03 Mar 1948
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Newspaper
Maryborough Chronicle
Location
Maryborough, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1948
Page
1
An engineless train of five coal hoppers carrying 100 tons of coal plus a guard’s van and a Water gin ran away down a steep grade last night, traveling about five miles through level country before a collision. Only the guard, David Bolter Rise, was aboard the train at the time.
Austn mining authorities report a notable rise in gold production driven by resumed operations and higher ore yields. Officials cite improved refinery throughput and favorable market conditions supporting output growth through the quarter.
A terse report notes a call to parliament by the governor urging immediate national action amid unrest and widespread arrests. The short item highlights accelerated political measures and a focus on security.
New South Wales and Queensland rail and waterside unions move to isolate Queensland with a ban on the carriage of goods by rail until the dispute is settled. Federal and state officials review emergency measures as inter-State unions coordinate action to halt shipments.
A parliamentary gathering, the conference of 18 Visuitans, seeks alignment on wartime food controls. The government faces delays as ministers and officials discuss extending rationing, with attention to civilian needs and potential price measures amid wartime strain. The session reflects broader European pressures and national security considerations shaping policy.
March 7 report says the Ford Committee Chairman and Steredntiog Commission rep ordered Brisbane's 2000 watersiders to return to work. An oral instruction reportedly directed the waterside workers to resume duties tomorrow, amid confusion over authority and exact wording.
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