Stormy House Greets New Lib Cabinet in Victoria
Victoria's new Liberal cabinet faced a stormy assembly as the Country Party clashed with the Premier Hollway. McDonald and Dunstan attacked Hollway while MPs debated party loyalties and the formation of an Official Opposition amid calls for industrial peace.
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Stormy House
Victoria
Melbourne
Tate
Country Party
McDonald
Albert Dunstan
Hollway
Hori
Labour
Plouway
Macdonald
Mr Hollway
Gounwy Party
Theuntry Party
Cain
McDonnald
Seamen's Union
Cubine
Maynot
Albert Durstan
Albert
Laswe
Ailvér
Albert Dunstant
Albert Deumeston
Nallefyt
Ahecras
Ant Country Party
Lsion
Ake
Benchen
Asx
Aly CP
Dodgehun
Albert Trunjelan
Warning Wheat Powers May Be Applied To Wool
Parliament debated the Wheat Industry Stabilisation Bill as Mr Russell warned the entire wealth clip could be seized by the Federal Government. The plan would subsidize home prices with funds from overseas, raising fears the scope could extend beyond wheat to other sectors. The bill, tied to recent stabilization measures, proposes a guaranteed price for the 1948 crop, with arguments over its fairness, board powers, and potential impact on Queensland growers.
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Russell
Dalby
Raweell
Collins
Federa
Hunswell
Bopling
Hey
Hilton
Lab
Carnarvon
Queensland
Nicklin
Labour Party
P.P
Hiley
Australian Wheat Board
Australia
Moderates Upheld In Dispute In State Union
A Queensland branch dispute over the secretary election triggered Federal intervention. The council upheld the Queensland branch decisions, nulling Dorricott's secretary election and suggesting fresh nominations, with possible disciplinary action against state executive members.
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Weelding
Volunget
Lhe 1
At & Pom
Sta
A. Marahall
Wnien
Federal Council
Queensland
W. Dorrientt
Becrenary
FP. Clarey
Qurentland
Unis Murnilng
Dorricott
Will Part With Baby If No Home Found In Brisbane
CRISBANE 17 year old Mrs G T Wendland of Ekwin Grove offers her months old baby for adoption if she and her husband find a suitable home. The couple, living in a thawed witherboard cottage with two other families, say they arrived in Brisbane about five months ago and have tried in vain to find a home. They plead for adoption to avoid parting with their child.
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Crisbane
G. T. Wendland
Ekwin
Lefi
Jap Revival As World Power Almost Certain
In Sydney, Mr. Calwell warned that Japan's return to power seemed almost inevitable. He cited Pacific war events and challenged the idea of a peaceful rise, arguing that Japan would demand vast populations and influence. He claimed migrants already contributed significantly, estimating economic and agricultural gains tied to their labor.
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Sydney
Calwell
Japan
Pacific
Calere
Mailliene Club
Mowe
Decision On Rail Award Claims Before Christmas
In Brisbane a seven day Industrial Court hearing on 122 variations to the State railway award concluded yesterday. Justice Matthews aims to give a ruling before the Christmas vacation. The A.R.U. argues some employers in western areas have not granted annual leave during the wartime periods. The Commission notes the emergency remains and labour shortages persist, with calls to hire more workers like fitters and boilermakers. Queensland Railway Traffic Employees' Union seeks higher wages for explosives and magazine handlers, while Dakabin magazine workers face unsafe storm shelter choices and minimal pay.
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Brisbane
Industrial Court of Claims
Justice Matthews
M. O'Brien
A.R.U
H Net
Ore
Darien Rg
Mr.o'brien
Queensland
J. P. O'Malley
Commission
P. Devis
Queensland Railway Traffic Employees’ Union
Dakabin
Five Men Scalded By Steam Jet At BHP Works
Five men were scalded when a steam jet burst from equipment at the BHP Works yesterday afternoon. Nicholas Roslyn of New Lambton aged 56 and Allen Wilaan of Adamatown aged 36 suffered severe burns to body and face and were admitted to Newcastle Hospital in serious condition. Three others received treatment for minor facial and body burns at the works.
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Mewcastle
BHP
Nicholas Roslyn
New Lambton
Allen Wilaan
Adamatown
Newcastle Hospital
Works
Sydney Blaze Triggers Massive Fire and Explosions
A major Sydney factory blaze sends smoke and tin plates hundreds of feet into the air. Flames spread from lithographing to the main works, with explosions toppling roof sections and forcing a temporary road closure. Foreman and workers battled the fire with extinguishers as a critical plant shutdown endangered nearby operations.
