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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1946
Page
1
State Cabinet at a special meeting decided to order a secret ballot among meatworkers to decide if they will accept the Industrial Court ruling to return to work. Premier Sten Yon announced the move amid emergency measures, a historic step for government to compel a ballot and assess union compliance.
Disputes over reinstatement terms and demands for four workers trigger a stalemate as negotiators from the Meat Industry Union and employers push for an accord. Federal authorities relay proposals, with union leaders awaiting endorsements while police halt a broadcast related to strike activity.
Amid calls for shorter work weeks, witnesses describe potential boosts to productivity and reduced absenteeism, while union leaders warn of possible job losses. Court action and strikes loom as majors in printing and mining weigh impacts on 40,000 workers, with coal mines and railways facing partial suspensions and altered shift patterns. Labor officials urge orderly ballots and negotiated arrangements to avoid widespread idle periods.
In a heated session MPs press for rapid action to boost coal output amid a worsening industry crisis. Speakers cite plummeting production, rising disputes, and fears of fuel shortages, urging immediate government measures and full implementation of the Davidaoh Commission's recommendations to avert disaster.
Canberra reports reveal Mr Fadden accusing the government of exploiting Australian farmers. He claims butter prices rose due to government actions and alleges misrepresentation to Britain. He cites a large shortfall in wheat price pools and says millions are owed to growers from pools 6, 9, and 7.
In London the foreign ministers discussed Molotov’s proposal for Trieste and Yugoslav sovereignty. Bevin and Byrnes challenged the plan, while Molotov defended a four power statute with limited local governors. Debates highlighted fear of future friction and differing wartime aims as peace conference approaches. The discussions touched on frontier legitimacy, population rights, and the balance of influence among Italy Yugoslavia and allied powers.
BRISBANE reports taxation details from a Calabention Day meeting on June 19. The GIS aided profit growth while only £1430 remained available for appraisal. Chairman F Ches announced actions by QTC members to secure some reimbursement, aiming to support Mont and others.
Fragmentary report notes a July 24 plan to introduce bread and flour rationing in Britain. Mentions the Pre AnnucinUui's lobby and a cabinet meeting where the rationing method was discussed. Text is garbled with OCR errors but indicates official steps toward wartime controls.
Caucus endorsed a tax cut plan reducing lower income rates from 18 to 7 per cent. The package costs £16.6 million, plus earlier budget allowances, lowering total revenue by £186 million. Indirect tax changes may follow, with further reductions planned from July 1. The debate touched on social and parliamentary measures and potential impacts on low income families.
Yesterday the Bonet announced full details of a new motorist ration plan aiming to abolish classes and endowment limits. It outlines age-based grants, pension adjustments, and a four-year transition to a uniform ration scheme with weekly payments and new enforcement measures.
Reports from the Industrial Court describe criticism of a levy by the Bakers and Packers Union. Walter Monty Thorman, a union member, sought an order to restrain collection amid disputes over payments. The proceedings involve political figures and committee discussions about the levy’s legality and funding.
Fragmented OCR text with unclear entities. Readable parts reference a rail unification plan involving multiple states with possible named places and individuals. Article tone suggests a political or infrastructure policy update issued in a regional newspaper.
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