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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 21, 1946
Page
1
A fragile public mood unfolds as food pinch tightens and calls for higher rations rise. Polls show only nine percent support extra runs for Vieters Day, while The News Chronicle condemns dull diets and urges government action to ease the European crisis.
Canberra broadcast reports Australia will maintain rationing of meat butter and sugar to meet promises to Britain. Acting Prime Minister Forde appeals for maximum production and swift handling of wheat and foods while offering to send wheat to starving East if transport and facilities cope. He urges mobilization of meat workers and inland efforts to sustain wartime needs.
Fragmented wartime dispatches discuss labor, coal, and grain movements amid Allied supply strains. Reports reference Mr. Forde, production shifts, and civilian impact as authorities plan output, logistics, and wage considerations across occupied and neutral zones.
Amid reports of food shortages and export controls, officials in Britain and allied nations discuss measures to keep essential supplies flowing. The Brisbane labor dispute over de-registration and wage talks with employers highlights plant shutdowns and potential court actions as workers seek government intervention.
London reports claim Persian Government forces attacked Azerbaijan towns amid silences from Moscow. Tabriz broadcasts describe shelling near Shanindaj and Sain Qal Bolh, while observers warn of escalating tension ahead of a major gathering. Curfew imposed as troops mobilize and border forces tighten, with possible evacuations and strategic redeployments noted.
New York reports a proposed deal claiming Italy would gain control of the Balkan tin trade in exchange for accepting a living government in the region. The arrangement, described by sources in Rome and Washington, draws Italy and America into sharp protest over expected annexations and shifts in regional influence.
Reports from Melbourne note deep concern over industrial unrest as federal election fears grow. Acting Prime Minister Mr. Forde urged unions to keep peace until the federal vote, while Labour plans to contest the Northern Territory seat in the House of Representatives. Other topics include the eight‑hour week and wage issues on the conference agenda.
The report describes Lily and Zoe, a London family, amid a chaotic scene with references to a labourer, a Kant End dorkhand locale, and unclear events involving a dying or injured child. It mentions months old infants and vague motions, with fragmented phrases about a gun, fever, and growth, all in disjointed terms.
Fragmented wartime note describes HMAS Manoora bringing war brides and children to Sydney. Mentions 1008 and 39 children, with servicemen accompanying. Era details unclear, but signals a planned arrival in Sydney Thursday.
A waterfront dispute over costs impacts taxpayers as many ships held up or unloaded late. About 4000 laborers faced disruption with 400 sailors idle at Melbourne. An Australian waterfront settlement was discussed by the Federal Council of the Waterside Workers Federation. Authority and cargo handling rules were debated amid the strike and interstage delays.
Reports from Sydney describe waterside workers resuming amid tension as the Waterside Workers Union secretary notes shifts and nightly gangs. By early morning, 1138 men and 16 night gangs were engaged, with 23 night gangs and 18 morning crews dispatched. A pool of 700 more men were sought locally to cover shifts.
Reports detail small-scale civil strife in the Philippines as guerrilla bands resist central authority under a rebellious movement centered in Hubler and Tukbajatin. Observers note a de facto nation within the islands with tens of thousands under self rule, separate laws, and tax systems, while ongoing clashes strain the colonial government.
Engineers led a precautionary traffic safety check on the Toria Bridge. Vehicle restrictions were briefly imposed by police after a city department order and a request from representatives and the council.
General MacArthur warned Japan against violence and announced stern measures. The dispatch describes crowds, road blocks, and security measures as authorities prepare to control demonstrations and ensure order during tense postwar warnings. Prominent figures and agencies cited include Allied commands and government officials.
In a Melbourne arbitration court hearing the question arises whether soldier wives retain tenancy rights to properties during wartime. The decision may affect wives of servicemen deprived of occupancy under regulations and could force landlords to provide alternative accommodation. The case adjourned with principal evidence to be taken later in three months as hearings move to Sydney and other cities.
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