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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1955
Page
6
A garbled fragment references a meeting to discuss the result of a prices order by the Prices Minister. Mentions a bread price and a date near Friday, with scattered words about muster and production.
Japanese residents fled heat by the seaside rivers and swimming pools as unusually high temperatures gripped Tokyo. Officials warned onlookers and advised hydration while residents sought shade and cooling measures during the holiday weekend.
A historical report details a former command officer of the 10th National Service Planning Battalion facing four charges. He testified about deficiencies and state pressures when taking command, with references to a quartermaster age and pursuit of meteorite prospects, as officers weighed candidates and selection criteria.
A four year old Caroline Dark led children in a day of action to block motor access to a seaside area. Using toy buckets the youngsters redirected a stream and built a small bridge to allow prams and strollers past the blocked stretch. Most cars stayed off the sand during the holiday.
Report from Melbourne and New South Wales farmers describes a vast grasshopper invasion feared to be the worst in living memory. An ALP meeting was convened with Mr Pennicott as secretary to discuss the drought and pest problem and a plan for presenting evidence in parliament.
Mrs Taylor cultivates about 900 orchids in her backyard near Canberra and runs a small market for blooms year round. Her collection includes slipper orchids cymbidiums cattleyas and other varieties, with arrival numbers reaching up to 27 flowers per plant. Once focused on pleasure, she now markets and displays the blooms, dedicating much time to her orchid collection.
A political observer argues the plan to reduce Australian wheat output from 180 million to 160 million bushels would shrink production by about 16 to 17 percent. He warns the same policy endangers wool exports and broader export income while condemning strikes during economic hardship.
Striking Mort’s Dock workers, including 43 men, vote 81 to 8 to resume pre stoppage conditions. Balmain meeting says not to report for work. Union delegate Mr N Ort klaus faces alleged victimisation, with expulsion from the Federal Tonworkers' Association cited. Telegraphic vote to be held to restore Griglusy. National FAA secretary Mr J Short condemns state action and urges management to handle penalties, while most strikers appeal against fines.
News report states NS W PRICE orders eight items including tobacco and cigarettes, with price control to be set by the Price Commissioner Mr. Hands. The in charge minister vows quick action, with a few days needed to finalize prices and extend controls to living costs.
An expedition into the Canning Desert area of Western Australia, conducted with support from Petroleum Pty, the Bureau of Mineral Resources, and the State Department at Lands. The geologist aims to explore unexplored country toward Stanmore Range and Grotto area, focusing on mapping geology and prospects.
The fragment lists candidates and marks from recent exams. Alison Young appears in multiple subjects with scores noted, including practical and theory. Other names include David Kawaviin, Johidith Crib, David Edwards, Doug Tan Celhih, and D. Elliman associated with Canberra Wholesalers.
Australian carpenters in Canberra reach a compromise after a dispute that delayed work on a project in Sydney and ACT. A joint agreement raises wages and allowances including travel, home maintenance costs, and holiday pay. Union officials say the accord increases weekly pay for ACT workers and aligns with the national award terms. Police questioning of some events during negotiations drew criticism from management.
A magistrate ordered the destruction of a cache of disputed books in Wellington. The action followed a review of titles including works by local figures and controversial writings. Officials described the proceedings as a safeguard for readers while preserving public order and standards.
An unclear report describes tensions involving a city engineer, alderman Contes, and miners at Lithgow gas works. The piece mentions efforts to maintain operations and prevent explosions amid absent workers, with refs to safety and municipal roles.
Four thousand maintenance carpenters and bricklayers join a 24 hour stoppage across mixed industries in Sydney and Newcastle. Woollongong rent will halt work tonight as nearly 20 000 carpenters and bricklayers are affected. The muster builders association rejected the union claim for 38 shillings weekly rise.
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