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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 13, 1943
Page
4
A fragmented report notes continued strength in axis power and military posture as combat lines and deployments around Crete and North Africa are mentioned, with references to personnel retirements and ongoing operations. The text emphasizes resilience and strategic persistence amid wartime pressures.
Fragmented OCR text mentions names and dates with unclear context. It appears to reference a labour pre selection event or notes with various jumbled terms and possible personal names, but details are unreadable. No clear actions, places, or outcomes are discernible from the readable fragments.
Locally dense market notes describe produce and wine trends with varied terms. The report mentions price patterns, commodity types, and several vendors while noting regional activity and consumer demand.
Obituary notes the passing of Waltrim Camp and mentions related mourners and locals. The text lists several individuals and places including Kuranda and local town forms. The fragmentary notice references memorials and services held in the morning and afternoon with limited readable details.
A garbled OCR page lists multiple church services across congregations. Presbyterian and Baptist churches show evening and morning services with varied times and recurring events, including Sunday worship, youth programs, and a midweek meeting. The text also references a garden party or choir activities and a tentative notice for a theatre event in the community.
A garbled report mentions activities in Brisbane including a sale of a rental charter, a Privy Council meeting, and a royal approval. References to Australasian affairs, a head office in London, and a charter originally granted May 1 of 193a appear amid unclear phrases and broken names.
The piece discusses household expenses tied to gas and electric charges, noting how cooperatives and utility costs affect households. It mentions proposed savings, wage considerations, and government roles in shaping energy affordability, with a focus on monthly bills and consumer impact.
A muddled report centers on Olufield headmaster Sulelite and a chaotic scene in a Melbourne grammar school garden. Army rubbish and a damaged garden shed appear, while a cricket game is debated and the head refuses to back down. Local authorities and staff show tension over discipline and school order.
In memory notices express love and remembrance for family members with dates in November. Wording recalls a husband and wife and a sister, noting time cannot erase memories and expressing lasting affection. Language shows traditional obituary style with inserted names and memorial dates.
A fragment indicating the newspaper cites the Australian Associated Press as the source of global and domestic news. It emphasizes AP as an “everyest frews” provider for timely reporting in the publication.
The article extols Norwegian shipping prowess, noting Norway’s large merchant fleet, high per‑capita import reliance, and seafaring tradition. It cites 1949 population data, compares Britain, the USA, and Germany, and highlights Norway’s wartime fleet status and global shipping influence. It also mentions geography, resources, and recruitment for the merchant fleet.
The Norwegian fleet, mostly coasters and small traders, fell under German control as vessels fled to British and friendly ports. The Norwegian government requisitioned 1 ship beyond enemy reach and sent ships laden with war supplies, rare materials, and essentials to Great Britain and allied theaters, aiding the Allies in a great service.
A feeble response to the Liberty Loan shows Cairns subscriptions totaling 118,470 from 18 readers, failing to reach the 24,000 mark set by the state. Officials note Barron Pat Higover Electricny and other allocations. Cairns received 296,000 from 1,082 subscribers amid mounting frustration.
A dispatch from Rockhampton reports new prices for sales by growers including freight to various regions in Queensland. The communique notes changes in shipper margins and discusses Allied and Japanese actions in the Pacific theater, including air raids, landings, and naval movements, with several named places and military figures cited.
London reports confirm Lord Woolton will be Minister of Reconstruction under the War Cabinet with new posts for Health Food and Transport. Minister Llewellyn is to accompany Washington talks, while changes touch the chancellor and parliamentary secretary roles. The plan centers on coordinating ministries tied to rationing, health, and home front measures as Churchill outlines wartime reconstruction aims.
London dispatch describes constant Allied air strikes over Europe with heavy Bomber Command formations, Fortresses and Liberators targeting Cherbourg and Pas de Calais while RAF and US aircraft patrol and bomb Münster and surrounding areas. It notes strikes on rail links, fortresses, and enemy airfields as dawn operations continue.
Melbourne reports that nov 12 1940 the federal government approved extending aircraft production including Beaufighters and Bristol bombers. Mr Curtin announced the War Advisory Committee backed the project as a logical step toward mass production and post war aviation growth.
Allied forces report consolidation of Bougainville area and securing ground positions. Medium bombers and escorted fighters claim air supremacy with seven enemy planes shot down over the Lorame River sector. One ground target and ammunition dump destroyed, ships protected by anti aircraft fire, and bombardment runs stopped. Ground battalion completed mission and withdrew after providing diversion for the Bougainville landing.
Brisbane reports a mass meeting among Ford Farm Works employees deciding to resume work after rejecting weekly wage offers. Males were offered 10 and females 8 tokens, with demands for higher rates. Re-engagement will follow prior conditions, and the case may go to the Federal Arbitration Court.
Report from Cairo Beirut and London describes a French move dissolving Lebanon’s government and parliament and appointing Emile Edde to run affairs. Protests spread as symbols urge UN oversight. curfews and riots follow in Beirut and Tripoli with international reactions from Britain Egypt and the United States.
In Brisbane on November 17 Australian and American servicemen clashed near City Hall. Police arrested several policemen and one civilian after a confrontation over American arrests of 30 Americans. Australian military police arrived, and amid attempts to remove an Australian soldier, a vehicle crowding incident occurred. Civil police deployed to quell the disturbance.
The prime minister faced pressure as a vessel sailed short handed after crews were reduced amid disputes over wages and maritime laws. Seamen’s unions warned of fines while naval personnel were hired to fill vacancies, with government efforts to restore full crew stalled by recruitment troubles and unresolved pendencies.
Brisbane November 13 The Minister for Transport Mr J Ward declined to comment on a Labour caucus suggestion that transport should be controlled by the transport minister. Labour members argue centralised control would streamline land port and rail systems. Ward seeks a policy focused on rail and road efficiency and will discuss the idea with Commerce Minister Mr Scullin on his return to the south.
Army salvage service reports extensive recovery of items from a crashed bomber, including uniforms, equipment, and machinery, noting large quantities of swine products, motor vehicle components, and industrial materials diverted for reuse. The initiative, begun in 1940 in Victoria, expands across Australia with personnel handling washing, sorting, and packing for supply needs.
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