War Era News Sparks Secession Debate Report
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1942
Page
4
Queensland War Casualties List Names of War Dead
Brisbane reports a Queensland casualty list from overseas service including Southern soldiers. The document names many individuals and towns, noting prisoner of war mentions and various units. The list reflects widespread impact across Brisbane and regional areas with names like Anderson, Curr, and Peters among others.
Aaikash Produce Market Settee Seated At Market
A fragment from a local market report notes a seating area named Seated aa Peccy Wen Tone and a value of 1000 linked to a market scene. Details are unclear due to OCR quality.
Rail Rebate Notice in Palamen Yet Unclear
A garbled summary describes a rail rebate case involving Swismante Heoemens and Franson, with references to camaras and a tal P Sen oar Pine. It mentions a 6 neve emherign date and a state context, plus discussions about dependencies, witnesses, and a scare of proceedings. The text is fragmented with many unreadable phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vor Franson
Wauire
Land Army Members Arisbanes Protest to Stop Ration Plan
A group of land army volunteers protested government plans to prevent restation workers from proceeding with a policy fight. The article notes the legal system and an industrial court as potential avenues, with no action expected to be taken immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arisbane
Faye
Restianen
Vialan
Devine Mermsaery
Ie Refi
Toley
Alrot
Orton
Gov
The Omens Post On Public Morals And Industry
The article argues for disciplined civic virtue and steady industry as the foundation of national progress. It praises public amenities and criticizes discontent, urging citizens to support work, order, and responsible leadership while resisting frivolous pursuits and unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Tihier
Berate
Guinl Eitubenshop
Basel
Ife
Ananetty
Sbereswrioil
Mountants
Japanese Attack Advances Allied Forces Amid War News
In wartime dispatches Allied lines report Japanese air activity near Buna and counterattacks by North American bombers and Kittyhawk fighters. Allied forces claim several enemy bombers and fighters destroyed and note air superiority efforts with raids near Langowan and surrounding airfields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allien
North Ameri
Buna
Aix
Prorat
Wesaquar
New Gaines
Burn
Eiilicues Quesir
Lac Enems Estorinatione
New Britain
Rahewl Gur
Une Harbour
Solomons
Buin
Nught
Midway
Gatton College Doubtful November 1st Night
Report from the education minister notes uncertainty over Gatton College operations and student enrollment. Some facilities remain available while advanced research and experimental activities continue. diploma courses may be maintained despite limited accommodation and student transfers to agricultural college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Colas
Ashnirg
Te College
Wexistig
Pierthermore
Aericuibuml College
Shortage of Jurors Sparks Special Provisions Wartime
Government notice announces a special provision for juror service during wartime. It outlines measures to address juror shortages, including potential exemptions and modified summons procedures. Officials emphasize maintaining trial readiness while managing limited juror availability.
Banking plans in Melbourne target nationalisation and public credit
The Federal Labour conference backed swift adoption of national credit planks in the Labour Party platform. A South Australian motion proposing nationalisation of banking and insurance was debated, with an emphasis on expanding public credit and reducing war-time loan burdens. The committee urged replacing the motion with a general push for banking reform and credit expansion for public purposes. The decision strengthens Labour aims to end private banking influence, expand Commonwealth Bank activity, and boost competition with private banks. Calls grew for centralising wealth in public hands, removing Commonwealth Bank from private domination, and enabling public bodies to handle more banking business. The government was urged to consider public price controls for goods and production costs to keep prices profitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Federal
Labour Conference
Labour Party
Ned
Mplinn
Feee
Bankine
Ational Credit
Eya
Foclowine
Commonwealth
Telvale Beniiog Coiabinirions Eae
Commonwealth Bank
Ramet Te Lisslay
Army minister admits wartime errors at Brisbane rally
November 18 reports Army Minister Ms Forde acknowledging mistakes in recruitment and training during the outbreak of war. He says reserves lacked proper military training and some officers were in reserve roles, leading to delays and hesitation amid calls for national effort and volunteer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
FM Forde
Forde
Glatione
Frere
Nycil
Commonwealth
America
Austraile
More Coupons for Coal Miners Cover Extra Heavy Wear
Unclear OCR text suggests issued coupons or discounts for surface workers in coal mines, mentioning heavy wear and work conditions. Details are fragmented, but the item appears to discuss support or compensation related to mining labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wear Eae
Teachers Offer Vacation Time Work Policy
The Questar Teachers Union announces a wartime policy offering vacation time work. Officials from the War Rationing Commission and Executive Council say the program permits essential labor for the war effort. The decision, reached after interdepartmental discussion, aims to use skilled teachers for temporary vacancies while maintaining classroom needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aten Exerative Council
Ofd
Bier Sen. Vhnen
of Batane Weil
Mts
Mintés
Joey Henlow
Bauatitray
Australia Confers On Air Defence Strategy In Pacific
Melbourne reports on the Royal Australian Air Force inspection and Defence Ministry discussions. Ministers Drakes and Drakeford outline plans to widen use of militia for Pacific duties, stressing air power lessons from World War II and the need to deter Japanese aggression while bolstering Allied air defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mn Drakefizi
Per ‘Onne
North Australia
Wink Erat
Drakeford Asic
RAAF
BAA
Australia
Nur
Drekeford Stremad
Jar Curtin
Latour
Crrtin
Carin Woo
Manon Babin
Australie
Boe
Selina
Areek
Cooly
Curtin
Naliente
Mmusii
Surin
Beun
DS Maar
Verterica
Alina
Ben Teen
Cmarel
Melbourne Conference Agrees to Defer Conscription Debate
A Melbourne conference declines an outright decision on conscription for military service outside the Commonwealth. It orders further meetings to refine the proposal after it was not circulated to base branches. Mr Curtin signals support for a vital measure while deferring final Cabinet approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Christinae
Corin
Minvett
Curlin
Notal
Wer Advisory Council
Hesishin
Curtin
Ruben
Erratic WWII Conference Debates Curtin Policy Shifts
Fragmented report outlines a wartime conference where Curtin contemplates greater use of Australian forces in regional theaters, including the Pacific. Debate surrounds naval, militia, and overseas deployments with opposition recalling constitutional limits and political risk.
