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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 22, 1944

Page

2

Brisbane Frootce Market Brief Fragment Incomplete Note

An unreadable OCR fragment from Brisbane market notes mentions prices and times with errors. It names Brisbane and St Romia, references a closing period around eight to ten, and notes two other people were prepared in at an unspecified time. The readable content is highly garbled.

Brisbane Frootce Market Barc Pumpbice Romia Aseet Antie Tagen Maite Wee Wold

Australian Press Snapshot Behind the Newswire

A cryptic OCR snippet shows references to Len Bulansell and Atherton with mentions of the Australian Associated Press providing overseas material. The fragment hints at an international news wire service relay and local subscriber context, but details are obscured by garbled text.

Cairns Faces Prolonged Power Outage After Blackout

A Cairns city discussion centers on widespread street light failures during the blackout. Officials and Hydro Board members consider safeguards and joint action to restore lighting and prevent further dark streets. Citizens report dim or missing lamps, affecting traffic and safety.

Belgium in Resistance and German Occupation Amid Invasion

A British report outlines Belgian resistance against German occupation. It notes armed bands, sabotage, and repression as Belgium moves to form a civil authority and collaborate with Allied military authorities. The Belgian government in exile seeks legitimacy while parties debate postwar reforms and governance.

Orlee Belgium Saeiw Fark Publi Dligene Eueb All Supreme Resistance Committee Eaders Tong Gieman Vom Maniter Falkentauren Gestapo Himmler Norkle London Llerghand Press Norahiy Nweik Armien Cvssin Belguwa Policies Groupe Unide Belgian Mutch Inddpreraind Walt Ant Menamerie Betveren Earle Iis

Amalgamated Enginsering Union Strike Ends

Seven hundred workers at the Amalgamated Engineering Union involved in a disrupted strike resumed work after a mass meeting. The terms of resumption were not disclosed in court. State Secretary says the agreement was voluntary to end the stoppage.

Pewich Railway Department Amalgamated ‘Engineering Union Wions

Tir Viewney Law First Victory Lawn Launch Next Monday

A looming launch by Prime Minister J Curtin is set for Monday with a focus on the 198 million initiative. A resident near 304 Severin Street received first aid after being struck by a vehicle on Mulgrave Road, later admitted to Cairns District Hospital with concussion. City and shire councils hold a joint meeting to discuss rail and water projects, including district-wide warnings for a new freight train and lead testing of a public water main. The Cairns council also reported legal actions and fines for drunkenness and traffic offenses, with several local individuals appearing in court and facing penalties.

J Curtin

Vesuvius Eruption Report From Naples March 3

The Se jae Cotes Press in Naplet reports ongoing eruptions of Vesuvius. Eyewitnesses describe lava flows and ash clouds as evacuations proceed. An Allied Military Government administers the occupied territory. Residents seek safety as the danger continues.

Londos Se Jae Cotes Press Saat Sue Barrecaing

Cairns Patriotic Fund Receives Support From Survivors

Cairns Patriotic Fund reports continued backing from local survivors and communities. The Cairns Rail and Department participate in a national appeal, noting extended aid and experience guiding the fund’s efforts through May to June.

Allied naval air assault sinks enemy convoy with heavy losses

Report from the Pacific fronts details a major engagement near New Guinea with Japanese convoy sinking, extensive bombing and strafing raids on Wewak, Rabaul, and surrounding airfields. Allied forces claim multiple ships and installations damaged or destroyed, while pursuing remnants on Ramuts Island and adjacent waters.

Admiralty Ianas Terres Ergland Namatanst Cape Sena Bares Fem New Britain Kerevia Bey Fawar Point Mesavas Ba Tease Ponisaula Bondo Garmala Lumeen New Guinea

Allied action in South-west Pacific nets heavy enemy losses

War brief notes Allied air and naval strikes over the South-west Pacific with reports of more than ten enemy ships sunk or damaged, dozens of vessels impaired, and substantial Japanese combat losses. The tally cites aircraft and merchant ships, including destroyers and submarines, with numerous vessels damaged in operations near Wewek, Wanrak, and surrounding waters.

