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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1943
Page
2
Fragmentary business market note from October with garbled names and numbers. Reads like price movements or bids for lucerne and other goods, mentions a New South Wales location and partial sale figures. Content is unreadable in parts but indicates market activity and prices.
An official in North Queens notes hopeful shifts in food distribution and supply. He mentions planned visits and inspections to assess production capacity and the impact of eastern district restrictions, aiming to moderate shortages and improve access for the public.
The Railways Commissioner stated that the series of reforms to railway services will bring improvements for the public and passengers. He said passenger train travel across the state would be streamlined with better services, though some lines may be abolished.
A terse dispatch from London dated December 16 notes German obstruction and supply issues delaying transport of ear materal. The report mentions tensions with guests and halting replies from German authorities, with scant detail on broader implications.
The Prime Minister and the War Measures committee discuss pay-as-you-go taxes. Treasurer J B Gilll, Mr Curtin, and Mr Measles weigh the proposal amid government fuel and analytical work already conducted.
A garbled wartime report from Stockholm via a Berlin correspondent claims 19 Dutchmen were executed at Amsterdam as a reprisal. It alleges the action was tied to Allied sabotage by Quisling collaborators and German agents.
A fragmented obituary tribute recalls Merle Dillon and Gear Merle with loving memories from family and friends. The message mentions a father and grandfather, siblings, daughters, and grandchildren, honoring their memory and hoping for peace.
A Cairns Post excerpt discusses how Chinese worker cooperatives, led by Madame Chiang Kai-shek networks, pool capital through federations to fund marketing and supply operations. It notes women and WAC members aiding spinning and weaving, central depots, and growing bank-like handling of funds as China seeks economic self sufficiency amid wartime strain on Japan.
Fragmented OCR discusses broad national development and aims at making the nation a secure world power. It notes Asia movements affecting China and Japan, mentions draining resources and weakened economy, and asserts China’s national outlook and future.
The fragment reviews Army humor and life changes across the Pacific, mentions American flag use rules, charity conduct, and a Brisbane police caution. It lists court penalties, tax and loan notices, Premier Coopers’ Cairns visit, and road work plans including tar and bitumen surfacing on Atherton Tableland routes.
The Prime Minister announced that relatives of the Aled airman beheaded by the Japanese have been informed of the victim’s identity. The government aims to ease anxiety among kin of captured and missing forces, promising nationwide sympathy but not publishing the name.
The discussion centers on three levels of government in Australia with emphasis on local authorities. The State Government backs limited powers for local bodies, praising local service and community spirit. The Premier commends Cairns City and Mulgrave shire for their work, noting admiration for capable local leaders and urging preparation for national events amid looming international tensions.
In October reports outline plans to restore owner-occupied homes and build hutments while debating postwar population growth and urban development in North Queensland. The Premier stresses air raid defenses, housing, and secondary industries, urging coordinated state investment and women's postwar roles.
Disordered wartime brief notes report C C C control men dissatisfied seeking removal of penalties. Central figures and allies discussed this week with statements indicating friction over current measures and enforcement by allied authorities.
Amid coal shortages the State Miners refuse Saturday work. Enerane Getaber 1 West Borate esal miner wy 677 10 WL outlined a plan for Alas work. Minutes for coal relief discussed replacing senior Senator Collingal and potential power rationing. Prosecutions threatened for noncompliance as authorities seek relief and wage adjustments near Brisbane.
Parliament confronted a meat shortage and debated rationing measures amid talks of stock controls. Lawmakers cited disruptions in supply and delays in industrial actions as factors, while government officials defended wartime policies and stressed need to stabilize markets.
Mr Geir stated he was disappointed the meeting outcome and criticized the position. Mr Galt said he was disappointed with the rejection of the plan after informing miners of the position. He hoped miners would accept his proposal as the only viable option to provide immediate gas production once the conference convened by Mr Curtis considered the coal position and its impact on production. The text notes friction in electric power use and curtailed services as near-term issues.
The army will release 2000 men per month for ten months from ALF and Milla to join rural industry. Minister for the Army Mr Forde Noviay stated the plan aims to free experienced workers from line units, with priority given to long-serving farmers and those with prior experience. The release schedule hinges on unit efficiency and involves adjustments to avoid undermining frontline positions.
Daily expenditure figures published show mounting war outlays in Canberra with highlighted totals for the week and last month. The treasury return to day compares daily spend with the previous period, noting the overall daily outlay across allied states.
The passage notes conscientious workers in rural labor and essential undertakings such as munitions production. It discusses a broad program labeled the labour three for the land by year’s end, highlighting growing support and the expected substantial impact on wartime production and home front labor allocation.
The report urges Allied nations to strike together against Hitler, arguing that defeating him requires joint land and sea operations. It emphasizes the goal of crushing Hitler as Mussolini was, with coordinated actions across English channels and fronts.
Wartime dispatch says RAF air operations will target German factories across the Channel and North Sea. The plan aims to disrupt weapons transport and reduce evasian casualties, with a stern assignment to continue air firepower to support Salerno landings and allied efforts.
Melbourne October 11 Rotert Loft 178) reports the wealthy recluse Bobt Fourd by Fard found dead in his van near his Melbourne home. Police note he lived in apparent squalor yet possessed 12,000 pounds in savings.
Allied air forces report continued heavy combat across the Pacific with destroyed Japanese aircraft and damaged bases. American fleets upheld pressure near New Georgia and RAAF and Beaufighter units engaged near Munda, Kolombangara, and Cape St. George as Japanese forces retreat and supply movements decline.
Night raids by enemy planes targeted the north west with bombing runs and a reconnaissance mission. Our ground forces, in cooperation with Tani company, repelled the incursions as Goodenau and Woodlarke Islands endured night attacks.
An official ministerial edict from Canberra orders no investigation into CS strikes until workers earn $9. Senator Collings is quoted noting a ten day delay and directs a report to the Prime Minister. The record shows government action limiting inquiry and delaying accountability.
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