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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 20, 1943
Page
4
The report outlines talks on a sugar subsidy and production targets as Minister J Curtin and allied officials discuss increasing output and stabilizing prices. Government stance favors supporting industry to offset higher costs while avoiding sharp price rises for consumers.
A London court on March 7 April 7 found a defendant guilty of furnishing information for a fatloniga aries case. The judge imposed 35 guineas in costs and allowed appeals against fines of 380 on each count. The court noted issues with willful falsehood and the credibility of witnesses, while a second defendant faced related charges and probation terms.
A garbled report notes poor condition fruit arriving at Cairns. It cites Mr La Barnet MLA and transport officials seeking action and details a memorandum about picking and packing fruit for market. Mentioned are tomatoes, green vegetables, and delays in Cairns and Teeneville with intercity shipments from North Queensland lines.
A fragmented note from Cairns Patriotic Fund outlines a donation drive with unclear figures and donor names. It references a total target and expedition timing, but the readable text remains garbled.
Obituary style notice honoring memory of Adel aid May Welford and Braman with expressions of remembrance. Mentions a memorial service date and gratitude to those who helped, noting late May and references to family and local 존.
A May talk by Mn RG Mensies centers on democracy versus capitalism, praising the middle class as the backbone of progress. He critiques overbearing government, urges dynamic democracy, and argues against sole party control during wartime while defending capitalism as a living, progressive element.
A speaker condemns unmeasured policy harming human dignity and liberty. The sermon cites atrocity stories from Yugoslavia including Zagreb's Metropolitan expelled, the Bishop of Banja Luka drowned, and widespread priest persecutions in Croatia. The plea upholds justice, freedom, and sacred human rights.
The court record reports Joseph Perandez a soldier charged with disorderly conduct yesterday at 3 41 on Lake Street after failing to appear. Separately a wartime communique notes Allied air actions against a variety of targets including a Cape Gloucester aerodrome and Finsehnaten waterfront with several bombers said to have struck. The report also covers war casualty notices and local civic reactions in Cairns and surrounding areas.
The article discusses Christian opposition to Nazism across Europe, noting clandestine resistance in many areas, underground newspapers, radio listening, and hidden arms. It highlights the church as a public voice facing persecution, and calls for courage to denounce Nazi crimes despite risks.
Canberra discussion centers on a revised compensation scale for CCC members. The plan sets rates for incapacity, singles and married men with children, including schedules for one or two children and adjustments for those off domestic service. The Prime Minister and Cabinet approve the rates, noting applicability only to service within Australia and excluding injuries from misconduct or deliberate acts.
The war Cabinet arm moves to amend the compensation scheme for injured workers, expanding medical benevolence and ensuring payments during incapacity. Provisions require majority medical board decisions to be binding and unaniminously agreed by the board.
The fragment references employment schemes, Maher, and a vote or decision about assistance to unemployed or ill individuals. It mentions a plan, possible eligibility rules, and a focus on family qualification, but the text is garbled and readable details are limited.
A garbled report claims Mel Nourney and Te Minter discuss a supposed spy network in Australia. The text mentions Wells and an unnamed commission, with insinuations about agents and suppressive efforts, but the details are unclear and many terms are distorted.
Wartime housing policy outlines ten temporary schemes to house populations quickly and cheaply. Experts discuss using industrial cores and controlling capital labour and materials to avoid permanent state government ambitions and airworthy housing production.
Brisbane reports on the Melbourne conference where ministers discuss increasing the school leaving age. South Australia aims for 18 within a year, while New South Wales has 15. Tasmanian provisions are noted and a shift to a credit-based external exam system is considered. Conference urged libraries and civics funding for youth.
May 18 report states government will attach workers to Queensland centres with trains and tram transport to aid. Blate Mining Engineer to Chittagee to work with management on the smelter closure and coordinate all master actions related to the plant shutdown.
May 19 Cabinet announces planned tightening of restrictions on white holidays using a licensing system for workers in critical industries. The move follows evidence that long war hours and transfer difficulties strain industrial workers, risking health. Officials argue holidays are essential to maintain morale and future output despite wartime pressures.
Brisbane grading notes for the week ended report severe insect pest mould damage across Mareebs Dimbulah and southwest Northern districts. Some bales rerolled for re packing while portions remain rejected due to weather and prior catalogues. Prime was 300 tons with malerites scented notes in Dimbalan area.
Urgent moves seek to heal a breach within the labour movement with efforts to foster better amity between political and industrial wings. A meeting of key figures was urged with emphasis on reconciliation and cooperation.
The Public Works Committee proposed a major irrigation scheme from the Thomson and Macalister rivers to the Nambrok Dealaon district near Sale and Rosedale. The project aims to supply water via Glenmagsie Reservoir, estimated at £136,000, alleviating drought areas while supporting primary producers though expert opinion notes long-term viability and regional benefits.
Fragmented notes hint at a looming showdown over national service as the Curtin government seeks passage in a critical session. The text mentions tensions between factions in the House and Senate and a possible September election timeline.
Melbourne May 12 The Prime Minister began to probe into the recent withdrawals of prosecution against union secretaries. He said within 10 days he would inform the Minister and various party members concerned to supply more information. A full explanation by the Government was expected, and the matter could affect drastic moves by the government when Parliament reconvenes.
Dispatches report Japanese forces on May 14 radioed Maungaaw while Burman forces prepare firmer action. The text references rural discontent and urban ignorance of country needs, noting opposition to development and infrastructure, including rail and industry. Prime Minister Curtis and officials discuss wartime policy and cabinet moves.
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