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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1944
Page
4
Brisbane reports that Mt. Morgan Mines asked the Industrial Court to delete the prosperity rate of 7/4 a week and restore a 44 hour week for surface workers, arguing last year showed a net loss while ore quality declined. The case, led by Mr Hartley for the company, was adjourned.
Responding to Senator Collings, Returned Soldiers' League President R Huish says authorities misstate the department's actions. He cites releases of internees to pre war vocations, including 21 internees repossessing farms, and notes strike threats at an ice cream factory where enemy aliens worked beside Australians.
Mary Tully a munition worker received £2000 from a Brisbane jury for injuries from a collision between a US military truck and a tramcar at Moorooka on September 6 last year. Commonwealth had paid £750 into court. She suffered severe facial burns and has not worked since the accident. This was the second of the series of claims.
Angela Zi a cane cutter was sentenced to two months imprisonment after pleading guilty in the Court of Petty Sessions to illegally selling wine to soldiers at a unit near his home. Police testified that Zi offered wine by the gallon and delivered it at night, aiming to facilitate repeat sales to troops stationed nearby. The case highlighted police evidence gathering and the soldiers’ exposure to alcohol amid military discipline concerns.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions tides and water conditions with unclear terms and dates, no clear event or names to confirm a full summary.
A compilation of memorial notices for Pte. Charles Lindsay Doyle and Pte. Victor William Wiltshire who died in New Guinea and at Finschhafen in October 1943. The entries honor their sacrifice with family dedications from mothers, sisters, uncles, cousins, and friends.
In loving memory of Bertha Mary Reece who departed this life on October 13 1943. Sadly missed always remembered. Inserted by sister Violet brother-in-law Eric and nephew Charlies Norman.
Brisbane reports a market at Roma Street with nine lots of lucerne chaff cleared at 13/9 to 76, other lots passing in or sold between 3/ and 8/8. A lone lucerne key sold at 11/ and a lot passed in at that figure. Mixed chaff sold 7/9 and 6/11, two lines of Swede turnips sold 4/3 and 5/0, with other lots passed in at 8/ to 3/.
October 4 fat stock sale in Brisbane saw 2330 cattle auctioned with good demand and prices near last week. Prime light bullocks brought 4 to 5 pounds, prime heavy bulls 4 to 4 10, prime heifers 4 to 4 7, prime cows 4 6 to 4 7, and 10 600 sheep with scattered high prices for prime wethers and ewes amid uneven bidding.
The United Grainers Association president Mr Newcomen expects a benefit to Brisbane cattle supply from federal steps to narrow the beef price gap between Brisbane and New South Wales. He cautions gains depend on the current margin not widening, as the Prices Branch raises Brisbane wholesale beef prices to improve the NSW advantage. The plan aims to reduce margins favoring New South Wales and address Queensland hide discrimination, with higher fees for hides in NSW.
The Minister for Commerce Mr. W. J. Scully announced an annual saving of nearly 44 million pounds of butter due to cream use prohibitions. Prewar Australian cream consumption was about 44 200 000 lb, with restrictions freeing 8960 tons of butter for Allied forces in the South West Pacific and for export to the United Kingdom.
The relatives and friends of Mrs George Page and family are invited to attend the funeral from St Joan's arch at 16 20 on Friday. Also the Pignone family announce the funeral of Giovani Pigno from Fremas Church Mareelos at 10 o'clock in the morning en route to A A Smith Undertaker.
Mrs Lanman and family express sincere thanks to the Doctor Matron Sisters and Nursing Staff of the Tully District Hospital for kindness shown to their late husband and father. They also thank relatives and friends for sympathetic and floral tributes.
The Cairns Post argues wartime stimulus boosted secondary industry and urges fuller use of sea resources. It cites air reconnaissance for locating fish, Australia’s underutilized sea funds, and the potential postwar expansion of fleets, canning, and fish-based foods to bolster the economy and provide work.
Premier Mr F A Cooper signals government support for a private enterprise plan, possibly with the Atherton Tableland Maize Board, to establish a complete starch and glucose plant on the Tableland. The idea, raised in 1938, aims to process surplus maize and stabilize prices, with finance likely after the war and a growing provincial market.
