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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1938
Page
5
O Gilpin Ltd, a chain store, was fined £145 plus £8 14s 6d costs after 20 breaches of the country award at Goulburn court. The offences involved employing a higher ratio of juniors to seniors than the allowed one to two. Magistrate condemned the firm’s policy of not employing seniors as pigheaded.
John Anderson aged 18 faced his second Criminal Court trial for the murder of Muriel Bowden, 18, at Cockatoo. After a hung jury at the first trial, defence asked for a verdict of not guilty by insanity while the Crown argued the couple planned to marry despite parental opposition and discussed possible means to end their lives at a city hotel.
Sir Kingsley Wood returning from Paris said he had a long talk with the French Air Minister on mutual interests and came back with a determination to ensure British air defences influence peace more effectively.
Housewives urged to use Mirpil to soften rough water exposed hands from dishwashing and cleaning. Regular application promises preserved softness and comfort. Foot soreness at night may ease with Mirpil rubbing before bed.
The Commonwealth Government receives about 2000 refugee applications weekly but approves only 100. A decision last week to admit 15000 Jews over three years could raise approval rates. Most applicants are Jews from Austria and Germany seeking work, some aiming to start small industries with limited capital. The interior minister said monthly quotas will be flexible to admit desirable migrants.
The Public Service Commission and High Council discuss the possible retirement of Arbitrator C. J. Westhoven and whether a Deputy Arbitrator should be appointed to ease arrears and assist with implementing interim awards. Debates cover expedited hearings, ethical conference roles, and whether Deputy Arbitrator duties require final decision authority. Also addressed are higher duties allowances, the 26-day period for higher pay, and proposals to shift to weekly pay debated by the Amalgamated Postal Workers' Union and the Public Service Board.
Sydney court today acquitted 65 year old Charles Chamberlain of stealing 110 from Mrs. Alice Langriach. Prosecutors noted his claim of owning a castle in England and offering jobs to Langriah and her family. Chamberlain admitted ownership but denied any intent to swindle.
New York Monday obituary notes Ray Buddy aged 26, once a world champion swimmer and three Olympiad competitor, died from injuries after a fall downstairs.
Cyril Schulwater aged 31 pleads guilty at Burwood court to running a common gaming house at Anglefield and possessing liquor without a license. Three poker machines operated in the shop. Schulwater claims city clubs earn thousands yearly from gambling machines, even in United Australia Party headquarters. He is owed £30 on liquor charge and £5 for poker machines. the machines are ordered destroyed.
Sydney reports eleven defendants convicted in a Licensing Court for illegal liquor sales. Fines totalling £420 were imposed. defendants include club managers and private individuals who sold liquor in their homes.
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