Behind the Scenes Moves for Return to Work
Melbourne, Nov. 9. Behind the scenes moves aim to return striking waterside workers to the job by next Monday. A conference of waterfront and maritime unions backed the strikers and adjourned until 2.30 p.m. Friday in Sydney to seek a government compromise. The A C T U President said the union group now controls the dispute and would direct others unless told otherwise.
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Melbourne
Sydney
A.C
Bolt
Brisbane
New
Monk Sale
Hat Beezse
The
Central
Greenaland
Petersied
Rome
Clarks’ Union
Anippina
Ieria
Usair
Bee Raat
Australa
Wlal
Clerks Union
Cemten
Queenslana
Fale
Eine Ascona
Imine
Canberra
Tatues Ie
Wilerside
Pederayl
Australia
Canmierra
Tosors Naied
Mackie
Abe
Liberalle
Queensland
RG Mensies
Pera Ae ‘Bore
Macnasen
Titel Advice
ACT
Fereen
Cauda
Victoria Flood Crisis Dominates Australian Labour Talks
Fragmented dispatches describe Victoria facing a flood emergency amid nationwide labour meetings. Reports from Brisbane to Canberra highlight political tension, strike threats, and union reactions as officials plan actions and consider amendments to pending legislation.
Brisbane debate cues Eden policy impact in Commons
Fragmented OCR text outlines shifts in government stance on Vietnam and China, mentioning Anthony Eden, SEATO, and Viet Nam policy. It notes changes in labor and grocery sectors, and references Queensland areas like Mareeba and Kingsew, with uncertain attribution and garbled phrasing.
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Anthony Eden
House of Commons
Brisbane
Seato Genty
Warwick
Food and Greeries
tralo-Chins Ateeement
Beereetaker
Anthony Foon
Right to Hire and Fire in Stevedoring Industry Debate
Fragmented report on proposed rules in stevedoring labor, detailing government plans for a waterfront committee and employer recruitment permissions. Davidson criticizes the bill as inadequate, opposing limits on hiring rights and calling for stronger protections. Waterside Workers Federation and other unions are referenced in the contentious discussion.
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Davidson
Ian
Ais
ASIB
Mr. Davidson
The
Federation
Rickihroughout
Incoherent Dutch Infiltration Note Sparks Protest
Fragmentary report notes a protest over alleged Tadonesian infiltration of Dutch New iatts. References to West Sew Guines and Laonestae books appear in garbled text, with unclear names and dates, making it difficult to extract a clear event or outcome.
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Laonestae Books
Canberra Visit Highlights Defence Funding Debate
A Canberra gathering shows stevedoring balance, with ministers and officials discussing federal allocations for harbour development and wartime defence measures. The session weighs port authority powers and a plan affecting wharf expansion, urging rapid action amid wartime context and Commonwealth interests.
Ambonwealth Loan Appeal Broadcast by Mr Menkies
An appeal broadcast by Mr Menkies promotes Ambonwealth loan options. The message emphasizes accessible credit and investor confidence, urging listeners to consider Ambonwealth services for personal and business financing.
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MR Menkies
Fragmentary Wartime Talk From a Distant Era
A garbled OCR fragment references wartime talk about travel rights, Allied plans, and mentions figures tied to Kirribilli and a Duke. It hints at defense planning, a state secretary, and a “War Council” context with scattered names and places, but the text is mostly incoherent and fragmented.
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Ieffer
New Fork
PHOE
United
Allied War Council
Hitler
Tyrone
Frei Toki
Pia
Niles
Sitanis
Allee War Council
Germany
Investigation of Navy Vessel Tokio Event
Fragmentary report describes an inquiry into a United States Navy vessel Tokio. mentions steering machinery damage and possible causes. notes later findings and references to officials and tests with uncertain details.
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Tokio. Noy
United Ta Tee Air Force
Cairns harbour plan submitted to Federal Government
A £6 million harbour development plan, prepared during the war, was sent to the Federal Government last week by a Cairns Harbour Board delegation. Board chairman Mr C S L Hold reports to members that the Minister for [department unclear] had acknowledged the submission and was pleased to receive it.
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4. Weyer
J. G. Winthei
Samberra
Aua
G. McLesy
Mery
J Princis
Beatice Meta
Omey
Mae
Holdcroft
Abita
Tiana
Cairns
Cairns Harbour Board
C. St. L. Hold. Okt
Journalist Befriends Timid and Lost Correspondent
W. J. V. Windeyer notes in Russian documents found by Fetroy in the Canberra safe that a reference points to Stanley. The fragmentary text suggests a cautious, exploratory link between a journalist and a timid correspondent.
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W. J. V. Windeyer
Stanley
Viedemr
W.lv.d
Canberra
Parliament hears on waterfront labour unrest and Evatt’s stance
The hearing discusses waterfront workers and alleged coercion, with Mr Holt noting forced actions. Debate touches on Evatt’s approach to conciliation with the union movement and potential inquiries or legislative changes.
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Holt
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Ambonwealth Loan Appeal
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Mr. Halfwid
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