State Industrial Court Sits in Cairns
The State Industrial Court at Cairns opened sittings under Mr. H. J. Harvey to hear variations of awards across northern districts. Decisions were reserved on most matters, with the Australian Workers' Union indicating likely approval of a claim for employees of the Convers Board under the Fire Brigade Employees Award Northern Division. Readings covered milk distributors and assistants at Atherton Tableland Co operative Butter Association, Shop Assistants Award Northern Division, Private Hospital Employees Award, and Bacon Manufacturing Award. Employers were represented by J. Holliday with Abraham for the bacon factory employees.
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State Industrial Court
H. J. Harvey
Cairns
Australian Workers’ Union
Conversc Board
Fire Brigade Employees’ Award
Northern Division
Harvey
Fio ceeLivor
Ued
Emmareag
Cinmers
Lang Lat
A.W.U
Atherton Tableland Co-operative Butter Association
A.W.A
Avast Andachie Atfaring
Bocorn Ware Bec
Pa Se Bet
Lee Te WO
de . Abraham
Mr. J. Holliday
North Queensland
Milk employees seek meal and hour safeguards in overtime ruling
An unsettled labor dispute discusses meal allowances during overtime and minimum hours for workers. The proposal covers daily meal periods, a one hour rest after shifts, and a weekly work cycle including Sundays, with debate over holiday and regional adjustments and opposing views on providing meal allowances during overtime.
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Holliday
Bolliasy
Bacon Manufacturing Award Payments and Holiday Clauses
A fragmented article discusses wage and holiday provisions for Bacon Manufacturing workers. It mentions Christmas and Year Day payments, holiday entitlements, and the interpretation of awards by authorities. It notes disputes over which shops qualify for special pay and how holidays affect compensation and scheduling.
Golden Cadet No. 174 and casket agents list
Fragmentary OCR lists names, roles, and prices for a Brisbane event tied to a Golden Cadet No. 174. Incomplete items mention casket agents, land rate, and multiple names such as Chapman, Mortison, Price, Griffiths, Lobwem, and Williams, with scattered references to pricing and sale actions.
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Dallow and Shaw
Willams Care J
Save Air Base Threat Grows in Twin Cities Region
In the Omaha and Cous waters area the flood impact rose with nine foot water levels threatening the air base. Despite dangers, men worked under the threat of flooding while lifeboats remained ready. Estimated damage reached millions as mobilized efforts continued to protect facilities and infrastructure.
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Missouri
Issusipp
Twin
Omaha
Nebraska
Couswaters
Air Mail Service Inaugurated In Gulf Country
Canberra April 21 Minister L Anthony said a new air service between Clancurry and Burketown will supplement the surface mail to Gulf country in North Queensland. The service began this week with weekly flights via Kassadlarot Lorraine and Augustus Downs, extending to Normanton and other western stations as facilities allow.
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Gulf Country
Clonerray
Syreetown
Canberra
L. Anthony
Mruce Geste
FA Soncuriy
Normanton
Eequehe iv
Reno Aglece
Dobbyn
Mir Anthony
Mornington Island
Queen 26 Today Queen Farmar Birthday Observed
Queen 26 today at Windsor Castle as royal family members and courtiers mark the monarch’s reign birthday. Messages from nations and public figures pour in while the court maintains a quiet schedule.
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Quyer Farmar
London
Windsor Castle
Fanny
Edinburgh
Princess Margaret
Davis Cup Challenge and Profit Split Announced
Melbourne April 21 reports a profit from the Davis Cup challenge round to be shared between the Australian Lawn Tennis Association and the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association. The decision follows December’s win and outlines how profits will be allocated.
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Melbourne
Lawn Tennis Association of Australia
Paa Iveaember
D. M Ferenson
U.S
Premier Orders Cut in Overtime Bill
Premier orders limits on overtime pay with reductions for police and other workers. Officers face annual cuts from two hundred to four hundred pounds plus existing allowances for special duties and extra payments.
Railways overtime pay under government review
The Railways Department faces scrutiny over overtime wages amid government cost-cutting. Officials estimate approximately £4,000 in overtime for the department, while other departments, including Insurance and the Oiler, are mentioned in inquiry notes. The Titles Office, Works and Agricultural special inquiry is cited as part of the review, with Chief Galr questioning the necessity of the overtime payments.
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Railways Department
Office
Worts and Agricultural Special Inquiry
Galr
Ids Department
Ousting Terogaise and Dixon Sworn In Chief Justice
A ceremonial setting features Owen Dixon’s swearing in as Chief Justice of the High Court while discussions unfold on broader judicial roles. The event draws many judges and officials, underscoring the push for a cohesive Australian judicial framework and the balance between state and federal courts.
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High Cour
Owen Dixon
Australia
Judielal Teuirts
Juice McTernan
Catherine Judees
High Court
Queena Cosinsel
Mind-ter price guarantees new dairy plan proposed
Council member JE McEwen outlines a long term price guarantee plan for dairy products. The proposed scheme sets wholesale and retail price ceilings on butter and cheese, replacing the current agreement with a formula tied to production costs and margins. The plan aims to stabilize home market supplies and export pricing while preserving farmer margins under revised terms.
