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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 13, 1956

Page

5

Debate over Commonwealth industrial courts appointment raises party concerns

Critics from union secretaries condemn Senator Spi's appointment as Chairman of the Commonwealth Industrial Court. The piece argues the choice should hinge on constitutional aims and experience, noting past practice of appointing from political ranks and the need for effective conciliation and arbitration rather than partisan fault finding.

Commonwealth Industrial Court Conciliation Commission Stevedoring Industry Board Commonwealth Arbitration Court Spi High Court Commonwealth Arbitration Court Fuente Court of Conciliation and Arbitration Henry Bourne Higgins Arbitration Courts Australian Federation Tnstead

No Pension Rise Predicted by Mr Fraser in 1986 Budget

Mr Alan Fraser of the Labor party in Eden Monaro says there will be no increase in age and invalid pensions in the 1986 87 Budget following a Cabinet meeting. He expects no tax cuts and notes potential depreciation relief for industry.

Alan Fraser Lab Eden-Monaro Fraser

Canal Control Vital Says Mr Casey

Mr Casey stressed the canal must stay open to world shipping with fair charges. He cited Australia’s interest in maintaining free passage, reasonable costs, and efficient operation amid Egypt’s nationalisation of the Suez Canal and ongoing international talks.

Casey Sydney Australia Suez Menzies London Suez Canal Britain Asia Caneaney Australis Cascty K. Jordan New Kingston Commercial Bank of Australia Jorden Civic Centre Ees Sia Company Inc Canberra Jordan Jardine Street Kingston

Chrysler Introduces Power Steering in Australian Utility

Chrysler Australia Ltd announced the first Australian commercial vehicles to offer automatic transmission and power steering. The coupe utility will be available with these features to reduce driver fatigue and simplify driving as off road use increases.

Adelaide Chrysler Australia Ltd W. Deere

Adelaide of the late Honourable A O Comey Speaker of the House

Adelaide comes after the death of A O Comey the former Speaker of the House her passing triggers a formal notice in the parliamentary records. The item notes succession implications and references the late leaders seat and duties involved.

Adelaide A. O. Comey House of Representatives

Steady Progress In Papua New Guinea Development

The article reports on progress in Papua New Guinea under the Administration, detailing road and bridge building, air and river transport, and hydro power projects. It notes wartime remnants aiding peacetime development, new hospitals, expanding ports, and ongoing surveys from Lae to Goroka while praising district officers and native cooperation.

Allen Fairhall Interior and Works Papua New Guinea Australia Port Moresby Papusa New Guinea Markhan Ramu Fij Sepily Carrabus Lae Goroks Markham Nadzab Kunal Leron New Guines Neta Groynes Goroka Works Alioa Papua-New Guinea Fort Moresby Boroke Rabaul Matup Farm Laer Bire Buloto Balune Pelgyw Commonwealth Con Guinea Timbera Pty, Ltd Bulolo Goroko Mori By Hardby Thei Lao Moresby Rabau Department of the Interior Anzac Imperial War Graves New Guinea Tapua- New Guinea

Malaya War Efforts Amid Shifting Allied Forces

Fragmentary notes describe Malaya tensions with Malay forces in a wartime context. Mentions of troops, communists, and external agents hint at shifting alliances and contested governance during the period.

Malaya Kuala Lumpur Tenland New

Ne 4 Honor and Madi Fh Rast Mevr Tale

Fragmentary note describes a request or event at a castle named Touma involving individuals Ne 4 Honor and Madi Fh Rast Mevr with unclear roles or time.

Touma

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