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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 23, 1944
Page
3
Ministers pressed to move in CCC dispute at Archer field
Unclear readable text shows ministers urged to relocate amid CCC dispute linked to Archerfield and Siadkiew. Fragments mention unions, vehicle builders, ironworkers, and referenced firings or actions affecting workers and local sites, with scattered names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nyosa
Archerfield
Amite
Siadkiew
Cantecy
Bert
Mion Wetel
Berwonnel Srp Witeche
Tavarsis
Breng
Heaton
Coronair
Unclear text on AW project and workers strike
Fragmentary report shows Mr Dawson, Mr Fallon, and AW group discussing worker grievances at a project site. References to meals, camps, and near-term action imply tensions over working conditions and idle periods, with calls for adequate staffing and a possible strike constraint. An Acting Prime Minister figure appears in relation to the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
Areea
Perronne
Jai
Tanta
Ce C
Fallon Lea Mala
Tuilon
Peere
Ilar
C.C.C
Urrore Tie
Howe Ciacend
Eon
Harvey
Culhim W
Michell
EJ Smith
Eftercey
Bern
Mitchell
PTMS
Wilson
Lavater
Wiis
Maeller
Moan
Aru
Ingest
Brilinh
Tne Gov. Age
Queensland mine disputes end in district settlement
Disputes at two Queensland mines are resolved in the district with a settlement. Officials say the incident stemmed from a long-running disagreement and a small mine within the district is involved. The colliery employees secretary notes the matter and a commissioner remarks on the resolution and ongoing safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Settlemen
J. Dorit
Winton Way
Coal Quality Responsibility Debate in Brisbane detailed
The Coal Quality Responsibility committee discussed coal allocation and distribution under federal authority. A Brisbane company official noted tensions over waste handling and the need to balance supply with consumer demand while maintaining tonnage for essential uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vam
AN LaBlaine Tinger
Brisbanne Gan Company
Offical Sho
Te Gee Company
Enal
Company Blamed for Meat Dispute at River Works
A labor dispute involving meatworks employees led to court adjournments. Attorneys for the company and the union argued over orders requiring overtime and the supply of workers, with the court hearing arguments on whether the plant could continue operations and whether union teams could staff the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tay Biuine
River “Meatworks
Ferry
Tie
Iistutal
Venteraay
Courl
Renployees
Hawai
Mentes
Uate
Anda
Bey
Oraere
Lewis
Sala
Union Timbere
Ork
Ovarian Holding
Melina Ad
Apesovine Services
Neu
Links of empire and unity debate at luncheon
A Sunday Times editorial from London discusses Mr. Curtin’s welcome to the Duke of Gloucester at an Australian club luncheon. It argues for stronger ties within the British Commonwealth, warns against American domination, and endorses a cooperative empire approach amid wartime conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qndon
Sunday Times
Curtin
Duke of Gloucester
Man Electrocuted in Maryborough Fire Wire Tragedy
A man was electrocuted while handling live wires near a wireless pole at a residence in Maryborough. The incident occurred on a Monday and involved colonial-era wiring near 85 trees. Fire and police attended as investigators described the dangerous conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryborough
Hampton
Illier's Ordeal in a Caribbean Dinghy Rescue
Fragmented OCR recounts an incident involving a dinghy and a rescue mission. Mentions a badly burned person, a sergeant, and a sea event with a landing craft or patrol boat. The text references locations like Guinea Mendey and Hollandia, suggesting a wartime transport scenario with a Catalina or similar aircraft involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illier
Guinea
Mendey
Mamarck
Hollandia
Uy Pilgner
Pryve
Tadford New Water
Teving
Bakit
Mogg
Captives Beaten and Tortured by Japs in New Guinea
Recovered letters describe torture methods used on captives by Japanese forces in New Guinea. A Filipino-Australian family claims forced separation and evacuation, with names including Genie, Minditoonied, Kis, Grint, and Angelis. Angelis seeks to reunite with wife and children, granted temporary stay for his family’s safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irs Genie
Minditoonied
Grint
Sher
Ogies
Ann Gesroy
Mo Aaughter
Eimma Dalry
Peter Segee Sah
Straule
Angelis
Nazis In Grip Of Blockade Report From SANBERRA
Fragmented dispatch describes Nazi grip on blocked supply routes and casualties. Mentions Australia New Guinea prisoners and Japanese advances, with figures on oil copper and other mineral outputs and wartime food shortages.
