Letters from Australia challenge wartime unity and communists
A reader identifies as a former Queensland supporter of the Australian Communist Party questions the war effort and Mr White's stance. The letter defends the party members serving in the armed forces and condemns calls to discontinue support for communists amid global conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
SicwAt
Gt Ag Vietorsa
Communist Party
Tera
Sands
Communist’ Party
E Alamein
Pinsehhaten
Malava
Bahaul
Hamas Sydney
New South | Wales
Mr White
Stan Coulton
EL Alamen
Tom Roberton
DEM
Mubo
Bill | Wright
Hase
Gaines Rave
Hanmer
Sekle
Liganva Farm
Bick
Sabbath controversy over which day is holy
A reader asserts the Sabbath is Saturday the seventh day, not Sunday, citing biblical pages and church history. The letter argues Jesus kept the seventh day and that Sunday observance stems from later tradition, urging belief in Saturday as the true Sabbath and warning against papal influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaitoy
Cajyns
Radio Sui
Tentsi
Jesus
Chet
Bibie
Christ
Rotiine the Great
Comantine Aid
Preference question sparks debate on postwar jobs
The article reports on a lengthy discussion among servicemen about preferred candidates and jobs after the war. It notes that many members feel unsettled about employment prospects, with emphasis on the need to secure work and support families, while some advocate for a ballot based on preference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sirowa
Tel & Taijot
Vines Aenan Eriey
Ainoana
Anney
Sid
Huge
Roy
Milan
Sean Prustinnn
Mareeba Notes On School Use And Local Life
A Mareeba letter to The Calena Post discusses the council approving a temporary school use plan, mentions promoting physical fitness, and references local concerns about food rationing, butter, and a prewar life comparison. The writer laments noise from bogey men and wishes for steadier health and community calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petidcal Priyees
Ph Tal Fitness Council
Starsehe
Mareeba
Ines Fe
Ali
Brisbane
Australia
Cairns Price Officials Address Easter Market Questions
A local price official statements discuss Easter market conditions in Cairns. The letter cites transport costs and regional price differences between northern and southern centers. It highlights locally grown produce like peaches and grapes and questions why fresh fruit costs vary when southern goods are shipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Mercalia
McCurpy
Cin
Mc McCarthy
Alea
McCarthy
Arles
Mike
Jennings
Inland Meat Works at Georgetown Region Proposed
A proposal argues for a modern inland meat works near Georgetown to serve Gulf pastoral areas from Coleman River to Bourketoun, to reduce carcass shrinkage and improve returns. It details transport savings, regional cattle fattening, and the need for a coastal site with water front access and railway support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berks
West
Townsville
Furmer
Matabiirh
Cairns
Normanton Snd
Gulf
Coleman
Cape
York Peninsula
Bourketoun
Gilberton
Georgetown
Ares
Yenamtereg
Sperty
Raetore
Faere
Cairne
Finnsleigh
Georgeto
Gulf Pastoralits
Atherton
Reckharpten
Camm
Powitry
Etheringe
Georewtown
Gulf Canty
Mecham
Cooktown
Mareeva
Pos Tegra
Eaders
Mareeba
Princess” Charlotte
Bay
Bowie
Atherin
Smith
Maerpue Board Finances Scrutinized At Meeting
The Marnaur Board faced questions on its finances after a controversial Ananda Statement. Officials discussed reserve levels, heavy dredging costs, repairs, and how revenue covered expenses. Calls were made to justify expenditures and clarify intentions for asset purchases and interest savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Salimamd
Marnaur Board
Ananda
Aredge
Aed
Ibersara
West Alvan
Douglas
Bowen Hay
Manay
Alow
Nfl Prinr
Dawiga
Igen
Service to ex soldiers of the 1914 18 war need continued aid
The article urges ongoing support for former servicemen wounded in the 1914 18 conflict. It notes medical needs such as spectacles, medicines, and surgical appliances, plus cigarettes and tobacco allowances, stressing that Red Cross work must persist into the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Finland Clears Germank LunDun Apri Session
A fragmented item reports Finland clearing a German liaison or effort during an April session. The note mentions the retreat and a warning or action against German influence, with sparse readable names and dates.
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MISS_EMPIRE IMavis Meade
Distressed Diggers Welfare Club
AAP
DL Taylor
Miss Holland
Nancy Speed
WSS Holland
Neah
Masonic Club
Herr
Bridge
Tecticul Eresert
Owienert
Crmverre E Phillips
BOY Scouts OF Cairns
Wineranane Hall
Pom Eeere
Cretems
Comipal Newesagenis
Melevira
Aduteston
He Vile
Cairns Starr Bowkett Building and Investment Society
Wontiay
Seteer
Na Caivins Stary Bowkett Bus Investivant Iaty
Earestreet
FORD
Poe
Parbesiacs
Anziliculiomd
Crossland Motors
Lake
Si Carers
Rarararat Rane
White Cars
Vaal
Housewives
Ferok
Vernicelli
Larestreet
C. T. Sue Sen MA
AIRNS
Hadi
Astor Radio and Tyre Service
Harton
MASS
Sominos
Pasirycours
Rat
Harry Brown
Optomajist
the Optical House
Aner
Amt
Ummm
Mportant
REG. McAuliffe & CO
International Harvester Truck
Chew Wit
International Harvester
Fat
Safaly
Smimiboe Fiie Aecgerie
Talaghewe
WIM
Merments
Cate Suttons
Maerpue Board Finances
Finland
LunDun
Cairns Post
Raamong Eel Etek
BES BC
Tors _men Renmetas
Prouenom
Murti
Leoeeed
Cok Mkeer
Diode Cat
Quen Srmet
Seabees
Spememntind
Pe & Et Ae
iFese Nears
Hose
Yael
Ij Gana Anise
Sapse Sunze
Calrns
Ukapate
Owen Whitticr
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