Overtime Pay Row Drives Union Meeting in Sydney
In Sydney 1000 Ships' Painters and Dockers Union members met to ban overtime taxation. Federal Treasurer Mr Fadden favors a tax cut on wages but not overtime earnings as a compromise. Labour leaders see merit, while some union chiefs oppose the ban. The wage tax issue splits unions including ironworkers and electricians ahead of Monday talks.
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Sydney
Ships’ Painters’ and Dockers’ Union
Fadden
Eleral
Faddem
Norommuniat Labour Party
Beasley
Padden
Lansing
Axs
Ion
Terry
Swadisz
Electrical Trades Union
M Tharedey
New South Wales Labour Council
Sherr
Coral Han
Jeve
Garden Teland
M. @lertin
Mr Bott
Tas
Cockatoo Island
Settlement prospects brighten over Won thaggt coal dispute
In Melbourne on January 17 talks between the Buswees Commissioners and the Miners Federation, then with Judge Drake Brockman, progressed toward settlement of the Won thaggt coal mine dispute affecting about 1190 workers. The federation’s Mr. C Nelson signaled a favorable outcome while Judge Brockman outlined possible pay rises and reference boards to review contract rates.
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Bsilwees
Miners’ Federation
Drake Brockman
Minera’ Federation
C. Nelson
Judes Dhrake Brockeman
Mr. Mooney
Woothacci
Ivestitute
Annas
Lnst
Mooney
Rill Cet
Lebour
Mr. Holt
Strike extended grounds delay in Sydney repair work
About 1400 painters and dockers engaged on repair work for naval and merchant vessels refused overtime over the weekend. The walkout threatens delays to important defence work.
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Sydney
Nazi Bombers Hit Malta as Luftwaffe Attacks Increase
London reports a fierce raid on Malta with German bombers shot down and air defenses claiming several enemy aircraft. The barrage damaged churches and targeted coastal defenses as three waves of raids continued.
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London
Firs
Sossbly Sit
Malta
Jenkess Beacher
Thermans
Dave Ettecks
Cairns Patriotic Fund Donations Totals Listed
Donations received toward the shore fund are recorded with entries including Bluebird Cafe and assorted patrons. The total to date stands at £8300 17s 11d.
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aScent Presioner
Bluebird Cafe
Brisbane Produce Market Reports Slim Supplies and Low Prices
January 18 Brisbane market shows very light farm produce with Lucerne chaff as lead item. Most lines fail to reach prima quality. consignments sold around £3 13s 4d to £5, with passes in from £5 10s to £3 10s per ton. Maize light and easing, pumpkins scarce with poor demand. advise farmers to withhold deliveries until market improves. No potatoes or onions offered.
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Brisbane
Lucerne
RAAF Pilot Killed In Queensland Crash
An Air Force pilot from Sydney died when his Sosa Diane aircraft crashed near Possum Creek six miles from Goodna at about 1 pm yesterday. Wreckage covered a 1 million square yard area as rescue teams pursued the rugged stormbound site. Local witnesses described a vertical diving descent just before impact while authorities withheld the pilot's name pending relatives notification.
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Brisbane
Air Force
Sydney
Possum Creek
Goodna
RAAF
J. Kippen
Ray Noble
H Kippen
Woile
Ray Nobile
J. Cansidr
Redbank
Plame Am Air Force Medical Oficer
T. L. Eggins
Groodna
A. Castle
Redbank Plaine Road
W. Goodland
Alice-street
Brisbane Man Identified in Air Crash Near Goodna
Brisbane reports the victim of the air crash at Posmm Creek near Goodna on Saturday as Leading Aircraftman and Puma Pilot Trenald Andrew Verteh of Yer Engs. His mother is currently in Sydney.
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Brisbane
Posmm Creek
Goodna
Aircraftaman
Puma
Trenald Andrew Verteh
Yerengs
Sydner
Beer Measure Change Tracked by Sydney Officials
The Weights and Measures Department is examining over 19 000 pint and half pint measures as drinkers shift from glasses to prescribed sizes. Inspectors say short measures were not confiscated but kept by publicans, who risk using them after offences are flagged.
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Sydney
Weights and Measures Department
Casualties Mounted in Bardia Battle and Local Fatalities
Military authorities report ALF casualties in the Bardia battle will exceed prior estimates with 10 killed, 1 missing, and 239 wounded. Separate dispatch from Grafton notes three Clarence River footballers killed in Western Desert fighting, naming Sergeant-Major S. W. Campbell of Grafton, Private S. Crosley of Woolgoolga, and Private C. F. Firth of Asperidstresam.
