22 Oct 1943
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1943
Page
1
The undermentioned person is named in a formal notice from the Regents of the College. Details refer to a reestablishment of petty expenses and an agreement related to a public or official matter. Verification of dates and terms appears in the stated document.
Innisfail magistrates hear cases of Maltese men charged with failing to enroll for military service. Judge McLaughlin questions if workers misread enrollment rules as inspectors outline penalties. Defendants, including Mr Vandeleur, offer defences about language and ability to read, while officials stress the aim to enforce manpower laws and collect revenue. Other mentions include medical exam attendances and local prosecutions of similar cases.
The article reviews repatriation duties after service, noting authority divisions and a new Rehabilitation Services form to coordinate electoral, manpower, and rationing matters. It highlights advice channels, allowances for tool of trade and furniture, and exemptions for time limits in special cases. It also covers war pensions, medical benefits, and the need for skilled chiropodists with proposed legislation and a future board.
The Department of Mental Hygiene notes the Travancore Developmental Centre disruption by evacuation and its reestablishment at Hepburn Springs. The move reduced the city's psychologic atmosphere, improving health and development. Two cases of infectious disease occurred. most children received attentive teaching with satisfactory results despite transfer difficulties. Thirty pupils remained at year end, with 16 county districts contributing 213 examined cases and 25 from medical/private sources.
Canberra October 20 Wing-Commander Clive E Caldwell DFC and Bar is credited with two enemy planes as part of his awards under Australia’s decorations list. Other decorations include the DFC to Peter McCallum Bowenville Queensland and Flying Officer Harr Brown Brisbane along with dispatches for Squadron Leader Gordon Weavage Ipswich and Flight Sergeant John Perkins Ballon.
Washington October 19 The Senate has approved the House Bill to raise payments to service members dependents to 80 dollars a month for the wife and one child and 20 dollars for each additional child. The measure now awaits President Roosevelt's signature.
The October meeting of The Babinda Store Branch discussed the CWA and Christmas parcels for service personnel. Mrs Price presided, reports showed funds and donations, and plans were made for hospital care, welfare, and a Christmas greeting card project.
A secretary named Tolmer pleaded guilty in a criminal court to a theft offence. The court sentenced him to three years in prison. The proceeding included a second indictment and involved property tied to the ANA branch and local authorities.
The report cites laxity of methods and non compliance with association rules as contributing to offences. Judge hopes the Tait case will deter future misuses of funds and protect volunteers and members. Defense notes debt and illness affecting leadership and finances.
Drought continues to cripple Irvinebank district with water for mills and pumps strained. Repairs progress at the dam and water tanks while mining labor shortages threaten mail service. A public meeting demanded PMG reconsider mining workers’ access to mail runs amid fuel and supply disruptions.
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