French Workers Demand Relief Over Cost of Living
Paris dispatch says the General Labour Confederation’s semin acrative commission issued a resolution denouncing rising living costs in France. The document cites an 28 percent price surge since May and heavy taxes on wage earners as causing widespread discontent among workers. Poor food supply conditions and slow relief measures are noted as aggravating factors.
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Paris
AAP
General Labour Confederation
Attendance at Special Meeting Delays Races and Repairs
A large turnout attended a special meeting noting missed starters and hopes for timely arrivals. Trainers and staff discussed repairs by Chris Bolton and readiness for Sunday's section. Torment’s Sunday's performance praised, with skipper Bil Pettis promising a strong showing next Sunday.
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Setion
George Eras
Sam Cadman
Nielsen Brothers
Hve
Paureen
Cardleen
Sutiay
Chris Bolton
Ast
Bil Pettis
Peat
Labour Party Officers In Berne Under Reported Attestation
In Berne in October reports say AL Deacommanin and five other Labour Party officers have been attested. No reason has been given for the action and details remain unclear. The situation involves internal party matters and unnamed officials.
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Berne
Oct
AAP
AL Deacommanin Labo
Edgar Woog
Labour Party
Felso
VIGORO Practice Match Between Cameras Morin Colma State
A practice match took place Saturday between Morin and Colma State School teams at 20 pounds.
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Morin ' Colma State School
Wallabies Beat North Scotland in Narrow Rugby Test
In London on October B AAP reports the Wallabies defeated North Scotland with a third try unconverted and a late charge by Kirneutt, Bien marking the conversion, as Broad left the field after a hard collision.
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London
Don
Wallabies
Scotland
Kirneutt
Bienmark
Broad
Surplus Stores Sale Draws Criticism Over Proceeds
The Commonwealth Disposals Commission faces claims that proceeds from surplus stores sales fall short of potential while facing a monopolistic buyout risk. Sydney auction actions cited as contributing to lower realized totals amid wartime disposal challenges.
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Sydney
Postwar debate on motor vehicles disposal and private sales
In Parliament, Amons questioned the handling of 400 Neem and 600 vehicles stored at Jallanwarra camp, noting that private buyers could not purchase unless via motor firms. Chifley said no unfair competition existed, with spare parts concerns and repairs complicating direct disposal. The Disposals Commission is studying options as large stocks remain and wartime stores await decision.
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Wig Amons
Jallanwarra
House of Representatives
Iere
Commonwealth Disposals Commission
Chifley
Cairns Club Pennant Selection for Innisfail and Babinds
The Cairns Club announces the chosen players for the pennant games against Innisfail and Babinds on Bar next. Selected names include Kall, Cleghorn, White, Mar rustowing, Orton, Kores ita, Jennings, and Creed.
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Iue
Innisfail Nd Babinds On
Bar
Kall
Cleghorn
White
Marrustowing
Motorcycle Notes Track Rough Sand Ride Practice
Members faced thick sand as they rode through rough terrain in a club note on an excellent practice session. Ted won the event with Adrian Martin close behind, afternoon tea was vetoed by most members, and a climb event is planned for Sunday October with riders preparing for a new experience.
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Afr
Ted
Adrian Martin
Freestyle To-night At One City Bathing Club Meet
Cairns Amateur Swimming Club hosts the second series in the 1967-48 season starting at 8 o'clock. Handicaps list Senior A Grade 30 yards with swimmers Burrows Butcher Hawney James James Ashton Price Weatherburn Robertson Roach Payne Aikens plus Hawthorn Cookser Verevia among others.
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Cairns
C. Burrows
G_ Butcher
M. Hawney
A. James
N. James
N. Ashton-K. Price
A. Weatherburn
J. Robertson
A. Roach
P. Payne
A. ‘Aikens
C. Hawthorn
W. Cookser
Verevia
Colts vs Rovers resumption in 7B grade at Cairns North
Opening series shows Colts batting 13 against Rovers who were all out for 153 on rest day. Hall and McKillop lead 7B grade actions as Mortha 194, Diggers 61. Other scores include 347 for COD and Wicksta 33. Association asks members to notify to volunteer duties. executive meeting set at Show Office Monday 7:30 pm.
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Cairns North
Colts
Rovers
Hall
McKillop
Mortha
Diggers
Brothere
Mallongs
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