A wartime column argues the Aachen garrison fights to the last man to delay Allied advance toward the Rhine. It warns relief attempts fail, the town may become rubble, and delaying weather could extend Germany's war into next year. The piece criticizes Hitler’s strategy of prolonging suffering to buy time for new German recruitment.
Town Clerk AE Wilkinson released figures showing £25,370 subscribed for the Cairns dam project in the latest Second Victory Loan update.
The state forecast issued at noon and valid for 24 hours calls for fine conditions with scattered light coastal showers mainly in the sub-tropics and Far North. Winds will be southeast to northeast inland and blow fresh along the coast.
Babindi correspondent reports the Babin Police Court charged a driver with operating a motor vehicle while under liquor influence on October 7. A fine of 20 was imposed.
The Army Education Service presents They Came to a City by J B Priestley at Council Chambers tonight. John Sanders pianist and Angie Cantela violinist to perform between acts. Sunday night recordings of Gilbert and Sullivan at the Drill Hall. Civilians welcome at both functions.
Northern athlete Les Tremrath of Babinda son of Mr and Mrs Trembath delivered a remarkable performance at Queensland Agricultural College Athletic Club annual sports at Gatton on September 30. He broke the junior 100 yards championship record by half a second to 10.4 seconds and set a junior 75 yards football sprint record of 0 seconds. He also placed second and third in several other events for Babinda colony.
Nancy Page six years old of Edmonton died early yesterday after her bicycle capsized when hit by William John Phillips carrying contractor’s three ton truck. She struck her head on a steel railway line near Marrs Road between Edmonton station and Hambleton sugar mill. A military doctor said death was due to a fractured skull, arm lacerations, and probable broken neck.
Market report notes ample vegetable supplies though varieties are fewer than last week. Cabbage is scarce locally while tomatoes and beans from Ingham and Julatten are plentiful. Peas arrive as subpar stock, lettuce quality remains good with steady demand. Hot weather fruits including watermelon and papaws see rising demand.
A 1944 notice states tyres and tubes and related permits for rebranding and repairs move to the Directorate of Emergency Road Transport in Brisbane. The Tyre Distribution Department will close October 14 for staff and record transfer, centralising inquiries on petrol rations and vehicle registration.
Allied air forces attacked targets across Ambon Ceram and Morotai with medium and fighter bombers. Operations scored destruction of barges off Morotai, damaged aircraft on Namlea, and set oil storage fires at Boela. Additional strikes hit Koepang, Balik Papan, and targets across Halmahera, Bismarcks, and Solomons.
October 17 draw for Golden Casket No. 887 lists first prize to ticket 36 207 held by K Connolly and A C Draper with T Slattery of Brisbane. Second prize ticket 34 347 to D Gordon ALF Australia and others. Third prize 47 054 to Mandrake Synod care E Schubel. Several other names appear for lesser prizes.
Police Commissioner J J Carroll presented the annual report showing rising trafficking in opium and dangerous drugs including coraine. Fines for unlawful possession and related offences totalled £4166. opium fines rose from £445 the previous year. Police efforts target traffickers within the law.
Mrs Gray of Kidston street Bungalow Cairns fractured her right ankle yesterday morning. Ambulance crew provided first aid before transporting her to Cairns District Hospital.
Justice R J Douglas ruled in the Circuit Court that Lawrence Baden’s appeal against the Army Compensation Committee is upheld in part. He sets compensation at 2073 pounds 15 shillings 7 pence per year for January 10 1943 to May 24 1943 and 1473 pounds 15 shillings 7 pence per year for May 12 1943 to May 25 1944, plus 3 pounds 16 shillings for costs and a temporary license.
The Circuit Court yesterday upheld Mr Justice A J Douglas on an appeal related to the sale of a motor truck at Mossman. Defendants sought damages and costs totaling about £200 plus witness expenses, with further costs for the appeal.
Giovanni Piagno a 54 year old tobacco farmer of Mutehiloa died from injuries after being thrown from a buckboard while laying irrigation pipes on his farm. His son, witnessed the crash and the body was found near a rock on Mareeba road. He leaves a widow with two daughters and three sons. Funeral set for Friday at St Thomas Church Mareeba.
Lord Mayor Ald. J B Chandler attacked Latour aldermen at a City Council budget debate saying they showed indifference to the war effort and forced impractical demands. He credited Labour reforms with ending scandals and improving Melbourne’s financial standing compared with Brisbane. Ald. Kerr labeled the Labour opposition as dismal desmonde.
