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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1950
Page
7
Fragmentary report notes nearly 2. ton workers tied to a strike. Government index plans hint at wage rises of two to three cents an hour. The document references U S firm BOAC and cost of living concerns amid labor action.
A bank official criticizes the push for tighter credit as inflationary pressures mount. The Governor of the Commonwealth Bank argues for a selective long term policy to curb demand and inflation while maintaining bank finance streams under tighter controls. The debate touches on the impact on industry, commerce, and overall economic stability amid high export income and policy aims.
Nyngan police said the flood around the post office left water four feet deep and cut local telephone services. Two planes aiding flood relief are forced to use an emergency strip as the airfield remains underwater and the local school is partly submerged.
In City Court magistrate to rule on jurisdiction in the Power Without Glory matter involving Francia Joseph Hardy 33, author of the novel. Mrs Wren, wife of millionaire D Campbell KC, objects to further delay as adjournments total 26 days. Counsel accuses delay and notes telegrams of resentment. Hearing adjourned to December 7.
In Redfern court Sergeant Beartin alleged a 10 year old soldier tried to murder his 18 year old girlfriend after being told to stay away. John Eric Cunp of Ingleburn faced feloniously wounding Marion Meagon of Cleveland Street Redfern with intent. The girl was remanded to appear in Redfern.
In a House of Representatives reply to Mr Howse of California, Mr McKiwen stated that adequate supplies of comsacks have been secured for the harvest in the northwest. The interchange occurred during a session referenced as yesterday.
Government officials expressed in the House of Representatives that woolgrowers need have no doubt the profits of J C will be distributed. The minister for agriculture Mr McEwen commented on the matter amid remarks referencing possible sinister intentions and freeholder issues.
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