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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1943
Page
4
Federal Prices Commissioner Copland defends price stabilisation plan at a commercial meeting, claiming it will prevent harmful inflation and maintain economic stability despite initial delays and criticism. He stresses the plan aims to guard business and consumer interests, projecting longer term price steadiness across industries.
A sprawling excerpted speech fragment cites subsidy costs and price controls in Britain, debating import tariffs, state aid, and the meaning of new goods. Figures linked to Copland and government bodies discuss how subsidies influence retailers, pricing, and market balance amid an economy plan.
Seven fruit breaches led to £48 fines under national price regulation. The Derteras Brothers, accused of selling oranges above the maximum retail price, argued regulations were valid but unfair under abnormal conditions. The court found the price limits were enforceable, with evidence of overcharging by wholesalers and a consumer-facing price display.
War correspondent details militia and veteran actions near New Guinea including rear-guard clashes and casualties. Mention of sergeant, a drivable outpost, and Japanese counterattacks. Also includes estate grants and probate notices for local residents.
The fragment discusses rental regulation and enforcement by officials including Mr. J. Leahy and mentions impacts on landlords and tenants. It references online replies, inspections, and notices, with partial quotes about agricultural policy, farm improvements, and cooperative actions under regulatory scrutiny.
In Industrial Court yesterday Mr Bukowski urged an inter-vention of the Wool Classers and Waiters Award on wage parity for wool-classers employed by the department in Woodprena Mig. The bench reserved their decision as to whether the department would be required to act when workers returned to press. The claim alleges underpayment relative to the Wool Bumping Award rate, with testimony from Pirik Moore and others noting the department’s actions as possibly benefiting from the current award.
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