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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 15, 1943
Page
5
May 13 report from London describes Axis forces’ withdrawal in Tunisia with scenes of ruined camps, large equipment piles, fuel drums, and scattered prisoners. An Arab boatman recounts fresh bombardment, river crossings, and retreat signals as Allied forces advance along the coast.
A United Press summary says President Roosevelt and Mr Worth Hall are planning an autumn campaign in Biron to open a route in China and mobilize forces for an attack on Japan. The offensive is not due before autumn after summer moves have begun and could trigger interim blows against Japan, including actions in the Aleutian area near Cape Bon.
A fragmented OCR summary describes Allied advances in North Africa and Axis positions in Europe. It mentions Allied operations near Tunisia and the desert front, with references to landing rumors and ongoing offensives. The report cites London and New York dispatches with brief notes on German, Italian, and Japanese actions and Allied countermeasures.
Fragmentary reports claim Berlin believes Allies can invade Europe soon. The text mentions Allied armies in Algeria Morocco and Egypt and argues there is no reason not to deploy them immediately, citing resources and readiness.
War Cabinet with His Majesty's approval requests church readers and clergy to lead special prayers of thanksgiving for victory. A thanksgiving service will be held before morning worship nationwide, with a House Guard Day service planned. Archbishop calls for all Christians to thank Almighty God for relief from fascism.
An Austran Associated Press report notes four killed in disturbances last week in Gandsloupe amid rising tensions. The piece includes a quoted prayer praising military efforts and calls for unity under wartime leadership.
Reports say bomber formations used fewer aircraft but delivered heavier salvos over Duisburg and Ruhroort amid Cologne blitz aftermath. Overnight raids focused on the Ruhr industrial belt with dense smoke over inland docks as fires burned into the afternoon. Royal air crews observed numerous enemy fighters and multiple explosions near Duisburg, the Ruhr’s inland port.
Allied air operations report reduced ship losses in the North Africa campaign with heavy American bombers and British escorts targeting Bougie Abbeville and western Germany. Claims include thousands of tons of merchant shipping sunk or damaged and numerous enemy aircraft destroyed, while submarine activity and rail targets are noted.
In remarks attributed to Secretary Stimson, the Tunisian campaign is likened to a turning point, with Allied forces defeating German and Italian troops to the sea. He describes rapid Allied advances, German evacuation failures, and the Tunisian debacle as comparable to Stalingrad, while noting heavy Allied casualties.
Brisbane May 14 A Prices Branch inquiry tightens controls on wartime price limits across Queensland. Deputy Prices Commissioner Me EH Lust says authorities will review breaches, with emphasis on temporary employment probes in Brisbane Ipswich and Townsville and considerations for returned soldiers.
The notice outlines a rationing plan with coupons on paper sheets for wholesalers and consumers. It details gummed stickers, envelope sealing by the commission, and the timing of coupon availability from May 31 to June 6 with tea and sugar rationing starting June 7. It mentions six ounces of tea and one pound of sugar per week and events for coupon surrender and delivery to retailers in July.
A Rawalpindi Delhi communique reports Sirhamoops withdrawn from Laungiaw to new positions for defense. The withdrawal occurred on Tuesday without enemy interference.
May 12 dispatch from Stockholm reports German censorship and notes on allied war council plans with thousands of troops mobilized. May 18 White House says Berlin events and Churchill plans faced crowd disturbances as troopers were called out. Congress session impacted by stormy scenes. similar incidents noted across Germany.
A Moscow communique says Soviet artillery silenced enemy trenches northeast of Novorossiysk and repelled several counterattacks. It also notes bombardment of Warsaw area and other Vistula bank targets with said aircraft activity observed.
The text hints at units in marshes operating with small craft brought down from a peninsula and guided by ferried forces. It mentions amphibious warfare, uncertain outcomes, and the possibility of enemy reels being taken in the region, with no clear signs of enemy units active.
British wartime industry faces cuts as seven industries are shut, reducing output to about a quarter of peace time. The proposed remedy is to take trade from Peters factory and pay compensation to keep him afloat until war’s end when he can restart. The plan aims to fund compensation though efficacy is debated.
A fragmentary report notes General Count Calvi di Bergolo, son-in-law to the King of Italy, surrendering with the king. Bergolo, about 42, married Princess Yolance in 1923, and was a famed rider who appeared in horse shows in London. The broken text mentions Marshal Paulus and a retreat order during the Stalingrad period, with a radio operator describing signals before capture.
An unsteady report lists several senior generals taken prisoner during a major campaign. It mentions Major-General Franz as Commander in Chief of the 19th Anti air division and Panzer IV unit leaders like General Costa as Second in Command of a central division, with General Apcamie named as head of a military tribunal.
In Melbourne on May 14, the Commission led by Deputy Director Welsh discussed lists of 1042 sugar workers and investigations into union secretaries linked to CCC work. The Attorney General and Crown Solicitor prepared prosecutions. notices target cane cutters and cane areas with plans for equitable worker distribution and mandatory cane eating requirements. The Government faces criticism over charges against union leaders and possible strikes across mill areas.
Based on reports from the Mubo and Komiatum sectors Australian forces faced intensified patrol clashes with Japanese units. In contact near Komiatum and the Piapi Hill area, Australian casualties were low while Japanese losses included several killed and wounded. The fighting featured multiple engagements, line pressure shifts, and efforts to disrupt enemy positions along jungle tracks and near Pimple.
Brisbane report details committees formed under the Public Act to oversee sugar milling operations. Minutes describe site selections near Towra Ville and the distribution of mills by region with specified weekly tonnages and pricing, plus plans for public scrutiny and government oversight.
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