Idle Days at 7 State Pits Highlight Coal Work
Fragmentary report from Maryborough describes activity at seven Queensland coal mines. It notes a day’s stoppages, planned resume by four, and an aerial meeting of the Queensland Colliery Association to discuss up-to-date facilities and safety measures.
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Maryborough
Savan
Torbont
Howard Arene
Miers
Helenne Hause
Rhdont
Howard
Gueensland
Leiuel
Queensland
Union
Strike Threat At Mackay Mill Sees Labor Tensions Rise
A strike threat at Mackay Mill prompts union leaders and mill officials to meet as tensions escalate. Reports indicate workers push for higher wages amid uncertain conditions while negotiations proceed with local authorities and the Racecourse community watching closely.
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Mackay Mill
Poved U S Drives n Teleoe rhe Poved U S Drives
Fragmented OCR notes recount Allied movements and leaders in the Pacific theater. Mentions Huey Peninsula, Lae, Milestones, and Australian forces in 1999 era framing with references to Richard Spier and a British division.
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New Guinea
Rampalen
Gheenklanney
Richard Spier
Meath
Ely
Belgie
Austentisch
Stoppage at Downs Foundry Called Off toowoomba
In a terse report the stoppage at the Downs Foundry is noted as called off, with details about the dispatch toward Toowoomba. The article references a dispute committee and possible production impacts, mentioning the Women’s Emplosman and other local figures in a muddled account.
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Downs Foundry
Toowoomba
Yanie Nest
Natal
Natal 1 Nin Weratood
Joe Foildey
Als
Australian Division Parade Through Brisbane Next Tuesday
The Seventh Australian Division will march through Brisbane next Tuesday between 12:45 pm and 2:30 pm. More than 10,000 AIF personnel, many veterans of the Middle East and New Guinea campaigns, participate in what is billed as the biggest march yet. The procession covers several miles of city streets with units and brigades marching from Queen Street to the Botanic Gardens and along George Street, concluding near officers’ and government buildings.
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Brisbane
Middle East
New Guinea
Brinbane
Addie
Meron
Elty Nurweta
Cy Mall
Gilera
Avenue
Iihaes
Kama Street
World War II Unit Assignments and Transport Notes
Fragmentary OCR lists various divisions and brigades with unit designations, locations, and supply elements. Mentions include 28in shells, field parks, ambulance depots, ordnance workshops, and transport at multiple British and Allied locations. Reads like a war-notes page recording unit allocations and movements with gaps.
City traffic plan cited near Victoria Park and police convoy routes
Local authorities outline planned traffic diversions and police-led convoys beginning near Victoria Park and Gilets Avenue. The operation includes 170 accommodation spaces at Med gursis, with ambulances staged and routes from Tremont to Tin kine station.
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Tremont
Stalypine OY
Gilet Avenue
Ion
Aleeh Gid
Kelvin Sieye
Ithe Tira
Wien
Gilets Avenue
Ironpa Min
Iivga
Nara
Pending case sparks telephone intrusion concerns in Toowoomba
In Toowoomba a telephoned message reached SM about a pending case involving Mayly Gwendoline Bickle of Bullivina Street and claims of employment at Wilownite Medical Hospital. The caller and Mr Bandy discussed whether to notify authorities, with the matter described as delicate and potentially serious before the hearing.
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S.M
Toowoomba
Bandy
Gwendoline Bickle
Bullivin
Wwe
Ownite Meuiel
Dua
Mino
Shania
Masons Farewell Lord Gowrie in Sydney
Fragmented report notes Lord Gowrie’s farewell speech at a Sydney club, urging brotherly loyalty to the Commonwealth. The piece mixes social ceremony with taxation and a list of individuals involved in legal cases and imprisonments.
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Masons
Lord Gowrie
Sydney
New South Wain
Gowrie
RSA
Hundreds to Lose Plane Jobs as Meetings Convene
Disjointed report notes aircraft repair workers at Archerfield hold meetings to discuss planned action over dispatched layoffs. Authorities warn of possible job losses as workers plan further discussions and potential responds.
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Hie Wank
Reietana
Archerfield
Wark
Brefuse
America Authoritien
Minpower
Dirmotor
Waleny
Surplus Army Wire Sought By Farmer in Need
A farmer seeks surplus Army wire from the Supply and Defence Department via Mr J O Connell. The note mentions a warning about supply might be limited and that buyers want a satisfactory source. An assortment of unrelated conversations and figures appear around the item, including street chatter and a mention of price controls and retailers.
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Peeaentut
J. O'Connell
Aonime
O'Connell
Brassington Elected Speaker of Queensland Parliament
M Brassington was unanimously elected speaker of Queensland's 30th Parliament during the swearing-in ceremony in Fortitude Valley. The session adjourned for formalities as parties exchanged congratulations and discussed procedural matters, with notices of future adjourning and a June 6 assembly referenced.
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Brassington
Fortitude Valley
Queensland
Curtin Moves in New South Wales Strike
A NSW strike committee forms amid industrial stoppages and government actions. The scene includes Labour Department scrutiny and talks on wage, tax, and policy impacts. Local officials, unions, and business groups weigh the implications as protests and meetings continue in the town.
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Peakton
Timwe
Government to use postwar war plant factories
Melbourne report quotes Prime Minister Curtin stating business men may access government war plants if they offer reasonable payment and meet conditions. Government plans consider private partnership or lease to operate factories near private enterprise while ensuring nondomination and fair pricing for Australian consumers.
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Melbourne
Will
Curtin
Minnsty
Failan Industrial
Aumhutrenen
Ciraumovanens
Gownttrawin
Privatn
Budeel
Tian & Rain
X Sound
Trrme
Lone Trio Coannounced by House Col
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a trio connected to House Col is coannounced. Names including Mears Mariont Lab Harmon Bowen appear in the text, but many words are garbled. The readable elements suggest a group announcement or membership involving three individuals with unclear context or roles.
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Mr. Bick
Thraa
Mears
Harmon
Bowen
Bush holiday for U S men proposal prompts mixed views
An invitation aims to send 100 Americans for a week abroad while discussing manpower needs. Alderman Bartley notes steady long leaves and maintenance centers, while the Farmers and Letters Association sees a chance to ease growing tensions. The piece contrasts American, Australian, and immigrant roles in wartime labor.
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Outback
Sur
Leive
Sybnry
Ald
Bartley
Parmers and Letters’ Association
Enid
Ameria
Britain
Russia
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