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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 05, 1940
Page
7
Melbourne reports heavy fighting as Russian forces press toward Wapari and Wiipur in southeastern Finland. German and Soviet actions signal a broader push along the Heima line with mixed successes and intensified bombardment of nearby towns amid wartime strategizing and warnings of potential advances.
Fragmentary text notes final leave for soldiers with unclear names and places. The readable portions imply a wartime or return context, but key details are missing, leaving an incomplete report about service members and discharge timings.
A fragmented notice from the North Queensland Museum fund appeal outlines an appeal event. Limited readable text references a date time and fundraising goal, but specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR. The item preserves the museum support theme and a call for public contribution.
Brisbane market notes light supplies with lucerne hay largely unsold at late rates. Two root crop lots sold quickly at firm prices while one potato lot was condemned. Swine infection concerns limited pig sales and maize was unavailable. New South Wales wheat prices listed at 29.
An RAF searcher reported three patch sightings in Calcutta March area as efforts continue to locate Hannibal the missing flying boat, believed lost in the Persian Gulf region, with ongoing search confined to the area.
Fragmented report describes wreckage sightings near the coast, searches for four passengers and three crew, and a response by authorities. District Superintendent Mornin to depart for railway duty. limited figures on attendances and new cases from a maternal and child welfare centre are noted alongside weather outlook and military recruitment updates.
A fragmentary tide table and court docket notes from March 1940 mention H Allen POM Beck WP and Tally on the board. References to low water times and train movements toward Townayills Mewh Sie 154 Zit clarify a court adjournment amid a storm system.
Wartime appeal urges Australians to invest in the Defence and Works Loan to fund war effort. Emphasizes national service with personal profit, promising fair interest and market liquidity. Subscriptions start now with a minimum of £10, closing by 15 March 1945.
The Cairns Post reports from the Queensland Cane Growers Conference in Brisbane as the Premier outlines challenges for the industry amid wartime constraints. He cautions on production, transport, and markets while praising federal and state support including a five year extension of the Sugar Agreement voiced by Prime Minister Menzies and Senator Fell as a friend to sugar.
The record notes daily averages and attendances for Silkwood during the month, listing figures such as 12.6, 12.4, and 323 with a total attendance figure 414. It mentions new domes installed and references letters and other related items in a concise, data-heavy summary.
Detective Bates warned the public after several bicycles vanished in the neighborhood. He urged residents to secure bikes and report any suspicious activity as thefts continue to rise.
The report details a fsal service arrival from Townsville, a Friday Bris bane to arrive via the western route at midnight, and ongoing transport disruptions. It notes the Einasleigh River fire trouble, a motor from Fornayth to Almaden, and a return to Evonaleigh with potential further movements. A District Postal Inspector updates on a mail contractor leaving Normanton for Van Rook, with a long delay and floods affecting 78 miles from Normanton. Weather and mountain conditions are partially reported as improving.
The article lists registrations and scores from a Sunday event at Meterlend with Furaasth leading at 346 points. Other noted scores include Mt. Burptise IM 26, Chillagee 26, Damvbatah 20, Cajene 96, Redlynch 10, Murexha Yungebares 33, Walseda 71, Miles 133, Atherton 30, Berherjom 5, Ravensbee 63, Gordonvale 194, Desrn and Babindy 18.
Rail lines remain disrupted as the Irkerwa Bridge goes underwater and a proposed Townsville train via Tanereach is halted by rising Thomson River. Traffic west of Richitoond blocked for days while the Brisbane River upper reaches fall slowly.
February rainfall in Atherton recorded a total of 24.25 inches with daily figures: 1st 2, 2nd 130, 3rd 37, 4th 30, 5th 45, 6th 72, 7th 19th 10, 8th 85, 9th 28, 10th 15, 29th 10. The January total reached 7.15 inches.
Innisfail reports no change in unsealed weather conditions with further rain in town and surrounding district. Registration noted around 22 hours fading o'clock, with about 1 inch of rain recorded.
MAR 4 Corio by election counted votes show Dedman leading Smith with 25 022 to 22 380 while Day and other candidates trail. Observers note Labour victory signals support for federal government and Prime Minister Menzies amid a pivotal electoral moment.
A fragmented fragment outlines a reform scheme creating Coordination Committees under a reform plan. The plan envisions a virtual city Cabinet with four committees each chaired by a different member of the council. The wording is garbled but suggests structural changes to governance.
The treasurer reported a revenue level equal to expenditures for eight months, with February at 1,487.80 and nine months totals around 12,063,956 versus 12,036,230 last year. Expenditure reached 12,790,946 with tax and railway contributions of 3,800,479 and 5,530,519 respectively, while interest and debt costs stood at 8,623.
