Greek successes reported in Epirus sector
Commonwealth dispatch from Brisbane notes Greek forces extending in Epirus after holding Kalamas River, with Italian advances repelled and withdrawals to Acheron River, while Greek moves toward Argyrokastron and Delvino seek to encircle Italian coastal troops. Latest reports claim Greek positions push Italians toward Albanian border amid cautious progress and possible reinforcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Epirus
Gulf of Arta
Korea
Kalamas
Acheron
Allan
Kalimas River
Janina
Dem
Arevrnkastron
Albania
Argyrao
Kestron
Delvino
Cairns Aerodrome Progress Nears Completion
Work at the Cairns aerodrome is far ahead of schedule with the main runway nearly finished. Some 18 000 yards of material have been laid and consolidated, and the final course is to be laid after a brief rain delay. The site measures 1210 by 320 yards and 10 000 yards of top dressing can be laid in under 10 days, with permanent straffe expected by Christmas week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Apples and Pears Marketing Talks in North Queensland
Mr J Arkell Market Supervisor of the Apple and Pear Board met with lrs panel agents D E Good, Lee Seng, and B Furnell to discuss supplies and distribution. He said next season would see about 3000 Nike cases more apples and pears than pre war years due to curtailed overseas supply, with plans to move extra stock to the Far East at lower prices. Arkell noted large yearly surpluses and voiced regret that full distribution to distant markets is limited. He toured Rockhampton and Townsville and will break the journey at Mackay on return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queersand
J. Arkell
Yastting Caires
Lrs
D. E. Good
Lee Seng
B Furnell
Arkell
Nike
Beard
Arkoff
Rockhampton
Townesville
Meeday
Mackay
Cairns Donations Help Victims Fund Initiative
Fragmentary note reports one time contributions to a bombing victims fund. Mentions a fund name, an address at 34 Saf of Orardenine, and a partial contact or telephone detail. Poor readability limits precise names or dates. mentions charitable support for bombing victims.
Cairns Patriotic Fund Tenetren Remitted
The Cairns Patriotic Fund lists tenetren remitted with names including Mr Alex McRenoye and Mrs Down, Stratford, Mrs Good, Prosn, L. Renetta, D Mason, and others from Stratford and Freshwater. Total to date £750390.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amruat
Alex McRenoye
Down
Ees Freshwater
JM. Dohnaten
Stratford
L. Renetta
Stretford
D_ Mason
Preshwater
Giffin
Tuteherien
Red- Wynd
Bereavement Thanks From Driscoll Fleming Family
MWR and MRS JE x thank the attending Doctor Matron and Nursing Staff of the Fieurhate Hospital and all kind friends for tributes and messages after their recent sad bereavement. IR and MRS DRISCOLL and BOB MRS, M FLEMING, MR RB, and MISS K FLEMING, South Johnstone, and SF, and MRS C J FLEMING and FAMILY Trutefail extend personal thanks for wreaths and sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MWR
JE x
Fieurhate Hospital
Driscoll
Bob
M Fleming
K Fleming
South Johnstone
C J Fleming
Trutefail
Diverse Church Services Turmoil Across Cairns Parishes
A long list of church services from St John’s Lake Street to North Cairns and Babinda outlines Holy Communion, Evensong, Sunday School and midweek meetings. Including Andrew’s Presbyterian Cairns, Bartle Frere, Deeral, Freshwater, and Norms. The notices cover morning worships, evening services, catechism, devotional meetings, and special war intercession with varied times and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John's Church
Lake-street
Bermon
Holy Cross
Babinda
Bartle Frere
Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Cairns
W. McPheal
Stainer
North Cairns
St Andrew's
Presbyterian Church
Rabinds
Miriwinni
Method Church
Central
Gorton James MA
Noel Ferguson
J) Smiths
Woodward
Draper-street
J.H Smith
Freshwater
P.m
T. L. Collis
Tio Nm
Juke Chan
Alex Campbell
Deeral
Warm Welcome Baptist Church
Asi
Worshin
Sunray School
H White
Gad Tabernacle
Clarestreet
Syundev
Chrisae
Gore
Maize and chaff prices ease at Roma Street market
Brisbane November 22 markets show maize at 62 to /-, lucerne chaff in fair supply with prime values easing, medium lines steady. Wheat chaff 6 to 6/3, mixed chaff 5/6 to 6/6, New South Wales eaten chaff 8/ to 9/6. Feistes 19/6, Orminns 18/4 to 15/9, some sales passed, pumpkins in light supply at 2/6 to 2/9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Roma Street
Lucerne
New South Wales
Industrial Peace Plan For Arbitration Reform
