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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1946
Page
9
A chaotic parliamentary session debates the Industrial Gen Council and Arbitration Act and a secret tally for factory payroll enforcement. Government promises reform while a strike cripples the meat industry and raises questions about workers rights and industrial mediation.
Stubborn refusal of the Chifley Government to admit taxes harm growth is blamed. The speaker argues full employment masks unproductive public jobs and taxes deter enterprise. Treasury policy and bureaucratic bias are cited as excuses for high taxation, hindering industry and prosperity.
A battered OCR fragment discusses Canberra pressuring for Australian dominance in the New Guinea Islands near Australia. It references Chinese populations in Rabaul, alleged plans by officials, and calls for white administration to steer settlement and governance. The tone is colonial and provocative with urging to limit Chinese influence and ensure Australian leadership.
A fragmentary survey voice reflects a stance that Aboriginal Australians should maintain their culture and land links. It references Canberra folk influences and a call to hold onto traditional ties within the broader national context.
An analysis piece outlines postwar plans for New Guinea focusing on mining revival and agricultural potential. It cites Moresby and Rabaul as key centers, noting government policy needs, labor supply limits, and aims to restore production to prewar levels while leveraging Australian interest and local planning for plantation and mineral sectors.
An audience of about 1200 filled Albert Hall for a lunchtime Chopin Schramm recital, as Behram Behram Beharami played to enthusiastic though quiet crowds. The concert, sponsored by Brisbane City Council, offered free admission with many attendees sampling sandwiches, while critics noted the performance showcased original style amid a modest reception and mixed attendance.
An Arctic era report describes three young naval pilots aiding a British whaling expedition. Planes, fitted with radio telephones, would stalk whales by spotting plankton and krill fields, then launch launches equipped with loudspeakers to drive whales toward whaling ships. The piece notes international regulation debates and the shift toward an international pool for regulating whaling.
The article discusses concerns among prospective parents about daughters pursuing higher education, arguing that mathematics is not essential for future mothers. It cites opinions on which subjects best prepare women for life, noting debates over educational priorities and the value of different disciplines.
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