Doubts on Preference Persist Fadden Claims Partyline Split
In Warwick on Wednesday, Country Party leader Fadden argued there are doubts about granting preference to unturned soldiers. He challenged Prime Minister Curtin, asserting the government has not guaranteed support for repatriation powers or preference for returned servicemen. The crowd responded with mixed approval as party supporters debated the issue ahead of the referendum.
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Owe Sperial 'Warwick
Curtin
Country Party
Fadden
Bowers
Fis
Commonwealth
Paniament
Lee Priel
Laboue
Mr. Padden
Bern
A. Eidea
Sitah
Ieiadia
Buena Siegert
Lee Sepini
Job Spectre Yes scare and wartime labor demand
A fragmented report indicates discussions around a wartime labor surge in Australia after the war. Officials mention converting port facilities and mobilizing 308 000 personnel to support postwar needs, with emphasis on materials and manpower shifting to meet national service and reconstruction goals.
Cadets poised for diplomat corps recruitment drive
A wartime style notice notes 36 cadets selected for the Australian diplomatic service and overseas postings. Recruits, including current service members, may be assigned to posts in Wellington, New Delhi, and Washington. Officials promise overseas service opportunities and full facilities for exam candidates.
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Aire
Austrahun
Osclay
Walzee
Sidium
Welling
Ian New
Washington
Picton Wow
Air Wen
Union Leaders To Make Referendum Tour
Union leaders plan a statewide referendum tour to rally support for proposals. The trip will cover major centers as organizers emphasize unity and mobilization ahead of the vote. Leaders from nearby unions will attend and coordinate messaging with local delegates and committees.
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Tadee
Melbourne
Jeinls
Austral
Connell
Death of Br. Strafford Edmund Wil dentist in 1943
A long distressed report details the death of Br. Strafford Edmund Wil, a dentist and army officer, who died shortly after 7 p.m. on August 25, 1943. It notes Wilcox relatives, the Will, house in Caloundra, and references to wartime finance and local business concerns in Toowoomba and Brisbane.
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Magens
Supreme Court
Br. Strafford Edmund Wildentist
Strawberries Sold Freely Despite Small Supply
Readable fragments describe strawberries arriving by plane from Tribane today, sold here this afternoon for 1/ tray. The supply was small but fruit arrived in excellent condition and sold well, suggesting higher quantities possible for future walks.
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Tribane
Menzies Big Meeting At Rockhampton
In Rockhampton on Wednesday the Federal Opposition Leader Mr Menzies led a campaign meeting for the referendum at the School of Arts. The event highlighted government policies and the broader political stakes of the referendum, with remarks on industrial and postwar matters and a civic reception later in the day. The gathering included discussion of machinery and plant from sugar districts and notes on post office leadership, with a Red Cross section chaired by Premier Beattie and Cabinet members in attendance.
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Rockhampton
Mr. Menzies
Queensland
I Iso
School of Artel
Ight
Iit
Arders firoyRhou
Mtr Menalee
Australia
Mir
Menelen
Gil
Gil Nou Etinlement of the "Amount Ant Tions ‘Presticed i Averalln, Itis
Wgennion
Ashley
Enecie
Jane
Mr. Men
Fiehv
Alan Moor
Hess
Tate
Red Crota
MIT
Flood Plunkett
MDA
Puly Be Bae
Dudley
Turner
Council of the Red Cross Society
Ial Ieaeare
Obituary of Mrs Kale Marlin Ror in Public Hospital death
Mrs Kale Marlin Ror longtime conductor of the Meridian Mediodise Church Choir and active social church member died in Public Hospital England. Her parental dates unclear. she married and resided in the community, with references to local affiliations and memory in town notices.
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Kale Marlin Ror
Mer
England
Hep Fizak
Bregay
Bath
Pala Bar
Officials Fled Warned of Police Doubts in Brisbane
A chaotic court report from Queensland notes officials fled and police defer plans for a boys club. Judge Wells of Alice Springs reviewed convictions and a patrol inquiry on a reform scheme, while Major Dudley Vernon Parrech backed a community recreation project amid clashes over responsibility and funding.
