Unions Propose 24 Hour National Stoppage
Melbourne leaders urge 24 hour nationwide stoppage within six weeks to oppose employer moves to replace the basic wage and margins system with a single total wage. Action includes demonstrations and a call to the A C T U through the Trades Hall Council for endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
A.C.T.U
Melbourne Trades Hall Council
M. ©. Jordan
Australian Council of Trade Unions
Trades Hall Council
RSL Acts On Racialism Report In Port Moresby
The Returned Servicemen's League calls for a report on alleged racial discrimination in Port Moresby after Anzac Day. A Sunday paper quoted native leaders saying Australians aided in trouble but resented them now. The RSL National Headquarters will review the Port Moresby findings before commenting further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Returned Servicemen's League
Port Moresby
RSL
Pacific Islands
R.S.L
Wage Fixing Must Be Altered Says Employers
Sydney. The Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Commission heard the employers push for a total wage concept to replace the basic wage margins system. J Robinson argued a total wage gives gains with no losses, as unions seek a 52/ increase. The hearing was adjourned to 10:30 a.m. tomorrow. government and union counsel proceed with submissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Arbitration Commission
Sydney
Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Commission
J. Robinson
Commission
Eee
Robinson
J. R. Kerr
Commonwealth
D. B. McKenzie
Australian Workers' Union
Hawke
Prosperity and union pressure cited in pamphlets
A speaker notes that unions present industrial expectations in public pamphlets. He cites unions saying they will push for public service and banks if the metal trades margin moves. The occasion now demands a departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service
Askin Seeks Censure Over State Shopping Laws
Sydney reports that State Opposition Leader Mr. Askin announced a censure motion against the Government to challenge its rigid shop laws. He foreshadowed the move after three petitions with over 5 000 signatures urged reform and flexibility in chemists hours and overall shopping regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Askin
Legislative Assembly
Industrial Commission
Brading
By elections in Sydney to fill two Legislative Council seats
Writs were issued for nominations closing May 8 to contest by elections for two Legislative Council vacancies. The seats arise from the death of Richard Thompson and the resignation of Colin Begg both Opposition. Ballots by both houses will decide on May 19 and 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Chaney
H.M.A. Derwent
Williamstown Naval Dockyard
R.A.N. Derwent
Melbourne
Mos
Naval Board
F. L. George
Canberra
G. P. Hood
Sydney
Legislative Council
Richard Thompson
Colin Begg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rs.l
Eomes
Richard Kirby
Justice Gallagher
Justice Moore
Justice Nimmo
T. C. Winter
E. Darby
Ind
Manly
K. McCaw
Lib
Lane Cove
Serre A
Pata
Ballantyne
Glenmac
Ballantyne and Pringle
Scotland
Intarsia
David Jones
Dringle
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!