Seigbane March 4 report notes a meeting of coal miners nationwide to discuss strategy for a potential general strike. The meeting, chaired by secretary of the Queensland Union, reviewed union recommendations and planned actions for March 11 with federation leaders. Brisbane gas companies warn of severe shortages unless maintenance curbs disruption and ensure supply, citing 61 tons on hand and a two month reserve.
In Queensland arrangements for miners meetings are set for Thursday in Ipswich Rothwellwood and the Darling Downs area and for Friday and Saturday in other districts. Meetings aim to gauge sentiment toward strike proposals by the Miners Federation and related unions. Booval hosts the largest gathering on Thursday with meetings also in Howard Northern and Central districts.
Brisbane reports on a Home Affairs inquiry into juvenile delinquency. Minister Mr. F M Hanton orders officers to report on individual cases to guide reform. Investigations cover 16 to 21 year olds. past trends show drops then rises in remanded youths. Data indicates most children in court were employed, challenging the hate theory. Further work continues on ages 15 to 20 in superior courts.
Financial summary for Barbour Board February shows receipts of £2926 7s 3d for the corresponding month last year. Expenditure totals £1040 and £901 3s for February 1940 with additional items in the period. The report notes accumulations, standovers, and adjustments including debt and redemption values for the three months ending February 1940.
March 4 Byunet reports a tragic shooting at a house in Crow's Nest where Cecil Charles Vie wor Newson a 57-year-old retiree and builder and his two sons Neville 20 and David 2 were found shot in the head. Police suspect the father killed his sons while facing an imminent court ejectment over a property sale and then took his own life. The house had been sold last year but the buyer sought eviction after a court order. State agent Harry Walters and police discovered the bodies, one on a double bed and the other on a single bed, both victims shot at close range.
Bertin Alexander Warren, 81, faced a murder charge for allegedly killing his wife Ethel Maud Warren in October. The Crown alleged Warren struck her with a hammer after disputes about her plans to run away with another man. Witnesses recounted his claim of intent to obtain money and later admission of striking her multiple times. The case was adjourned.
Perth reports the Prime Minister plans to bring before the War Cabinet the cases of young men barred from naval or military service due to past misdemeanors. Air Mem tells Senator Fraser he understands youth resentment at compulsory training while offering service options in other branches for those proven as good citizens.
Firet prize went to TC Cleary and JAS Want with a list of contestants including Mired Arm, A Edwards, F Whyte, A F Mattos, Susie Thind, Milk Bynd, Queen's Hotel, Loveday, Johnsen, Guiliovin, Anderson, Haaker, Wood, Guil, and various entrants along Benewick Street and Valier Bris bane.
March 4 shareholders in the second fire at the Casket today included Jupiter Mosman who, with a partner, held a sixth share. Mosman Tires in Eventide Home or the Aged. Acknowledges a historical prominence as a little black boy in 1822 tied to the discovery of the Charters Tomers gold.
A Brisbane defendant was found not guilty on five charges after a police case presumed unclear. The text is fragmentary, mentioning Mealing and artur but lacking readable details of the trial, witnesses, or evidence. The record preserves the core outcome of acquittal on multiple charges.
The article reports mounting moves to depose Prime Minister Menzies amid party strife. It notes Cameron’s potential elevation and hints at a shared government option with the Labor and Country Parties. Authorities in Sydney indicate pressure from the ALP and Country Party to force a change in leadership.
A heated Country Parc gathering, with fifteen members present, debated LAP support for replacing Mr. Menaes amid harsh exchanges and accusations. The session featured strong rhetoric, absentees Hadlee and Gregory and Senators Johnson listed, and the proponent’s plan to promote genes was dropped after intense conflict.
Fragmentary OCR describes a political uproar in Brisbane with threats to a leading official and accusations of government involvement. The text notes heavy criticism of composite governments and a government whip role amid party tensions.
In a cabinet session in Melbourne today Prime Minister Mr EO Mamsien chaired ministers from Sydney and Melbourne. The government announced it would proceed with its war policy despite mixed support from regional leaders.
March 4 Jom Paterson, 76, a laborer, faces murder charges in the death of Lillies Augusta May. Prosecution says Paterson invited May to a room, quarrel occurred, and he attacked her after she demanded money. Evidence shows May sought a job and paid fare. Paterson allegedly struck and strangled her. Authorities reported the incident at the scene and noted a witness saw him with another woman prior to the attack.
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