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Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 12, 1944

Page

3

King George and Queen Elizabeth Honored on Eighth Anniversary

The King and Queen are praised for their wartime leadership and solidarity with Australians. The piece recalls 1827 in Canberra, notes the hoped but unrealized longing for a royal heir, and commends the royal family for courage amid bombing and war.

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British Troops in Greece Back Papandreou Stay for Order

Commentator argues British forces support the Papandreou government to restore order in Greece and avert civil war. From a distance, observers urge restraint and hope locals with closer view can guide Greece toward an orderly, democratic path without further internal fighting.

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State takeover of air transport in Australia debated

The piece argues for and against governments running inter state airlines within state borders. It notes NSW discussions on railways managing air transport and warns that state control could curb civil aviation, with prewar service levels in Queensland and other states cited as examples of poor enterprise by state rail administrations.

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Treaty ties on new European power balance debated

London reports cordial welcome of a treaty amid hopes it will anchor a 20 year Anglophone entente. Observers see aims to curb Western aggression and build peacetime security through Anglo French cooperation, with potential mentions of Denmark and Poland.

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Allied Offense Aims Amid Weather Delays In Late War Push

Paris dispatch describes the Allied offensive pause due to weather as war production and strategic planning center on maximizing munitions and manpower. Reports from the Associated Press quote Paris and London sources noting Supreme Allied Commander and key leaders coordinating activity, with weather delaying operations.

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Readers' Letters Describe School Dress Plea and Fumigation Issues

Readers express concern over school summer dress standards and the need for proper fumigation of premises. The letter discusses uniforms, student turnout, and calls for planning to avoid delays. There are notes on hospital nursing shortages, price increases, and railway service complaints amid a broader wartime context.

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Irrigation plans for new pastures examined by bureau

The Bureau of Investigation weighs how to best use waters from the Quesnaland river catchments and store them. It searches for viable options, noting available water, seasonal flows, storage capacity, and potential sites for reservoirs to supply future farming and drought relief.

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Untitled fragmented notes on forage crops and drought effects

Fragmented OCR notes discuss irrigation, permanent pastures, and potential increases in output. Mentions Queensland drought, pasture and fodder use, dairying, and crop production. Several garbled terms obscure concrete details but indicate a study of land use and agricultural planning.

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Mystery Text on Water Schemes and Officials

Fragmentary report discusses investigations into water supply projects, artesian bores, and related public works. Mentions Governor, Land Administration, and various towns, with scattered notes on plans for drainage, pumping, and domestic supplies. Some passages reference dates, figures, and committees amid unclear context.

Land and Water Irrigation Areas Debate Surges

Land and water policy items surface as Kemp chairs discuss irrigation areas and authorities. Burvou appears connected to the Itration on band 9 Revoureas, with notes indicating a second phase or continuation in the sequence.

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Fragmentary notes on cabinet reshuffle and foreign policy

A garbled account mentions Sforza not in the cabinet and a cabinet meeting in a hall discussing the constitution, with references to Foreign Minister Britain, Antonie, and Finance. It cites figures like Alri fie Gast and Demaert Forel Affairs, plus mentions of the Australian Pact and a correspondent’s view of a “remarkable feet” in a tense political moment.

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