South-west St Pacific Zymy Wanrak Hemal Alretant Hese iTames Iaey Warah Catao Vessela Dentrnyera Carse Yeamle Berger Anal Ato Tone Rhediien Min Beeminden Borge Cosmca Perspee Sunes Morst Kaiirs Dapagin Porvione Dewmneins Bougsinville Abeiver Narsheaai Chestul Ou

Sugar Experiment Stations review at QCGA conference

Report from the Queensland Cane Growers Association conference outlines ESR activities and funding concerns. It notes cane breeding, varieties, and machinery development, plus calls to amend the Act to allow appeals and the council’s role in addressing grower issues.

Bundaberg Queensland Bureau of Sugar Experiment Stations Othe Sear Manuel Rand Saarés le Sone Bea

State Elections and Communist Party Rally Confusion

Fragmented report covers state elections and a chaotic rally in Gordonvale with Communist Party alignment praised. Attendee count exceeds 30, amid claims of mining resource focus and alleged wartime bombing narratives.

Cordonvaie Tale Palle Patterson Tush Bar Sul Eles von Funda Ang Tolleafer Inner Hot Springs Coriemuni Party Paty Comumunist Parte al Nort Guetadi

Black Vessel Repairs Delayed In Sydney Harbor

Sydney March 1 The repair of the vessel Black is stalled as workers at the shipyard refuse to continue. Employers and union leaders clash over urgent repair work tied to Anniversary Day, with the Council of Trade Unions and the New South Wales Trades and Labour Council pressing for an end to the work ban.

Sheesie Steele Cgie Auman Council of Trade Unions Greekng Toons Sout Wales Trades and Labour Council Feuars

Building unions rejected in Queensland appeals case

Application refused in Queensland on a workers union matter involving carpenters and painters. The Registrar noted wartime era disruptions and national service as factors, with many union members away from home and papers not renewed.

Srisbane Carpenters and Famers Antara Inauattta Queensland Wallace Regatrer

Turf Albion Fare Gallop at Alnion

Turf report notes Albion fare gallop with hurdle work, Green runs half mile in 82 seconds, Anal three furlongs in 40 seconds, Adnieunn three furlongs in 38 seconds, Cane covers five furlongs in 96, team three furlongs detailed.

Alnion Siron Tressing Isle Green Adnieunn

Albion Pare Weights Tur Saturday Srisbane

Two year old Randica s fall in PF Deetncauer at Set Chater on Saturday. Glenbareugh 710 and Tarra pogsion SEP. Bravane River Silverdale Commas 43 Pal Tis TT feries. Maiden.

Randica Soni Eswan FM Glenbareugh Watenhaber Certareen Tarra Pogsion Ana Silverdale Burm Fey

Malaria treatment debate and rate remission at council

A council meeting discussed malaria treatment expenses and the widening of public works such as an esplanade surfacing. The debate touched on equitable costs for patients and the remission of rates for properties owned by the fighting forces, with attendance by Mayor Collins and councilors including McManus Crowes Jensen and Fulton.

Sanoxae Surevervns Murchison Ana Federal Petar Eperce-Steeert Dirk McConribe-street Public Works Land Rssala Requerien Sa Council Cenc

Mayor Urges Cairns Entry Review At Cairns Council

An urgent Cairns council meeting hears a proposal to review entry into Cairns city limits. Mayor Ald Wo Murchison notes concerns over border controls, resident impacts, and regulatory authority while stressing the need for a careful public interest assessment before any expansion or enforcement action. The discussion includes reactions from local residents and officials about travel, intrastate access, and policing amid unsettled questions of jurisdiction.

Fralt Starkel Cairns Taurne Indies Commission Cairne Ald Cairne Cy Council Liam Apeidine Murchison Rinraan

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