Free Medicine Scheme Cost Seen Rising Sharply
URNE The Commonwealth government’s free medicine plan could cost 25 000 000 a year within three years, says Senator McMenna. Dr C Hi Dickson argues no bottle cures all illnesses and suggests funds could better be spent. He cites New Zealand and Australia schemes, proposing 2 000 000 a year for tuberculosis prevention and hospital construction using remaining funds over 25 years. He notes doctors could work miracles aided by social improvements.
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N. E& McMenna
BAMA
C. Hi, Dickson
Airre
Dickson
New Zealand
Miners Directed to Work on King's Birthday Holiday
In New South Wales the Joint Coal Board directed all miners to work next Monday on King's Birthday holiday due to a critical coal shortage. Workers will receive time and a half with holiday pay, amid industry talks and union appeals. The board cites potential unemployment among workers if output remains tight and notes declines in production against prior years.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Joint Coal Board
A. E. Warburton
Miners Federation
The
Moors’ Federation
Australia
New South
Brisbane coal strike slows mine amid disputes
About 350 men idle at Collinsville State Mine as a coal block production loss looms. Miners refuse to erect slabs, awaiting Coal Reference Board ruling after talks with management. Government officials note southern supply shifts and union issues influence next steps. Blair Athol coal praised by premier as safe and high quality despite opposition claims.
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Brisbane
Collinsville
Cecal
Mt. USA Mines Ltd
North Queensland Sugar Mills
Collinsvile Lossital
T. A. Foley
Coal Reference Board
Hoard
M. F. E. Walsh
Cairnsville
Townsville
Cairns
Charters Towers
Mas Works
Styx
Foley
Lottery
Millers
Gueensland
Queensland Gas Works
Maitland
Deafness Relief Branches Planned Across Australian Cities
The Department of Health will establish Commonwealth Acoustic Laboratory branches at Perth Adelaide Melbourne and Brisbane to treat returned servicemen and others with deafness. The labs will assess deafness levels advise on hearing aids and already helped children whose mothers had German measles to attend ordinary schools. The move follows a request from the Repatriation Department and aims to widen access beyond ex servicemen.
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Canberra
Department of Health
Commonwealth Acoustic Laboratory
Perth
Adelaide
Melbourne
Brisbane
Senator McKenna
McKenna
Duthailies
Landlord and Tenant Rules Clarified by Canberra Minister
Housing Minister N Lemmon explained amendments to the Landlord and Tenant Regulations. He warned that occupants who hold premises by sub lease or transfer without owner consent may face eviction orders. A notice to quit can be served on tenants who sub let all or part of leaned premises without consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
N. Lemmon
Lemmon
French Murderer Guillotined in Paris
Alain de Bernadi de Fig lyex, convicted in the December red chair murder trial for strangling his wife while his mistress watched, was executed by guillotine in Saintes prison yesterday.
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Paris
Alain de Bernadi de Figlyex
Guilotne
Sante
Attendance Money Burdening Taxpayers in Wharf Work
A fragmented report indicates attendance money costs taxpayers about £122,000 to date. Wharf labourers receive 12 each for holidays and pickups, with a forthcoming levy and commission actions aimed at funding amenities. Proposals include a 440d per hour levy on shipping to cover costs, potentially increasing cargo handling charges by about one quarter to one sixth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Typhoid Fear At Goondiwindi Outbreak Meeting
Goondiwindi residents fear typhoid fever as housing shortages and filthy conditions near the Dicandra River threaten public health. State School children drink unchlorinated river water while eight children in one family suffer trachoma. Health officials warn of a gastric outbreak among young children and urge the town council to seek State Health approval for urgent action.
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Goondiwindi
C. Bob¢inson
Chamber of Commerce
New South Wales
Dic. Intyre
Goondlwindmaciel
Alster McAlister
State Health Department
Northern gas works oppose Styx coal in use
Brisbane reports show Queensland Coal files reveal opposition to Newcastle importation as Townsville and Cairns gas firms declare Styx coal unfit for gas making. Townsville Gas Company warns Bryx or Queensland coals would cut output to 225000 cu ft daily from 350000 with Maitland coal, risking limited supply. Mines Minister Foley notes claims of fumigation risk and will have Mines Department experts examine the contention.
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Brisbane
Queensland Colliery Employees’ Union
Newcastle
North Queensland Gas Works
Sugar
Townsville
Calms
Styx
Queensland
T. A. Foley
Cairns
Maitland
Townsville Gas Company
Foley
Mines Department
Firemen Contain Wool Scour Fire in Sydney
In Sydney yesterday firemen saved 205 worth of wool at AH Lupton's Wool Scour. Flames were spotted in two wool drying rooms shortly after pm, damaging drying rooms and burning ale bales of wool. Total damage estimated at 250 with wool ready for shipment today.