Canberra November 22 The War Wogneit's proposals to improve Commonwealth arbitration methods as a step toward industrial peace will be implemented immediately Prime Minister announced in the House of Representatives A regulative approach will precede a bill to replace the revolution and allow discussion Four conciliation commissioners will be appointed across three States NS Wales Victoria and South Australia One commissioner will be named for Queensland Will be attended by NS Wales and Victoria The War Council will meet Monday to consider the commissioners roster and personnel details
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Wogneit
Wgnes
Aunouieed Thie
House of Representatives
Imeos
Vieters
South Austrac
Queena
War Council
Barwon By-Election Final Results Reported in Sydney
Final by election figures released in Sydney show Labour candidate Mr 3 H Heffron winning Barwon with 7324 votes, CP candidate Mr FT Satterthwaite securing 3762, CP candidate H H Johnson receiving 2260. The race highlights party support shifts in the Barwon electorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Barwon
H Heffron
Labour
FT. Satterthwaite
H. H. Johnson
C.P
Funeral for P C H Rutherford Held at St Johns Church
Relatives and friends of Mrs P C H Rutherford and Stewart invite attendance at the funeral of Percival Charlies Henry Rutherford, leaving St Johns Church Lake Street at 4 pm for Cairns Cemetery. Public bodies are asked to inform the Town Clerk by noon today to arrange cortege order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. H. Rutherford
Stewart
Lakestreet
Cairns
Percival Charlies
Henry Rutherford
St John’s Church
Martyn-street H
EN Pty Limited
P C H. Rutherford
St Johns Church of England
Minnie, Abbott
Aplianieer
AE Wilkinson
Empire Fights On and the Fate of Europe
A political military analysis argues that Germany undermined allied morale to win, not by destroying forces. Britain’s defense, potential offensives, and Italy’s position are weighed against sea and air power, with Germany’s future strength and unity in doubt as distrust and falsehood threaten its final phase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Battle of the Loire
Maginot Line
Germany
Norway
Belgium
Netherlands
Hitler
Europe
Great Britain
Britain
America
Italy
King’s Proclamation of Resolve at Parliament Speech
The text recalls His Majesty the King addressing Parliament, pledging continued resistance against aggressors. It frames the war as a clash of fundamental ideals and calls for unity with Allies to secure freedom, ordered liberty, and social justice, until victory and secure peace are achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Germany
Britain
Egypt
Sudan
Casket No 7 Drawn In Brisbane Today
A drawing for Casket ee sede Fee Golden Casket No 7 will be held in Brisbane today likely around noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Cairns Weather and Milk for Children Relief Increase
The Cairns Post Office recorded a maximum of 90.2 and a minimum of 66 degrees with 3 pm saturation at 38 dry bulb and 73.2 wet bulb. Government relief expands milk for children under 14 by 8d weekly per child. each week a 1/- milk ration ticket is issued via licensed vendors. Innisfail water use shows daily pump rates: 578,000 gallons on Nov 6 dropping to 289,? on Nov 9 amid light rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Innisfail
RK. Tranberg
Johnstone Shire
Councl
Tranberg
Bail Forfeited In Cairns Police Court
Four men named Gordon James Troolan Allan Rennine Robert Ebenezer Wil lama and John Resmond Whelan failed to answer at Cairns Police Court after being charged with drunkenness in a public place. Their bail of 5 shillings was forfeited. Adam Watson, 44, an aboriginal, was charged as named and convicted, not punished further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
R. C. Grenier
Gordon James Troolan
Allan Rennine
Robert Ebenezer Willama
John Resmond Whelan
Adam Watson
Offerce
Railway Gardens winners in Northern Division
The Commissioner for Railways runs annual beautification contests at stations. Kuranda in Cairns district won the Northern Division again, with Pioneer and El Arish following. The prize for greatest advancement was shared by El Arish and Ravenshoe, with Redlynch in third place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuranda
Cairns
Pioneer
el Arish
Townsville
Ravenshoe
Redlynch
Presentation to Mr. Herb Pym at Cairns Court House
CPS staff held a presentation for Herb Pym who leaves Cairns for a RAAF posting after four years at Cairns and a prior period at Malanda. Police Magistrate R C Grenier praised his public service, with CPS officials A Anderson and staffyt figures also speaking as Pym replied.
