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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 11, 1943
Page
2
Fragmented OCR recounts an aerial raid with bombs dropped from single seat fighters and heavy cannon. It mentions timing altitude and aircraft types, noting pilots and engines, armor and weapon placements, and the impact on fortifications and defenses.
A Sydney letter discusses wartime Australia and the United States Britain and Australia cooperation in broadcasting its effects. It highlights housing schemes under Stevens Arundell era and War Organization of Industry measures. It notes John McArthur's map panels and educational displays and praises cooperative building societies for postwar housing with figures on loans and repayments. It mentions Unemployment Housing Trust and Rural Bank schemes providing thousands of homes and stressing affordable rates and continued government support.
At Roma street Brisbane on May 10 nine lots of lucerne chaff were offered with three not meeting the agent's maximum of 14. Other lots sold between 132 and 12 8. Mixed chat traded around 1010 and 9 shillings with some prime lots passed in at 11. Local eaten chaff cleared at 133 to 96. Two lots of lucerne rejected at 9B. Pumpkins cleared at 62 to 5 4.
The Cairns Post readers letter denounces Drastic monetary reform as empty politics. It argues current loan strategy unfairly shifts burden to patriots and aliens while calling for general weekly property levy across all hands. It warns modern events show the powerful destroyers take revenge on the weak.
The Netherlands Press Agency Aneta reports a May commemoration of the invasion’s third anniversary. Netherlanders abroad in the United States Canada and the Netherlands West Indies join a mass Red Cross donation drive. In the West Indies the fundraiser started with the governor of Dutch Guyana Suriname, whose wife launched the effort in Paramaribo.
We express gratitude for kindness shown after the death of our wife and mother Lag. Street Mrs. J. Hanish, Evelyn Valmal, Frank and Ralph Ellison.
In fond remembrance of my wife and our mother and grandmother who departed this life on May 11 193g Trust five years ago today Since our dear mother passed away Still sadly missed Inserted by her loving husband sons Daughters sons in law daughter in law and grandchildren In loving memory of my baby Patrick Dennis Love who passed away on May 1 10 Inserted by his loving father and Calleen
Overseas sewa publishers and newspapers are cited from The Times Daily Telegraph Daily Mail and other papers. The text notes Reuters Associated Press United Press and North American News Service as sources, with media pages from London newspapers and the New York Times.
Deep contrast in Britain shows a shift from fear to resolve as Allied air power pounds Germany and France. Officials cite Duisburg raids and Renault plant losses while Britain forwards coal to North Africa and plans postwar reconstruction. Axis plunder across occupied Europe is condemned as the RAF disrupts transport and industry, boosting Allied morale and preparing for future moves.
Stalin congratulates Churchill and Roosevelt on the Tunisian victory, praising Allied troops’ liberation of Tunis and Bizerta from Nazi tyranny and wishing further licenses, amid Hitler’s claim to strike where strongest.
The Mulgrave Shire Council clerk Mr CC deG Williams cast the deciding vote after two candidates tied at 216 votes each in No 4 Division for two seats. Mr H A Adair received the casting vote in his favour. The notice also lists poll declarations for the Cairns City Council.
The Railway Department lists transfers and promotions including W G Chalk from Cloncurry to Mareeba as guard, J McGuigan from Cairns to Townsville as first class foreman shunter, E W Purvey from Warwick to Mareeba as driver, O W Smith from Mareeba to Mt Morgan as driver, S D Ward from Cairns to Innisfail as driver, J W Huddy from Cairns to Mareeba as driver, and JR Brown from Julia Creek to Cairns as Leading Hand Bridge Carpenter.
April rainfall across the district was low versus averages, signaling potential crop and stock impacts. Cairns recorded 450 points against 1137 typical, with other centres showing only modest totals such as Kuranda 295, Mareeba 15, Yungaburra 182, Malanda 24, Millaa Millaa 224, Atherton 29, Herberton 38, Ravenshoe 111, Gordonvale 166, Deeral 855, Babinda 1078, and several smaller stations including Dimbulah and Chillagoe.
A local businesswoman urged urgent action on the shortage of babies clothing and layette items such as hops, singlets, and elec products. She argued these are necessities for expectant mothers, not luxuries, and called on the CWA and women’s groups to press authorities to provide adequate quantities.
City Health Inspector Mr D W J Glasgow reports Cairns households respond well to dengue control advice. Military personnel canvassed streets inspecting properties for breeding grounds and advising residents. Re inspections show cooperation, case numbers decline. public effort seen as key to eradicating the fever. A Civil Defence meeting in City Council Chambers heard reports from Commonwealth Home Security and defence officials with constructive suggestions for future plans.
Shopkeepers in Cairns say customers are using up coupons ahead of the next issue. Some plan to return surplus coupons, but many intend full use due to tropical wear and tear. Officials note no rush for luxury items as wardrobes are replenished. some fear hoarding before clothes rationing.
A Netherlands Admiralty communique reports a Royal Navy submarine sank a 7500 ton Japanese supply ship in Malacca Strait between the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. The action occurred as Allied forces press operations in the region.
Allied war communique details a Japanese raid on Milingimbi Arnhem Land and multiple Liberator operations across Dutch New Guinea. Notes air attacks, interceptions by Flying Officer D B Delaporte, and various Allied bombings and strafing missions with light casualties.