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Melbourne
ALF
Bardia
Victorana
Grafton
Clarence River
Western Desert
S. W Campbell
Graftan
S&s Crosley
Woolgnels
C F Firth
Asper Idstresam
Campbell
French cargo steamer Mendoza captured by British near Brazil
The French cargo steamer Mendoza, 9199 tons, sailing from Montevideo to France without a navicert, was captured outside Brazilian waters by a British ship. A Brazilian squadron fed the vessel with engines idle about five and a half miles from Porta Trapecary, Santa Catarina, with the British auxiliary cruiser Asturias nearby. both ships then headed to the high seas. The Brazilian government believes the capture occurred outside territorial waters.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Mendom
Montevideo
France
Ministry For Marine
Porta Trapecary
Santa Catherina
Asturias
High Seas
Mendoza
Montevider
Britain's Strength Amid Wartime Shipping Challenge
The article notes Britain continues to import vast raw materials and finish goods for munitions, despite intensified Nazi efforts. It highlights new ships and Allied government help from Norway, the Netherlands, and Belgium, while explaining unemployment figures and Britain's shift from peace to war production.
Munitions output rises while unemployment counts stay high
The article explains that new munition factories require build up and training of workers drawn from other trades. As workers shift into munitions, many remain officially unemployed while production climbs. By spring aircraft, tanks, and guns are forecast to surge from factories.
Snake Bites Two Boys In Gardens Street
Two boys aged eight and seven were bitten by a snake while playing at home on Gardens street yesterday afternoon. They were treated by the Ambulance service and taken to hospital. Their condition is reported as satisfactory.
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Gardens Street
Colin
William Weeding
Rockhampton
Stealing Charge Against Two Stratford Labourers
Donald Montheith aged 28 and Douglas Birch aged 23 were charged in the Police Court with stealing 28 truck wheels valued at £10 from David Smart in Stratford on January 16. The defendants pleaded guilty and were remanded until this morning.
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Donald Montheith
Douglas Birch
T. E. Dwyer
P.M
Stratford
David Smart
Child Falls From Bicycle In Accident
Glenda Brown, six, slipped a foot from the pedal and went through the front wheel yesterday afternoon, suffering a lacerated left heel facial abrasions and a cut lip. After Ambulance first aid she was taken to the District Hospital.
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Glenda Brown
Judgment Absolute Granted in Cronin Divorce Case
In chambers at the Supreme Court Townsville Justice Jdgment absolute granted on an application for dissolution of the marriage between Timothy Cronin, railway acenes plaintiff, and Erie Cronin of Sydney, with judgment nisi pronounced May 24 1941 at Townsville.
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Supreme Court
Townsville
Timothy Meee Cronin
Railway Acenes Laintiff
Erie Cronin
E. Sydney
Nisi
St Townsville
Herbert Electorate Progresses on Police Station Works
Herbert Electorate MLA Theodore says approval is given for repairs and a new washpainting at the South Johnstone police station. An infants’ room will be added to the State school at Innisfail East. Killed on Bridge: Andrew Norman, 51, a labourer, fell asleep while fishing on the Giru railway bridge and was run over. His son and nephew were with him. the driver stopped the train after seeing a man rise from the rails.
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Herbert
Theodore
South Johnstone
Innisfail East
Andrew Norman
Giru
Norman
Townsville
Burdekin Crossing Bridge Study Advances
Attorney General J O Keefe reports that a high level Burdekin River bridge is under review to prevent flood related delays to transport. An expert subcommittee investigates pier foundation options for a long span crossing as part of the traffic disruption study.
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Burdekin Crossing
J. O'Keefe
Burdekin River
J. ‘Combe
O'Keefe
Mareeba urged to apply through local RAAF committee
EAAF secretary Mr G Bennion says Mareeba district recruits have applied in Cairns. Applications sent to Cairns cause delays, so future applicants should address Mareeba committee. The Mareeba group ran classes last Wednesday with Morse instruction by Mr C Olsen and educational classes led by Mr P Tansey to raise standards ahead of an April recruiting train return.
