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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 26, 1954

Page

2

Arbitration Court urged to resume hearing on nurgita case

Resumed urged action dominated by ACTU leaders as unions seek to restart hearings within two weeks to avert industrial trouble. The disputes involve wage rates and a marginal line proposal affecting over 100000 workers across electrical trades and related unions.

MA Rasa Atirnday Arbitration Court Neremees Mr. A Monk ACTU Otset Nur Wectrical Teaces Matal Trades Unions le Weking Andlireetty Amon Tint Amalia Fenmiary Oura Evonomie Hennive

Eisenhower Signs Bill To Outlaw Reds

President Eisenhower signs legislation aimed at outlawing communists and criminal offenses tied to subversive activities. He vows permanent measures against violent agitation and names key figures and targets in the crackdown.

Eisenhower Bill Ermnent Vigloncs Moora Dave Deen Offenicen Agnizot Alger

Budget Debate Highlights Critique by Opponent Calwell

The opposition leader Calwell critiques the Budget noting limited relief for pensioners and wage earners. He urges depreciation of investment allowances and criticizes the government for not strengthening the real wages and social services while promising little to the electors.

Petrov Lander House of Representatives Calwall Sera Wenknewe Lenatone Treamrer Costa Calwell Poten Tony Panaloners Calwell Jaliah Baske Waxtournet

Exhibit highlights and weather forecast at regional fair

A chaotic report covers exhibition features including lighting and decor, with displays on pre cut names and local crafts. It notes hours today and tomorrow, shifts in start times, and numerous regional notices alongside a meteorological forecast of fair weather with light showers and snow flurries in higher areas.

Econe Pattic Menzies Attigarcive Cronovho Jival Dimea al Opa Sua

Ski Club Plans Snow Hut and Committee Review

The Ski Club confirms a five member committee to study safety standards and potential damages for a hut project, aiming to support a summer program at Rosciuska. A grant from a local trust backs the effort, with meetings scheduled around the ascent of Mount Everest and other peaks. Next weekend the club plans a weekend trek to Konel.

FECA AML Teal Alent Ual Ponaibie Altos Fie Rosciuska Dh Koneiuako Parte Trust Everest Konel

Governor General Attends Opening of Murrumbidgee Port Flota Show

Vice-Regal yesterday attended by Lt Colonel Giiliat and Visiter Wagia Wagga. Governor General performed the opening ceremony of the seventh channel show of the Murrumbidgee Port and Agricultural Association.

Enaral Eady Billm Giiliat Wagia Wagga Overnor- Genend Murrumbidgee

Labour refuses place on foreign affairs committee debate

The Labour Party blocks its seat in the Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee debate on housing allocation and government policy. Opposition criticism centers on committee secrecy and the handling of reports, with calls for broader representation and public access to proceedings.

Labour Party Labour Enid Ehud Cisie Cubwell Itaalf Cabell Sither Mandin Dublie Wind International Enn Iten

O Connor Apologises For Public Service Criticism

The report records Mr O Connors apology to Dr Rutland Wilson after criticising public servants last week. He supported an independent review of the Public Service and clarified a dinner in Canberra rather than Melbourne where Dr Wilson attended informally.

Wary Rutland ‘Wilson Litat Waele Jr O'Conner O'Connor Dr. Wilson Selbourne Seuport Canberra Melbourne Davermient

New Plane Service From Canberra to Wollongong

Transport authorities announce ANA and TAA operated air links linking Canberra, Wollongong, and Sydney. Flights run northbound Canberra to Wollongong on Tue Thu Sat with 1.85 pm depart and 2.43 pm arrival. southbound Sydney to Wollongong to Canberra times vary, with back services starting early morning.

Hic Woolondomg ANA Canberra Tueday Wools Sydney Arriv Ing Ing Woolongong At 8.85 Pam. and Canterrest 435 Pam. Taa. Will Operate Mervicancm Woolongong Nam Mgnt Tah Gareices

Proposals For New Bridge Over Mujonglo River Discussed

The Paul Works Committee will discuss plans to alter the Mujonglo River bridge and replace the Commonwealth Avenue bridge. Interior Minister Hank Hughes announced in the House of Representatives that the proposals would be referred to the committee.

Mara Morage Chaberra Mujonglo Commonwealth Avenue Paul Works Hank Hughes House of Representatives Fenterday UAL

Anti Diphtheria Campaign in Canberra Progress

A government health drive reports a month to completion after holidays in Canberra. Officials collected parent information on diphtheria treatment for children and are now reviewing completed circulars.

