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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 12, 1942
Page
6
Victoria Derby coverage from Melbourne notes race day events with mixed names and results. Mentions barrier drawing and various entries including Camelot styled terms, with detailed listings of participants and judges.
Sunday next sees competition games with players including Morgan Welch Boland Boden Hanniffy Lacks Jones and Father. Attendees urged to attend. Henry Jensen praised for a strong display as Sumnet is a noted opponent. Welch and Hat performed well, with Bend turning in solid bowling. Wich led the match after play resumed, securing a 2-2 score. The interval period intensified major competition and opinions varied among competitors. Colin Rutherford praised as a good club member and a representative of the team.
The B Grade singlet final ended Sunday morning with Jor Shaw defeating Geo Oxcil Bo by a wide margin. The event highlighted a notable newcomer who impressed by playing steadily and securing a comfortable win. Results list several regional competitors including Sh ew O'Brien Thornley Montgomerie and Carr ie OBrien among others.
Race card notes multiple dogs such as Swing and Black Gem in early heats with names like Jolly Record Hazel Chris and March Comet. Final heat lineup mentions Lone Dream and Mim Babinds among others. Full results and next meet details to be advertised in Saturday's issue.
An article cites Australian leaders about troop movements and logistical challenges in World War II. It notes that Queensland and Western Australia could not be swiftly reinforced, requiring separate regional armies. It mentions Curtin, General MacArthur, and General Blamey, and assesses shipping tonnage losses and the need to pay tribute to earlier governments for defence foundations.
An Australian report notes prisoners of war held by Japanese forces, detailing harsh conditions and limited escape prospects. The item outlines international concern and ongoing efforts to secure treatment and repatriation for captured personnel.
London reports war minister noting increased movement of prisoners to Asia and Siam while farmers in another region discuss farm labour shortages. Authorities propose a Cane Labour Control Committee to allocate mill labour, balance cutter availability, and set harvesting prices under the Sugar Industry Award guidelines.
The document outlines production by the War Production Board and its machinery for war materiel. It states funding of 210.0n.000 dollars with 30 percent allocated to Britain and Russia, 30 percent to the United States, China Australia and the Pacific regions, and 36 percent to Canadian bases with the remainder directed to other allied efforts.
London November 1 dispatch says Major Garman replied to inquiries about Madagascar operations. Reported clashes between September and October resulted in 17 killed and 48 wounded. British casualties cited as severe though details remain unclear.
An Associated Press dispatch from Boston reports that a Congress of Organizations convention condemned attempts to curb the press. The action targets sections of the Chicago Tribune New York Daily News Washington Times Herald and other outlets. The piece notes criticism of disruptive practices and calls for press freedom protections.
The Sugar Commission in Innisfail will hear testimony November 13 to 17 with Mr G P Hudson and district cane growers testifying. The inquiry, touring southern districts, flags mill closures and broader township impact if plants halt operations, affecting farmers and regional economies.
The Admiralty reports that Royal Navy units attacked an enemy convoy off Tesshelling Island last night and torpedoed a medium‑sized tanker. Another enemy ship was likely torpedoed, with minor damage to a second vessel, while Allied forces suffered no casualties.
London reports two Italian brothers from Fiume posing as Maltese officers with fake papers monkey arms and radio transmitters were seized near the Italian coast after a Rome radio chart interception. They were executed this morning.
Australian Associated Press reports from New Delhi dated November 10 that United States Army Air Force bombers on November 7 and without loss heavily bombed Rangoon docks and warehouses. Large ships were said to have sailed upriver. one fighter attempted to attack but was driven off.
Reports detail a sudden political and economic destabilization in Italy as authorities scramble to address rising unrest. Analysts flag rapid changes in leadership, financial strain, and social tension shaping the period.
A Chungking communique says the Japanese army of 20,000 plans air support and a major drive against Chinese forces in Southern Shantung province. The Chinese reports say the Japanese were repulsed near Dunkel and are retreating north of Canton.
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