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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1948
Page
3
The Industrial Board continued hearings on a three day week for domestics and laundry workers. Mr M Lucas for the Minister Be Works and Housing argued against the plan contending a three day week requires extra staff and longer shifts.
A fragmentary report notes prewar supply issues discussed in a legislative session. Mentions Mr Dutiie and Mr Pollard with uncertain outcomes and unclear references to oceanis and phosphates.
A fragmented parliamentary exchange discusses doctor and dentist cooperation, autonomy concerns, and government interference. Senators Benator O By Byrne and Sandford weigh differences about patient access and professional self rule amid essential nursing provisions.
AQT notes a proposed postwar program to involve Australian youth in cricket. Mentions A GRADE knowledge, government support, and Northbourne’s role in promoting health and medical pro tem arrangements.
In Sydney on Wednesday the court heard testimony about a timber lease deal involving Harcourt Gordon and E J Ward. Ward and associates were linked to a New Guinea matter with a large £8000 receipt noted. evidence described Ward as a potential dummy in the transaction and the court adjourned with proceedings set to resume tomorrow.
Community notices list petitions and electors tests for local races at Canberra sites including Kingston and Acton. Advisory group circulated petitions while University and RAAF events reference upcoming matches and team rosters for A Grade B Grade and Subdistrict divisions.
In a House of Representatives session Mr Chiffey defended a bill to grant retiring allowances to members. He argued the scheme would provide weekly payments and help fund the establishment of retirement benefits. The Government intended to supplement the scheme but the debate was adjourned.
Archbishops arrangements announce Archbishop McGuire to lead distribution at O L M College Goulburn with events planned Friday afternoon. Bishop Tome to attend Garylage speech night at Yass. From Sunday to Tuesday Bishop Young to conduct a retreat in Canberra for Children of Mary and Catholic young ladies.
Canberra Jamboree contingents will meet at 2 pm for inspection before Pacific Jamboree activities. Scouts from Temora and nearby districts gathered for a weekend social and planning session with 4th and 6th Canberra Packs.
A construction worker identified as Pryor died at 4.20 a.m. after a shooting at his father’s home and subsequent operation to remove a bullet. Miss Pert allegedly engaged in a disturbance at the scene, while Pryor faced critical injuries from a fall that fractured his spine near a bridge. The incident occurred near a Royal Prince Alfred Hospital where he was treated in critical condition.
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