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Syetmy
Monkster Works
Fem
Mir Hughes
New Bill Aims to Curb Road Hog Menace in Parliament
A new Traffic Act bill discussed in Parliament will target road hog behavior and drunk driving. It proposes police fingerprinting and photographing drivers under influence, shifting license powers to a new authority, and stricter penalties with better lighting requirements for heavy vehicles.
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Qhibbane
Abalan
Marc
Dalby Woman Finds Watches Valued At £90
A Dalby resident found twelve wrist watches worth £90 while foraging for eggs near a railway log pile. Police say the watches were stolen from T, Jack and Co in Cunningham reel on November 1 between midnight and the early hours. No arrest has been made.
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Dalby
T, Jack and Co
Cunningham Reel
C. Tews
Judge Tells Man He Is Too Honest in Murwillumbah Case
In Murwillumbah District Court Judge Starkey praised the defendant for honesty and awarded Edward William Hidgway 1130 in damages to Keith Tunsted, a sawmill employee, after a collision that left him unable to work for 17 weeks. The judge noted the defendant actually had evidence against himself.
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Murwillumbah
Murwillumtah
Starkey
Edward William Hidgway
Keith Tunsted
Murwillum- Bach
Ameier Erste
Woman Acquitted On Murder Charge in Melbourne Case
Irene Crofts, acquitted by a Criminal Court Jury, faced yesterday a murder accusation over her husband Alfred William Crofts. The defense claimed he drank weed killer arsenic from a beer at a party to make him ill, and she testified he later smashed crockery at their home. The verdict cleared her of the homicide charge.
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Melbourne
Irene Crofts
Alfred William Crofta
Bsaru
New Order On Burgowan Mine Dispute
In Brisbane the Coal Reference Board issued an order to resume oil missed miners at Burgowan under pee stoppage conditions. The ruling reverses the prior decision when F Walsh chaired and was made without the Queensland Coal Owners Association representatives present.
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Brisbane
Coal Reference Board
Burgowan
F. Walsh
Queensland
Aspochation Representatives
Charges If True Would Finish Him Says Ward
In the Quarter Sessions Court the Federal Minister for External Territories, E Ward, denied bribery and corruption allegations in the New Guinea timber case, saying if true they would finish him politically. He clashed with defense counsel Isaacs while recalling details of involvement with documents and a December 107 pact in Buffalo Valley. Ward argued Garden’s acquittal would not reflect on him, and admitted discussing payments with Urquhart but denied decisive actions or quid pro quo.
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Sydney
External Territories
E. Ward
Quarter Sessions
New Guinea
John Smith
Jock’ Garden
Garden
Ward
Simon Isaacg
J. G. Garden
von Harcourt
Raymond Farer
Edw. Farrel
Hancock
Gore
Mr. Isaacs
Gordons
Ims
Bufalo Valley
Seones
Parehow
Ogni
Hancock and Gorey
Tstars
Porhow
Mr. Istacs
Istacs
Mr. Tsanes
Staey
Carden
Ware
Garedena Ward
Iinnes
Yeu
Tsnoes
Isaaca
Shand
Crown
Tharges
William Urquhart
Mr. Isaues
Mr. Tsaacs
Unquhart
Mr. Tsases
Mr. Tsasce
Mir. Isaacs
Winder
Hamcock
Gort
Japanese plans to renew Yampi Sound iron ore project
Tokyo reports say Japan may shelve earlier attempts to mine at Yampi Sound in favor of Australian ore sales. Australian officials and trade division deny knowledge of the project while analysts speculate Japan would benefit from securing ore from Australia rather than the United States.
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Vampi Sound
Squirees
Tokio
Australia
Japan
Geral MacArthur
Jopur
Curtmun
United States
Premature Baby Defies Odds At Birth
A ten week premature infant survives in a London maternity home amid hopeful notes from medical staff. The sister at the hospital says survival at this gestation is rare, with theory suggesting the baby might not live, yet the child remains alive on the fourth day and will continue observation.
Big Aertex Factory For Australia
Brisbane report discusses Aertex proposal to build a 19000004 feet factory at a Brisbane site with milling capacity and 209 initial staff, potential expansion to 2000, and involvement of N Openshaw director. Legal hearings cited with adjournment due to documents and rights disputes.
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N. Openshaw
Aertex
Amalgamated Milly Trust
Ball
Moore
Opinshaw
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