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EAAF
G. Bennion
RAAF
Mareeba
Cairns
C. Olsen
Missing cook Scotty McGregor in Lyndhurst district
The four year old Scotty McGregor, a cook by occupation, is reported missing since January 3 in the Lyndhurst district. He was with two men, Dowker and Young, whose motor truck became bogged. the men walked toward Lyndhurst boundary then toward Pandanus about three miles away. Clothing believed to belong to McGregor was found on a fence near a creek after heavy rains. McGregor resided at Forsayth, and a search led by a tracker and chestnut? continues for the boy.
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Maus
Scotty McGregor
Lyndhurst
McGregor
William Dowker
William Young
Dowker
Regor
Pandanus
Cairns
Kidston McGregor
Forsayth
Chestabie
Moustt
Ruthless bombing meeting prizes undertaken on massive scale
Fragmentary text mentions bombing and prizes, implying a large scale national undertaking. No clear names, dates, places, or outcomes are identifiable from the readable portions.
Public safety items highlighted in big fire incident
A large fire incident drew attention to public safety measures. Officials investigated the blaze and outlined steps to prevent recurrence. Community safety programs and emergency response coordination were discussed at a local briefing.
Large raid targets Jehovah's Witnesses in Queensland
Commonwealth investigators and police raided a house in Archerfield and the Mitchelton headquarters, seizing books pamphlets and gramophone records tied to Jehovah's Witnesses. Officers say the seized material filled a room to the ceiling with tens of tons of literature and equipment. Police detained many members across Sydney Brisbane and Queensland and plan summons after notes.
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Aroberfield
Australis
Commonwealth
Australia
Archerfield
Glen Retreat Road
Mitchelton
Commonwealth Investigation
Watch Tower
Brimhane
Queensland
Care
Tracas
Wee
Ovah’s Witnesses
Commonwealth Police
Naecanis Mowe Wales
Scrat
Sydney
Stra Sait A 7 Po
Eed
Policemen Allegedly Struck in Brisbane Case
In Brisbane on January 19 Constable Daniel James Morris of Mitchelton was reportedly struck near the right eye with an axe during an investigation into the Jehovah's Witnesses. Ernest Edward Thompson, 17, farm labourer, faces a charge of grievous bodily harm. he was remanded to January 24 with bail set at 25 pounds and one surety of 26 pounds. Ceril Richard Thompson, 24, truck driver, pleads not guilty to consulting Norwin William Bauer in the execution of duty at Acacia Ridge near Brisbane. he is remanded to January 4 with bail at 10 pounds. Detective-Sergeant Donovan described Morris's injuries as serious but not life threatening.
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Brisbane
Daniel James Morris
Mitchelton
Jehovah's Witnesses’ Organisation
J. E. Donovan
Yeaterday
Ernest Edward Thompson
Morris
Acacia Fidge
Cooper's Plains
Donovan
P. G. Kurvett
Theoroses
Thompson
Ceril Richard Thompson
Baring
Norwin William Bauer
Aceria Ridge
Hae
Dogovan
Thomason
Acacia Ridge
Wee Mac Fire Destroys Boltons Launch at Brown's Bay
Mrs G K Bolton's motor launch Wee Mac, 20 feet, 38 HP and eight months old, sank after a blaze seen at Brown's Bay. An occupant swam ashore with a burnt hand. Trotman, an electro plater for Bolton, reported flames from beneath the engine before escaping. The boat was insured for 150 pounds, with a loan on the craft.
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G. K Bolton
Wee Mac
Walter_Schridde
Brown's Bay
Trotman
Cairns
Manly
G. K. Bolton
Lake Street
Memorial Scout Service in Brisbane Honors Baden-Powell
A crowd of about 3000 including 500 Scouts, Cubs and Guides gathered at City Hall Brisbane for a memorial service honoring Baden-Powell founder of the movement. Archbishops and ministers led an interdenominational rite while the Governor and Premier attended with naval and military representatives observing.
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Brisbane
Lord Baden-Powell
Dr. Wand
Presbyterian Assembly
F. Gresham
Methodist Conference
W. Slater
Leslie Wilson
W. Forgan Smith
Navy
Arms and
Air Force
Memorial Service in Canberra Honors Baden-Powell Scout Founder
Governor-General Lord Gowrie praised Baden-Powell for shaping youth character and health worldwide. He noted growth from 20 boys to 3 million. Girl Guides reached 1.5 million since 1915. Canberra Scouts and Girl Guides attended Church services and renewed commitments to the Scout way of life.
