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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1946
Page
2
The report notes that the union repens as a ministerial figure, seeking a new temperament against economic strains. Members argued a bounty is needed to offset costs for wear, uniforms, and stamens. Mr. Otron planned to request special consideration from state and federal government.
Washington hearings probe government authority in contempt cases involving mines and unions. Secretary Krug and Justice officials testified on wartime coal needs and the Lea Act's constitutionality, while Judge Lamy dismissed charges against James Petrillo for pressuring WAAF Chicago to hire more musicians.
Brisbane reports a severe gale near Torres Strait wrecked multiple luggers off Moa Island and damaged coastal villages. Marty Pitt cites five luggers sunk or wrecked with 120 natives missing. rescue operations plan to begin tomorrow for seven luggers and a cutter as crews and islanders salvage.
In Criminal Court Grant contends the August 1 death at Matra Ville of Victor Abemine was accidental. He describes a demonstration using two chairs and a pistol, claims the safety was on, and says he feared Detective Ahearne might shoot him. He asserts he handed the gun to Bowie who fired three clicks before it went off. Hope testifies he took no part and delayed surrender awaiting Grant. trial resumes tomorrow.
Canberra Club selects players for weekend pennant matches against Goulburn and local sides. Listed are Mant, Quinn, Weatherly, Bai Jamin, Cogan, Cooper, Rogers, Fry ff, Bradley, Hellier, Weatherston, Lewis, Alexander, Miles, Pierson, Munro, H Heyes, Johnston, Cook, Potter, Cottingham, Lott, Dee, Hol jden, Adamon, T Heyes, Ww. F. McKinetry, Marshall, May, Bly, Trevillian, Baun ders, Harney, Dwyer, W. J. McKin try, Cleaver. Matches include Dignam v Spottawood, Mayes v Clea, Laverty v McFarlane, Dot ly v W. PB, McKinstry v Fry v F Cox.
William John Jackson 49, a Sydney lorry buyer, is in custody in Wollongong awaiting trial on two manslaughter charges after a collision on Princes Highway Waterfall October 5. Victims Herbert Baxter 60 and Viola Baker 44 died from injuries.
Settlement of the foundry dispute may follow negotiations before Judge Poster in the Arbitration Court this afternoon. At the conference the Amalgamated Ragivedrivers Union Ironworkers Union and the Chamber of Manufacturers spoke with representatives. All problems were discussed and a chance of settlement appeared. Reports will be submitted to Judge Poster tomorrow after executive consultations.
A Tuesday radio broadcast reported that the Lower House acted to nominate Dr Wey as President while the Upper House elected Walter, signaling a split but pending final confirmation in the legislature.
Fragmented scoreline describes a cricket match between New South Wales second XI and Victoria. Key names Carter, Jas Carter, G Mur appear with bowling figures 6/17 and 4/46. Text is garbled, but mentions Victoria pursuing, Carter and another bowler combining for decisive wickets.
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