16 Mar 1948
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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1948
Page
1
The Head Transport Department today refused to issue permits for road transport to Queensland of urgent goods including foodstuffs. Road operators had agreed to pay the tax of 3d per 6 tons, but the permits were not granted.
chaotic report from Sydney with references to the New South Wales Long Distance Road Transport Association and W A Armstrong. discussion centers on coal unloading, Queenland cargo, and a stalled meeting as workers and officials debate railway action and authorized forms at a public gathering.
Messrs O'Brien and A Macdonald flew to Melbourne to push the proposed 24-hour stoppage while the ACTE did not discuss the Queensland railway strike yesterday. Bellone and the Queensland Travel and Labour Council sentay called off the proposed program.
The Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Trades ordered 2305 members back to work with 1000 already defying the strike. A Melbourne conference with Acting Sec Geary and Conciliation Commissioner Stewart set the plan, with possible Federal Arbitration Court action if workers stay out. Extra services including long distance trains were announced amid industrial tension and union debates.
Reports describe ongoing rail disruption as union members, led by officials including Mr Geary and Mr Stewart, refuse to operate trains in several regions. Federal Court involvement and potential orders to resume service are noted, with widespread engine downtime and halted duties affecting routes across Queensland and nearby areas.
Bundaberg workers decide to return to work after a meeting of all members. The dispute committee and picket lines are discussed though a return to duties is agreed pending continued deliberations. Rail and oil workers face job uncertainties amid power cuts and transport disruptions across Rockhampton and Mackay.
A report states an arrested civilian deserter, linked to Rangoon, was freed by the Royal Air Force at Singapore. Authorities indicate plans to increase transportation and ration control as the man is being returned to Australia via Corinda Central. Arrival details note he reached Sydney last November and was handed over to authorities there.
Fragmented OCR copy describes alleged breech of new government ant picketing laws. It mentions police actions at Wickham Etfort and Bridgs Street, several workers involved, some scuffles, and police containment near a Valley area. Names and places are garbled.
In a fragmented dispatch the deputy postmaster general discusses postal and transport issues. The report notes delays and administrative challenges across southern offices and mentions actions to curb congestion and reform wage arrangements.
Bevin suggests Britain and France back a plan to attach the three western German zones to European recovery efforts. Western observers expect a conference invitation to Germany, with Allied occupation authorities awaiting a formal move to integrate German products and markets into postwar recovery.
The council discussed 200000 yearly shortfalls and 100000 in debt redemption linked to tramway profits. A proposal from Alderman Chanuer seeks added overheads to cover costs, with potential fare changes, night services, and routes under review to calm rioting tension and align with new schedules.
Local officials meet amid questions over funding and timetable for a possible royal tour. Alderman Chand enirely on the time available and Mr Manion stress the need to adjust fares and train arrangements to fit the schedule while considering state support and public interest.
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