Cost of living rises across states with Canberra fixed
The NSW union head argues the Richardson Report would have raised the basic wage by at least a pound weekly. The C Series Index shows living costs rose in all states except the ACT in the March quarter, with Canberra unchanged at 14 pounds. Prices for food, gas and rents drove the rise while clothing fell.
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N.S.W
The
Milk and Tce Carters’ Union
A. W. Thompson
A.C.T
Commonwealth Statistician
Carver
Canberra
Victoria
Tasmania
Queensland
Nsw
Western
Austia
Commonwealth
Richardson
Australian Council of Trade Unions
H. J. Souter
Mr. Souter
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Perth
Hobart
Capitl
Ase
Nurway
Main Roads
Indus
Bion
Vice President Nixon to Open U.S. Exhibit in Moscow
Vice President Nixon plans to fly to Moscow to open the U.S. exhibit in Sokolniki Park on July 25 and stay three to four days. The exhibit, part of a Soviet and American exchange agreement signed last December, runs six weeks in Moscow, with a parallel month long Soviet show opening in New York on June 24.
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John Foster Dulles
Dulles
Nixon
Moscow
U.S
Sokolniki Park
Russia
Yalta
Roosevelt
New York
Times criticizes salaries in Richardson Report
The London Times editorial argues Mr. Menzies should refer the Richardson Report back to another committee for endorsement or rejection. It says those responsible for higher living costs are acting for themselves, and Australia is no exception.
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London
A.A.P
Menzies
Richardson
Times
Australia
Preference Ruling To Be Examined in Melbourne
Victorian Crown Law authorities will study yesterday’s Full High Court ruling that the Commonwealth Re-establishment and Employment Act is invalid. They will assess the ruling’s effect on state legislation and possible implications for local policy.
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Melbourne
New Canadian Trade Pact Likely Soon
Acting Trade Minister Townley announced negotiations between Australia and Canada have completed satisfactorily. Delegations will submit reports to their governments, paving the way for a revised 1431 agreement and expanded Australian exports to Canada. Talks covered promotion, unfair practices, agricultural protectionism, and commodity stability.
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Townley
Canada
A.L.P Condemns Parliamentary Leaders Over Salaries
The New South Wales A L P Executive condemned parliamentary leaders for failing to oppose the Richardson Report and called for urgent federal action. The resolution denounced salary increases and urged disciplinary steps, while amendments sought examining leaders’ omissions and attendance.
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A.L.P
The
A.E.U
J. D. Garand
Sydney
N.S.W. A.L.P
Labour Party
Richardson
N.S.W. A.S.P
W. BR. ‘Colbourne
Furnishing Trades Union
F. Howen
Richarddon
House of Representatives
W. Vaneraghty
Hornsby
Chambrlain
Graham Crusade Draws 28000 in Sydney Showground
Attendance at the Billy Graham crusade in Sydney Showground topped 28000 tonight amid heavy rain. The total reaching 150000 marks sermons since the crusade began with a few spectators retreating to the grandstands.
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Sydney
Billy Graham
Sydney Showground
Dr. Graham
Nasser Accuses Soviets of Plotting in Middle East
Colonel Nasser charges Moscow plots to win Africa and influence the Middle East. He tells the New York World Telegram and Sun and Blitz that Iraq is isolated behind the Iron Curtain and Arab nationalism invites Communism. He warns of a Red crescent federation across Iraq Syria Jordan Lebanon Kuwait with access to Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean.
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Africa
Nasser
New York World Telegram
Sun
Middle East
Iraq
U.S
New York
Blitz
Syria
Egypt
Jordan
Lebanon
Kuwait
Russia
Persian Gulf
Gulf of Aqaba
Indian Ocean
Mosul
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N.S.W. Miscellaneous Workers—CdUnion
D Howitt
State Lakes Council
Miro KR. Marsh
Eisenhower
London Times
MR. Townley
Defence
Manuka Oval
National
H. Baird
Richardson Committee
Labour Movement
Chamberlain
Garland
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