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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 27, 1941

Page

8

Motion on Public Safety Act Sparks Queensland Debate

A heated session in Parliament centers on amending the Public Safety Act and governor powers. Proposals seek summonment on petition, council oversight, and limits on executive orders while contrasting with Commonwealth authority and potential dictatorship risks. Leaders argue for urgent, measured action to protect the state.

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Free French in Tahitian Dances and Recruiting Depot Delays

Brisbane delays in selecting a central recruiting depot prompt a unanimous Brisbane Recruiting Publicity Committee resolution. The Courier-Mail reports slow progress amid military recruitment urgency, with officials noting insufficient facilitation and a need to speed up the process as enlistment figures rise.

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Extension of Ban on Wax Matches Urged

Extension of the wax matches ban is urged amid reports of Western areas action and a deputation to the Lands Minister. The call comes as fire risk rises with dry grass in northern regions and a focus on public safety by officials and industry groups.

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CUT IN PETROL HOURS SOUGHT FOR COUNTRY The Federated Workers Union seeks state wide extension of Brisbane petrol service hours

The Federated Miscellaneous Workers' Union asked the Industrial Court for an award extension covering garage and service attendants across the state. Main aims include restricting petrol sales to 7 am to 6 pm Monday to Saturday, with Sunday restrictions and holiday closings on Christmas, Anzac Day, and Good Friday. Wages proposed for Brisbane in the plan: 6s 6d for adults, 8s for juniors. Mackay division rates 5s 6d to 6s 0d. North Pine, 10s and 5s for others. Western division rates varied. The Call ordered answers by September 30.

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Widespread Rain Shortage Impacts Queensland Farms

August drought grips Queensland with below average rainfall across regions from Rockhampton to south-east areas. Dairy and crop production threatened if relief delays beyond next week, while pastoral districts fear bushfire risk increases as grain and pasture suffer from scarce rain. Wives of two federal ministers die in Sydney, with tributes to charitable work. Queenslanders donate significant funds to war relief through War Savings and local cooperatives.

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Miners Entombed At Renowh Colliery In NSW

News reports two miners Noo Cameryr and James Young trapped under coal at Renowh Colliery near Cullen Bullen NSW after Monday collapse. Over 40 men dig through tons of earth in a bid to reach them amid a continuing rescue effort.

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