ACTU Motion Seeks Wage Basis and War Profiteering Probe
Melbourne Congress discusses wage baseline of 14/7/40 for all workers, urges action against war profiteering and draft abuses. Calls for union preference in industry, opposes military conscription, and proposes National Security Regulation 424 review while warning regulators limits on free speech.
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Melbourne
Invealiyw
Ihito
Mnleauuribir
Regiaiutign
Unionieta
Wbouiness
Congress
Dylan
Labour Party
Alould
The
Forces
Blacktrurn
McElr
Congress On National Security
Flo
Shelters Overcrowded Amid Mass Suffocation in Chongking Riot
A chaotic riot in Chongking AR led to hundreds crowded in shelters suffocating as exits failed. Fire crews battled flames while officials reported widespread damage and many people trapped inside, raising fears of a major disaster. Authorities urged calm as rescue efforts continued.
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New York
Cheng Ring
Restoration of Low Mood Cut Sangh By Abattoir Len
Brisbane, Priking-An sang a piosch a the court for the restoration of the B- mn week siepression et is repeated to follow to roxy's mass meet ing at the mbattott. The meeting de cided One union effective should take the mercenary action to secure Wage victims, but this believed this decision reduced any possibility of stoppage at its absoilr. Feeling was overwhelmingly in favour of constitutional methods.
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Brisbane
Roxy
Mbattott
Bat Ikis
Nation-wide Talk By Mr Menzies To-morrow Night
Melbourne reports a nation wide broadcast by Mr Menzies set for tonight. The plan follows discussions with the War Cabinet and Cairn on the Australian defense and post war policy. The broadcast will feature Mr Menzies outlining the proposed Dremdcant and related security measures.
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Mr. Menzies
Melbourne
Cowie
Jiu Jitsu Figures in Crete Case Report
Fragmented text describes jiu jitsu and military references with garbled names and places. Key terms include ALF Crete Melbourne Australian and Department of the Army, suggesting a confused security or sport related record without clear events or dates.
Preference to Returned Men Policy Report
The report outlines post war mobilization issues for returned servicemen. Government representatives and the Labour Department discuss preferring returned men for civil employ ment as they are invalided from service. Communication gaps with state authorities delayed policy adoption despite many veterans being ready for work.
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Labour Department
Australia
Trevor Law Downy Carroll Ugbane in Queensland Fight
The article reports Trevor Law defeating Carroll amid injuries and controversy as Queensland and Australian boxing scenes discuss technical knockout outcomes. It notes injuries to Anderson and Wright, with Melbourne events and the welterweight title context involving Queensland competitors and local officials.
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Urigbane
Pritay
Trevor Law
Queensland
Australwiy Ainkleu Eha Ampion
Almwundierawhd
Blok Carrell
Baad
Melbourne
Acer Ayoppdig
Carroll Twee
Law War
Uvermewy
Honong Technical
Law
Avatvolin
Ausiefuanen
Anderson
Brisbane
Aterattan
Wright
Xalarnéy
Tiptoread
Prittiy
Diplomacy aims clouded by Japan neutrality talks
A decipherable portion suggests Tokyo faces informal signals for a treaty with the United States. The State Department conveys a cautious stance, warning that a neutrality pact could complicate responsibilities and strain relations amid the Chané incident and ongoing tensions with Japan.
Censorship Rules Prompt Poster Warns of Prohibited Paper
The document outlines government regulatory actions to suppress a domestic newspaper. It mentions that failure to comply with required censorship guidance could lead to publication delays, seizure, or prosecution. The text notes penalties and authorities invoking suppression powers and the possibility of declaring a paper prohibited.
Conference at Townville discusses amending Rabaila charter
Delegates debated amending the Rabaila constitution to allow equal male and female voluntary enlistments for active service. A protest over Japan and relief aid was noted, with State Government relief funds and tax treatment discussed. The gathering, led by Mr. Wien Central Dutsier, approved multiple resolutions and elected new state leadership. Delegates from all regions attended, welcomed by Mayor J.B. Gilly.
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Townville
Wien Central
Imiure
Burdekin
Iver
W Pryor
Teoméul mi ‘Ranch
Aighusie Forces
Australia
Jackson
Norther Command
Worthern
W. J. Hewtfey
Townaville
Ald
W. A ‘Collins
Jenune
Uje
Ilgat
Japan
War Re
War Service
Gistracseg
Re Muh
Mutherin Béac
Members of conference approve war roster plan
A draft roster for front line service by Adelatie and Veiday was accepted by a conference of Commonraith and Giants reps. July 1 is set for implementation after government review. The proposal, described as the only complete plan, would apply to all men and women eligible for service overseas or in Australia, with leave and travel rules specified.