Belly Tanks A.W.U Terms For Labour Council Reforms
The Australian Workers' Union seeks changes to trade council rules to gain executive representation. Current limits give two delegates to unions with up to 1000 members, three for up to 3000, and ten to 4000. The union has about 30 000 members and seeks parity, with plans discussed at a Labour Convention in Bundaberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades and Labour Council
Australian Workers’ Union
Thealon
Uwe
Raper
Ite
Exeriegie Renolution Hroyidine
IKK
Ly UD
al Aor
Manors
Weenaland
Counell
Presen
AWW
Ube Urbour
Aniér
Mr. Cooper
Bundaberg
Rainfall Useless for Farms Reported in Sparse Telegraph
Partial agricultural notes report rainfall largely ineffective for pastoral and dairying districts. Mentions Quilpie with 34 points and Kyabia with a lower score, reflecting uneven impact on farming regions and local industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werthins
Quilpie
Kyabia
Three Hurt In Rain At Hamilton Wharf Incident
A weather related fall on the moor track at Hamilton Galdatoren wharf left three men injured and taken by ambulance to The General Hospital. The injured are Georgy Milton, 30 Wharf Street, city with injuries to both legs and face. Teste Bynin, 29 Hall Street Paddington with head concussion and injuries to right arm and leg. and another man listed with back and shoulder injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Ephe We ‘Roreatons
Rota
Homes Plan Attacked in Government Housing Debate
An unnamed speaker denounced proposed plans affecting housing, accusing the government and cooperative builders of monopolistic aims. The critic warned that new rules could raise costs by up to 100 pounds for workers and threaten competition, claiming 75 percent of new houses were built by cooperatives and private firms alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemet
Gang
Hermes
Rocletinn
Queansland
Caopetative
Brahe
Peeterensia
Thompson
Unclear sketch hints at clothing trade disruption
Fragmentary text references clothing items and production issues tied to an individual named Mr Cumming who will leave a job at a place called the Bouin Wain. Details are garbled but imply a shift in employment and ongoing garment supply concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hares
Mugen
Bebarinion
Cimim
Hughes
Hughren
Conneil
Sre
Gav
Auattalle
Cumming
Ras
Housing Chief Faces Strain Over Brisbane War Service Aid
Dudley, head of the Brisbane War Housing Bureau and Labour and National Service, described the accommodation crisis yesterday. He lamented the inability to provide timely housing for a returned war solder and his family, noting the long years of effort and the impact on his own home in Sandringham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rn Probler
Dudley
Cherge
Brisbane
War
Bieutonat
Nnn
Rusdrede
West Femliy
Sandringham
Ani Tomiy
Belabane
OiSehi Nsuning
Anxiety Over Sugar Labour In Crisis Amid Cane Industry Strain
Persistent worries rise as sugar labour talks show pessimistic mood about cane harvests and factory crush rates. Official briefings indicate possible army grain and manpower adjustments, with talks of temporarily releasing soldiers to support early season operations and cane processing across northern mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tk. Muir
Qietiiang
Coun Ci
Cinicks
Suibatantia
Iarmere
Knortow
Prilay
Thesane
Irane
Feneral
Seneca
Housing Strain in Brisbane as War Division Seeks Homes
Brisbane workers and families face housing strain as the War Housing Division tries to secure accommodation. Department officials report only 5 percent of applicants are returned soldiers or dependents, with 95 percent tied to ongoing war work and postwar plans. Subdivision of houses and faster provisions are urged to ease shortages. Government aims to mobilize available properties and factories to house workers and veterans.
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Banstata
Ta Govern
Tre yanTion
C.C.C. Cooks
National Service
Mr. Hall
Awenseme Cailbes
Dawson
Ieaben
Hon Ati
Meir Tits
Uta Ccg
Projets
Sala Dawson
Coppes
Baling
Ageats
Coal Quality Responsibility
Taille
Vapanene
Gaminion
Aus
Australia
Wie
Eula
Netgatheraire
Fae Sci Ala
Fateh
Ieee Es En Sancti
Chicago
New York
Auxzalta’y Pontion
Ficaga Tune
Amethond
Nlon
Canberra
Wwe
Peneiona
N.G
Mmushu Capra Plantation
Wewok
Sanberra
Germany
Ronald Crna
Lee Gavan
Austrailay Priem
Amaricany
Rane Canbo
Adiahu
W.enterae Sp
Rhine Tanager
Aare
Beenyantaion Tabu
Beenyantaion Tabu Neanv
le Tary
Catholic Minion
al Rabaul
New Guinea
Tema
Tunahmeran” Bay
Jon Cho
Bort Moresby
Ubey
Pap
Val Mockade
Woo
Hilier
Comanually
Palais Mere
A.W.U
Labour Council
Modang
Galdin
Jueller Brennan
Enjet
Inhuy
Tudee
Brenan
Wockhampton
Gledson
Lusiee Brest
J.D. Stanley Wan Ewarn
Ain
the Supreme Court
Eupreme” Court
Brennatt
Brennan
Tann
Ee . Admersl
Halwey
Fea
Ausivelis
T. Cinreid
Ast
J Mardell
Chisf-st-Gnetthe
Generel Mackriber
Peete
War Housing Division
Labour
Department
A.D. Dudiey
iMr
M. Bennett
Bensper
Oview
Nck
Pt Labman
Rriiser Taabe
Ato Tate
Someteh
Willeh
Whitaner
Essentik Hidtey
Grutin
Tevin
Warner
Dudley Ennirman
Iain
Abe
Fing Australis
Sreerenstn
Paar
Wader
Emahopmant
G. Eager & Son
Sriretast
Cbine Road
Mewetlar
Vaurwall
Clermobile
Pontiac
Auick
Lasalle
Cadillac
Mdiord
GMT
Taman Aees
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