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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 14, 1941
Page
7
Interviewed individuals criticized the idea of male superiority in education. They supported equal principles and called for tailored schooling, noting women should be prepared for motherhood while men could focus on commerce. They denied any male dominance in subjects, urging adjustments to the state system.
The report shows a revenue deficit after ten months with tax income near £2.7 million of £8.6 million annual target and public works disbursements of £850,000 against £1.326 million planned. It also records loan fund usage of £2.25 million and a Jon fund balance of £1.442 million. In education and gender topics, Mrs. Marjorie Clark and Mrs. Trene Longman advocate targeted job training for women and equal cultural standards, with courses in housecraft, mothercraft, elementary notes, and first aid to align with vocational needs and national education aims.
A 15 year old boy faces murder charges after alleged confession and evidence from Detective Walters and coroner details. The case centers on an attack following a dispute, with the victim identified as Halee who died from a weapon injury in North Adelaide on May 2.
The Hor ticultural Society of Queensland exhibition highlighted custard apples weighing four pounds and displayed an array of roses and orchids. Attendees included notable exhibitors such as Homer idole and Thine gure ain.
Government officials stated that Army needs are currently met but extension of truck commandeering may occur later. In Brisbane, vehicle classes from 1.5 to three tons are being impressed, with country areas to follow city actions. The Purchasing Board plans a country tour within a fortnight to visit larger centres.
An annual meeting of the C E M Society was held at Ree Var where members reported on church welfare efforts. Officers including EF Pearce, J Mebonst, and B Gloney led discussions on good works and local outreach, praising the Archbishop for support.
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland proposes a public drive to find Brisbane's most homely home open to owner-occupiers. President HN Blacksidge seeks ideas on liveable qualities beauty and atmosphere. He invites public suggestions via Blocksidge and Ferguson Adelaide Street Brisbane.
An expert committee of aeronautical engineers has urged the Federal Government to back timber aircraft built from Australian timber. The report cites 3000 wood machinists and 472 cabinetmakers as available labor, and notes Germany and the United States have shown timber aircraft methods. A timber aircraft production director is recommended for the Aircraft Production Commission, with sub-assembly plants and a hangar proposed, though first airframes would take about six months after orders due to metal fitting needs.
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