Blamey Directly Controls New Guinea Forces Say Curtin
Melbourne reports Prime Minister Curtin announced that Allied forces in New Guinea fell under direct control of Gen Sir Thomas Blamey since the Owen Stanley campaign. Blamey, with General MacArthur, has directed headquarters and led offensive operations against Japanese positions in the Markham and Ramu areas and along the Owen Stanley lines, with American and Australian units cooperating in a coordinated drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
New Guinea
Perma
Thomas Blamey
Owen Stanley Ranges
Blamey
Mr. Curtin
Blymry
Mew
Guinea
S Thomas Blamey
Jislara
Agen
Uli
Curd
Shawn
Papin
Birrr Manders
Gertral Blamey
Gap
Milne Bay
Curtin
Shane
Noneratlin
Aircraft crash kills airmen in Victoria training
A Royal Australian Air Force training flight crashed in Victoria during winter conditions, killing crew members including pilot Frank Wo Wildy, observer Allan Rugrece, gunner Sergeant Albert adaigh, and airman Gat ie belan. The crash occurred near Melbourne, with surviving crew member Ri of Vietera reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Wovenbeis
Olive
Anircraft
Aft
Victoria
Frank Wo Wildy
Pibaei
Wee Auetralia
Barpeant Allan
Rugrece
Vietera
Albert \adaigh
New Uth Walks
Sergesot Tan
State Railways and Commonwealth Costs Spark Debate
The discussion centers on Commonwealth state railways funding and freight charges. Mr Larcombe argues for Queensland inclusion in lending initiatives while warnings arise about costly railway requirements and potential private sector roles. Proposals seek quicker, economical rail expansion with emphasis on avoiding further burdens on taxpayers.
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Queensland
Warren
Eoneree Battoy
Anderson
Catina
Balev
Byotaras
Annie
Meare
Dimhstan
Charters Towers
Millan
Illon Pie
FGA
Ces
Valing Toe
Leigh Rockhampon
Beeenima
Steen
Wan
Pek
scCouan
Nemveur
Mansfield
Maher Bridtane
Obrien
Kosres
KA Powell
Colevisle
Malla
Mt Mallar
Steawet
Het Brooklands
Wetman Oor
Walker Brisbane
Bunar
Cerrone
Fon Ochery
FDA
Theweomba
S. A Fibson
Huncabera
J Greer
Geri Lucas
Frohane
Head
Frememan
SLC
Tategorta
Ixerenrs
Miers
Ieee
Beaieoois
Crisve Bretane
Parker
Rockey PO Bait
Warwick
Enel
Rao bin
RY Warner
Wetann Chirdera
SD Mace
Weare
Brwbane Ser
Willares Fass Spewi
Mer Boa Wacds
Romy Via
Rerisiens
Aaikash
Auditor-Ceneral
Seree
Ted
Land Army
Robante
Molenda
Waldace
Cnt
Fodor
Eom
Chine
Walinen
Ena
Averite
Mie
Sorowine
Sen
Anatestia
Traland
Finch Tad
Hens
Reese
Macinraie
Nestny
Woodward Giger
Lander
Mareeba
Lecker
G. W. Johnson
Edmonson
Profesonel
Mt Ros
Joan McCarthy
Pete
Westeraay
Ian
Ste Weber
Saat
Bern
Rma
Ettack
Gwen Stanley
Japaniea
Ernest Hirton
Franey Walfops
Lake-ereet
Muna
Ontario
Thomas Nerrig
Wallon
Timor
Mediun
Bosbers
TyWwns 3
Machice
Bobiinar
Cairne
Pe Catris Technical College
Misa Thelma Rar
He. Callegr
Mins Jean Softenshah Calas
May Wiltlun
L. Srarie
Durer SM
Avene Srna
Banat Bank Prulips
Riga
Wo Barmett
Burns
Moore
ALF
Gatton College
Erebane
Ubey
Supreme Court
Proenal
Mequesta
Government
The
Questar “Teachers Union
Spe
Wintster
Nelbourne
Tor Abe
Pat Elyswhere
F Jones
Ie Seferten
M Langsiow
Iis
Gurtie
Oictin
Macartrur
Ilita
Vimite
Aurtralle
Pacific
Japim
Europe
Canberea
Stockrolm
Aoverzer
Atatec
Arto
Falaterto Peninnile
Amociaiad
Awshrata
J. Fraser
Alwa
Delerae
GEOGE
Amoussen
Rengin
Aidister
Solomon
New Zealand
Tuna
East Indies
Philippines
Caniff
Herra Tosninht
Allence
Curtins
Reeim
Simmnate
Slamey
Begam
Jour Peesows
Acteough
Callweys
Dherndente
Larcombe
Lennfink
Ebay
Anieh
Ihiorus
Wip
Ruel
jAnecbiy
Adenesed
Raiway
Anu
H O'Shes
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