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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1941
Page
6
Public appeals urge Australians to back a Unity Week fundraising drive for the ALF and Army contingents. Major General visit planned, with rallies, press and radio promotion, and community events across states to sustain reinforcements and unity.
The council discussed park and garden watering amid a drought, weighing overtime labor versus postponing maintenance. Public property upkeep and extended scheduling may lift costs, with potential suspensions if weather remains dry. Water consumption for the week was reported, showing high usage and reductions from prior periods, and a plan to extend hoseage hours was considered.
Fragmented clipping lists items such as a divorce grant for Leslie Jumer, railway timetable additions for extra Sydney to Parramatta trains, blackout drill notes for New South Wales, postal workers conference outcomes on remote telegraphic duties, a probate grant for Henry Robinson, and a scattered medical analysis mention. The garbled text mentions Kamns Henry Edwards of Sugatnella and assorted references to cities, dates, and numbers.
Weather advisories and forecasts are distributed to country districts via telegraph offices and postmasters. The Meteorological Bureau provides noon forecasts and 4:90 pm updates, with information available on request by telegram or telephone inquiry at no charge.
Labour supporters in Australia remain divided over conscription with a large anti-conscription majority and militants pressing for a wartime intake policy. NSW and Queensland delegates oppose compulsion while some unions fear the broader crisis could push the Labour Party toward backing conscription. A NSW speaker argued conscription is necessary for victory in overseas service, while others warned it would threaten war effort and civil liberties. Mosquito control and swamp drainage discussion appear in separate items from the same issue.
Albert William Dore Clarke of Warwick faced a breach case over depositing barrels containing substances on a road without consent. He was convicted and fined after testimony on tame dogs killing sheep and debates on animal control and safety.
Firefighters and police fought a blaze that broke out Sunday near Widgee training, threatening Mr A Ball’s property on Pusherman Road. The fire damaged sheds, scorched 10 acres of grass on J C Goodwin’s land, and spread toward nearby properties as crews worked to control the flames.
A garbled local notice recalls youth distress and parental care at Coolangatta. It mentions Sunday events, fatigue, and a plea for parental involvement amid erratic phrases. The readable lines point to concerns about youths and family support in a troubled time.
The Queensland Cement and Lime Company announces a reduction in cement retail price by a stated amount yesterday. Secretary GP Thompson notes the plant and efficient production enable the lower price, affecting Brisbane consumers and the market.
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