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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1943
Page
2
Weather warnings report severe conditions drenched in confusion with reports of a dangerous storm across London. Officials urge vigilance as flooding and power outages disrupt transport and residents brace for continued high winds and rainfall through the night.
Cairns wins a notable race amid choppy conditions as onlookers note strong speed and endurance. Despite rough seas and uncertain weather, Cairns secures a decisive lead near the finish line.
Snow and icy conditions disrupted holiday travel as major carriers canceled flights and highways slowed to a crawl. Officials urged travelers to check status, bundle up, and allow extra time for routes nationwide. Local airports reported long lines and wait times, while bus and rail services operated at reduced schedules.
Wine consignments of local a venta at Roma street were offered with listed prices. Five lots of pumpkin and maize appeared in the sale, with prices noted as 17 and 6/24 and 03. Local traders advertised items and a hall appeared to hold the market event.
Innisfail October 12 reports debate over fertiliser supply and rail transport. Officials including the Premier and Minister for Agriculture accuse others of delaying relief while farmers face shortages and rising costs. Partial statements from Queensland Cane Growers and various ministers reflect tension and blame over access to fertilizer.
A Melbourne edition note reports concern over fertilizer transport limits north of Towns and a shortage of prewar fertilizer stocks. It cites officials and Premier Cooper discussing quota perceptions, with limited freight available to northern areas and ongoing supply constraints amid wartime conditions.
A fragmented notice discusses work shirts from the Uaishane brand with mention of a chemical or material standard. It notes potential faults in fabric identity, dyeing or finishing and the implied impact on manufacturing quality. The text references revised definitions and responsibilities for traders and fabric suppliers.
A fragmentary report describes a Friday event at a yard where a ceremonial SOD scene is noted. The text mentions a weeklong period, a person named Ihr Pesemaine, and claims of a strange technical failure affecting materials.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a tank attack and gun details referencing October 17, a Michigan/Den Arm unit, and a struggle with terms unclear. Readable items include descriptions of a mobile force, a weapon weight around seven pounds, and mentions of a commander and an attack context.
A fragmented item reports odd events including a mention of an invasion themed by a Frange of Z Camm Gerdouwaist and a veiled reference to authorities. The text lists Punprat Dressers and Embalmers in a surreal, garbled context with unclear dates or locations.
Fragments recall a deceased family member and friends while a wall photo prompts memories. Names like Nancy Duis Darden Green and Temen Gordon appear among lingering remembrances from October 181B era notes and oblique references to a shared home.
A wartime dispatch from ER Landen quotes Tim Dorden presenting a cautious view on Allied strategy. The report notes his stance aligns with cautious engagement and emphasizes the need for coordinated Allied action.
Churchill’s wartime leadership frames Britain’s near-term postwar plans as a joint effort with the United States. The piece notes Allied naval losses, preparations for a major western assault on Germany, and the goal of maintaining national morale. Citizens’ Advance Bureaus in the Cairns area answer millions of inquiries as public service during the conflict.
The article credits the Board of Trade for clothing rationing guidance and lauds the Emergency Public Health Laboratory Service for maintaining health. It notes no serious epidemics since the war began, Britain's strong infection defense, and mobile bacteriologists ready to deploy nationwide. Public health labs, many at universities and public schools, operate under the Medical Research Council for the Ministry of Health.
Military communique describes Allied air superiority raids across the New Guinea and Solomon Islands theaters. Allied forces claim hits on enemy shipping, barracks, and fuel depots while Japanese counterattacks suffer losses. bombs disrupt coastal targets and inland stores as long range reconnaissance flights press the offensive.
A court proceeding cites a North of Tully case involving a woman charged under an equitable vegetable control order. Testimony referenced a veranda encounter with three soldiers and a sequence of events in the defendant’s home, including brandy and a bedroom incident.
Fragmentary report notes an order affecting control of ass and produce in the Cairne district. It mentions organized pickups via COD truck once a week and points readers to contact Mr Lb ere PO Bar 180 Atherton for more information.
A garbled report describes Keron Patrice Glendon claiming a chaotic altercation at his Spence Street premises. He alleges malaria like fever and mentions a Transport Driver’s cap, references to Knlveton and a wife’s actions on a verandah. The narrative includes vague names and events tied to a broader conspiracy charge with multiple unidentified individuals and confusion over roles.
A Canberra court heard testimony about hotelkeepers selling or storing beer, with officials warning publicans and a NSW Licensed Victuallers Association member asserting a need for public confidence. The hearing included statements about civilians, brandy, and a night scene on a verandah, detailing alleged actions and inquiries into husbands, wives, and soldiers.
Fragmented passage discusses mood, credit and constitutional limits. Mentions government control, inflation, rents, and monetary power with garbled wording. Includes names like Scullin and references to political limits. Summary notes the writer’s concern over policy shifts and financial strain.
The article notes to day Parliament on Lacan Mr Low Bacoan and Ei nlason raising topics on vate reduction and government intelligence. Riordan cites encap spirit as factor in classification and Meare mentions Yvanns Matsey and Geet allegedly seeking strength changes. The amendment is defeated and the vote passes.
Fragmentary report shows debate in the House over government production strategy and a cabinet session. Opposition voices pressed the plan as the government Arms toward controls. The cabinet was to present specifics during the day amid debate on national industry and export measures.
In a tense Sydney era session, Slicer faced a murder charge amid extended testimony by Dickinson and others. The proceedings touched on industrial policy, wartime controls, and potential nationalisation, with Justice Wells presiding and public sentiment split over proposed measures affecting mines, transport, and security regulations.
A fragmented report from Brisbane outlines road hazards and the rising toll of traffic accidents. Officials note an increasing casualty count and discuss factors such as vehicle weight and type, driver behavior, and road conditions influencing fatalities.
The Northern miners’ board urges arbitration amid widespread stoppages by managers and workers. President Mr Scanlon appeals to the mine workers and notes the need to avoid walking off while stressing the importance of industrial forces.
October 17 reports discuss State Government plans and Labour crises as factions clash. Premier Mr BA Coopest travels north amid talks of expelling members and reshaping leadership while opposition forces are seen as diminished and under pressure.
Brisbane reports show Labour failing to secure a majority in the federal election. The non Labour vote surpassed the Labour tally, reflecting shifts since the 1941 election and indicating a surprising swing across Queensland districts.
The death occurred at Carne reserve of James Gare at age eight years, prominent figure in Calera Church Band and marching groups, survived by his widow. The funeral will be at St Mogies Cathedral on Friday, with services for the late child.
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