Ord River cotton impresses Japanese delegation
A Japanese Cotton Spinners Association delegation visited Perth praising the Ord River scheme. They predicted substantial purchases from the Ord region as better ginning and rising yields could lower prices. Tokyo announced C Itoh and Company would import 6,500 bales and Marube Tada 3,000 bales from NSW.
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Japanese Cotton Spinners Association
Ord River
Ord
K. Muroga
Tokyo
C. Itoh and Company
Marube Tada
Nsw
Dairy Fund to Back Cambodias Sweetened Condensed Milk Plant
The Dairy Industry Stabilisation Fund will devote 550000 dollars to build a sweetened condensed milk plant in Cambodia. Announced in Canberra yesterday by Minister for Primary Industry Anthony, the project is a joint venture with the Cambodian government and a Cambodian company, the fifth in the Southeast Asia program begun in recent years.
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Oberra
Anthony
South-East Asia
Fraser calls for inquiry into milk distribution
Mr Fraser urged a thorough public inquiry in Canberra into milk supply and pricing. He argued for a milk authority or public control to protect consumers, examine sources of supply, pricing, and distribution, and consider zoning and marketing factors. Nixon was asked to submit written problems for consideration. The proposal seeks to unpack prices, supplier relations, and possible double employment in the industry.
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Canberra
Fraser
Nixon
Cnn-Mrohn
Berra
Avery
Sanbega
Sat
Submarine Onslow Launch Sets RAN’s Oberon Series afloat
Princess Alexandra launched the HMAS Onslow for the Royal Australian Navy at Greenock amid the four Oberon class submarines ordered from Scotts shipyard. Onslow, 610 tons, is the last of the quartet to join the Australian fleet, armed with torpedoes and the first submarines operated by the RAN since World War II. The ceremony followed delays after a royal death and included remarks on previous air and service careers linked to the program.
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Firth of Clyde
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Sted Outger
Campbell
Greenock
Inger
Middle East
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Borneo
Woomera
Col J
Lege
Canberra
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RAAB
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Fernational
WWF Seeks Cooler Summer for Melbourne Waterside
Melbourne officials and employers discussed summer working conditions for waterside workers. WWF secretary Ted Bull said employers are moving toward their side. Demands include iced water, beach umbrella protections for winch drivers, insulation in steel housings, fans in winches, and hourly time off once temps exceed 95 degrees. The Port of Melbourne currently halts at 100 degrees.
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Melbourne
The
Waterside Workers Federation
WWF
Ted Bull
Bull
Bank Grants 36000 For Post Apprenticeship Scholarships
The Commonwealth Development Bank announced a further 36000 for post apprenticeship scholarships over the next five years. Managing director B B Callaghan said the grant raises the bank’s total contributions to 71000 since 1960 addressing Australia’s skilled meat shortage.
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B. B. Callaghan
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