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Adelatie
Veiday
Frer-Rall
Oenulng
Yorema Paseen
Commonraith
Giants
Senere
Pinyford
Authouslinlld
Power Alcohol Plan Advanced for Melbourne Production
The Power Alcohol Committee recommended raising beer production to 3.48 million gallons and adding capacity of 40,000,000 to meet two new targets while debating motor fuel use. Senator Merde urged exploring alcohol as fuel and potential government ownership, noting national and social gains could offset higher fuel costs and aid agriculture stabilization.
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Melbourne
Power Alcohol Committee
Merde
Tsasie
Esas
Alton
Defence
Ipswich Moulders Strike Sealed After Decision
Ipswich moulders at the railway workshops have been on strike since May and are expected to return to work. The Railway Commissioner announced retirement actions and the possible permanent reemployment of two men. A deputation was heard by the bound, with a decision to be formalized at a Trades Hall meeting tomorrow.
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Brisbane
Toewich Raltwey
Jacas
Wallet
Resolution on Standardized Gas Units for Warwick Branch
A Warwick branch meeting of the association discussed a proposal from Mr J Devans to standardize gas units and set a moderate price for petrol. Protests argued current charges make road use costly. a standardized unit could lower overall vehicle running costs and enable more car and lorry owners to equip for fuel savings.
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Devans
Sugar Industry Sign-ons Dominate Zabinda Mulgrave Region
In Zabinda and Mulgrave areas sugar industry sign-ons surge as over 400 cutters join in Mulgravetes with about 0 percent remaining. Cutting slated to begin Friday with Wednesday crushing. Industrial dispute may affect compensation payments as actions follow Government cancellation of events. Australia’s Agent General reports food from sugar producers shared among Claigow Liverpool and Pymani.
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Zabinda
Mulgrave
Mambledon
Bapinda
Mulgravetes
Brullah
Caneformes J
Witten
Industria Gourds
Mambeon
Unie Coneli
Babinds
Mavluvave
Pally
Area
US Warns France Over Collaboration With Axis Powers
Washington reports indicate the United States warns France against collaboration with Germany. Secretary Cordell Hull emphasizes that any breach of the armistice would force a hard shift in diplomatic relations and threaten French territories and welfare. The administration stresses aid to France is limited to preserving French interests, while warning that a fall to Axis influence could end U.S. relations.
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Washington
Mate
Corded
France
United States
Addi Umes
Vichy
Hull
Sbe
Queensland Defense Troops Move In For Mock Invasion Exercise
Thousands of Queensland troops rehearse an intense field exercise along highways and coast regions. Brigadier J Craven leads operations as transports, artillery, and infantry simulate real warfare. Air force dives and machine gun attacks accompany planned river bridging and targeted bombardment to test combat readiness.
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Brissane
Queensland
J. Craven
Xereapuna Darrane
Sinking of Merchant Ship Told by Survivor
The Brisbane merchant Cyril Cole sought leave to swear to the death of his son naval gunner Rom C Cole after a vessel in a convoy was torpedoed in the Atlantic. Only three of the crew survived. many men perished as the ship sank within 35 seconds. Depth charges and wreckage were noted, with one count of £2408 tied to the estate.
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Brisbane
Cyril ©. Cole
Justice Macroman
Mis Aon
Rom C. Cole
Merchandman
Atlantic
Seneginder Cole
Mary
Melas
Pearson
Cole
AAUP
Wholesalers Ordered to Register Under Food Storage Plan
Wholesalers who volunteered to supply emergency commodities must register under a new food storage plan. The operation involves routes from Redbank to Gatton College and Westbank, with a 40 hour window and 108 personnel engaged. Recruiting begins in southern Queensland, aiming to mobilize volunteers and align with a national preparedness effort.
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Washbank
Antistank
Redbank
Gatton College
Westbank
Whunalay
Rowe Affleere
Ren
Heiberdan
Australia
Ineur
Queensland
Feurer
Uvehwukeit
Temor Oni
Yeesnday
Cammparel
No Resignations Yet From Townsville Hospital
Townsville reports no resignations at the hospital as of now with Dr D W Jomuen of the Grade Msi Typaciment unit remaining in temporary capacity. Supt D Tonkin and Dr Benue Nels maintain positions while the hospital board weighs reports from the Health Department and Mr Joth.
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Townsville
Townville
Turkey Heeds Nazi Plea In London
Fragmented report indicates Turkey agrees to German plea amid World War II tensions. The brief note mentions humanitarian grounds and a possible location in the Avera Islands with references to German and British positions and a shipment plan.
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London
Arkey Iarte
Nash
Avera Islands
Cvuakton
Baganon
Aeerum
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Chongking AR
Fria
Shu Slim
Yang
Gildfry
Department of Ie Army
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Emmye Gouota
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Yous
Sn Sroer
Pres Sauontio Aucoriuae
Free Rail Travel Inc
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Standardioad Dreier Gaa
Warwick
Orsalvre
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Austrila
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