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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1945
Page
7
Fragmented notes reflect wartime Canberra policy, shortages, and price concerns. Discussion touches on health, rationing, civil defense, and road works while noting officials and councils debating food distribution, shelter conversions, and wage controls amid the war effort.
The Johnstone Shire Council considered a Works Committee report on impounded stock and refunding release fees for cattle strays. W J Burke and W J Moran asked for a view of circumstances during recent floods, but the committee rejected advising refunds. The chair noted no back records but flood precautions were discussed and a policy on general fee refunds was contemplated.
Innisfail court heard multiple traffic breach cases this morning. Walter Lenliy Anderson faced charges for lacking a certificate of competency and using a truck without a correct number plate. He was fined and ordered to pay costs, with default seven days. Peter Alberich, Moses Vincetto Romano, and Gwen Streets cases involved similar penalties or waivers. William Jonsson and others faced fines for failing to carry certificates or maintaining unsafe stopping distances, with short custodial defaults.
Canberra reports that the India Industrial Mission, passing through the capital en route to Brisbane, plans to visit North Queensland to study tropical agriculture. Led by Sir Datah Singh, the mission aims to promote the Greater India Movement with goals including shifting textile industry leadership from Japan and expanding India Australia trade and direct shipping links.
Australian fighters in London report the formation of the first fighter wing in Europe. The unit, tied to precision bombing of V weapons targets, is described as active in August amid shelling and wartime operations. Names and details are garbled in the text, but the main action is the establishment of a combat wing in the European theater.
Mr HC Millard, secretary of the Civilian Rights Committee, wrote to Johnstone Shire Council asking authority to make representations for the release of electricians and to consider opening an electrical trading department. The Electric Light Committee recommended approving Millard as an electrical contractor newly established in Innisfail and that efforts continue to release at least one more, with Civilian Rights Committee remarks noted. The recommendation was adopted.
The report notes Japan's admission and the advancing war status with special solutions planned for reorganizing and mobilizing armed units. It mentions New York as a focal point and hints at revisions to organizational tactics and logistics amid evolving military needs.
Ravenshoe notes report January butter production of 4204 gallons processed and 2480/01 supplied to suppliers with subsidy. Changes on the board of directors include Mr T Gillespie resigning as chairman. Mr C R Webber and Mr E Leggatt to fill vacancies. Monthly meeting led by Mr McAllister discusses stock issues, water and drainage projects, and respect for public nuisances. A Patriche Fay dance at the Arts chop drew a large crowd despite wet weather. trophy valued 28 awarded to W Clarke. Paris dispatch notes a French financial agreement and anticipated House announcement on March 2.
A damaged entry notes a bronze bust of the first Australian Governor-General displayed in the Federal Parliament House. The piece is by Mr Frank Lynch and shown at the new gallery, with details tied to the Canberra and New South Wales gallery events in March.
A Brisbane report notes a delegation chosen by the Commonwealth Dairy Industry Organisation will travel to discuss post war marketing and other problems. Delegation members include C Sheehy, Commonwealth Dairy Products Controller and Queensland Butter Board secretary, and G C Howey, president of the Australian Dairy Farmers Federation and chair of the Victorian Dairy Farmers Association.
The chairman of the Australian Dairy Farmers Produce Board Mr TF Plunkett MLA announced the mission at a Sydney conference. The move follows a long-term contract negotiations between Australia and Britain on exportable dairy surpluses, seen as stabilising the industry while preparing for post-contract marketing challenges.
Babinda notes report the Babinda Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting chaired by Mr Hartman. Appointments include secretary vice Mr W M Simonds. Members Peters Steger and Wavson welcomed. discussion covered Inkermay Bridge protest, Burdekin River bridge plans, and North Queensland road conditions from Rollingstone to Ingham.
The Navy announces the submarine Albacore is overdue and must be present to routine operations, with officials noting it is standard procedure to report delays and ensure safety procedures are followed. The notice emphasizes ongoing search and precautionary measures while awaiting confirmation of status.
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