18 Feb 1948
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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1948
Page
1
Unions inside and outside the railway service back Transport Workers Union plans for court intervention to halt the strike. The move aims at a compulsory conference to push a settlement as tensions widen over coal trains and emergency food shipments.
A court granted an injunction restraining Bishop Wylde from using church funds to support a controversial service. The case involves the Red Book files of the Church of Ireland and centers on administration and disciplinary actions by the church authorities. The hearing covered claims of improper conduct and misapplication of church assets, with cost orders issued to the Attorney General.
A mother dug through hot ash to reach her child amid a two vehicle crash in Jasien adteet New Vem. Four or more people injured as crews battled smoke and fire. The mother, with help from bystanders, managed to pull her daughter clear as medical responders arrived at the scene.
In a cautious postwar discussion, officials consider cutting food rations to fund postwar measures while weighing Britain’s capacity to endure reduced supplies. Officials from the Mind and Lives Division of the USE Minis warn of potential social unrest and appetite for stricter controls amid uncertain futures.
London report notes 15 U.S. sailors believed drowned after a launch of the ship Marvell Harbour broke adrift near the breakwater. Rescue efforts underway. some bodies recovered, many injured, others missing as teams continue search along the shore.
In Canberra Labour proposes expanding Commonwealth Parliament to 121 in the Senate and 60 in the House of Representatives. They back proportional representation and plan to consider a constitutional reform to shift from single-member to multi-member seats, arguing the current system overloads members. The party carries renewed commitment to electoral reform and party representation, with debate expected in Parliament.
Tasmanian former premier Robert Cosgrove testified in court denying bribery, perjury and conspiracy charges. He insisted he did not receive funds from Sullivan or Bullivan and rejected a Labour Party offer of £3000, while details of alleged payments and timelines were examined by the Parliament and Solicitor General.
A chaotic incident near a waterfront building involved a fire alert and a chaotic scene as cadets responded. Police and bystanders attended, with damage reported to the structure and surrounding areas while authorities investigated the cause and safety breaches.
A Brisbane style discussion from yesterday at an industrial center shows delegates leaning toward a five day work week by year end. The meeting covered trading hours and county shop access, with plans to present proposals to the Industrial Court. Names of towns and firms appear in the extended OCR, highlighting broad interest and potential regional adoption.
Fragmented OCR notes describe nine of fifteen Malay deportees held in gaol and planned transfers. The text mentions authorities in Sydney, derelict references to the Convoy and Australian government reactions, with unclear dates or places.
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