No pay rise for Abattoir staff
The Industrial Court rejected an application for higher wages at Brisber Abattoir after reviewing audited figures showing a substantial drop in output and hours. The court noted employment had become permanent with weekly hours reduced below prior levels, and observed unions failed to prove a need for increases for adults or women.
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Bit
Mann
Wayen
Orien
Mbattor
Tmnateltiog
Ane
Uel
Court Aif Wigan “Wen
Ang
Mears
Ayanawd
Tiordanomacy
Avetralian Meat Iiduatry Union
Paani
Uniol
Picemen
Alix
Walia Trevlite
AakyMe
AM Power Engineers
Thie Aiea Tian Electrical Kor Pioy
Uintah
Uruona
Iit
Lavour
MT. Crosby
A. Merry
W. McHordan
Festerday
Brisbane City
Grosby
Toawich Bay
Riordan
W. Rancoe
Domestic Aid Sought by Graziers Association
A fragmentary wartime report notes the Graziers Association of Queenshend seeking domestic aid, claiming farmers cannot provide resources such as cooks and household help. It mentions efforts to obtain information from manpower authorities, ration changes for mutton and fodder, and a push to release imprisoned or detained personnel for war-related needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenshend
Nelle
Boyer
Melos
Samuson
Gallion
Mrutiioer Mniik
Education director answers Dubig on literacy in Australian Army
The Army Education Service reports a four percent illiteracy rate in the Australian Army after a wide survey. In Brisbane, Officer J. Dubig questions university admissions and medical quotas, while education officials discuss the impact on training and the Army’s educational system.
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Duhig
Army Education Service
Edwards
J. V Dubig
Ela
Avotem Bovey
Tian al
Ong
Pferty
Conteaverty
Dubie
Ingelie
Ann
Altho
Femals Ures
Eesti
Dulig Conlemins
Abel
Univer
Te Holite University
le Ueno
American Women Corps Members Sing At Camp Matilda Event
The report describes American women corps members training and performing songs like Waltzing Matilda at a recreation hut affair. Mary Logan is noted among attendees while the setting references a camp scene and various names appear amid mentions of Australians and a projected film.
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W.a.c’s
Australia
Rail Thefts Bring Fines For 5 Men
Five men were fined after investigation into rail thefts during transit. Foreman and guards testified that stolen seeds and other goods had moved along the railway for years, with authorities noting the difficulty of detecting such crimes. Each defendant received penalties, including fines and short terms, amid charges of possessing and moving stolen property.
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J. Auxey
Delersent
Uh Grewsen
Motta Alley
Hind Beers
Clap
Charley
Rowe
Sharalmen
Ice
Brett
Owen
Trains Gas Units Blamed For Fires And Shortages
A chaotic report cites trains and gas units as fire culprits while warning of milk and fuel shortages. Authorities warn that supply lines may be disrupted for homes and mothers, with officials vowing action to restore essential goods and stabilize distributions.
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MacArthur
Nortie
Hector Duten
New Guinea
Orido
Quy
Kerabine
Iran
Wake Takin
Minster Ay
Demage
Rentmcietveilandin
British New Oueyea Werak Tanea
Ileneine
Hun
Nammiantn
McCracken
Erie
Tau
McCrackes
Lister Imp Willieme
Fedetal Convcaie
W. Palmer
Seri
Uae
Henway
Childre
War era debate on threadbare parenting in schools
A confused transcription shows a debate among figures including Mica Christine Having a federal officer for Pi School Child Education and others about child upbringing. The remarks oscillate between rod punishment and modern schooling, with calls for public engagement and safer communities, but the garbled text makes specifics unclear.
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Mica Christine Having
League of Women Voters
Hue Waal
Mine Hsining
Schooin
Min Heinig
Ublic
Cewrie
Australia
Nile
Milk board price plan sparks retailer protests
A Brisbane report outlines milk price proposals by the Milk Board aimed at margins for retailers and mothers with young children. The document notes contention among retailers over weight and value, with calls for fair pricing and safer, consistent weights amid broader cost pressures.
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Ladvey
Murpiy
Armes
Brisbane
Couriers Mall
Individul
Hardehip
Re Ieee
Ceranieitons
Pauls
Lore Fwelee
Booth
Bedord Elwellse
Furchan
Lindsey
Nacional
Clothing Cards for Babies and Rationing Notices
The item lists clothing cards for babies and rationing procedures. It notes distribution through the Rasioriing Commission and a request to Deputy Director for Mish Jane Marianne Stevens who recently died and was a writer. The report mentions an archbishop opening a garden in Alhenstourns at 2.00.
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Rasioriing
Jueensiana
Aarp
Ube
Apieae
Brisba
RaLioning
Elvitlan
Mise
Jane
Marianne Stevras
Ticaiah
Wouinets
Ujoeum Ch
Wien Garden
Fartt
Alhenstourns
Victory Girl Fund Tops Chinese Victory Aid Debacle
Fragmented text describes a fundraising effort titled Victory Girl, with references to Chinese organizations and figures such as Mise Wang Hang Choy. The passage mentions potential fines, obligations, and various names and places, but the overall coherence is unclear and many details are obscured. The piece reads as a garbled historical notice or clipping about wartime or aid efforts, with mentions of awards, miscegenous names, and civic entities.
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Wang Hang Choy
Vievary
Vela Ulgers
Glide Civil
Meath
AL Wis
Grinitia
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Htabane State Hight School
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