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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 23, 1944

Page

3

Miners Strike Over War Production Says Curtin

Prime Minister Curtin warns strikes in coal fields halt war production. He cites a recent miners conference and letter to miners president Wells showing readiness to legislate a Commonwealth scheme to keep coal flowing for war needs. Government emphasis on maintaining essential output amid industrial action.

Reduces Curtin 'Wells Mr. Curtin Q . Feagrnl Croyeranet Uae Thierman Poumitans Nave Welle Ain

Council pay rise queried by city council

A fragmented report shows debate over a proposed salary increase for council members. Residents and officials discuss the fiscal impact, with references to meetings and unnamed participants amid unclear phrasing.

Council

Prisoners Miss Cheer Drive Spurs Messages

Readers at Wet Relatives’ Association rooms sought cheerful news as prisoners sent first home messages in two years. Volunteers coordinated letters and phone calls while rail facilities and stores faced supply limits. officials urged remaining relatives to send support and ensure messages reach inmates.

Porson Edward Morley Screnr

LFIL ¢ ORDE LFIL ¢ ORDE ret presented to Australia

A fragmentary note indicates an award or order presented involving Australia and the United Kingdom, but the readable text is incomplete leaving the event date, presenter, and recipients unclear.

Australia

Fragmented Rail Talk Sparks Rumors at Valley Station

A garbled transcript shows a musician and writer named Te Theme LY 4 Wood addressing listeners on a rail platform. The text hints at a public appearance, fan chatter, and scattered references to tours, venues, and a forthcoming event, though many words are unclear.

LY 4 Wood Br. Wood

Mysterious CHB Murder Case In Townsville Signal

Police detectives led by Detective Senior Sergeant F. Bischot fly to Townsville on August 15 to investigate a police murder. The report details a volatile scene at Farmwood near Sydney Ridge with gunfire and casualties. Witnesses describe a rapid, violent confrontation and a party at a residence as investigators comb the area for clues and motive.

F. Bischot CHB Axel Tine Waerber Detectives Nik Chere Eduy Thong Creale Tanti Weavon Agence of the Murrie

Opposition by Tax Association Protests and Names in Election Row

Vague OCR fragments reference opposition by a tax association during local elections. Mention appears of aldermen and council seats, with unclear names and dates. The readable parts suggest a political dispute tied to taxation and candidates.

Trial Sentencing Charged Over Missing Books

A garbled report notes a trial heading on an E charge involving multiple individuals including Cay, Te He and Miley tall ners Grae Cohen. Details are unclear due to damaged text but reference to legal action and weekly proceedings is evident.

eMiley Grae Cohen Tor Eekly Tata Queensland Power Namie Gusesaie Io Praseuige Rylan Qeavy Chanel Betugemar Erin

Soldiers State Proxy Votes Questioned as Illegal

A lengthy report details claims that soldiers state proxy votes were illegally recorded or misused. It cites testimony from legal counsel and officials about bused ballots, misallocation of votes, and potential breaches of state and municipal voting rules.

Dr Waswell Dies Of Bullet Wound

The report states Dr Chori B Waswell of Oxlade Drive Mow wn died from a bullet wound to the abdomen suffered yesterday afternoon at his home. The incident was reported as a shooting with authorities transmitting the case to Ur Generis for investigation.

Wassell Waswell Oxlade Drive Nin Ur Generis Sunning

DINGOES KILLED IN QUEENSLAND OVER TEN YEARS

The Lands Minister said 201,964 dingoes were destroyed in Queensland during the last decade. Subsidies totaling £25,246 plus council bonuses for scalps funded the effort, with unclear details and several names and places appearing in the fragmented OCR text.

Queensland Mr. Jones Dunes Hurmoelt Ucul Dhecand Court

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