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Supreme” Court
Japsita “Nore
Darwin
Shand
Hanlon
Alice Sader
Anoine Burt
Ihe
Duslice Starke
Dom Nimi
Brisbane
Bhand
Dudley Vernon Parrech
BCU
Judge Wells
Alice Springs
Execu
Readers generosity to servicemen warms hearts
A Brisbane Courier-Mail report describes readers sending funds, fountain pens, and nibs to Troops, to aid wounded servicemen and lift morale. Mrs Sheehan of Paddington coordinated donations, with many women and local groups contributing items and support as soldiers from multiple units joined the appeal.
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Courier-Mail Women's Department
Sheehan
Warmington Street
Paddington
Toiremayy
Fotier's
Courier-Mail
Mit
Ureswen
Thad Magell
Util
Brisbarie
Something New in Scenes Cookery Exchange
A fragment from the Women’s Section describes a simple kitchen method using 3 cups cold bolted flour, milk, sugar, and beaten eggs to create a crostini style dish. It mentions grinding and cooking on both sides, suggesting a basic preserve or relish like jam, jelly, or chutney with fruit variations.
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Tee Reese Roy Moeual
Mrs. Gamble
Boochmars
Vie Celture
Ant
Ian Noor
Quartersineh Hicks
Unity urged in post war unity at civic reception
A postwar unity message stresses crowd shoulder to shoulder at a civic reception. The speech recalls service members in America and Australia, urges mutual understanding, and notes a visit to Australia and other regions. The vice-mayor introduces Dr Piliung, highlighting international ties.
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Ivan Hime
Cin
Newark
Endeavens
Munis
America
Australia
U.S
Mtverien
Bern
Mustrallany
Ralian
isAmertehn” Association
Amueriog
Pollag
Seine
Africa
Burma
Asien
China
Atcermyan
Puliig
Tropical Butterpread in 1943 World Demand Rise
A May 1943 report discusses a new tropical butterpread product developed by Hamilton texetors Butter Board manager WM Coombs. It claims superiority to ordinary bread spreads and notes military and Allied approvals. Production and orders are anticipated next month amid rising global demand.
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Hamilton Txetors
Fr le
Txetory
WM. Coombs
Eal
Munis
posAbie A. Netute
Australia
Demang
Asta
Tadla
England
Ay Canad
Oe Sample
Woman to Stand Trial on Seventeen Charges
Lydia Dawes of Juliette Street South Brisbane was committed for trial on seventeen charges. Earlier she faced three counts of possessing stolen goods and was fined 120 pounds on each of those charges. The Attorney-General announced a prison farm site near North Queensland has been decided, with Naz Desh and M. Guedson noting the selection.
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Lydia Janie Dawes
Howewiter
Juliette ‘Street
South Brisbane
PG Raywil
S.M_ vesteeday
Tor Ailways
Bam Mtyeile Sellars
Elizabech McNaughton
Duwonsow
Uan I
Beer
Gueenmand
Naz
OL Desh
Guedson
New centres for child minding opens soon at Wynnum
A public meeting announced the opening of new child minding centres in Wynnum. The plan includes a centre at Anwar Street with Mrs F Bodmin as resident chair, and a second at Anerley. Dates and attendees listed, with Mrs V Motfuan as chairwoman and Adel Hames secretary.
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Anwar
Bint Ronn
Aew
Lie
Buenos
Counnelt
Waite
MeLien Mis
Tuppentils Adan Street
Wynnum
Simi
Npey
V. Motfuan
Vo Tucny
Adel Hames
Land Army marks second anniversary in Australia
The Australian Women's Land Army celebrated its second anniversary on Thursday. It was constituted on July 27, 1942. The Director-General of Manpower announced the formation and paid tribute to the women's service citing the army's strong contributions to the war effort.
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Weller
Australian Women’s Land Army
Ani Werse
Mane Power
Wurih
Luis Gowsly
He Pestinn
Cowein
AejVice
Australae
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