Mackay City Council to raise loan for water works
Mackay City Council approved a £54,100 loan for current year water system improvements and accepted a £24,000 loan from Queensland National Bank to aid water supply works. A £2,000 loan from the bank will fund the move of the castration from The Palms to Mount Rosset. At Cairns Chamber meeting, Mr Mathews of Howard Smith Ltd announced departure to Townsville. he was praised for his service as local manager. ministerial letters discuss irrigation driven tobacco expansion in Dimbulah and district, with survey completed and an irrigation plan anticipated to enable large land areas for future tobacco work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackay
Mackay Cite Council
Cos
Mercury
Queensland National Bank Ltd
Maynar
Sane
Corminal
Q.N. Bank
Mount Rosaet
Mathews
Cairnns Chamber of Commerce
R. G. Fogarty
R. Mathews
Howard Smith Ltd
Townsville
Fogarty
Cairns
Bruce
Public Landa
Walsh River
Toharco Industre
Dimbulah
Shackleton
Irrigation Department
Hae
Orungal Aground on Reef at Barwon Heads
The Orungal ran aground on the eastern reef near Barwon Heads during a gale. Rescue efforts continue with life boats and diving crews ready to inspect damage as a Court of Marine Inquiry is planned to determine cause and signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orungall
Barwon Heads
Cairns
Brisbane
Sydney
Newcastle
Melbourne
Captain Day
MacDonald, Hamilton and Co. Ltd
Rodney
G. F. Long
Molly Bherston
Brdney
Hobart
Queenscliff
Red Cross
Williamstown
Orangal
Surplus Tradesmen To Be Discharged From ALF
Surplus tradesmen in the ALF are to be discharged so they may return to industry. The men affected include electrical fitters fitters and turners instrument makers machinists pattern makers and men generally suited for munition making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
ALF
Kalgoorlie By Election Leads With 2000 Votes Remain
Kalgoorlie by election reports a commanding Labour lead as voting nears completion. H. V. Johnson leads with 17,274 votes, F. R. Lee of the U.A.P. 13,568, N. B. Finlay 1,649, C. Ferguson 1,089.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalgoorlie
H. V. Johnson
Labour
Johnson
F. FR. Lee
U.A.P
N. B. Finlay
C. Ferguson
Cairns Railway Band to Play in Anzac Park Tomorrow Night
The Cairns Railway Band will contribute a popular programme of music in Anzac Park tomorrow night starting at 8 30 under the conductorship of Mr PF Passmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Anzac Park
PF. Passmore
Employment Found at Cairns Labour Agent Says
The Labour Agent at Cairns Mr T Noonan stated yesterday that for the fortnight ended November 14 thirty four unemployed men had been provided with employment of an unremitting nature. This work chiefly related to re railing the railway line between Kuranda and Mantaka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
T. Noonan
Kuranda
Mantaka
Gordonvale School Worn Cabinet Approval Slated
The Minister for Works Mr H Bruce says Cabinet approval is sought to install a ao sentic system at Gordonvale Rural Bched. Work to be done by day labour with hopes of minimal delay. Timber Cutters Located Two men reported missing from Goldsborough camp near Gordonvale Eric Robinson 35 and William Ludlow 40 were seen by Ravenshoe police in Ravenshoe seeking work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordonvale
Mr H Bruce
Gordonvale Rural Bched
Goldsborough
Ravenshoe
Eric Robinson
William Ludlow
Reduced Air Mail Rates For Forces Overseas
Reduced air mail charges apply to letters from Australian and New Zealand forces serving overseas. Half an ounce letters cost Sd and postcards cost a penny? The rate applies to letters not exceeding half an ounce due to limited space for first class mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Main Roads to Update Windscreen Label Varnish
The Cairns RAC branch letter prompts a response from the Main Roads Commission. The Government Printer will adopt a new varnish for label preparation to improve adhesive strength under northern climate conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borowsae
