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Newspaper

Brisbane Courier Mail

Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 17, 1944

Page

3

Refugee Outraged City Job Plot Sparks Council Clash

The Brisbane City Council session exposed a push to remove a Austrian refugee from city planning duties while calling for fresh applicants. Aldermen pressed for clearer selection processes and debated the impact on public administration amid tense remarks and procedural friction.

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Menzies Hits At Evatt In Federal Mood

Fragmentary wartime era report suggests Menzies attacks Evatt as mood shifts in Australian politics. Irregular OCR text references university events and broader parliamentary debate with uncertain person and place names.

Children 14 To Register For 14-Plus Registration

Report details a 14 year old registration drive run by Manpower Deputy Director Mr Walsh. Mentions CRs and a Crock for girls and a list of names, with references to oversight, a Petamin center, and a test. The fragmentary text notes procedures and identities connected to the effort.

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Woolgrower Hit Says Fadden Theme and Trial

Unclear OCR text includes references to a woolgrower, Fadden, and government actions. Named entities appear as Woolgrower and Fadden with possible political context. The readable fragments suggest a report on a legal or political matter involving a woolgrower and government stance, but specifics are obscured.

Manpower Directorate reports wartime service reintegration figures

The Manpower Directorate notes 41,000 servicemen found for work last October through March 31. About 49,000 were eligible for further civilian placement, with 24,000 already in active employment and 4,000 reinstated positions. The report cites transfers, medical considerations, and ongoing quotas guiding postwar job placement.

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Subsidies for Wheat Aid and Grain Measures Debate

An Australian report outlines government subsidies for wheat and grain during a food shortage. Minister Tate Selly and officials discuss price controls, imports, and support for farmers and bulldozers to push down prices.

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Mutual Aid in The Bush Near Rockhampton

Describes a rural act of mutual aid in Goovigen and the Dawsin Valley. It details courage and community support following a tragedy involving a boy named John Mutter and family, with local relatives mentioned. The piece notes efforts to convey news and assist the family during a difficult time.

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Murder Trial After Death Of Husband

In Smarreville Tunedut Mes Valeria May Swanson and others were involved as the trial unfolded over a fatal poisoning. The proceedings referenced a home scene near the Swansons, with investigators outlining the death of Walter Diem and questioning witnesses about motives and sequence of events. The case centered on Swanson and related parties as authorities pursued the truth about the alleged murder.

Smarreville Valeria Swanson Swansons Swaine Hiearias Byunen Petal Keree Uinoressue

Night of tense search at wharf amid waterline workers strike

United States Navy police responded to a disturbance at the wharf during a night shift when waterline workers refused to work. Officers assisted and a search was conducted as the union and federation representatives urged calm and mutual restraint.

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Boys Questioned On Sex Education At Sea Inquiry

Questions from boys aged 14 to 16 revealed their parents gave no sex instruction. Honorary director Mr. C. O’Keefe testified at the Sea Inquiry, describing the boys as curious and anxious, and noting police involvement, YMCA and other clubs influencing the discussion.

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City Block Sale at Forty Thousand Pounds Figures

A London market note describes a city block sale priced at £40 000. The document mentions Quine and Edward Artemis as likely parties, a shore property on the Queen River, and a new firm ready to take possession when current leases end.

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Free Yugoslav Army Now 300000 Strong

A fragmented wartime dispatch reports the Yugoslav partisan movement growing to about 300,000 fighters led against Axis forces. It notes guerrilla actions, suppressed repression, and Allied support while detailing military leadership and ongoing conferences shaping resistance efforts.

Home for Sick Mothers' Family Tragedy Dominates Page

Fragmented clipping reports the death of Wing Commander Harley Baronei in a crash and references a wide range of unrelated topics including prices fixed for hot water bags, UK and Commonwealth affairs, wartime seizures, and a planned home for sick mothers. The text is garbled with many stray names and misplaced phrases hindering a coherent lead.

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Townsville Police Court Raids Liquid Fraud Case

A Townsville police raid investigated a case involving a liquid sale tied to fraud. The court hearing referenced a specific product described as gin. Authorities pursued Arthur Wellesley Evan and other suspects, with mentions of financial stakes and charges under investigation.

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Delinquents rise and police report details cited

The article quotes figures from Health and Home Affairs Minister Foley and Police on juvenile crime trends, noting fewer cases in some periods and more in others. It covers ages from under three to teens, with mentions of probation, warrants not issued, and discussions of causes and enforcement actions.

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Move for Better Veterinary Aids Initiative

A historical report describes a drive led by Mrch J. Wilson at a meeting in Queenstown seeking improved veterinary services for the state. The proposal, tied to better remuneration and equipment for veterinarians, aims to secure a reliable supply of veterinary aid and advance care through enhanced government support and training programs.

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Move on Powers Polls Pamphlets Canbury

Confused transcription reports authorities preparing three million copies of pamphlets on wartime powers for distribution. Printing is expected to begin, with negotiations and addressing of paper components under government proposals for broader powers, amid wartime context.

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