Pandent declined an invitation from Prime Minister J Curtin to be an Australian delegate to the World Security Conference in San Francisco Mr J McEwan deputy leader will represent the Country Party Mr Pandent said his place was in Parliament while legislation was before the House
A wartime Australia police inquiry in Canberra probes tyre sales and car transfers involving Secretry regu Telepronists and Mr Byrne. Detectives question when tyres were acquired and sale prices adjusted, with Sorbella and Serbelle cited in fines and costs. The testimony references manufacturers and wartime economic pressures on primary producers.
Washington February 26 The Secretary of the Mineworkers Association told Labour Secretary Frances Serking that a two bituminous coal strike could occur within 30 days as the current wage contract expires March 31 Negotiations for a new contract would begin in March Lewis warned that failure to issue notice would expose workers to penalties under the Smith Connaly Shirk act He urged the government and coal management to adopt a cooperative stance to prevent a strike and maintain uninterrupted coal production.
A Taosit court at Innisfail with Mr HC F presiding saw multiple defendants plead guilty to breaches of motor vehicle regulations. Sentences included fines, disqualifications, and short terms of imprisonment, with cases naming defendants such as Samuel Cardillo, Neville Richard Gea, Allan Roy Crouch, and others for offenses like failure to carry certification, lack of headlights, failing to produce proof of competency, and unsafe driving.
At the monthly chamber meeting last night a resolution was passed urging the War Organisation of Industry to secure larger quantities of pure household soap and washing powders for the district. The note highlights NSW manufacturers as capable and Queensland makers as unable to meet demand.
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