Canberra Department of Finalth Parenta UE Bs Earrhad Bern Mont

Obituary Edith Clowry of Canberra

The death occurred in Canberra of Edith Clowry of Griminy Monaro Crescent aged 67. Born in Dallaluta Braidwood she was daughter of Thaman and Johanna Preach Mornington. Survived by husband and daughters Helen Patricia two sons Francia and Felix predeceased. Funeral at Canberra Cemetery after mass at St Christopher’s Pro Cathedral.

Edith Clowry Canberra Salth Crowry Monaro Crescent Griminy Sapire Clowry Dallaluta Braidwood Thaman Johanna Preach Mornington Siha Magne Denk Clowry Moynington Tor Magy Ysark Clowry Reidadate Blowey Cubietta Glaney Canverra Ramat Helen Alster Mary Ruut Patricia Men Boyle Wna Thanian Paul Francia Felix St. Christospher’n pro-Cathedral

YV WICA Silver Jubilee and Events Held

Jubilee celebration details outline a meeting of the Canine President and board of directors with postal and scheduling notes. It lists speakers Betas Mya La and Row esral secretary of WEA along with craft demonstrations and term classes starting in September.

Jubiee Canine Boari Alvernunn Betas Euig Bushyman

Cut in Coffee Price Soon in Melbourne

Melbourne reports a planned price cut of 1 Ip from 10/6 to 9/0 for coffee by Gibne Pty Ltd. Ltd the managing director Mr. Hie Casa denounced the move today. The price of coffee had begun to fall and production was decided. traders were not yet affected in Australia.

Melbourne Gibne Pty Hie Casa Australia Bie Frm Qineyn Etal Fater Kent Hughes Coservatory Mis Feuer Mt. Blirsa Mt. Buroniio Helsing Akin Eltrea Vale

Substantial Progress by Orchestral Society at Canberra

The Canberra Philharmonic Orchestra reports growth to 17 members with diverse sections including violinists cellists and brass. Conductor De Pieter Xruithot outlines new aims, international scores and planned concerts while noting dedication to health and community charity events.

Manuel Menting Clarinal Suphan Canberra Strange London

Hunger Strike disrupts Fairbairn talks

The report notes tensions during a hunger strike tied to Fairbairn and a minor dispute. Officials say a real campaign could escalate, but no action will be taken against the men involved despite complaints.

Avery

Schools On Holiday Across City After Winter Break

Grammar School started Fontsrday while public and church schools except Heamen will return after September. Eskminda will review from September 1 to 1.

eRbola Camunda Chel Wn Brothers’ College Giro” Grammar School Echoola Church Schoola Heamen St Eskminda Wil Revue

Major Shipping Lines Cut Fares For Off Season Travel

Seven leading shipping companies plan lower rates from September to December. Orient Line ships will be about £400 cheaper per round trip, with overall reductions averaging 13 to 30 percent to boost off season travel.

EL Fong Wedinemtay Gale England Australia Orient Litin Unes

Labour Women Conference Delegates Named for NAW ALLE

Eileen Kelly and Mrs L J Miners will represent the ACT at the NAW ALLE Women’s Organization Committee conference. Also attending are Shop Assistants’ Halon official Ian Healy, and clerk union delegate Moo Miners. Cornell Alan Kelly to attend third time.

Labour Women's Eileen Kelly Mra. L. J ACT NAW ALLE Bydiy Am Rantemer Ian Healy Tna Avaistanta

Ainslie School Maincort Evening Program Review

Annamored by parents the Ainslie School held an evening program with tents and displays. Students performed while some attendees stood and moved around the chairs during the intermission.

Budget Woes Slow Stromlo Observatory Work

The article reports funding shortages hampering the Stromlo Observatory's projects. Minister Kent Hughes cites insufficient annual appropriations and unsettled finance, listing specific costs for telescope repair, workshop rebuilding, and new equipment.

Hall Junior Farmers Plan Field Day

Hall junior farmers outline a field day on Saturday September 11 at Mr Greta's property. The programme features vegetable growing poultry preparation sheep and cattle judging and a home science display with prizes and demonstrations.

Ber Rochon Samberra Johnaon Canberra Woo Cavanagh B. Friend Hall Miia Southvrall Mat Sing B. Kilby Farrer State Council Wales Bir Taplar Terior Wartanere Keonor Coulson Ubhes Tiatrich

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