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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 20, 1968

Page

18

Efforts To End Victorian Trade Union Split

Representatives from two peacemaker unions met with Trades Hall Council secretary M C Jordan to seek settlement of a nine month dispute. Jordan said progress was limited and that talks would continue on Wednesday with union leaders from Municipal and Shire Employees Union and Timber Workers Union. The Trades Hall Council had suspended the rebel unions and claimed about 40 000 in back dues.

Melnournf Trades Hall Council M.C. Jordan Jordan Raen Hall Ésecu|Etive W Coles Municipal Shire Coun Po Huhiard Timber Workers Union Ren Tinjona Tendes Hall

Borg case accused get bail

Three men charged with the murder of Joseph Borg were granted surety bail of 10 000 by Mr J A Letts in Central Court. Keillor Akard and Mifsud, all held since July, appeared with lawyers arguing against remand. Prosecution said September 23 was the first available hearing date.

Sydnfy Joseph Borg J. A. Letts Central Court Ney Lette Beccause Rantil Kein Keillor Ings Crink Acard Wiiter Newtove Paul Mifsud Annandale Acard Mifsud Borg Keillor F Short Cout A. Larbalesia Allard D. Anderson Mitsud

NSW to spend 13.5 million to boost Port Kembla

NSW Government plans 13.5 million over six years to expand Port Kembla including a roll on roll off wharf inner harbour dredging and bulk handling facilities. Project aims to meet rising trade demand and accelerate inner harbour growth with crane installation and new berths.

Nsw Port Kembla Davis Hughes Hughes Department of Public Works Perth Sharhouir

Department of Air reports 300 percent staff turnover

The Department of Air's directorate of finance and programmes told the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee that staff turnover rose 300 percent over the last three years, affecting top personnel and raising concerns in Canberra.

Department of Air Directorate of Nuance and Programmes John Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee Canberra Lay

Mirage Jet Makes Emergency Landing Near Newcastle

An RAAP squadron-leader performed an emergency landing at Mangalore airstrip after cockpit smoke filled the Mirage jet. The incident occurred while testing equipment on a flight from Avalon toward Williamstown, with the base near Newcastle, NSW, under investigation by the directorate.

Melbourne RAAP Mangalore Finance and Logic Radford F.C. Sutherland Avalon Newcastle Nsw

Melbourne security to mingle at arts centre event

Plainclothes security officers will mingle with guests at the official opening of the $14 mile Victorian Arts Centre in St Kilre Road. Premier Sir Henry Botterton will attend as the centre houses paintings sculptures silverware late books and other art valued at about $30 million.

Melbourne Henry Botte St Kile Road

Stray Shot Kills High School Student Near Brisbane

A 17 or 18 year old high school student, Martin-Triekles of Upper Brookfield, was accidentally shot and killed by a 4.22 calibre rifle while target shooting with friends in the Brookfield outer suburb. The fatal incident occurred this afternoon in Brisbane.

Brisbane Brookfield Martin — Triekles Upper Brookfield

In Bid to Stay on Roll and Wharf Disputes

Sydney reports show June wharf stoppages caused 81,496 man hours lost due to unauthorised stoppages, triple May figures, amid ongoing industrial tensions. The Australian Stevedoring Industry Authority notes high turnover and cites pressuring factors from wage awards and logistical challenges affecting dock operations.

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Court of Appeal hears pay claim and expenditure disputes

A Queen's counsel represented parties in the Court of Appeal over a complex pay claim and related expenditure estimates. The hearing focused on whether certain orders would affect only specific entitlements and noted a reported expenditure figure around 2 101 pounds with references to unions, government departments, and a 1947 transcript. The case includes testimony by Mr Loveday and Mr Justice Maguire as the proceedings continued.

Sydney Queen's Counsel Lawrence Court of Appeal Rene Tussee Maguire Teale Herion Fonds RAAF Gordon Wallace Lovedayleure Graham Robert Birse Workers Federation Tstice Suerman Turramurra Nsw Seamen's Union Mirage Rapa Ik Isquadron Williamtown R. F Laveay Supreme Court Proah Notary RT Byrne Justice Maguire Ensis Ema Ang Cent Loveday Tistice Maguire

Cairns election bid faces Darebin clash as Courtnay stands firm

Victorian Labor figures clash over seat moves in a redistribution. Darebin MP F Courtnay says he will not yield to Cairns and would not back down for Labor preselection even if Cairns seeks Darebin. Cairns undecided on candidate seat, but will nominate for one seat only with nominations closing September 20.

Melbourne Darebin F. Courtnay Fy Cairns Cairns Courtnay Victoria Cairey Yarra Yall Derebin Cairn

Reward Offered Over Missing Linda Stillwell Case

The State Government offers a five thousand dollar reward for information about Linda Stillwell believed missing. Premier Sir Henry Bolte announced the reward as police press for leads and struggle to locate Thinda after Spmlant events.

Melbourne Linda Stillwell Henry Bolte Thinda

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