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JE McEwen
Rman
Mekwen
Fatal Speedway Crash At Local Track Claims Two Life
A deadly racing accident occurred at a speedway injuring and killing participants. Officials identified the victims including Robert Thatcher, age 22, as investigations examine the wreck and bloodied scene at the track.
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Bation
Robert Thatcher
Third Intake of Trainees Arrives at Training Camp
Incomplete OCR text shows a note about a third intake of trainees with references to Maismane and Brune, mentioning Apr 3 and arrival at a training facility. The fragmentary content is read as potential arrival details and names, but many words are garbled.
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Maismane
Seine
Brune
Srothern
Wollongaty Protest Ends in Night Scene
Unclear OCR text shows a protest setting with references to Wollongaty and William Siecenel, describing a night scene and possible crowd discontent. Specific names, places, and actions are partially garbled, limiting definitive details.
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Wollongaty
William Siecenel
States Face Teacher Shortage Rally and Shortfall
A compact report notes a teacher shortage across states with officials planning measures and rallies. Education leaders cite staffing gaps in classrooms, push for funding, and recruit efforts amid ongoing vacancy challenges. The piece highlights governmental responses and potential impacts on schools statewide.
British Diplomats Seek Full-Scale Agreement With Egypt
Rauier reports that Mr Eden will host Anglo Egyptian discussions in London with Sir Ralph Stevenson and Sir Robert Howe. The aim is a thorough review of tensions and a first hand opinion on how Britain and Egypt can begin negotiations. The focus is King Paroux's claim to the Sudan and preventing further stalling in talks.
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London
Rauier
A. Eden
Egypt
Ralph Stevenson
Sudan
Robert Howe
Eden
Britain
Unclear Sudanese Political Motion Report From Khartoum
Fragmentary text indicates a Sudanese party maneuver in Khartoum during April, with mentions of a parliamentary seal line and a possible coalition change or campaign activity. The legible bits reference Salih Saleem and Mama, but the overall content is garbled and attribution is uncertain.
Targets for Primary Products
Standing committee on agriculture argues targets for primary products will boost Australia’s export income and generate savings. The plan implies higher production efficiency and market access, with expected gains across farm sectors and related services.
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Australia
Agricultural targets and budget plans discussed by minister
The minister outlined aims to raise wheat output and other crops, with targets for acreage and production to improve export potential and balance of payments. He stressed the need for adequate supplies of materials and farm services, and said finance and coordination would come from the council and McEwen's sources as priorities for the coming four years.
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Autzilary
Anid Sr
McRwen
Bruger
Jexparinine
Perrosng Lettibeer
Equin
Snr
Miomentim
Mcfwen
Ann
Fepfebentan
Tee
Concemiane Grantea
Premieet
McEwen
Aed Fd
Cammon- Siaith
Jasaurancer
Body exhumed in Sydney for possible German links
Police reopened the 1940 burial inquiry at St Mary Cemetery exhuming a body to confirm possible German espionage. High police officials declined details, directing investigators to seek court orders to access the grave and obtain forensic confirmation.
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Sydney
Ots
Psec
Porresty
Brief visit to Townsville aims for Ansi Day crate
A short stop occurred at Towmerike in Townerike area as part of events tied to Ansi Day. The visitor arrived briefly at Townerike but spent only a few minutes on local grounds near Apt 9. Officials report the purpose linked to community observances and potential future engagements.
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Towerville
Apt
Weil
Acralla
Two Speedway Crashes Leave Eight Dead At Dayton
A Dayton speedway disaster left eight people dead when four cars crashed into a crowd that had gathered near the track. Drivers escaped serious injury, but several spectators and crew were hurt. Officials were transporting the injured to hospitals as the scene was cleared.
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Sam Dusa
Argenting
Winectar
Caporter
Tilia
Daytue
Oki
Dayton Speedway
Sabre Jets Down Seivs in Pacific naval action
Sabre jets engage North Korean naval units in the Sea of Japan near Nampo Harbour. Allied forces report bomb and torpedo strikes, with several enemy vessels sunk or damaged. Navy pilots press operations as Australian air force units claim strikes against the North Korean fleet.
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Paria
Sea of Japan
Dulott
Chine Nampo Harbour
Sugar Ray Robinson To Earn 135000 In Clash
The report notes Sugar Ray Robinson slated for a 135000 purse with April 1 date hinted. Fragmented text references Susae May Robertson and possible bout details, with mentions of promoters and venues in Sydney and coastal locations. Financial terms and payout structure appear uncertain due to garbled OCR.
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Sydwfy
Susae
May Robertson
Couery Abet
Tecate
Ave
Espire Addlewsieht Coatpion Ds
Sands
Wae
Ketr
Newcomte
Einaralee
Shogene
FMA
Eciumale
Sei
Foht
Sydney
Eng Aide
Areom
Ieee
Robinson
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Pege Campaigs
Reuters
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UMOGA
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Qomrmelant
Saleen
Documeats Studer
Townsville
SABRE
Sevigs
North Korea
Sugar
Ray Robinson
Stalin
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