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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1944
Page
2
A major bushfire threat led to evacuations across Sydney area hospitals with patients moved to safer wards. Staff prioritized critical care as fire danger persisted, forcing temporary closures and altered routines while emergency services battled the blaze into night.
Fragmentary OCR text references security, regulations, and hotel related items with unclear names and numbers. Mentions Mind, £16, LOR costs, and posts totaling 128, but specifics are unreadable.
Passengers faced delays as a bridge near South Brivmane was destroyed by fire, crippling intercity service. A Sydney line train reportedly halted near Wah Inngarre while emergency repairs and detours redirected traffic via Wallamgarra. No injuries reported. services to Brisbane and Sydney suspended until temporary bridge rebuilt.
A fragmentary report describes a chaotic scene at a hotel or facility with references to inmates, a cautionary incident, and various disjointed terms. The readable bits hint at a troubled supply or security event with unclear participants and outcomes.
The report details wartime spending with totals: 127,000 for the war effort, 1120,120,000 from a fund, and additional welfare expenditures. Chief revenue includes 65,098,000 from income, with 10,308,000 from duties and 12,? from past items. funeral benefits noted at 79,000.
A survey by the Fruit Marketing Committee under general manager B Flewell-Smith warns shoppers of scarce crops in November. Peaches, pineapples, melons, and papaws may be limited while early crops face weather delays and later supplies depend on New South Wales and Queensland.
Authorities deployed inspectors to conduct a comprehensive check on prices during the holiday period. The Prices Commissioner Mr. Lundsey announced ongoing reviews at multiple seaside establishments to determine if any overcharging occurred under National Security regulations.
Local civic meeting discusses tomato shortages and dry conditions as the city head toward civic reform. Aldermen Meralingott Plewell-Meith weigh in on party votes amid scarce produce and expected turnout.
A disjointed report details an inquiry at 3 am about changing train freon policies and government responses. It mentions officials in Canberra and Paterson, bush fires near rail lines, and disruptions affecting passengers, with references to Commonwealth and State Premiers and ongoing fire containment efforts.
Fragmentary wartime report from Wellington and Sydney mentions air scheme terms ending on March 31, with references to Australian and Canadian air training, Allied leaders, and a looming Pacific theater context. The piece notes trainers, ship movements, and a command stance as nations recalibrate war efforts.
Gift to Queen Christman bath will be Fatwrning ya Bataun Autonet phinnerach.
The article discusses federal authority over women’s labor during war, citing the Chief Justice and conditions of labor under wartime regulations. It notes state and national roles, minimum wage, and security measures affecting women workers’ entry, wages, and working conditions. The piece references the national policy amid defense needs.
A fragmented report notes a rally in Toowoomba supporting women workers’ unity and better living conditions under wartime security rules. It mentions government measures, a Down Group of the Country, and claims by H C Mckay and others about welfare and factory conditions during Christmas and New Year periods.
A report from Sydney notes a conference agreed to absorb after the war only those skilled tradesmen now serving in the forces who had been employed as tradesmen for nearly five years. The discussion highlighted a push to restrict digger skill among returning personnel, with several union officials naming key figures in the debate. Ambiguities remain, but the aim is a measured reintegration of skilled labor into industry and a continuation of wartime employment norms.
A brawl at Bulimba last night drew 200 to 300 people. A soldier, four civilians and six Chinese were hospitalised, with many more sustaining minor injuries. One man was arrested for grievous bodily harm as police investigate.
In Queensland, 567 people were fined for breaches of manpower and economic organisation regulations. Fines totaled 241 pounds for offences including possession of false identity cards, absence without leave, disobedience to notices, and employment changes without proper permits or directorate approval.
One of Rotorua New Zealand’s projects aims to ration thermal water for household heating and industrial use. The plan involves piping springs to supply energy, highlighting the debate over costs, safety, and the impact on population growth and municipal funding. Public officials discuss feasibility versus Reykjavik style scale and potential consumer benefits.
The unions urge the government to ensure bottled beer is labeled for Christmas delivery and to require hotels to open for sales between noon and 2 pm and again from 4 to 2. Pils suggest pubs should be restricted from selling beer at public houses to curb prices.
A government review in Canberra considers retooling manpower and public service positions. Officials examined the war department’s structure and civilian roles, with committees and subcommittees noting needs for efficiency and ongoing changes in public administration.
A Brisbane civic pride push led by the acting local council aims to intensify city cleanup and public works. The campaign emphasizes joint effort among residents, troops, and city departments to transform streets, gardens, and public spaces into a cleaner, more presentable capital.
The report outlines a strained legal proceeding in Toowomba where a £10,000 damages claim against Lang is discussed. The City Council, led by attorney P Sirota, reviews offers and evaluates settlement, while a town mall relocation occurs amid the court action.
Civilians regain access to offices previously held by military units as White Brisbane estate agents report the Haw bate area is being cleared and refurbished. Officials have not issued a formal statement on the timing of full reoccupation debates.
The Excisior ice mine idle after workers refused to return, demanding payment of fines and safer conditions. About 70 employees faced charges and fines. several cases were fined or jailed, with eviction threat and a two month payment deadline. The colliery remained shut for 14 days.
Agricultural notes report a drop in butter production amid drought, with 119 708 wax units and 46 208 on etcher. Monthly output figures show November cheese and butter production varying, with prior month and year comparisons. Authorities discuss regional shortages and relief prospects as storms and drought influence yields.
War era note recalls Christmas telegrams sent overseas with orders to lodge notices. The Army and allied services suspended overseas telegraph service to Canada and the Middle East, excluding Canada, with restrictions on standard shipments and overseas transport.
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