Brisbane reports Treasury explanations in parliament on why Queensland received about £6,000,000 of the £93,000,000 postwar reconstruction fund. Treasurer E M Hanlon said the shortfall stemmed from Queensland not yet submitting schemes, unlike other states. Plunkett suggested finances explained the delay, but Hanlon noted schemes were still under detailed completion.
A striker produced Sydney newspaper circulates 100 000 copies backed by Federal Ministers and Labour figures while regular reporters are barred from the Press gallery. The Australian Journalists Association objects to working for a composite edition by four proprietors. The Industries Commission order to resume work is pending a mass meeting tomorrow.
The acting Prices Commissioner Mr. McCarthy warned that Christmas toys this year will not be cheaper than last as production is now done mainly by persons unavailable for more essential work. He issued a warning while fixing maximum selling prices for all toys.
New York October 11 reports a Tokio radio bulletin says Allied planes bombed Formosa in force on Thursday with heavy fighting continuing for hours after dawn. About 100 Allied planes were claimed shot down in the first six hours of the battle.
The Industries Assistance Board tabled a Parliament report showing new support for Mt Ion Mines Ltd amid planned debentures and guarantees. Morria Woollen Mill Ipswich Ltd reported progress with turnover over £100,000 and reduced guaranteed overdraft. Tableland Tin Dredging NL faced dredge and water issues but now profits. guarantee total £150,100 with a £20,000 first instalment due September.
In Parliament, Minister H A Bruce said Brisbane tiling and brick firms cannot secure local labour while Melbourne and Sydney have ample workers. De- putation reports and new pits open in Victoria and New South Wales. South Australian Housing Trust has built 2000 houses with available labour. The Premier has raised the issue with the Federal Government and further labour release in Queensland is anticipated.
At Eton on October 12 Mr P G Martin chair of the Atherton Tableland Maize Board said the board would welcome a scheme for maize by products. He noted lean years and low cash levy possible, existing government advances, and silo commitments. The plan would aid industry and provide outlets for surplus maize.
Brisbane October 11. Mr W Power urged the appointment of Mr L Quinn as Royal Commissioner to probe methods of railway promotion amid clerical unrest. He accused the department of mixing seniority and suitability, citing cases of unclassified staff and a man ranked 48th on seniority being appointed. ARU leader M O Brien said favouritism guides many promotions and urged a Railway Reorganisation Board with union representation to review the issues.
The Police Commissioner’s annual report to Parliament shows sex offences in Queensland increasing by 27178 per cent for the year ended June 30. Violence against the person rose 36.2 per cent. Four thousand four hundred ninety seven people were brought before the Courts, up forty four from the prior year. Murders increased by one.
The service is reduced to a tri weekly run starting today with The Coriolanus making three northbound and three southbound trips weekly. Daily service is now eliminated.
A North Queensland pastoralist, aged about M, died about 200 miles west of Townsville. His widow and one child remain, currently in Melbourne.
October 12 Canberra reports talks to form a federal anti Labour party led by Mr. Menzies. Delegates from over 18 organisations including Opposition members attend a three day conference to discuss a locally controlled, federally headed party with potential names such as Liberal and Democratic Party.
The Minister for War Organisation of Industry Mr J J Dedman defended building centre regulations amid housing shortages saying prior to the war labour was sufficient for adequate housing and critics forgot past omissions. He argued further permits would only come if government withdraws from war tasks and that no minister could justify diverting resources from victory.
Drought stringency in Victoria and South Australia triggers workers to assist in sheep and lamb slaughtering to support meat production. Australian Meat Industry Employees Union reports activity, with a Rockhampton gathering and planned works at Toomanville, expecting more men to be available next week.
The Canadian Government has sent 23 wives and two widows to Australia under the Empire Scheme for airmen marriages. Judge Davis said the program is already in operation and 250 Canadian girls are slated for passage with more due soon.
A.J.C. at Randwick reports Abbeville and Versailles work well with strong bets planned for the Epsom Versaile and Epsom Handicap. Bahteun Nobleman Kiaree and Bahtheon also show form as contenders with final weights listed for Epsom and Derby events.
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