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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1940
Page
2
The Minster for Health and Home Affairs Mr EM Hanlon announced a training school for civil safety squads to work under ARP. The program, first in Brisbane, will commence likely September 30 with exams pending. Squads will be formed in coastal cities and towns to protect the public from air raids and naval blast effects.
The Lithgow branch of the Arms Explosives and Munition Workers Federation with about two thousand members at the Commonwealth small arms factory will stage four stopwork meetings tomorrow afternoon. No work after lunch at 12 40 pm. The Federal executive and Secretary Yates noted tensions over wage, compensation claims, and job protections prompting the demonstration.
Fragmentary speech arguing for strong national defences, urging equal focus on all regions including Queensland and New South Wales. Emphasizes need for munitions, industrial strength, and parliamentary support for government plans amid debates over sugar industry and wartime mobilization.
A garbled report shows Mr W Houston moving a motion on handicaps and a member named Hadeon voting against. The text mentions retirement of a secretary and sending to Mareeba Cairn Gordonvale and Tauisfail clubs for views, with unclear references to limits or fin cards.
An article reports a tense labor dispute involving Melbourne workers and government response. It notes Prime Minister statements and regulatory actions by the State Department to control labor conditions, with advisory boards consulted and various authorities cited in addressing the strike.
Fragmented report notes Senator Foll cites access to government changeover and price control measures. It compares retail food price indices across Europe and Australia, highlighting higher rises during wartime and costs tied to defence spending, with references to Labour policy and international comparisons.
The case revolves around a Wust divorce with wire evidence cited. The parties reportedly separated after a confrontation that led to near a car incident. The judge notes the separation did not condone misconduct, and statements reveal emotional strain over children as the co-defendant’s role remains disputed.
Dr Karl Kling states the infantile paralysis virus linked to patient secretions and sewer water. Contaminated wells and long contamination history cited. Indirect spread via contact noted. live virus exposure described with cautionary detail.
September Louie Graham, 70, of Grange, was fatally injured ten days ago when the bogey wheels of a tram ran over Berlee as he stood up on the tram. He fell to the ground and died. A passerby was taken to a metal service compound for a fracture of the right arm and leg.
Fragmented OCR text discusses artillery production costs and quotas, mentioning howitzers and a large budget. It references historical wartime management and labor details with uncertain names and places. The readable portions imply a national production effort and economic stakes tied to weapon output.
A garbled report recalls a 1638 confrontation over licensing and church influence in the liquor laws debate. The fragment mentions Smith and churches, indicating tensions about business permissions and government action. The exact events and date are unclear due to transcription errors.
Fragmentary report from Sydsey dated September 19 cites district actions and defence industry interests. It mentions decadem cycles and planned holds, a meeting held Saturday morning, and a decision to relocate activities Saturday. Names appear incl W Cromwell, but text is garbled and unclear.
A funeral page recounts memories of Father Omahooey OSA and others in the Cairna district. Dr Hervey laments the loss and recalls the late figures as faithful, charitable neighbors who served with duty and honour. The remarks praise Pease for his generosity and conclude with prayers for rest and light from God. September 15 indicates the date observed.
A garbled OCR fragment cites a September reference and mentions Mr Herbert Hoover in a broadcast around a Beit ick vampire remark. Details are unclear, with no coherent event or source outlets readable.
A fragmented OCR snippet presents a garbled inquiry phrase repeated twice with scattered words in multiple languages and nonsensical terms. No clear event, person, or organization is identifiable for a cohesive summary.
Reports from London in The Times detail wartime unrest as shortages widen across Britain. Propaganda alleging Jewish plots and French manipulation inflames fear while authorities debate controls on employment and food distribution amid ongoing rationing and economic strain.
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