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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1940
Page
4
A conference in Queensland considered transport rules for cream collection. It urged roadside pickup by suppliers at approved points on a cream route, with exemptions only for hardship areas and large dairying operations.
The Stock and Produce Brokers Association reported on Cannon Hill saleyard activity. Lamb pens totaled 2560 from Darling Downs with strong demand and high prime lamb quality. crossbred and rosebred lines showed varied but steady prices. Porkers and baconers traded close to last week, light and heavy categories supporting the range, while calves showed eased values and limited competition.
Australian Mervartie Tand and Finance Co. Ltd. released a catalog yesterday detailing greasy wool valuations in the 14th series Lending fleets wool. The document announces the highest price and top bids, indicating firm demand for cleaned and greasy wool amid market activity.
Vague fragments show a heated election campaign with speeches across metropolitan and country electorates. Leaders emphasize defence, wartime economies, and unity under a national government, while criticising wartime profiteering and imperial policy.
Dr Evatt nominates Beuney for the return election and urges support from the Labor electorate office. The report notes Evatt’s high hopes and the party’s endorsed candidate as campaign begins.
Fragmented reading shows a debate on conscription and foreign deployment. The article cites Labour figures like Hughze and Francis discussing military policy, social subsidies, and education reform amid a national political crisis. It notes calls for increased pay, soldier compensation, industry expansion, housing and school reforms, plus warnings about imperial commitments and a proposed National Government.
A long mixed local report details an intrusion of antisemitic language during a parliamentary session with Prime Minister Parmannithy, opposition leader Maher, and Speaker Hansey all cited. The exchange prompts questions of decorum, with Maher accused of insulting the Premier and the Parliament urged to maintain order.
Fragmentary remarks discuss Curtin and Labor movement in New South Wales. References to Mr Curtin, Menzies, and Labor’s potential to form government, with notes on defence policy, Britain relations, and calls for party cohesion during the campaign.
Debate on the Hire Purchase Act amendment in Parliament yesterday aimed at tightening owner and agent liability for misrepresentation. Mc Maher and Cleefe led opposition arguing for clearer remedies while supporters stressed business integrity. the bill passed first reading.
Fragmentary OCR reports debated costs of investigations into Cley Council and external interest payments. Mentions premier Mir Pargan Simith, Mr W L Dart, and public debt charges. Notes new loan proposals, Commonwealth funding, and 1938 40 financing details with figures like 40,000 and 20,000 instalment stock. Mentions tax and southern district measures with a December 1939 quarter figure of 44 percent and related industry notes.
A fragmented report notes Adelaide synod rejecting a government or church plan while discussions on a constitution proposal continue. The piece references venues, figures, and shifting positions amid political and religious debate.
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