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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1941
Page
6
The NCC crews at Chermside Training School work on a river crossing project, preparing a reinforced bridge for a vehicle ferry. The operation, set to begin work with a specialized rig, aims to support river crossings and improve regional transport.
A dispute arises over who should apply the 40 hour week under the Talley Instruction Award. The Building Trader Group argues Mir Building Trader Group as construction authority on Federal property. Federation members and volunteers list oppose and seek 44 hour week. The Fairway Commission and Mir Wills are named in the contention.
John Wil as Robinson, 54, a welder in Toowoomba, was charged today with unauthorized money use involving £710/0/8 between 23 January 1936 and 20 March 1940. The case names J D Firingtan as beneficiary in a will for Clare M. Mring ton. decersen. The charge alleges misappropriation with intent to defraud.
Confused war notice notes RAAF personnel on service overseas with injuries and losses. Fragmentary lines reference departments, officials, and locations, indicating an official update on casualties and status of servicemen.
City Hall sessions and public clinics register 720 Brisbane children immunised to curb a diphtheria outbreak. City Medical Officer Dr. Jealphy Weaver warns continued parental response is essential as health officials report 269 cases and two deaths amid an epidemic in Southern Stairs and Greater Brisbane.
Wartime farm labor shortages push Australia to consider using prisoners of war on farms. Discussions note obstacles including logistics, conscription rules, and potential impacts on dairy and fruit operations. Officials cite exemptions for farm workers and requirements for individual applications to district authorities.
Government informs County Councils that copper cable for rural electricity extensions will be rationed. Only essential defence work and minor extensions will proceed. The ministry cites wartime demand and plans for free orders to supply copper in limited quantities for maintenance and reconstruction.
Recruitment authorities reported last night that about 1500 men were accepted for the Australian forces in Queensland in June. The state camp head said while admissions rose, many more awaited final medical examinations, with 86 volunteers awaiting, and 34 others yet to be examined. The drive involved units touring rural towns including Bundaberg and Childers as the campaign aimed to bolster enlistments amid calls for patriotism and national service.
In a Brisbane Supreme Court petition, Nellie Susan Alice Groves from South Brisbane seeks relief from her marriage to Willan Groves, a Townsville labourer. She states she was 15 at marriage on May 12, 1996, and that after the ceremony he left and she was forced to keep silent. The judge reserved judgment, noting the difficulty in determining milaged desertion at a high court level.
A weekly wage rise proposal by the Sheet Metal Workers Union faced opposition from metal exporters and manufacturers in Queensland. The union cited longer hours and improved conditions, proposing about 24/4 weekly, while employers warned the increase could be unsafe near meat works and smoking areas. The court reserved decision.
Officials and automobile organizations in Sehahnnie advocate keeping private cars on the road to conserve petrol. The Royal Automobile Club secretary Len Ring argues for seasonal imports and road use, while the Automobile Association seeks price stability and road availability for government service. The Defence Department considers adjustments to the Imperial Wool scheme and asks for annual reviews to keep roads useful.
Pram men David McSorley and Clive Marshall said they and a baby would travel from Brisbane to Lithgow on a fundraising mission for Brabant's war effort. They described initial rejection by the Queensland Patriotic Fund but planned to press on, interviewing committees and seeking local support.
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