This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1942
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text describes Cairns Patriotic Fund activities and a meeting about fire safety. Names mentioned include Milne, A Tannen, Sheppard, and references to local volunteers or attendees. The snippet notes attendance and an editing effort by a local citizen group.
A fragmentary OCR passage presents mixed terms including commercial and place-like words. It appears to be an unreadable mosaic lacking a coherent event or identifiable entities. No clear headline or reportable outcome emerges from the readable fragments.
A fragmented report recounts an Australian raid involving officers from Philip Pines and a group called the Pneppiers. The piece mentions a journey, skirmishes with Japanese forces, an ambush and exchange aboard a vessel, and a later encounter with Australian crewmen. It references waterway peril, alleged cargo such as tobacco, and a dash to safety amid aerial and naval actions.
In October, discussions reveal how the Meat Commission addresses interstate trade and price controls under federal law. Officials from the Meat Commission and allied agencies plan measures to regulate prices, output, and supply while protecting consumers.
A cryptic report notes a confrontation involving Gardiner and Geckg Evers. Details are unreadable, but the fragment hints at a high tension contest or encounter with unspecified opponents and a decisive moment marked by a pincers action.
Fragmentary obituary notice recalls Durte Sevbeily Lambert who passed away on a summer night. The text references a ceremony or memory event, a note about a surviving spouse and family, and mentions a location near BL Mn and a memorial memory line.
Fragmentary discussion outlines Japanese aims to force a Soviet conflict in Europe, with focus on strategic routes, winter conditions, and potential Sino Anglo tensions. The piece weighs risks of offensive action in China and the impact on global power shifts, citing Japanese hesitation and possible future moves.
An article reflects on China’s resolve to strengthen its war effort and sustain self detente amid uncertain European developments. It warns of potential Axis retaliation, notes Hitler’s anger over setbacks, and says Japan may rethink plans while Allies intensify winter campaigns. The piece stresses unity and resilience in the global struggle.
A cane cutter from Hadisach named George Dien was injured yesterday after being cut by a cape knude while working at Fair weather's farm. He was assisted to hospital by ambulance, with his condition described as stable. The Health Inspector D Fielding of the Mul arayy Shire Council announced delays in supplying diphtheria immunization vaccines due to labor shortages, pushing commencement of immunisation for children into early 1943.
Cairns Court of Petty Sessions sees Tb Guyer and Mage resume duties on the bench while Mr Dwyer is assigned capential tasks. Council discusses water pumping to the tower, street lighting in the main city block, and railway service adjustments amid storm damage and public safety concerns.
A fragmented report details wartime shelter provisions, utilities, and police measures in Cairns and surrounding shire areas. It notes mill and power concerns, council discussions on stopping enemy damage, and roles of inspectors, engineers, and officers in maintaining war readiness and civic safety.
Brisbane reports sugar supply worries as the Prices Board election looms. The Royal Commission, formed to study sugar production and transport, will meet to select cane growers’ representatives for the upcoming five-year term. Representative candidates include Alexander Kippen, Thorant Powell, and Frederick J Wheeler.
A garbled wartime article discusses Australia’s federal politics, government support for compulsory unionism, and army deployment fears. It notes ministerial indecision, bungling in departments, and strain on the war effort amid party shifts and union pressure. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors.
An arrest action concerns the ship Darwin, with warrants and writs issued by authorities. Documents were served, copies kept, and court proceedings prepared, naming parties including Emerson and others. The case involves a maritime service claim and a monetary amount noted as 190,000.
Police and welfare officials say nine absconders disturbed a Sydney residence over the weekend, with residents reporting threats, smashed windows, and possible breakage of furniture as officers investigated the disturbance at the home.
The Minister for Supply and Protection J A Beasley received a test batch of crude rubber produced in Queensland. Officials plan to cultivate rubber trees as a national program within two years, aiming to transform the giant weed into a commercial crop. Investigations and machinery will be obtained to support commercial rubber production and cultivation.
An explosion tore through a three room house at Young street Fitcrop on a Saturday party injuring no one but causing severe damage. The blast shattered windows and splintered furniture as occupants including Mrs Mary Hill and her four children, Thomas Howell and Elis Williams endured the shock. An explosives expert recovered fuse fragments from the debris. Detectives probe possible links to prior arson attempts at the same residence.
Fragmentary report notes a farewell event for ALF recruits with the mayor stressing duty and unity. He warns that freedom endures where the chain holds, and the weakest link defines strength.
The Cairns Hospitals Board fights to appoint Dr Cohen or another physician amid protest and delays. Director General of Health Sir Raphael Cilento weighs in as talks hinge on hospital leadership, while a salary rise for a dentist and mosquito netting policy draw board debate.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.