Cairns
Rac.q
Main Roads Commission
Dearer groceries meet higher sales tax
The Queensland Grocers Association president said grocery prices must rise to cover the revised sales tax rates. The Price Fixing Commissioner announced increases in beer and spirits prices, with bottled beer possibly up 2d and other drinks adjusted. No changes to goods not paying the new duty. old prices stay until stock runs out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Queensland Grocers’ Association
C. Sweetman
Professor Copland
Copland
Death of Alderman Rutherford in Cairns City
The death of Percival Charles Henry Rutherford 57 occurred at his residence 255 Lake street. A northern surveyor and businessman, he directed road and aerodrome surveys for the Federal Government and was a director of Babinda Mill. He served Cairns City Council after election as a Citizens' Group candidate and held a Barron Falls Hydro Electric Board post. Funeral today from St John’s Church of England at 4 pm. Survived by his wife and son Stewart. another son Gordon predeceased him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake-street
Percival Charles Henry Rutherford
Ald. Rutherford
Port Douglas
Townsville Grammar School
C. A. Andrews
Mossman
Cairns
Cooktown
Horne Island
Babinda
Mulerave
Hambledon
Pawngilly
Stond
Citizens’ Group
Cairnns
Barron Falls
Appeal Granted In Industrial Court Over Pay Increase
Mr Justice Webb grants Frederick J. Field an appeal in Townsville from a Townsville Acting Industrial Magistrate ruling. Field, a railway traffic inspector, argued he should be paid the maximum rate from December 11, 1939, the Railways Award date. Webb says increases on maximum rate do not depend on the Commissioner’s timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biisbane
Justice Webb
Industrial Court
Frederick J. Field
Field
J. P. O'Malley
Commissioner of Railways
Ferry and Riordan
Soldiers Congress in Canberra Criticizes Federal Politicians
November 22 Canberra reports during the final session of the Returned Soldiers' League Congress critics assail federal lawmakers for low attendance as Treasurer A W Pita delivers the Budget. Sir Gilbert Dyett earns praise as a leader, with H D Black calling him the ideal dictator for Australia. The 1941 congress will be held in Brisbane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Returned Soldiers’ League
H. Marshall
Victoria
House of Representatives
A. W. Pita
Gilbert Dyett
Thailand
H. D. Black
Nsw
Australia
Commonwealth
Brisbane
Government Action Urged Overseas Threats
In the House of Representatives Mr. E. J. Ward urged action on global affairs after delegates at the soldiers congress referred to certain speakers as fifth columnists. He argued such sentiments do not reflect the views of the majority of returned soldiers or current members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
E. J. Ward
House of Representatives
Congress
Evatt Attacks Arbitration System in Maiden Speech
Dr H V Evatt challenged sections of the Governor General s speech arguing that industrial unrest stems from defects in the arbitration system. He noted little improvement since 1907 and urged the Labour Minister to visit strike sites and talk directly with workers rather than delegate talks to deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
House of Representatives
H. V. Evatt
H. E. Holt
Railway Appeals in Townsville Hearings Delayed
In Townsville on November 21 the Railway Appeal Board heard that G Bordejunka’s appeal would not be heard until May. The board noted the commissioner's lack of jurisdiction over certain actions and discussed timing for reinstatement. An unrelated hearing addressed HL Gurrey’s appointment as officer in charge at Normanton, with witnesses detailing prior service and inquiries into departmental letters. The case progresses with further examination by departmental counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsville
Railway Appeal Board
Morong
F W. Patereen
G. Bordejunka
Charman
Simpean
Paterson
Appes
Paterwoy
Bordajunko Iato
Po Qn
Supreme Court
