Twenty rail unions summoned to compulsory conference
Brisbane report states twenty unions and the Railway Commissioner are ordered to attend a compulsory conference this afternoon by the Industrial Registrar to seek a settlement to Queensland’s 17 day old rail strike. Union leaders warn gains demanded by the AEU must be met or the talks may fail.
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Brisbane
Mr. Wallace
Queensland
State Council
Akuse
Central Disputes Committee
North-Wear
Central West
Oval
The
APU
CM. Ridgway
Cloncurry
Mt Is
Alpha
Longreach
Ridgway
Wallace
Queealand
Recall Of Australian Women From Pacific Sparks Debate
In Canberra Liberal MP F P C Spender labelled the government’s recall of Australian women serving with Allied forces in the Pacific as an infringement on personal liberty. Immigration Minister Calwell outlined wartime policy allowing limited deployments with the US, noting 23 passports (120 men and 101 women) were issued for 12 months. Spender compared the move to Yugoslav actions, while Calwell stated Australians have no right to unlimited service in foreign armies. The motion, part of a Liberal campaign, was defeated 40 to 20.
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Canberra
Guam
Tokio
F P. C. Spender
Lib
Nsw
United States
Spender
Diac
Pacific
Australia
Calwel
Japan
Calwell
Colwell
Mr Spender
Culwell
Haylen
Lib. Nsw
Liberal Party
Mr Mengies
Sydney
Couneill
Boully
Judge Criticizes Press In Court Warning
BRISBANE, in the Criminal Court yesterday, Judge Hremnan urged presses to report in the public interest rather than sensational divorce gossip. He warned that statements by responsible men should benefit the community and reflect intelligent, proper reporting. Cited reactions and follow up notes on Premier responses were being distributed to officials.
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Brisbane
Criminal Court
Hremnan
Ila Seals
Rural Labour Training Urged By Dr Wilson
Dr Wilson urged nation wide program of targeted training for rural youth to boost farm work and improve wage levels. He warned rural industries face a declining share of total employment, with 16.2 percent of workers in rural roles by June, vs higher wartime levels.
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Wilson
Canberra
Commonwealth Biatitiolian
Keland Wilson
Chifley
Padden
Thiseas
Commonwealth
Defence Services
Australia
Australian Prime Minister Hints NEI Petrol Trade Return
In parliament Mr Chifley stated the government hopes NEI petrol trade with Australia can resume soon. A Dutch shipping ban and Waterside Workers Federation restrictions are seen as obstacles. He noted a Balikpapan plant could enable Australian supplies within eight to nine months if political issues are resolved.
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Camberra
Australis
Ghifley
House of Representatives
Anthony
Waterside Workers’ Federation
Chifley
Balikpappan
Electrical Goods for Queensland Shortages Prompts Call
In Parliament Mr Francie urged action to ensure fair distribution of electric stoves, bath heaters, radiators and refrigerators to Queensland and other areas. Mr Deckman replied no Queensland shortage info exists as distribution is not Commonwealth controlled though stove and bath heater allocations are managed nationally. He said overall bath heater shortages were not confirmed but supply is aborting across the Commonwealth and pledged steps to ensure equitable state quotas.
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Canberra
Francie
House of Representatives
Yeaterdey
Queensland
Deckman
Commonwealth
McFravers
Wil Aleps
Staten
Empire Conference on Economic Matters Debated in Parliament
CANBERRA Prime Minister Chifley told the House he did not think any action would be taken at a special empire conference on economic matters. He declined to comment on Viscount Bruce’s proposal in the Lords for a council of British nations to provide collective consultation within the Empire.
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Canberra
Mr Chifley
House of Representatives
Henry Gutler
Chifley
Viscount Bruce
House of Lords
Red Menace Warning In Motion For ALP Conference
The Central Executive submits a resolution to the Easter Victorian ALP conference warning against communist influence. It labels the Communist Party as receiving directives from Russia and urges loyalty and vigilance, calling for evidence of communist activity within branches and affiliated bodies.
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Swoney
Cormmunist
Australian Labour Party
ALP
Communist Party
Vernainlyet
Commonwealth Labour
Australian Nation
Australian exchange rate shift threatens exports across industries
Queensland authorities warned that a drop in the sterling exchange rate could cost major exporting sectors millions annually. A London rumour suggested a weekend adjustment to 112/10, down from 1175, impacting butter, sugar, wool, and other products. Officials estimated overseas receipts could fall by hundreds of thousands to about a million pounds, affecting butter surpluses, sugar export value, and wool markets, with broad adverse effects on buyers and resources.
