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Newspaper
Maryborough Chronicle
Location
Maryborough, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1948
Page
2
The governor outlines Queensland's outlook with promises of continued support from the Crown and anticipated funding for coal, housing, transport, and public works. He highlights industrial growth, employment, water conservation, and new state development plans, urging parliamentary action for roads, rail, and education. The speech notes coal resources, reforestation, and housing progress, plus bills on traffic, education, and public reforms.
In the Court of Petty Sessions yesterday Alexander Edward Murtagh was sentenced to four months imprisonment for disobeying a maintenance order in respect of his wife and child. He had to pay maintenance totalling £800 over time. An ex parte order also required payment of £23 weekly maintenance, which he allegedly neglected. A further charge involved failing to heed another order for his child. The court noted penalties and the defendant appeared, with the case heard ex parte.
Weather clear and warm brings visitors to Scarness Park for beach fishing and decking the jetty project incomplete and a new septic system planned for the public conveniences. Local officials face safety and cleanliness goals while residents enjoy park amenities and summer events.
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