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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 07, 1946
Page
4
Lying colours crested the Labour Day procession through Brisbane yesterday. Its dominant claim was a 40 hour week printed on placards and floats. A rising sun also flashed the claim to onlookers as workers demand wage reform and shorter hours amid festive displays.
Labour Day events at the Exhibition Ground were interrupted after Labour Bay committee chairman Mr Lee Macdonald accused attackers of targeting workers. The leader described assaults during the gathering and called for calm as police monitored the area.
Douglas Ronald Morris testified at the Central Criminal Court that he did not strike or strangle Mrs Wicks and did not know the cause of her death. He completed his evidence and will be cross-examined. He spoke on oath amid the ongoing murder mystery case.
Royal pair remains at the station amid a small town discussion about departure plans for Maneroo. Local officials and residents weigh the implications of the couple's extended stay and possible moves.
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