Mitchells and Liberators escorted by P 40s bombed Canton Tienho and Whiteclouds aerodromes in China Today. Zeros failed to stop the raid as it reached its target area. A Washington Navy communique noted dive bombers hitting destroyers near Oz Island in the New Georgia group with near hits on others.
The Deputy Controller of Defence Foodstuffs, Mr W T Sumner, urged Australia to press ahead with a 100000 ton canned meat programme for 1943 to feed services in the South West Pacific and the Middle East as well as British troops. He noted civilian meat rationing in Australia is no longer feasible and Britain must rely on reserve canned stocks managed for armed forces. Australia had guaranteed only a small a fortnight supply valued at about two pence per week for Britons.
Melbourne May HI Prime Minister Mr J Curtin refused press interviews after returning from West Australia. He has been away three weeks and met department officers and the Australian Minister to Washington Sir Owen Doron. He declined to comment on the Tunisian campaign or issue written statements.
Sydney reports the formation of the Liberal Democratic Party with aims to unite the community against extreme party government. Mr C K White, sponsor, says Labour is diseased and trade union bosses hold sway. Officers elected to serve from July 1 include L C Hinwood as acting vice president and Sir Marcus Clarke as president.
Brisbane officials warn milk supplies to cafes, milk bars, and ice cream makers could drop 50 percent. The agriculture minister notes current demand: 2250 gallons daily to outlets and 4000 gallons to ice cream, with a 3000 gallon daily shortage already felt as regional supplies tighten.
Sydney reports mounting difficulties on the waterfront as shipping companies clash over staffing in holds and the loading of slings and trucks. While overall labour was not short, some firms faced a deficit of as many as 400 workers despite 700 servicemen employed, signaling broader industrial friction.
Newcastle May 10 The Commonwealth Government’s power to discipline mine employees who join unauthorized strikes was endorsed by aggregate meetings of Norther Miners Federation members. Attendance was light with about 1000 of ~11000 members, and final voting faced dwindling turnout amid internal divisions. General secretary G Grant lamented non attendance of those inclined to strike.
Australian patrols in the Bobdubi area near Silamaua report small, successful engagements against Japanese forces. Ambushes killed about 20, with many wounded, and patrols, aided by bombing and strafing aircraft, challenge the enemy along the Francisco River. Despite counter actions, Australian troops hold Bobduhi in northeast New Guinea, threatening the main supply route to Mubo and the Green Hill and Pimple Hill garrisons.
Canberra reports 18 months of war spending reaching 1451.4045.080 pounds, far above budget, with 16 months surpassing estimates by over 11 million pounds. Contemporaneous dispatches recount Australian patrols ambushing enemy units near Bobdubi and Salamua areas, killing dozens and harassing positions as air forces target supply routes and enemy airfields at Wewak Madang and Finschhafen with Liberators Fortresses and Boston bombers.
Four of five doctors gave evidence before the Commonwealth Select Committee on Social Security and supported a salaried medical service for Australia. One witness urged inclusion of dental and pharmaceutical needs, and another proposed periodic examinations for citizens from fifth to forty years of age.
Australian Associated Press reports in London that Home Security Minister Herbert Morrison warned the war could bring the severest losses since the outbreak and urged the public to prepare for greater trials in some respects than any previously endured.
May 10 The Minister for Health stated that Commonwealth and State health representatives will meet at Canberra next week to consider plans for the check and control of venereal disease A special first allocation of £25,000 has been made to the Health Department to commence a nation wide campaign against V D The provision of additional clinics especially in areas with many servicemen will be considered Special attention will be paid to northern areas.
Charles Mille who killed his invalid sister Katherine Milla in Bendigo was sentenced to death at trial but later commuted to four years. Mille testified he shot his sister to end her long years of suffering and misery.
The BBC cited French sources claiming Netherlands patriots abducted Sepp Inquart's daughter, hostage rumors circulated as Gestapo searches failed. Netherland circles awaited confirmation amid concerns over possible reprisals.
A bus collided with a railway engine a mile from Weddings on Saturday night. Victims included servicemen and women from several states, with 18 killed instantly and four dying later. The driver was William Lord of Williamstown. Amputations and urgent on site surgeries were performed by medical teams and flares guided responders through the wreckage. The disaster is described as the worst level crossing tragedy in Victorian railways history.
Melbourne May 19 a letter from the Minister for Supply says the arrest of union secretary Mr G Frank under National Security Regulations was not approved by any Federal Minister Beasley. Steps were taken to secure his release and he faces a charge for placing a press advertisement calling a ston work meeting that could harm the war effort. The case is set for Thursday. Plasterers Union secretary Mr A Chalk is also to be prosecuted this week on a similar charge.
Maurice Guthrie, Brisbane RAAF flying officer, testified by affidavit that in September 1936 he married Jean McGregor Lowndes at Mullumbimby to avoid parental opposition. She refused to live with him thereafter, claiming she would never leave her family. she later stayed in Brisbane as manageress of Lyceum Theatre. His Honor granted a decree. the case was not defended.
Melbourne on May 10 reports urgent questions shaping Australia’s diplomatic representation. Prime Minister Curtin to confer with Sir Owen Dixon and External Affairs head Dolores Rodgson on Moscow representation and other postings. Evatt returns from overseas as appointments are planned.
A bomb exploded in Sydney during the weekend injuring four wardens who were being trained in bomb reconnaissance. Roberts from Maroubs was taken to hospital with a thigh wound caused by a fragment from a Shartar bomb.
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