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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 17, 1948

Page

1

RAIL STRIKE DEADLOCK BROKEN Transport Men Decide To Move Court

Rail workers vote to end a 14 day deadlock in the nationwide strike that has left 19,000 employees idle. A compulsory conference will be sought as unions press for a settlement after a central disputes committee intervention. The move followed threats to halt coal and emergency food trains.

Central Disputes Committee Roney and Canspuiit Iyo Teaneyart Board of Control Rourke Lon Antonee Jaye

Unclear text from meeting notes and protests

Fragmentary report outlines a labor meeting, railway pay disputes, and proposed emergency measures. Mentions union members, government agencies, and possible railway service actions, with references to town councils and arbritration actions. Names and places are largely obscured by OCR errors.

Coal Industry Outlook and Labor Tensions Reported

Fragmentary text discusses coal supply, demand, and union activity with references to local parties and a statewide context. Mentions Federated Union of Locomation En Einemen and Winnett, with unclear details about mining, political figures, and missing data.

Nat Federated Union of Locomation En Einemen Cetune Man Towing Winnett “Elven Aus Quepnelaties Hie Caioprongs Itt The Rai Snemetnivey Bn Fiteniers Engl

Road Haul Of 46 000 Cased Pines

A mixed report notes a large haul of pine cased timber by road sea and air amid strikes and unemployment fears. Officials in Queensland Australia discuss wage relief, unemployment payments, and state owned mines as Bowen miners consider back to work after stoppages.

Ponlo Paris Bowen Collinsville de We Beauavile

1100 May Be Sacked May Be Sacked

A jumbled report notes a potential sacking of 1100 workers amid a dispute over a ban and a directorate, with officials from engineering and China referenced. The page mentions an appeal, a corporate meeting, and a denial from a union secretary regarding a proposed action at the Industrial Court.

Uma UNIOM Queensland Rauwey B.A Davin

Crucial Week In Britain

Britain enters a pivotal week with the government facing crucial trade and industrial policy decisions. Officials, including ministers and central figures, weigh moves affecting the economy and potential shifts in leadership, amid tense parliamentary and public expectations.

U K Warship Mystery Spreads Over Quiet 4000 Report

A hush hush report from South Shore notes a UK warship linked to a case named Isonim. Argentina and Chile are included in the brief chatter as observers. The fragment suggests tense regional interest without full details.

Argentina Chile

Seven thousand Nazis to go free in Britiak Zone report

Fragmentary wartime note describes mass release of Nazis in the British zone of Germany amid custody detentions and legal action. Mentions British tribunals and German courts, Admiral orders, and international tensions including Nigeria and Argentina.

Lonther Britiak Zone Germany Greenwich Ands Britain Nigeria Simons Towers Gand Hope South Africa Sweret Admiralty Polkland AIRCK Argentina Luraere Fualne Iwan iThureh Trvbes States

Plan for flying safety in Australia to spend £13M

A government plan involving the RAAF and AAF proposes an extensive radar and radio aid system to revolutionise aviation safety in Australia. The scheme, announced to Air Minister Drakeford, aims to improve meteorological and weather broadcast services and range coverage. The proposal includes weather stations and communications to support long distance flights, with considerations of cost and implementation under government oversight.

Australia Drakeford Mer Cil mVlalton Leigh Unui Beasa Uni Bane Rivera Grater Fe Canberra el Uilis Peertrand Gao

Grant to Arveidi e cane 4000 pounds

A brief notice reports a 4000 pound grant to Arveidi e cane in Eire politics. It mentions Canberra and London, with a Dublin cabinet statement and opposition reaction. The text references Olympic fund and government ministers, noting plans and a relay event.

Canberra Commonwealth Rine London Tate Fils Myla Dublin Tomday Partier Olympic Fund Fawr O Cibioe Omteliy “N. Frae Gale Alcor hev-Clenera Inn Tormmner Cenekiave Marty

Trains Won't Bother Him In Odd News Item

A garbled New York piece describes a mysterious man untroubled by trains and other sounds as a quirky anecdote. The readable text mentions a connection to an animal with wings and a pennant, but details are unclear.

Westerners warn ban on serious blow to relief plan

The text reports Westerners warning that a ban could seriously disrupt essential supplies and tobacco for promised relief. References are made to Com mission decisions and efforts to restore trains and voting access, with officials urging action to secure relief.

Cowebdge Varrathine Shire Hurdathip Enea Shire Tirana Starria

Thirteen Hurt In City And Creek Crashes

Thirteen people were injured in three traffic crashes yesterday two in the city and one at Kallangur eighteen miles from Brisbane Most injuries were not serious One person admitted to hospital The crashes involved cars and a tram with extensive damage at the front end and several houses affected Neighbours described hectic scenes as ambulances and police attended the scattered incidents

City Kallangur Brisbane Adria Creek James Taylor Ada Patinn Seinnen Fishteye Elvapeth Pesrsen Nein Conan

Summons on Garden and 3 Others Probed in Commonwealth Case

A sprawling summons case targets Garden and three others tied to Commonwealth security matters. The document references the Commonwealth Courts of Paty Secunnte Ie Spa and lists charges including forgery and related offenses. Details are garbled but indicate a wide, high‑profile probe with multiple parties and potential federal involvement. The court action unfolds around Canberra with connections to national agencies and a museum site.

Railarar Queensland Enbeur Governiment Talles Waymen Tiabour Commonwealth Ceuwn Bissaige Serine Laige Commonwealth Pours

LILLIAN ROTH AT TRAINS IN AUSTRALIA INCIDENT

A garbled report describes Lillian Roth being unsettled on stage in Australia during a tour. It mentions a complaint about poor conditions and a disrupted performance, with references to other figures and a Sydney context.

Unknown Civil Conflict Toll Report Across Frontiers

Reuters dispatch reports heavy casualties amid cross border fighting near the Lebanon frontier with claims of widespread damage. A British correspondent notes shelled bridges and ruined towns as civilians suffer.

Palestine London Wewiah Defester Abnkesman Hinder Arabine Meullen Hmuenrls Melua Brest Vlayy

Community Fun Event Briefly Described

A fragment mentions Cheb Kone and a community fun event with two stations or stages. Details are unclear but imply a local gathering featuring performances and activities. No dates or locations are legible.

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