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Canberra
Lord Baden-Powell
Lord Gowrie
Albert Hall
Germany
Italy
Scout Movement
Boy Scouts
Iste
Lord Baden- Powell
Abbott-street
St Andrew'’s Church
Cairns
St John's
J. Bird
M. Harpin
Sea Scouts
J. McKenzie
St. John's Church of England
Norton
F. R. Morris
Mendo
Girl
ALF Recruiting Push in Queensland Aims for Steady Enlistments
Brisbane January 19. Deputy-Director of Recruiting Lt-Colonel W. E. Holmes says Queensland will back ALF at Bardia and Tobruk. Enlistments to resume tomorrow with depots and committees, call-ups within two months, infantry expansion aided by motor transport and mixed technical units. Recruits must meet ALF fitness standards and service is within the Commonwealth for the war duration.
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Brisbane
Queensland
A.lf
Bardia
Tobruk
W. E.holmes
Chermatse
Lieut-Colonz
Kessels
Commonwealth
Fall of Tobruk Declared Imminent by Army Chief
In Palestine and Egypt theater notes, Army Chief warns the fall of Tobruk is near after Italian positions are described as blocked by desert conditions. Lieut-General Sturdee and officers discuss strategic barriers and the need to relieve Red Sea pressure by striking Abyssinia and reshaping the front.
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Tobruk
Egypt
Italiens
Sturdee
Red Sea
Bris bane's drome to gain major upgrades this year
Civil Aviation Department and airlines plan at least £30,000 in Brisbane drome upgrades. New Archerfield terminal costing about £15,000, hangar remodelling by ANA and AOA, and new city offices for ALNA-ALOLA. Extension of Archerfield Aerodrome and potential flying boat base at Pinkenba discussed. report urged by Minister for Air.
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Brisbane
Civil Aviation Department
Saya
Sunday Mail
Archerfield
Australian National Airwave and
Airlines of Australia
ANA- Aoa
Pinkends
Air
McEwan
Mascot
Sydney
Essendon
Melbourne
Australian National Airways
Alna-Alola City
King George Sagare
Tivoli Theatre
Atrewats
Jolly
M.eblr
McEwen
Pinkenba
Hamilton
Courier-Mail
Archer Field
Girl Fatally Stung by Sea Jelly in Townsville
Jean Campion a 12 year old schoolgirl was stung while bathing at the City Baths. She walked ashore and collapsed. She died soon after arriving at the hospital with no consciousness.
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Townsville
Jean Campion
French Ships Prepare to Leave Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires January 11 The French Line said the Vichy Government reached an agreement with data about French ships leaving Buenos Aires. The steamer Mendoza 108 ton is free passage to Marseilles, while the Brit 10,008 ton, Aurigny 8680 tons, Formoss 87h tons, and Katiola 38 t tons prepare to take cargo amid mail penalties.
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Buenos Aires
Ata
Mendoza
Marseilles
Britthe
Aurigny
Formoss
Katiola
Acting Prime Minister to be named in Canberra
The Federal Treasurer Mr A W Forgen will become Acting Prime Minister tomorrow after being confirmed by the party. He will control the government until the party selects a new leader.
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Canberra
A.W. Forgen
Tensesta ‘Londen
Nazi Airmen Casualties Reported In War Update
Brief ossuage notes casualties among German airmen with terse confirmation of recent losses. No further details provided due to fragmentary source text.
Five Men Die In Two Air Crashes Near Evan's Head
A bomber dived into rugged terrain near Evan's Head killing Allan Powell and two others in one crash. In a second incident near Barkers Vale, Turner and Hack were killed during a navigation exercise as the aircraft plunged into a mountainside killing both crews.
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Flying Offeer Hack
Lesdine Aircrafteman Turner
Barkers Vale
Kyogle
Murwillomb
Engle
Amberlew RA
Amberley
Evan's Head
U Red
British Patrols Hit Axis in Libya and Palestine
British air and ground operations report raids across Derna Tobruk and Derna areas with fires and explosions at docks and workshops. RAF bombers attacked aerodromes near Mersa Matruh and Berbera, causing fires, while a reported enemy air strike damaged no casualties.
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Royal Air Force
Widdis
Dacuury
Tobruk
RAF
Murtiza
Baet
Caprom
Agseh
Girerait Ale
Berbera
Zeila
Eee Sinus
I’ Sagt
Cmp
Erat
Tel Aviv
Palestine
Bombs hit Suez Canal region amid air attacks
Cairo reports say enemy air force dropped bombs on the Suez Canal area last night. Casualties and exact sites were not specified, but authorities urge calm as investigations continue.
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Cairo
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