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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 02, 1949

Page

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Cessnock Miners Favor Holding Of Aggregate Meetings

The Cessnock Miners favour holding aggregate meetings following a split over the Coal Mining Unions. The Coxmock option carried by a narrow majority urged the Northern and Central Executives to convene regular meetings to hear a trade union leader’s fate. A special joint council meeting was called for the weekend to discuss the Central Council and CMU, with anti-Communist efforts foreshadowed. The council will meet Wednesday. further talks aimed to prevent a broader split. The district’s miners remain divided but in favor of working together.

Regia Central Council CMU Mentinis Fee Cmu Minera Federt Hamilton Mall de Sidon Tam

Yugoslav British Trade Pact Talks Reported

Belgrade reports a major trade pact being arranged between Yugoslavia and Britain. The accord aims to boost exchange of goods to support Tito’s five year plan and stabilize the economy as talks proceed. Tito had just returned from an Adriatic resort with a 9.76 million loan from the national bank.

Belgrade Yugialavia Britain Marshall Tito Tugvalavia Tito He ‘Gt National Barut

Screen Stata Magrico Banta Barbara Marriage

Screen stars Gail Russell and Guy Madison wed in Santa Barbara California on a Monday ceremony. The couple had been engaged for two years, marking a long awaited union for two prominent young screen figures.

Screen Stata Magrico

Defiance CMU Union Leaders Clash Over Aggregate Meetings

A chaotic CMU dispute centers on calls for aggregate meetings as miners and mechanics pledge action. Leaders including Mr Cromwell and Mr Hindmarah condemn delays while a petition of 300 members from Ceasauch urges summoned talks. Widespread walkouts pressure the federation amid tensions in Muswellbrook and Lithgow.

Deany CMU Suunei Mingee Federas Meme H. Docker Muswellbrook Federation Mt Ath Ha Crank Nat Arthy Cockerill Ceasauch Quekerill Gru Minera’ Federation

Lodge Delegates To Meet At Newcastle

Delegates from lodges will gather in Newcastle for a conference of coal miners to discuss requests from many lodges for aggregate meetings on the coalfield. The gathering proceeds despite a Communist backed Miners Central Council decision to not hold the meetings. Communists are expected to oppose the meetings and seek to influence miners to vote against them. Similar meetings were held recently with Communist support claimed.

Conlfield Muswell Bingleton Minera Jershern Lodge Thoweoh Council Pederaon Sorthert Minera’ Slatrirt Ste W. Crook al Erek Ewe Hele Cmsier Newcastle Sra Ferute Elke

Open Cut Mines to Supply Power Plants and Coal Works

Open Cut Mines at Muswellbrook will send coal to Gan Works and power houses. Western field No. 3 and nearby sites will be worked by Western personnel from construction camps. AAS teams prepared for operations with workers traveling to Utagon for preparation, while Western field routes coordinate coal from multiple listed mines and districts.

Gamworka Muswellbrook Gan Works Taeian To Be Worked By A Western Field: Cartmanwealtiy Benthuflen Western Main Gulten Main Cullen Maint Wort Fillon Johnsdale Northomn Feta Mitewesttrack Newfeld Vncar Geetall Miami Raversworth Newbell AAS EAE Utagon Teal

Open-cut Work Planned At Night For Coal Rail Move

A convoy of army searchlight vehicles arrived as miners faced open-cut operations at night. Police detachments guard the site while RAAF officers pledge support. Army and police have requisitioned 400 men to move coal from open-working areas under military guidance.

Wid Miami RAAF den Bullen Army Police Uni Joint 1 Viner

Archbishop Backs Sport Place For Youth

An address by Dr Fisher urges sports venues for young people amid concerns about crime and idle time. He warns youth need healthy recreation and communal spaces, praising games that build character, discipline, and physical fitness for a better moral temper.

Elizabeth Ve Dake Edinburga Wisher Fisher

Dollar cut regarded as stopgap in Australian trade

A 2 per cent cut in dollar area purchases, reported by Roy Curthoys to the New York Times from Melbourne, is seen by Australian business circles as a depressing stopgap. Businessmen, while ready to aid Britain's economic effort, seek more decisive relief to the Bohne problem and worry over reduced spending and higher costs.

New York Dollas Roy Curthoys Dispatch Melbourne New York Times Britain Atm Weal Belles Eeve Interanta

No U S Report on Jet Features Mentioned

Washington Monday incomplete dispatch notes that American Air Forces did not issue a report on jet features. The piece references a New York Tribune report about a supposed secret Air Force document, but the government clears no confirmation.

Washington England New York Heralt‘Tribune Air Force

London Matador Killed Two Bulls in Style

London matador Al gen Cir as defeated two bulls in a flamboyant display. A crowd cheered as he survived injuries from the encounter and left the arena with spectators recalling the dramatic moments after the fights.

