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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 08, 1943
Page
5
Reports from London describe Axis coastal defenses near Bizerta being ripped open by Allied bombardment. General Alexander's forces unleash heavy guns and fighter-bombers, with Allied troops advancing along Cape Bon as weather and sea conditions affect operations.
The report mentions Vichy blockades near the Caribbean and British patrols off major shores. It notes Polish government actions, and references Polish leadership and support for Soviet discussions. Brisbane reports detail labor measures and sugar industry impacts tied to wartime mobilization.
Military dispatches describe Allied air forces striking the Gulf of Tunes and harbors. Seventeen aircraft were shot down while the Army reports heavy pounding on coastal targets. Harvesting committees are authorized to manage cane cutter distribution and labor, with local authorities enforcing movement limits and crop labor rules.
General Giraud, in a statement, said 100000 French arms would be fully equipped by year’s end. An expedition corps of 60,000 and 50,000 in reserve in Africa would support a broader union of French forces, with Tunis seen as a near-term objective amid shifting loyalties and German tensions.
In Landau General Sikorski comments on Premier Susle letter to the London Times. He says Stalin’s words align with his view that Poland should maintain relations with Soviet Russia and seek an alliance against Germany, while noting restraint is hard amid favorable declarations.
Canberra reports May and the Director-General of Social Services state that pensions for de facto widows begin with the next conference of chambers of Australia. Applications for de facto widows rise, and a three year wait is noted. Eligibility hinges on good character.
Readable fragments describe harsh famine and infant mortality in Greece and Belgium during wartime. Observers cite thousands dying, malnutrition, and skeletal, exhausted children in hospitals while other regions report strain and aid delays. The piece cites experts noting severe hunger and rising child mortality.
May 7 reports show relations between the American and Australian governments described as completely harmonious. The Australian officials including External Affairs Minister Evatt and Treasurer Chifey defended Evatt’s push for more U.S. aid for the Pacific. Opposition leader Abbott’s attack on Evatt was cited as potentially harming Australia’s standing abroad.
May 7 Brisbane reports difficulty in northern areas over shortages of food and ore crowding. Deputy Director of War Organisation of Industry Chit Clark arrives back from Townsville noting complaints over lack of meat and chocolates. Cairns and other towns strive to meet the strain without wider complaints while civilians and authorities discuss the civilian evacuation issue.
A garbled note reports that Japanese Premier Taro in speech at Manila asserted readiness to deliver decisive stroke, claiming Britain and America would be crushed and unable to intervene, amid war time tensions and Allied responses.
A British agency dispatch from London dated May 1 describes land fighting in Burma near Arakan. Japanese forces are reported pressing a feverish thrust, awakening renewed combat in the region.
General Headquarters reports continued Australian air and ground pressure in the Moon Peninsula and Mubo area. Allied bombers strike Japanese positions near Green Hills and Mapokwari while patrols advance on high ground around Mubo, with Japanese forces clinging to coastal flats near the landing strip.
An unofficial wartime dispatch reports daylight bomber attacks on enemy bases. It notes heavy bombers, aerial combats, and fires across multiple locations including New Britain and Cape Gloucester. Allied air and naval actions protected shipping and rescued crews amid ongoing ground engagements near Mubo and Green's Hill.
Australian press quotes a wartime official disputing Japan’s claim to have sunk 50,000 tons in nine days. He says Japanese submarine activity shows no abnormal spike in Allied losses, though morale on the home front remains a factor.
The report outlines the food supply strain in Melbourne with warnings of shortages in New South Wales Victoria and Tasmania. It notes reforms to protect production costs and questions duplication in primary industries while noting butter supply concerns and potential emigration of producers seeking better pay. The Dairy Produce Neutral Committee official comments on regional shortages.
Australian Associated Press reports damaged trains and plans involving Mosquito aircraft. Flying Officer G Pent led night operations with observers noting extended patrol time and fears of dwindling supplies from Queensland amid production declines.
Queen London decorates Dutch refugees who fled to this country praising their courage and sacrifices during a twenty day perilous voyage. The ceremony recognizes their efforts and rewards for patriotism and endurance.
May 31 order tied to Brisbane by a National Security directive signed by War Organisation minister Dedman. Retail grocery deliveries operate variably, with some towns lacking full compliance and many stores extending service to distant areas despite scarce resources.
From London May 5 the Evening Standards Berne correspondent reports heavy unrest in Sofia with police and soldiers using machine guns on crowds. The two day riot lasting through May was described as heavily identified with organized Socialist leadership evident in the city.
May 5 New York report says Mr Thorne asked in the House of Commons whether 15000 pounds of Hess securities landed in Scotland were used for purposes tied to his own family and upkeep now in exile.
In a London filed dispatch dated May 7 from Washington and London, the War Department confirms the cabinet lineup including Harry Midgley former Labour leader in North Ireland, and Theodore Roosevelt’s associate, as Brigadier-General and key cabinet member. The report notes the inclusion of a son and a close ally of Roosevelt in Me Berbert Ma lig Roosevelt’s circle, with others from the North Ireland Labour Party and Westminster Commons cited among the appointees.
London reports Russian units advancing from Kuban strongholds toward Novorossiysk. German evacuation risks Dunkirk-like chaos if forced to flee by sea. Air superiority and heavy artillery aid the Russian push while fronts along Krymskaya and the Kuban valley tighten.
Reports from Reuters Moscow and London detail heavy fighting near Novorossisk with German forces attempting to hold positions as Russian units push westward. Correspondents describe destruction from air and artillery, with towns and hill heights changing hands and a chain of villages along the frontier under Russian control.
London reports Allied navies under Vice Admiral WL Kinney expanding. March totals show 220 ships and 27,000 officers and men. destroyers up 18 percent as modern fleets surge. Kinney announces Danish naval contribution to the Allied effort, supplementing existing small-armed forces.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a World War II era aggregate update mentioning Washington May data, lend-lease administration, March dates, and percentages of lines or aid allocations. It cites Britain, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and a dollar amount around 69 722 000, but details are garbled.
Fragmented text suggests Japan preparing a significant maneuver with possible Chinese response. Reports reference military emphasis on Taiwan and Southeast Asia, with mentions of Chinese forces, regional anticipation, and allied reactions amid tense wartime speculation.
A London report states that the Duke of Windsor personally denied spreading rumors of estrangement between himself and the Duchess. The Duke and Duchess remain together and the rumors have not reached New York.
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