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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 12, 1949

Page

6

Watersiders Return to Work Amid Waterfront Strife

The Watersiders resume work for the Stevedoring Industry Band after a two week strike tied to port conditions. Mr J Feeney asserts discipline and loyalty to Australia’s ports while workers fear broader job losses and potential port closures as tensions rise.

Bewen J. Feeney Wells Brisbane Tomlpaid Fessey Feeney Sable Montis Peeters Bown Feener

Army to Continue Coal Cuts Amid Army Labor Strikes

The article reports ongoing coal production reductions and troop movements as the army maintains cuts. Officials note expected weekly tonnage remains steady while urging readiness, with ministers stressing the strategic aim to keep supplies flowing and bolster wartime efforts.

Muswellbrook Syaintor Avis Wir Chakabersariel Pew Peart Aviay Ashley Astley

Fragmented OCR Wire Notice of Mining Claim

Fragmented text shows a mining claim notice or public sale reference with garbled names and places. It mentions mining, times, areas, and authorities, but essential details are unreadable. The readable pieces imply a notice requiring action or filing related to mining claims or property, with references to dates and offices obscured by OCR errors.

Clothes marking Outtyts with your name at Bowen

Advertisement announces clothing name marking service at Bowen independent office offering marks priced at 4 shillings each.

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Grease Proof Cheapest in Town Carton Ad

An advertisement showcases a large grease proof item measuring 14 by 20 inches offered at 6d per dozen, marketing it as the cheapest option in town.

Lessons From The Strike Impacts On Australian Coal Industry

An analysis of coal shortages and strikes in Australia discusses prolonged recovery, the need for mechanisation and safety upgrades, and potential government and industry responses. It cites engineer supervision, underg round mining limits, and calls for increased production through mechanised methods to avert supply shortages.

Australia Mr. Chifler Tina Scutter Ashley Ada Poel Trowes J. P. Thies SRY Chamber of Slonufact Grinstendine Taaweyer Wits Tolan Mir Chaltionh Bureau of Shhool Mnfurers Newcastle Lana Lance Owen Sethern Steel Industry de Weil Cmd Iulfelds

Government monopoly sparks Brisbane coal dispute

In a heated Brisbane session, ministers defend a government takeover of the state's coal resources amid protests over a proposed monopoly. Critics accuse officials of ceding control to private interests while claiming the move undermines regional development and jobs. The debate centers on who should own and profit from vast coal deposits and the right to develop transport and processing facilities. The fiery exchange highlights tensions between state control and private enterprise in resource policy.

Byam Bruns Coul Ling Lagan Ajunlel Isiesthoen Collins

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Fragmentary OCR text outlines a corporate or financial item mentioning a PLC and potential leaders. Readable terms include company style initials and a possible acquisition or partnership phrase. No clear names, dates, or actions are ascertainable from the readable fragment.

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