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Brisbane
Queensland
London
Queensland Butter Board
Taxi Driver Faces Trial For Alleged Theft With Violence
Eileen Frances Garman, attacked and robbed by a taxi driver between Brisbane and Goodna, testified in Police Court that she lost a handbag and a brooch. Herbert Henry Hawkins, 47, denies stealing the wallet with violence and was committed to the Supreme Court for trial.
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Eileen Frances Garman
Wacol
Galles
Mite Gorman
J. A. Murray
Herbert Henry Hawkins
Brisbane
Gooding
AL Wooolow
Hawking
Boston
Briar
Sub-Tnspector
F. J. Voight
Goodma
W. R. Carter
Hawkins
Highgate Hill
Deportation of 15 Malays from Sydney by Kanimbla
Deportees were moved by civil and military police after leaving port. Fifteen Malays were hurriedly farewelled and embarked on HMAS Kanimbla. They were transported under Commonwealth orders to Japan, as authorities organized quick departures to the air and port areas.
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Sydney
Ran
Hmab Kanimbla
Met
Philly
Jett Pullee
Potter
Tie
Japan
Traders Fight to retain five and a half day week Brisbane
The United Retailers Institute of Queensland and Queensland Grocers and Retail Traders Association reaffirmed support for a five and a half day week at their annual conference. President Mr H. G. Fielding warned against Saturday closures while noting mixed views across cities like Maryborough and Gympie. He warned of price pressures and rationing issues as preparations for a broader four day week unfold, citing shortages in clothing and textiles but praise for Australian sock demand.
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Brisbane
United Retailers’ Institue
Queensland
H. G. Fielding
Queensland Grocers and Retail Traders* Association
Fielding
Phelding
Gontinwaice
Falloning
Tore
Mary
Americcan
Ess
Ansere
Ra‘taning Commission
Nike
Biron
British Erie
Pielding
Application for Increased Bread Price
Brisbane portal application to extend bread prices due to costs from road transfers and country ventures. The filing requests an additional tapding per 2 log for every W716 0 ton incense in the case of Mour Baul age.
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Brisbane
Quequaland Veal
Clothes Rationing Debate In Canberra Intensifies
In Canberra a discussion among Prime Minister Chifley Senator Courtice and Rationing Chairman Coles is expected to consider the future of clothes rationing. Reports say main reasons for retention include potential cotton and rayon shortages and textile supply risks if the dollar deteriorates. The government shows no plan to reduce rationing despite broader shortages.
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Canberra
Chifley
Senator Courtice
Coles
Chisley l
Australia
Doctors vote on National Health Act support
Reuters reports the Mittle Medical Association plebiscite shows 2640 doctors against the National Health Service Act and 4004 in favor. Among those in Britain or serving abroad, 40014 disapproved and 4738 approved in the present form with 24060 agreeing on the majority view. The Act would create a health service for all and guarantee payments to doctors.
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London
Reuters
Mittle Medical Association
National Health Service
Cardinal Spellman Set for Queensland Visit
Cardinal Spellman of New York will visit Brisbane likely in late April to lay the foundation stone of the Mater Misericordiae Maternity Hospital. He will stay two days before heading to Melbourne for the centenary celebrations of the Catholic archdiocese. Archbishop Dulig said the U S visit confirms Spellman’s wish to visit Queensland.
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Brisbane
New York
Cardinal Spellman
Viet Queensland
Bebak
Mater Matertity Hospital
Amenities For Queensland Miners
In Canberra the Commonwealth Government indicated it would consider expanding mining amenities to Queensland workers despite Queensland's hesitation. Prime Minister Mr. Cul? levy stated in the House of Representatives that talks with Queensland showed Premier Mr. Hanlon was open to extending the joint scheme if accepted. The federal government would not press Queensland to join the program.
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Transport Workers' Union
Tallweny Witt
Wood Thie
Mie Willai
Transport Workers’ Union
Mr B. Hough
Hough
Rubloway
Queensland
Wnlesa
Union
Hag
Hanlon
Mir Hantot
St Niweys
Ipswich
Apolle
Co al
Thich
Queen
C.U
Mrt
Millar
Whlowe Works
J. Domchild
Hremer
Canberra
Trante
Commonwealth
Oon J
Prine
Mir. Culflevy
House of Representatives
Mrancia Cbib
Queenland
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Cutie Meetin
NEL Petrol
Empire Conference On Economic Matters
Olympia
Red Menace
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Selactors’ Association
Huumiphrevas
Clinamwlal Resources
Taximan
Teloure
L. J. Hollywood
Mont~ager
B Sachs and Co Pty Ltd
Lovell
Opernuvermorchanta
Reviuwlouy Grocery Nuppen
Jan
Soulhern
Matehss
National Health Act
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