Miners Idle, Labor Push to Return to Work
Miners at two of four idle pits, Ellington and another, face instructions to return to work. The union met and decided to continue the strike at four laundries as government and industrial actions unfold. Other brief items note new arrivals, public notices, and government revenue figures amid ongoing labor tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elrington
Launne
Ite
Forde
C.C
Rook
Queensland
Hurningeom
Coatern
Akate
Sydney
Iste
Brisbane
Kaward Ford
Melbourne
Bouletre
Toring
Troy
Gowrie Army Rank Honorary Command In State Orders
The government elevates Lidy Gowrie to honorary command in the army within the state. Acting Prime Minister Pica ey ey ee baw 2g unemis confirms the appointment and details of the honor in the state notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lidy Gowrie
Peime Mtiniawr
Pica
Midh
Goveror Lieutemanl-Cavernar
Leo
Cc Tuandapt
Woolshed Inquiries Warn of Sharply Reduced Shearing
Department of the Interior reports a prospective plan affecting the Farvalumia Woolshed War. Minister Berutor Collings weighs a proposal regarding the Sinialer for Tnterife. In total, 91 sheds remain to be booked or arranged for shearing, with other facilities already at capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yerralumia Woolshed
Farvalumia Woolshed
Thara
Berutor Collings
Penicillin Priority For Women In Post War Era
Ambiguous notes describe female patients awaiting penicillin treatment as supplies decline. Reports suggest women were heavily affected by venereal disease and emphasize urgent need for civil hospital access. Widespread shortages noted with dates and officials unnamed.
British Prestige at Stoke Amid War Talk in Town
Fragmented OCR notes discuss British prestige at Stoke and wartime attitudes. It mentions individuals named Bennett and Atley, references to East natives, and a Japan topic. The passage is garbled but centers on public war sentiment and local reactions to global events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Japan
Bennett
Aimee
Censorship Report Criticized While War Expediency Surges
The interim report of the Censorship Committee faces critique for lacking finality as it weighs principle against wartime expediency. It notes public secrecy, potential overreach in suppressing evidence, and urges gradual alignment to principle with ongoing oversight and possible reductions in censorship as the war progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Am Censoreup
Hunda
Uld
Enany Edeck
Departmente WH
Wee
Queensland Country Party Conference Opens In Toowoomba
The annual conference of the Queensland Country Party opened in Toowoomba with the State Presider Mr. A Campbell in attendance. Delegates discussed policy and party aims as rural representation and national unity themes emerged amid formal proceedings and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuowoomba
Thinsua
Quinaland
A.campbell
Turmean
Jynce
One Australia’ Country Party
Commonwealth Gas
Man
Waren
Quota Sales Debate Highlights Public Goods Control
Inquiries reveal tensions over rationing and quotas as public access to fair footwear and staple goods is debated. Officials deny threats of shortages while acknowledging price and supply pressures amid wartime austerity.
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Lan ‘Ieeitatle
Wien Wallows
Marie Aguren
Vailanie
Westrupania
Storea
Aenry Monui
Fastara
Bhoey
Alain
Commonwealth Food Control
Chamber of Fruit ‘and Veritable Industry
Abe de Alrfet
Polish Leader Says Poland Ready to Be Real Friend to United States
With President Roosevelt and the State Department, Mikolajczyk states Poland can count on strong support from the United States. He notes improved relations with Romania and growing contact between Soviet and underground movements in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mikolajcsyk
Poland
United
Tte
Ruma
Red Army
Hollas
Unclear fragment hints at local event or meeting
Fragment reads as an incomplete notice about timing and place with names obscured. Likely a brief public or community item with an unclear location and participants. No definite action, entity, or outcome is extractable from readable text.
Hidden Dollars Unearthed in Bank Censorship Probe
A large sum of exchange cash was located through a liaison between Commonwealth Bank and censorship authorities to obtain information on 49 evasions of wartime control laws. The Interim report to Parliament criticizes temporary employee access to Taxation records, urges war condition safeguards, and calls for reviewing information requisitions from censorship bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Bank
Parliamenter Censorship Committee
Gat
Baxed
Commissioner of Taxation
Mr. L. 3. Sets
Taxation Department
Gpummanip
Sonera
Commonwealth
Tiny Almos
Crenumittee
Abbott
Omer ii
LA. Rundens
Thase Balanean
Convent of Exchange Control
Treasury
NL Wan
Namounla
Merling
Cipailty
USGA
Howine Halaon
Bydnay
Aala
Runder
Jon Amar
Gieed
Amiralie
Army
Tha Genanes
Temund
Gwenelal
Wimg
Navy
Department of Munitions
Department of Tabournd
Department of Adr and Customs
Daparitien
Em. Mores
Exiolaon
Eituan
Namin
Hrithah
Emunor
Adene
Imperia
Department of the ‘Army
Commonwealth Treumuty
Adden
Spender
W. Leckie
KV. Mixon
Yettorn
Awa Jfrulmale) Ltd
Olaal Ce
T Big
Thas
London
Morten
Ergora
Ihn
Boor
Sommumsiover
Liana Stesca
Evidence Before Committee Reflects Censorship and Trade Controls
Fragmentary notes show witnesses detailing censorship’s role in wartime logistics and exchange controls. Officials describe monitoring letters, goods, and emigration across allied lines, with ties to the Treasury and Army, plus the impact on liquor and financial movements.
Victoria Faces Grave Shortage of Coal
Victoria faces a severe coal shortage as stocks fall to 67,371 tons amid increasing demand and supply constraints. Officials warn of potential power and industry disruption if imports do not rise and mines remain unable to meet needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Menzies Attacks Price Commission Over Market Practices
A government critic assails the Price Commission for alleged market manipulation. An owner admitted to exploiting price controls while officials warn of penalties. Opposition voices denounce the tactics as unfair and harmful to ordinary citizens.
Confere nce on Taxation and Public Service Reform Hints
Fragmentary report of a Commonwealth conference on taxation reform and public service changes. Ministers, deputies, and officials discussed price control, information secrecy, and proposed shifts inTreasury and Taxation oversight amid wartime austerity. References to Miners Federation, Bank of the Commonwealth, and Deputy Prices Commissioners appear with uncertain context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rydwey
Thursay
Commonwealth
Goniaat
NRW
Cun
Commonwealth Eranaary
Social Bevin
Minne’ Federation
Bectafervic
Ilenator Vraser
Miners’ Federation
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Famine
Aursing
Armidale
Duniop
Stoke
Wall
Uae
A.M.P. Society
Gunand
Gacy
Lammerra Offici
Avenas
Canberra
Hass
Asmweh
Oe Oeinkh
Unie
Tima
Sftar
Ceamarahip
Sounitivs
H.C. Groenald
Cara
Rand
Department of Trade and Customs
W. T.turner
Hie
Jon
Department of Customs
Eople
Cartain
Orandien
Jay
Ser Dunstan
Menzies
Price Commission
Melaouim
Truvsoey
Ste Ene Busines
Comanladten
Uapty
Sen
Mervy
Belligh
Senaful Prosecuyar
Ion Poaly
Ieo
Wanala
Nettie
Tale
Tha
Eetmnpahip
Commonwealth Commasinnar of
Stadt
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