Transport Bill in Parliament Targets All Transport Modes
The Courier-Mail reports on Mr Walsh introducing the Transport Bill, proposing state taxing power over road sea river and coastal transport. It argues the bill would tax passengers and cargo, raise revenue, and could raise transport costs across air, rail, road, and shipping while shifting focus toward state authority and development funding.
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Waleh
Fern
Walsh
Siu
Taxalinn
Raftiv
Queensland
Bute I
Secret Vote Law On Strikes Faces Enforcement Weakness
The piece discusses a 1920s or historical context where a law grants union members the right to a secret ballot before strikes. It notes penalties for violations, historical nonenforcement, and a 1919-1920 debate over strengthening the act. It cites meat workers as a case where ballots were bypassed, government attempts to compel ballots, and criticism of the law’s practicality and enforcement.
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Wecmivouen Ies Samsunsran
Meat Workers’ Union
Hind
Tithor
Fyhourle
Gale
Goverment
Tidustrial Court
Industrial Court
Ro Jena Oes
Queensland cinema boom pioneer recalls a career in film
A veteran producer recalls choosing Queensland locations for six of eight films from 1925 to 1946. He cites state landscapes, local crews, and new technology as driving forces behind Australia’s screen industry. The piece notes plans for a state laboratory and cooperative ventures with government to boost production and talent. The discussion underscores shifting methods toward a modern studio era.
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Barn Aete
Fassifern
Formuiar
Bayhoad
Queensland
Mocery Studio
Golnur
Wocesmiay Tabacutary
Australlan Tin
Helvetton
Baie Queenslane
Huistangan
Plannihd
Press Schemes Tied to Boost Global News Networks
Sydney and Melbourne newspaper executives discuss expanding press cooperation with Reuters and the Associated Press. Mr Chancellor warns against exploiting weaknesses in the system as Australia aims to broaden international news reach, improve wartime communications, and position Australia as a hub for Pacific and Far East reporting. The interview touches on licensing, traffic, and government support for expanded press services.
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Ydney
Christopher — Chancellor
Reu ‘Era
London
Walton’ Cole
Reuter
Rydney
England
Mustrata
Burineis
Sydney
Melbourne
Newsaper
Lsu
Presa
Elvan
Nandy
Proxy
Reuters
Tie Baritie Biaye
Inorient
Will
Aayance
Ausieatin
International Newe Ted
Teavin Yydnes
Sue Inea
Australia
Pacific
Chancellor
Rome
Farm Wife Blames City Drift in Tasmania Letter
A Tasmanian letter from Enid Lyons reflects dissatisfaction with rural conditions and explains the rural exodus to cities. She links farm hardships to tenancy costs, housing, and medical travel to Darwin before Parliament sittings, urging policy attention and noting liberal and rights concerns. The piece cites the England People’s Party and includes reader comments on housing, rent, and food shortages.
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Daine Enid Lyons
Litwind
Darwin
Crossword No 1042 Feature Puzzle Skews Clues Astonishingly
A fragmented crossword item appears with odd spellings and pricing hints. The readable text mentions a puzzle number 1042 and a potential price of 1 or 3 dollars, with garbled clues suggesting a feature puzzle in a periodical.
Meteor Burns Over Innisfail Moss Man Locales Flashing Northward
The text describes a meteor seen flashing northward on a Sunday across Innisfail and Mossman areas. Locals remark on the unusual display, while some fear a return could bring rain of fire balls. A blend of dialect and fragmented lines portrays the meteor’s eerie presence and community reaction.
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Corns
Innisfail
Mossman
Aureety
Tare
Jona
Patina Tonee
Fiat Tonk
Privy Council Case Tests Imperial Appeals Power
In London’s Westminster, a Privy Council judicial committee deliberates a Canadian case that could decide whether Canadians may appeal to the Privy Council instead of the Canadian Supreme Court, a move with implications for imperial authority and Dominion legal practice. The lengthy proceedings feature senior counsel and officials weighing constitutional bounds and ceremonial rite.
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Douglas Brass
Ondon
London
Westminster
Jldicis Committee
The
Privy Council
Court of Dominion Appeal
Alming-peint
Ube
Commonywentu
Bilal
Bon
Pvisy Gringel
Tor Ehiudam
Didumtins A. AutraTianla
Cwoada
Canaithin Ritizena
Priv Council
Supreme Court
Feoreal
Trenes
BCU
Werkminster
Iain
Esree
King's Counsel
Bruin
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Mteover
Bench Industries
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Rai
Aida
Arihegve Laboratory
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Meteo Goldwyn Mayer
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Seni
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Glive Co
Millort
Ae Owell
Froml
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Rae Phen
Nu Ely
Nolig
Tc County
Tina Hari
AI Tee
Cowman
England People's Party
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Gt Permonn
QPP
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Kinhanet
Waller
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Ieee
Nelson
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Amoke
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