HL Gurrey
Mayne Janeliem
Normanton
Eob Harrwon
Rockhampton
Ladner
Townevily
Stewart
Bowen
Harriwon
Guewssland
Europe
Quinn
Charleville
Engineering Union
Roma
Commonwealth
Hassen
Runeig
Harrison
F. W. Paterson
Commonwealth Police
Reports of enemy raid shelling questioned in Parliament
Canberra reports that Minister for the Navy W M Hughes could not confirm a radio claim that the Maimoa was shelled by an enemy raider. He said signals were received and the Marmon was about 1109 miles west of Fremantle, with little other information. He promised confidential details to Mr Curtin and defended delaying news to avoid aid to the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
W M. Hughes
J. Curtin
House of Representatives
Curtin
Hughes
New South Wales
West Australian
Fremantle
Mr. Curtin
Naval Board
Crary
J AL Hestley
Ministry
Navy
Raider not within striking distance off Australian coast
Mr Hughes stated tonight that the raider’s activities off the Australian coast are not within striking distance of the road currently. He noted the raider was likely within 100 miles of the coast and a menace to trail routes, aiming to correct public impression from previous reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Hughes
Air Force Plane Reported Missing Near Townsville
Prishane, November 22, an Air Force plane with two crew members failed to return after a routine flight over Townsville this afternoon. The search continued as darkness approached with no sign of the aircraft or personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prishane
Air Force
Townsville
Obituary Mrs Mary Riordan of Brisbane Dies at Age AA
Mrs Mary Riordan mother of Mr W J Riordan a member of the Arbitration Berth died today in Brisbane aged AA Her other son Mr T Riordan lived at Mackay and was named in the notice The obituary notes her son’s occupation and places connected to the Riordan family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Mary Riordan
W J. Riordan
T. Riordan
Mackay
Essential Metals Letter to Menzies from Cairns Chamber
A Cairns Chamber of Commerce sub committee prepared a letter for Prime Minister K G Mensies on vital metals for war production, urging Federal action and a national survey. It requests support from government ministers and notes North Queensland’s capacity to supply minerals, plus requests on munitions and timber use for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairnns Chamber of Commerce
K. G. Mensies
North Queensland
Chamber
R. F. G. Fogarty
A. W. Fadden
Interior
H. 8S. For
W. J. Cooper
W. J. F. Riordan
M H.R
Queensland
Mines
D. A. Gledson
F. W. Bulcock
Australia
Fogarty
Messrs
H. K. N. MacDonnell
R. T. McManus
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Epirus Sector
Commonwealth Department of Information
Border
Arundell
Reginald C. R
Reg
God
One
Breather
Ahundell
Vera
Ernie Stack
Cairns Emmerson
Ellen Emmerson
Mareeba
McKillop
Michael McKillop
Taylor
Mary Ann Taylor
Estelle Eveline
Araven
Earth
Cairns Aerodrome
Apples
Amita
Winilert
Cairns Patriotic Fund
Church Services
Church OF England Services
Commercial
Mer
Council
Times
Paz
Tim Anfess
The
Carns
Empire
Wer
Geummachf
Dourt OF Inquiry
Court of Marine
Orungal
Ports and Harbours
Brevennon
Cobt
MacDonald, Hamilton and
Gulf
ALD
P. C.H. Rutherford
St. John’s Church of England
Minnie
Abbott
Aplin
Martyn
Order of the Cortere
Stewart Percival Rutherford
Messrs. W. Smith
Gordon
W. A Collins
Rutherford
Mr. Rutherford
Soldiers Congress
Iworker
Dr. Evatt
Bordejunko
Essential Metals
Mer. Menzies
Cairns Commerce Chamber
Mulgrave Mill Co. Ltd
H W. Whitaker
Babinds Central Mill Co. Ltd
N. Swendson
D. Headrick
J. O'Keefe
Heldrick
GD. Gummow
Headrick
Wier
Millaa Millaa
Ravenshawe
Cuirnm
Palmerston Highway
Isthies Highway
Gillies Highway
Mwe
Hendrick
Todoxky
O'Keefe
Muletave
Eueanda
E. 4. Walsh
Joeslite
Hesdrick
Pewich Show Society
West Moreton
Cairne
Mo Gilwised
Mesera
BR. P. McDonald
T. Burden
J. Wyer
F. T. Peagre
Trenchard Smith
H. Pluckshe
M. Podosky
H. A. Leonard
Tendrich
G. D. Gummow
F. Mathews
C. Catto
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