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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 11, 1942

Page

4

Food experts arrive to aid Melbourne production efforts

Melbourne reports a government driven wartime food production effort with experts arriving to supervise, inspect and accelerate vegetable processing and packing. Officials including Mr J A Beasley and Captain J Porat Vigo reviewed equipment needs and security measures while suppliers and naval support prepared to mobilize machinery and supplies for expanded food production.

Melbourne J A. Beasties Ciersl Nanuns Beasley Jobs Douglam Suptee Department Capain J. Porat Aamir Australia America Gutralle Estes Sinerati Navy

Stock Exchange Rises in New York Markets

The New York stock scene shows gains with notable price increases across major listings. Investors reacted to favorable trading, led by rising shares and broadened advances, amid steady demand and cautious optimism for the session.

War burden bill looms as famine war drives debates

Fragmented text outlines a vast war bill and famine concerns with political figures referenced. It mentions November, October, and wartime elements, implying legislative action, financial figures, and allied attributions. Key names and dates are unclear due to OCR errors but the piece centers on a large war-related expense and policy measures.

World War Remembrance Address Urges National Unity

A wartime speech calls for brotherhood and common national interest, honoring fallen heroes. It stresses sacrifice, duty, and the English speaking peoples uniting to secure future prosperity, praising the Navy and allied efforts in victory and defense.

Britain

Lacerated Wound Treated After Street Incident

A man received medical aid from Ambu service after a lacerated foot injury on Lumley Street. He was transported to Kastan Caupan Seale Circular Carcular Koa hospital for treatment. The incident relates to a new coupon program under the 19 Com pat iy Control Committee, attracting trader interest and available through Mr. Dwyer.

Daeioni Iy Control Committee MTB Dwyer

Fire alarm and arson suspect in Inniskill area

A chaotic night report details a fire outbreak from upstairs rooms at a dwelling linked to MeL O'Brien, with a drawer latch catching fire and an intruder chased by bystanders. Police arrested G. P. Bellary after reports of a disturbance near the Innisfail district and ambulance crews treated wounded soldiers after a road accident near Red Syneh, amid a broader account of tension and Japanese military actions including air support and ground offensives.

Mel O'Brien Eas

Bombing and New Ireland actions dominate overseas notes

The report covers Allied air raids on New Ireland and surrounding seas with American and Australian forces exchanging strikes against Japanese targets. It notes bombers hitting a 4000 ton vessel, a transport beached to prevent sinking, and airstrikes on aerodromes while continuing efforts along the Solomons.

Cee SY New Ireland Port Moresby St. George's Channel New Briain Solomone Tom Rabaul Gener Seth West Pacific New Guinee Gorarl Saeed Arene Cape St Corge Solomons

High Court Action 70 Decides Legality in Tax Deductions

Brisbane reports that a High Court ruling will determine legality of tax deduction practices. Proceedings challenge Deputy Commissioner authority over wage tax reductions, with several plaintiffs seeking relief and questions over proper taxation procedures for wages and family benefits. The case involves Queensland officials, local drivers, and Crown representatives, highlighting disputes over authority and the correct application of tax rules.

Brisbane Richard James Aylward Thomas G Taft Frank Edward Beéthel Mars Roduger John Dyson David B Jon Ronald Doughty Willan Sure Henry Clentan Depwty Brsecsency Caine Macrossan Yyemercity Campbell Cairns

Brisbane Trial Report Seems Mixed With Incomplete Facts

Fragmentary OCR reads Brisbane November and a list of people found guilty of mumalilyg. Mentions serge of poles and a deduced connection to soldiees. details are unclear due to corrupted text. No clear outcomes or full names evident.

Brisbane Winen Audees Toerber Te Ale Way Serge

Melbourne dispatches show 22 Querswlandierr tied to Middle East move

A scrambled Melbourne wire summary notes 22 Querswlandierr related dispatches from July to October. The fragment mentions warrants and officials with scattered names and places, including references to a Dom and Janersbergt, with no clear sequence or complete details.

Melbourne Suverte Fee Querswlandierr Corlistin EU Midle East WAT Baer Janersbergt

Opposition to Mill Closure Stirs Far Northern Area

The Babinda Central Mill Co Ltd opposes any plan to close sugar mills in the Far Northern provinces. In a Royal Commission on the Sugar Industry hearing in Cairns, the company urged restraint, warning widespread wage reductions, home losses for workers, and severe social disruption if closures occur. It emphasized careful research before any action, the need to protect workers with minimal disturbance, and the possibility of substitutions and temporary plant adjustments to meet sugar requirements.

Ashe Babinda Central Mill Co. Ltd Cairnn Almowt Manges Mac Pirwer Hus Inquiey Durante Ely Otterwie Gueensland Cane Growers’ Council Commonwealth Counsell Ae Klews Atin Acre Central Board Barry Wetoon

Civil Defence Funding And Local Authorities Debate

In Brisbane a Government bill aims to push civil defence work through local authorities. Leaders clash over subsidies and trenches while MPs push for timely authorisation and further revisions to support essential shelter and air raid measures.

Brisbane HA. Bruce Dieke Micki Bevce Flentlan Agsinet Perfume Uae

Loyalty Rewarded in Weh Guinea Bativee Ceremony

A damaged account recalls a Kokoda era event in New Guinea where a medal was struck for loyalty and service. The article notes a ceremonial presentation to Australian forces, mentioning the Owen Stanley ascent, militia units, and recognition of native labor while hinting at broader wartime relations and future inquiries.

Hive Carciers Owen Stanley Onurgees Wil Tovel Bervion

Main Roady Matters Move to Amend Act in Brisbane

A Brisbane session on November 10 discusses amendments to the Main Roady Act and related labor provisions. Officials consider cane farming labour impacts, propose official cane cutting directions, and establish committees to manage future labor and power authority roles amid seasonal cane processing adjustments.

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Japanese Tricks To Outwit Australians In New Guinea

Reported encounters in New Guinea describe Japanese soldiers using deceitful tactics and coded phrases to provoke Allied forces. One case notes a wounded Japanese point man calling for help as a stretcher bearer approached, then firing six shots. Another tactic involved feigning injury or posing as wounded to lure responders into fire.

Owen Alold

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