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Sydney
Lupton
Botany
Premier reiterates 40 hour week pledge for Parliament
Brisbane reports Premier Manion restating his aim for a 40 hour week in the first Parliament session in August. Arbitration Court to decide how hours spread. Grocers and Retail Traders Association leader notes industry shifts toward shorter weeks and rising prices. Banks and insurance sectors already struggle to hire due to Saturday work. Union moves in New South Wales toward four-and-a-half day weeks cited as precedent.
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Brisbane
Manion
Arbitration Court
Grocers, and Retail Traders’ Association
W. Rayment
Alrady Bank
Insurance Companies
Raymont Rae
New South Wales
Raymont
No Public Holiday On Peace Day
Brisbane reports that the King’s birthday will be a closed holiday under most awards. Peace Day on Thursday June 26 is not a public holiday, per Prime Minister’s Department guidance. The Conference of Churches chose no action on June 26 and planned a combined day for thanksgiving and prayers for peace and Britain.
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Brisbane
Chamber of Manufactures
L. A. Surfart
Prime Minister
Commell
Great Britain
Ban Lifts on Loading Materials in Sydney Harbour
Sydney Waterside Workers Federation lifted its self imposed ban on loading home building materials in Sydney Harbour after Rev G R van Verde urged action. Iron loading to resume, with one vessel sailing to New Casino and 180 tons of galvanised iron awaiting Federation approval for workers.
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Sydney
Waterside Workers’ Federation
Sydney Harbour
G.R. van Verde
Redfern
Federation
Plan to Set Up Machine Pools For Harvesting
BRISBANE reports a conference chaired by Agricultural Minister Mr Collins agreeing to establish machinery pools to harvest crops as a cornerstone of a food conservation plan for dairying. Attendees included Meare T Plunkett M.L.A. for the Queensland Dairy Companies Association E H Jamieson for the Q D C A C Vores for the Mill Producers Association W Cheers for the Institute of Dairy Factory Managers and Secretaries A F Vieritz of the Gayndah Co operative Butter Factory and R Harrizon for the Q D C. The plan envisions pools run by farmer groups or by contracts with buyers, with finance and free silo moulds to aid construction.
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Brisbane
Mr. Collins
Meare
T. Plunkett
M.L.A
Queensland Dairy Companies Association
E. H. Jamieson
Q.D.C
A.C. Vores
Mill Producers’ Association
W. Cheers
Queensland
Institute of Dairy Factory Managers and Secretaries
A. F. Vieritz
Gayndah Co-operative Butter Factory Association
R. Harrizon
Barndesert
Collins
Gayntah
Beauflesert
Defence Talks Close US Australian Pacific Co operation
Australian and United States representatives held defensive talks in Australia to maintain wartime cooperation. The joint statement by Dr Evatt and Ambassador Butler said the discussions were entirely successful and aligned with United Nations principles. They cited practical Pacific interests and a close bilateral relationship, noting the talks would continue periodically. Admiral Benfield and officials discussed mutual Pacific security concerns before Lt Gen Butler departed for Pearl Harbor.
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Canberea
United Etttes
Australia
United States
Evatt
Am Passoder
Robert Butter
United Nations
Pacific
Mr Butler
United States Army
Bread price hike authorised in Gympie
The Pricey Branch authorised an immediate bread price increase in Gympie of 4d per loaf with no specific loaf exempted, setting the new price for varied loaf sizes. The move affects both small and large breads in local shops.
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Gympie
Tremor rattles Brisbane region with minor damage
A strong earth tremor hit Gympie and Maryborough districts just after 8 PM, rattling windows and furniture from Gympie to Dundowran and heard as far as Bundaberg. Residents reported shaking while alarms remained low, with sightings from Pinbara to Urangan and railway staff noting widespread tremor reports.
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Brisbane
Gympie
Maryborough
Sydney Inventor Solves Century Old 3D Film Problem
Sydney inventor Robert Hepworth claims a decade of work yields direct viewing of three dimensional films with depth and apparent motion out of the screen. Backing by Edward W Easdale suggests the invention could revolutionize optical projection across fields.
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Sydney
Robert Hepworth
Alraady
Edward W. Easdalle
Bydney Scientific Instruments
Rise Inevitable in Sydney Fares Hike Planned
Ministers and Labour Party members accept no escape from fare increases for trams and buses in Sydney and Newcastle. The Auditor-General reports transport losses exceed 1 million pounds, supporting a fare rise. The Caucus committee considers the plan to raise fares and proposes a 10 year loan of 7 million pounds to modernise the system.
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Sydney
Labour Party
Newcastle
Curis
Ida
Auditor-General
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Hanson
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