Wage pegging aids Australia war economy and price control
Canberra reports credit the Curtin era wage and price pegging measures with stabilising the domestic economy since 1942. Wages were kept at February 1948 levels with subsidies to offset living-cost rises, while the Arbitration Court gained powers to set hours and wage methods.
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Fire destroys crops as brigade fights tank-fed blaze
Mareeba notes recount a Brigade Board callout after a 3000 gallon water tank burst, sparking a fierce fire between barns. Firefighters saved over £400 of cane and the chairman praised the brigade while discussions covered insurance, pricing for cane, and retention money amid harvest disputes.
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Cairns Post Editor Letter on Arm Regie Fund Allocation
Fragmented Canberra era text discusses the Arm Regie fund distribution with references to chaps, Lie ie cope a sup, and Australians who never left. It questions basis for fund portioning and hints at a dated Cairns context from November.
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Fire origin blamed for bush fires nära Cairns ranges
Letter from Queensland railway workers argues fires started by engine drivers and cane farming, while the writers defend their safety role and pride in the green ranges. They warn about the Barron Gorge fires spreading to the railway line and protest accusations, dated Freshwater November 14.
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Indian Muslim League Figures and Bengal Ministers
Notes list key Indian Muslim League figures Abdur Rab Nishtar and Ghaus Far Ali Khan, outlining roles as Finance Minister NWFP 1943 45, senior vice chairman 1933, and Assembly leadership. Mentions Ogendra Math Mandal born 1906 in Barisal, lawyer, Bengal Scheduled Castes League president, Bengal minister April 1945 in Naimuddin cabinet.
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Tully Hospital Monthly Meeting Discusses Budget and Staffing
The Tully District Hospital held its November 6 meeting with Mr E McKeown presiding over Dr Ryan and the secretary. The board reviewed budgets for 1944 47, considered a £2000 debenture with Commonwealth Bank, and discussed nurse quarters additions and staff appointments. The report noted admitting and discharging figures for October, 119 operations, births and infant charges, plus staffing changes including new Sisters and a locum tenens plan. The chairman and board honored contributions and thanked the staff as a secretary concluded his term.
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French Coalition Likely Emerges in New Government
London dispatch reports political stalemate as Beith United Press notes Communists may join to demand the premiership. Societies party voices support hint at possible coalition while coalition talks proceed in a volatile domestic scene.
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