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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1940
Page
5
Fragmented text outlines a coast line survey discussing the Gulf beyond Sulum and Siai with references to continents, plates, and anchorage. Mentions Fort Salute to Sie, towns like Berzins and Burrard coast, and ships or craft along a widening tidal shelf.
Mr W A Brand praised unity of the United Centrals and Country parties for stability and praised electors for backing the government. He noted Britain’s stance and congratulated the public on wartime support and the re-election of government candidates including Wilfrid Simmonds to the House of Representatives.
Fragmentary report notes government role in industrial development and rain belt prospects. Mentions Sena tt Foil and Velazoo wind industries, hinterland impact, and expected growth in a future era. References Queensland and a buoyant, prosperous outlook with supportive policy.
The Cairns Post reports Fallows appealing and urging support for the Labour Party. The piece notes Mr Fallon’s criticisms of government policy and Labour’s stance, contrasting it with the current administration’s actions. A separate tribute to Senator Fell highlights long service and commendable work by colleagues.
A fragmented notice describes strict emergency measures by the Commonwealth government affecting trade and prices. It notes a 25 percent rate and general increases, with official statements from a domestic company, amid wartime conditions and regional tensions.
A news fragment cites a Federal Government claim that wartime marketing of Australian primary products to Britain achieved a large, well planned export effort. It notes contracts valued at ninety eight million pounds by June 30 1940, rising to an annual basis of about one hundred fifteen million pounds, with Wool and Wheat bodies in operation by 1916 to sustain economic stability.
A disjointed OCR excerpt shows a community collection in a Shire Council fund to aid bombing trial victims in Great Britain. Names, amounts, and events are garbled but indicate donations from football mates and local figures, with mentions of September and various contributors amid a chaotic record of contributions.
A poorly legible record notes a public gathering in state chambers at Tully on a meeting to alleviate distress from war or disaster. Key figures Best and HL Se Law contributed funds, with remarks by SB Best on behalf of the Tally District Fund.
Amid a turbulent session, ministers and MPs clash over a Commonwealth parole decision and government handling. The Prime Minister and Labour Party proposals feature prominently as voices warn of risks to national policy, with mentions of figures like Johnston and others in a charged political atmosphere.
Fragmentary OCR text references a 2a IW Dioner and a possible note about Corea and a person named Hi. The readable parts are insufficient to establish a clear event, date, or outcome for a factual headline or summary.
Fragmentary text outlines a debate on compulsory service and allied nations. Key names and dates are unclear, but discussion centers on national policy impact, recruitment, and potential campus involvement. Further readable context appears limited to partial phrases and fragments.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions an unseen force and possible participation or strikes, but lacks clear names, places, dates, or outcomes to form a definitive news item.
Fragmentary text reflects a wartime note on Australia’s growing stake in the conflict and the potential for intensified involvement as events unfold.
The report notes a broadcast planned for tomorrow night by Prime Minister Menzies as part of the government campaign. He is scheduled to speak for about ten minutes within a thirty minute allotted slot, followed by a music program, amid debates over time for his address and the broadcasting connection’s approval.
A fragmentary item notes a discussion or reference to an administration with Mr. Pease and mentions poems in a cryptic form. The readable text hints at a local or organizational context without clear dates, places, or participants beyond Mr. Pease.
An OCR damaged note mentions mourners and a widow amid unclear names and events. The fragmentary text hints at a public or personal remembrance with scattered proper nouns, suggesting a local obituary or memorial item.
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