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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1948
Page
4
Government aims to cap petrol use at 85,000 tons per month amid currency controls and supply concerns. Officials note proposed measures may force reductions in public fuel allocations, reflecting efforts to stabilize the market and curb shortages.
The Commonwealth plans diverting over 1.4 million pounds to help pay carrier expenses as a ship from England reaches Australia in October. The measure, framed during the war on the Sydney route, aims to boost funds for a drought relief drive and cover costs, with Prime Minister Chifley announcing the measure in parliament.
The Rosenthal Shire Council discussed electricity supply and sewerage concerns, with Cr Lowteihe proposing a unified approach and Cr 9, Wik supporting limits on expansion. Officials reviewed Local Government Act amendments to shift funding and road works, and debated temporary overdrafts and maintenance costs for roads and bridges.
Fragmented text describes a council or board meeting about water, repatriation, and road work. Mentions Repatriation Act, a five fly station tour on a road near Teoventhal and Longlewood boundaries, and a conference in Too Woomba on June 2 with Ged Wilson presenting. Names and places are garbled.
A muddled report describes Cremin prevailing in the All Sports Purse amid a bustling scene with other contenders. References to Eastbourne, Pickworth, and Queenabane hint at a regional event, with wagers and spectators shaping a lively card.
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