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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1943
Page
4
An unclear note recounts a naval history venture at a street site with references to Amartee. The fragment hints at ventures or events dated around the 7th to 8th of a month, mentioning related actions and places without clear specifics.
Fragmentary obituary fragment mentions a person named in loving memory. Includes scattered phrases and broken names, lacking clear dates or locations. Unable to determine full identity or details from the unreadable text.
A London meeting of the Production and Resources Board discusses postwar demand, transportation needs, and strategic materials. officials praise planning for mobilizing Rubber and other supplies, aiming to sustain production, lift transport, and improve efficiency across sectors while preparing for future demands.
The Ministry of Aircraft Production refuses interference with war output while revealing a secret machine seen as a tremndisak advance. Engineers say radio-location and long distance civil aviation will enable pilots to fly blind across the Atlantic, guiding to destinations with an invisible track. The London Call notes these prospects transforming future air travel and military aviation.
Fragmented report describes cane mill disruption, troop movements, and clashes near Jupattess and Bateiberg with casualties. Mentions American support for ground operations in the Ramu Valley, ambulance efforts, and distribution of cash from New Britain coast wartime funds.
In September the Cairns Ambulance section logged major duty hours with 40 missions and extensive mileage. The district announced staff movements, new appointments, and training progress within the ATC and RAFA units, including the Atherton Flight parade plans and BAAT candidates.
In Canberra a War Service Homes notice dated October 31 outlines details about housing allotments and eligibility procedures. The terse entry lists relevant officials and the governing authority overseeing wartime housing allocations.
The Secretary of the ASPA Mr FCP Curlew said representations had been made for the release of Italian internees to relieve manpower shortages. He noted Labour Minister Me Et Holloway’s assertion that internees would be sent back to their states and to industries where they are experts, as soon as possible. The move aligns with future industry needs and the current closing of the additin.
Minters for Canm eba food postion. The heer and oe min ta Paley leave for car.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions unpaid fines, breaches, and national security regulations. References to absentees, regulation applicability, and a Prime Minister context appear, but details are garbled and illegible. No clear events, dates, or named entities can be confirmed from the readable portions.
Brisbane notes discuss the Hamilton by election shock and Labour infighting. Observers view Mr Chandler’s victory as proof voters follow the right man, criticize the Country National Organisation as outmoded, and predict shifts in state politics. The piece examines Parliament dynamics, machine politics, and early signs of party realignment amid crime and social concerns.
A Canberra report alleges the black beer market thrives as officials announce measures to curb illicit sales. Local hotels face shortages and uneven beer distribution, with some outlets rationing stock to favored customers at inflated prices while others maintain steady over the counter sales.
A garbled 19th century style report discusses alcohol taint and danger in drinks, government measures, and public reaction. It mentions mining communities, Christmas restrictions, and calls for stronger oversight amid fears of tainted liquor and risky consumption.
A early notice outlines new rural labour rules requiring employers to notify the local service officers before terminating engagement. It specifies data to be supplied for each worker including name identity card or registration details, address, date of engagement and cessation, period of employment, and current location if known.
Australian dairy data shows Brisbane and Queensland aim to lift butter and cheese output. Reports indicate 1964 first quarter production near target, with total state yield around 15 090 tons, surpassing early expectations yet below long term goals.
In Arisbane on October 21 Parliament heard Mr Newman, Commonwealth Controller of Minerals Production, attacked for mine shutdowns. Up to 30 Trekelano workers faced layoff as pumping issues halted production and dewatering required. Copper’s wartime role underscored by officials while gold output faced separate constraints.
A conference between senior federal ministers and the Miners Union begins in Sydney on October 5 and will resume in Canberra next week with Mr Curtin presiding. The aim is to prevent strikes and absenteeism and to frame production terms with no rate restrictions, while prosecutions loom for miners linked to recent mine closures.
A grand parade in Brisbane showcased over 3000 troops and hundreds of vehicles in a 30 minute spectacle. The event included six detachments totaling more than 300 men with amphibious elements and heavy transport. Governor Sir Leslie Wilkin attended as crowds filled passenger trains heading to seaside resorts for the weekend.
A passenger train and rail motor crash near Mareeba causes multiple injuries. Civil and military ambulances, doctors, and police cooperated to treat about 20 patients, with several passengers evacuated to hospital and one motor damaged beyond repair.
In Parliament on October 21 Mr EB Maher criticized the Rome Street auction market noting limited competition and prices falling below expectations. He urged the government to appoint a committee to investigate the produce trade and called for reform to aid farmers and traders amid market shortages and price instability.
Fragmented OCR reads like a jumbled note with scattered references to Christmas, Berlin, and various names. Readable items are sparse, but hints of travel, holidays, and places suggest a miscellaneous brief rather than a coherent event.
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