London Matador Atyle

German Communists Attack Western Allies in Hamburg Meeting

A German Communist bloc meeting in Hamburg drew sharp attacks on Western powers. The group accused Britain and France of meddling in Germany and warned of colonial aims, while blaming Allied pressure for postwar instability.

Hamburg Konradend Lderueur Chretien Democratare Weader West Germany Amt Societiais Ry Colmell Bonn Ote Social Walters Pote Battatn Baxter May Retmann Vatican Germany

Amethyst Commander to Be Decorated by the King

The Amethyst Commander is to be decorated by the King with Vice Admiral Madden overseeing the on the spot ceremony. Reports claim his ship sustained a direct hit near the waterline causing damage while maintaining speed, as Communist gunfire and defense measures shaped a tense caper at sea. The Jamaica cruiser, with View Admiral Madden aboard, races north to meet the Amethysty as British papers hail the feat and warn of Western danger amid Communist provocations in the region.

Thea Pete Thelen London Dritinh Cape Times Yangine Nimeett Lin Jamaica Madden Far Amethyat Mentie North Forma Torelyn Ad. Iy Rena Comemunista Sarat

U S Congress urged to seek European action

A New York Times report notes U S Congress members push for a formal commitment from NATO allies to unity in defense and funding. Republicans and some Democrats warn the move risks U S money and economy while demanding a unified European defense plan and a preemptive command structure. Italy's former prime minister and socialist leader criticizes the alliance pact, calling it a source of war and curtain tensions.

Washington New York Times Walter Jucut Foreign Alfatra Committee Thie Duyetyre Bologna Italy Frain Miniatetro Nennl Italian Socialist Party Atelente

Soviet Merchant Fleet Fails to Become World Shipping Competitor

The American Merchant Marine Institute reports the Soviet merchant fleet remains largely inactive on the world stage after the war. Despite German actions and the retention of most pre war vessels, Soviet capacity to challenge global shipping has not materialized.

Soviet

U S Chiefs of Staff Hold Conferences in Europe

U S Joint Chiefs of Staff touring Europe plan meetings over the next 10 days with NATO members. Reports say Luxembourg and Italy will discuss defense needs while Britain and Denmark hints at weapon aid totals. European requests may shape American military support for the Atlantic Pact and influence plans for President Truman and Congress.

U.S. Chiefs OF Staff Europe London United States United States Joint Chiefs of Staff Miral Louis Drnield Hoyt Vandenberg Luxembourg Tualy United Pres Saya Cheta Aay Denmark Arma Ald Trumat U.S Atlantic

Lightning strikes hit crowded baseball field in Florida

A chaotic scene in Baker Florida as a lightning bolt hit a crowded baseball field during a game. Several players and spectators were shocked, with women and others fleeing in hysteria as reports describe the bolt ripping into the area. Authorities noted the incident amid conflicting reports and historical references to past events.

Baker Florida Jatin New York

Purge of Czech Reds Reported By Prague Party

The Prague based Communist Party announces a plan to double membership to 250000 in 146 and cites a campaign in the newspaper Rude Pravo. It claims rising labor output and a ship built tonnage reaching 2788000 tons, with most new members aged under 20.

Prague Maniny- Caccaoulavanle Communit Party Buon Adda

Elaborate Gangland Funeral for Edward Herbert

Police and underworld figures attended the elaborate funeral for Edward Herbert in New York after his July 20 death linked to an alleged tracker boss. The service drew mourners, guards inside and outside the chapel, and large floral tributes as Mrs Herbert sobbed and attempted self harm. Rabbi Julia Price praised her late partner.

Yori Monney Underworld Police Edward Neddle Herbert Dillet Mickey Cohen Hollywood Herert Thureday Ans Nia New York Perann Wozvitz- Potles New ‘York Mra Herbert Juliva Price Gangatar Theald Newt

United States Plans Wheat and Flour Price Cuts Abroad

The Department of Agriculture announced a plan to cut wheat and flour prices abroad under a new international wheat agreement. Officials said the move aims to lower export prices, though the exact extent and timing remain unclear.

Washington United States

India Drops Charges On Amarnath

The Indian Board of Control dropped charges against Amarnath amid misbehavior and discipline issues. A South Punjab Sports Association representative defended the board, while Amarnath would be captain for the India Xl in a forthcoming tour. Preliminary match arrangements were announced for Delhi Calcutta Unite Madras.

Bombay Amd’ Amarnesh South Puna Creel Atesociation Bie de Mauty Amarnath Empire India Indian Cricket Bosra of Control Delhi Calcutta Madras

Refugees Demand Continuance of Relief Plans

East German refugees press for ongoing relief programs amid talks with Allied authorities. International Refugee Organization cautions that aid will taper by June 30, 1960, restricting assistance to displaced persons meeting specified criteria.

Germany Organiaa Uon Festerlag Ita

Ferrier Places Eighth in Western Golf Championship

Paul Minmenong finished eighth at the Western Open with a 275 score. Zam Snead won the tournament, with Cary Moet also noted in the results.

Ferrier Paul Minmenong York Zam Snead Cary Moet

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