Teachers Debate Demonstration Tied to Prince Visit
At a Brisbane monthly meeting of the Queensland Teachers Union delegates argued over an organised pupil demonstration for the Prince's visit. Opponents claimed coercion and loyalty concerns while others defended independence, with final guidance that teachers may act individually if they choose. The Public Instruction Minister ruled individual teachers may decide whether to assist.
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Brisbane
Weensland Teachers’ Union Yestern
Alt. Lee
F. Martin
Shea
J. Crelln
Fast Moreton Teachers’ Association
West Moreton Association
East Mormon Teachers’ Association
Australia
Martin
East Moreton Teachers’ Association
Steer
Queensland
Citiens
NSW seeks steel cargo ships at Walsh Inland yards
Melbourne June 6 The New South Wales Government has quoted for three steel cargo ships of 12,400 gross tons. If the price is accepted the Federal Government will likely award the contract to New South Wales. The plan is for latest construction, with the quotation referred to Commonwealth Shipping Department for review by the construction staff.
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Melbourne
New South Wales
Commonwealth Shipping Department
Walsh Inland
Mini Ig Cho
Onstruction Cate Posete
Labor Conference Urges Wealth Tax and Land Reform
NSW Labor leaders at the Sydney annual conference pressed for a full inquiry into land monopolies with possible lease revocation after June 3, 1948. They urged a graduated wealth and profits tax starting above £500 and sought reductions for war time prisoners and broader control of essential commodities.
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Sydney
Jane
New South Wales
Australian Labor Party
WH Lambart
N.sw
LWW
Mines minister touts inducements to prospecting in Queensland
Brisbane reports the Minister for Mines praising Queensland incentives to lure prospectors. He notes licenses lodged, and references Prime Minister Hughes urging uniform action and oil-search efforts. A subsidy proposal to extend to state governments is discussed. The Rama bore project advances as the expert work trims casing to resume boring operations.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Aphcphens
Jones
Australia
Hughes
Fihelly
Savannase
Rama Bore
A. Moore
Paper Shortage Urged by Local Industry Leaders
Local industry voices call for action amid paper shortages. Chamber of Commerce and business leaders warn of disruptions to production and rising costs, urging statewide and federal assistance to stabilize supplies and protect jobs.
A Trying Trip on a Strapped Ship Journey
A fragmentary report describes a perilous voyage with injuries aboard a vessel. Details are unclear but indicate the crew faced a trying trip as safety restraints or gear were used to secure injured individuals. Further context from the original article is needed for full accuracy.
Albanian Strife Reported From Belgrade Dispatch
A Belgrade dispatch reports ongoing tensions and military actions linked to Albanian strife. The message notes fluctuating plans and strategic positions as authorities attempt to address unrest and maintain order in the region.
Babinda Notes Reflect Local Politics and Weather
A Babinda notes column surveys taxation and federal politics, railing against over taxation and political bribery while praising Nationalists in Cairns and calling for reform. It mentions road inspections by the Cairns Shire Council, a drowning death at Russell River, and local weather hindering farming and cane season prospects with hints of renewed gold mining interest.
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Nieble
Larce
Ales
Brobery
Benett
Cairns Dnetret
South Jetunstone
Cairns Shire
Russell River
Russell Wet Bee Henis
Man Seums
Burrew
Waterloo
Jone
Mahusa
Cairns
N Poltical Union Meeting Reports Growth Despite Weather
The May 4 meeting at Beat e's Hall saw routine business with poor turnout due to weather. New members exceeded expectations, signaling continued support for the current borrow boom system. Reports mention mixed conditions, with Habinda Creek rising and a cyclonic gust. overall forecast remains uncertain.
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N. + Poltical
Beate
Feong
Habinda
Derma Promises Clear Complexions for Plain Faces
A reader from Goulburn NSW extols Derma, a new skin discovery, claiming it dramatically improves aging and freckled complexions after a few weeks. The letter describes the product removing brown tones and revealing clearer skin with noticeable improvement in appearance.
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Derma
Goulburn
N.S.W
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A. J. Draper Ltd
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Axminster Rugs
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OVP
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J. E. Ku
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