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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1950
Page
2
Vatican City observers report a newly discovered comet visible for three nights near the Taurus constellation. Researchers Leclair and Mier note the object appears elongated and bright, suggesting a fresh cosmic visitor. The sighting was recorded at the Vatican Observatory with confirmation from multiple photographers.
In central Luzon Friday and Saturday raids by Hukbalahap rebels left at least 75 dead and many wounded as they attacked towns near Manila. Government officials warned of continued violence as defense plans for Korea were unchanged.
Senator O Sullivan urged in a broadcast that government departments stop treating the public as servants. He argued the ministry should decentralize work, empower on the spot collectors and sub-collectors, and reduce delays in the Customs Department to aid those served.
The Minister for Repatriation announced further Talking Books support for visually impaired service members. An additional reserve supply of ten machines was approved for potential demand from other States. The devices are gramophone style with turntables and headphones allowing short audio playback for independent use.
A surge of 12 009 cream bottles appeared in Canberra over the weekend, boosting the Canberra Dairy Society quota by about 60 percent but overwhelming demand. Milk carters and households report limited supplies, with some buyers requesting multiple bottles despite rationing, as manager F Harding says supplies will continue as available and urges returns of bottles to curb loss from a glassworks strike.
Sydney reporters note a conference this week to press for longer work hours or more labor to speed shipturnaround at Australian ports. Shipowners may push for 500 new waterfront jobs with Waterside Workers Federation members. debate includes Communist sympathiser concerns and government involvement.
Government note by Minister for Labour Mr Holt states that British youths may enter Australian apprenticeships to raise training standards. He argues this could help meet industry demand as Australian apprenticeships lag, with over 14 000 completed in recent years vs 79 in 1939. Holt warns of ongoing shortages and outlines potential future periods of service.
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