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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1949
Page
1
The article reports a new tax scale affecting the nation’s industry set to take effect from Friday. Government officials outline anticipated impacts on manufacturers and commerce, with emphasis on revised rates and administrative procedures.
Thousands of workers dismissed as Australia faces its worst industrial strike. An estimated 554,000 could be unemployed by Friday as plants close and power shortages threaten continued operation. few industries remain active while transport and distribution face disruptions.
Fragmentary OCR text reveals unclear names and places. No cohesive facts or dates are readable. Summary limited to noting a damaged local record with partial items and missing context.
Advertises plain grey and fancy worsted double sea suits for boys and youths from 13 to 18 years and 12 to 24 years. Priced at 57 shillings 10 and sixpence, 9 pence. Describes quality and fit.
Unions argue that proposed restrictions are premature and misapplied, citing employer practices and rates as central factors. The debate centers on timely limits and how they affect union access to applications, with mentions of state and local considerations and broad member sentiment.
A fragmented report discusses potential butter price increases amid wartime supply concerns. The article notes critics argue price rises are unnecessary and cites economic factors and market pressures, including currency considerations and regional shortages, affecting consumer costs.
Fragmentary text appears to warn about breaches of restrictions in WEIBHANE with garbled quotes and unclear references. The readable fragments mention announcements, exclusion from certain actions, and possible enforcement terms without coherent context.
A disrupted parliamentary scene features Menzies criticizing government inaction while protesters and banners surge outside the chamber. The opposition presses for accountability as crowds chant for reforms, amid claims of misgovernance and ineffectual policy.
Brisbane Aldermen approve a pay raise for council members amid debate over costs and governance. Critics question fiscal impact and benefits, while supporters say updated wages reflect duties and responsibilities. The measure passes with a narrow margin as officials defend the need for competitive compensation.
An unclear fragment discusses a Bilinga Air Crash inquiry delaying over a central figure. It mentions a person named Dirlac Corser and hints at ongoing investigations or findings within a week, but the text remains garbled and uncertain about details.
A rough OCR fragment hints at a sports item involving Hibs and a team trying to score or eat a lead. No clear names, dates, or places are readable to identify teams or outcomes.
A Warwick meeting of the Slectors Council names Mr A W Padden Federal Leader of the Country farey to challenge the Shidley Government. The event centers on invoking powers of the Crimes Act amid calls for stronger action against perceived government overreach and political struggle across the region.
Canberra reports cabinet plans to prohibit use of union funds to support or encourage strikes amid the nationwide coal stoppage. Attorney General Evatt outlined a bill to restrict funds held by organisations under the Trade Union Act to prevent strike activities and intimidation. The measure aims for swift passage in Parliament and proclamation to curb union influence.
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