Communists Labour Party debate in Sydney rally
In Sydney on Monday the Communists Labour Party claims support from Abe Lapone Psy and others as they argue the Communist threat under Labour Government is real while Labour Ministers avoid confrontation. They assert under Coalition leadership the Communist danger would grow weaker.
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Sydney
Abe Lapone
Psy
Bai
Mac
Chifley
Labour
Ace
Communist Party
Haa
Jantior
Fae’ Ork
Christmas concert unites artists from many lands
A December 7 Christmas concert gathers performers from Britain Ireland Scotland Estonia Lithuania Italy and more in a joint YMCA YWCA program. The event aims to share folk songs and dances of the British peoples with Canberra residents, fostering cultural fellowship and interchange amid youth interests.
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Britain
Y.M.C.A
Y.W.C.A
Kuatealines
Estonia
Lithuania
Italy
Ikees
Tara
Conands Hs Ant
Coreeay
Canberra
Fellowship
Were A C T Houses Promised to British Migrants
Questions arose at a Advisory Council meeting over whether Australian government assurances existed that A C T houses would be reserved for British migrants. Mr A T Shakespeare stated some migrants claimed undertakings to obtain homes by a set date, said to have been made before leaving for Australia. Other officials acknowledged hearing of the matter but cautioned there was no clear evidence of substance.
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Te Department of Inmigration
A.T. Shakespeare
Advisory Council
Yeaterany
Shakeeme
Eal Toca
Australie
W. F. Potts
Canberra faces rising fire risk warns Bush Fire Council
The Canberra Times reports on the Bush Fire Council annual up to June 30 1949 noting 25 fire outbreaks last summer with 16 in Canberra city area. Causes include rubbish dumps picnics roadside and motor exhausts while 484 acres burned. Projected spending of £0 570 on fire protection and need for public cooperation to prevent future outbreaks.
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Australian Capital Territory
Canberra
Bush Fire Council
Heat Wave Persists Across Regions Through Wednesday
Weather officials report extreme heat continuing across the Blade region with temperatures approaching 108 degrees in several locations. Sydney records a hot day, while Ivanhoe and nearby towns see 107 degrees. The Weather Bureau forecasts another hot day with possible thunderstorms and showers in the northern tablelands, with heat not easing until midweek.
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Sydney
Wile Sanat
Ivanhoe
Weather Bureau
Menzies Denies Liberals Seek Unemployment
In Perth and Canberra reports, Menzies rejects the Liberal aim of unemployment, insisting full employment depends on private enterprise and urging belief in its power. He speaks to about 500 at North Sydney Hall amid interjections.
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Menzies
Mr. Menzies
North Sydney Council
Pri- Perth
Vate
Aus
Tralia
Canberra
Commonwealth Bank
Clerks Union Void Election Declared by Court
In Melbourne the Federated Clerks Union election was voided by Mr Justice Dunnhy in the South Eastern Districts Arbitration Court. A new poll is ordered to be held with the registrar acting as returning officer after ballots were burned and irregularities found on the coast and inland.
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Melbourne
Moniny
Clarke
Justice Dunnhy
Jortel
Treedore
Farrall
Adustelad
Striking on secret ballot debate figures in unions stance
The ioeral Party discussed introducing the secret ballot on strike issues. Mr Monzlcn said unions voting for strike would be treated fairly if the dispute hearing was before the court and the court had issued a recent decision. Mr Menales urged trade union control by rank and file members and commented on electoral issues and national defence.
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Ioeral
Monzlcn
Menales
Icrot
Rank
Mensien
Wool market outlook boosts US demand for Australian wool
A report from the Australian Wool Board predicts rising consumption in the United States and stronger imports. It notes expected domestic US production to dip to about 240 million pounds, with imports from Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand near 148 million pounds scoured, as labor costs stay high and farm sizes shrink.
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Sydney
Tre
United ‘States
Anya
Milla
Teia
America
Aft
R. G. Lund
Tee Hartley
New
Hax
Locke
United States
Australia
South Africa
New Zealand
Textile labeling urged by Grasiers association
The Grasiers Association urged state governments to pass compulsory textile labeling laws. Secretary Mr Ted Hewins quoted the group noting synthetic fibers could mimic wool within five years, stressing the need for uniform labeling to protect wool producers and the public.
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eYplex
Suniays
Grasiers’ ‘Association
Varibua
Ted- Hewins
E. T. Dupont de Motis
Beng
Dupont
Blates
Commonwealth
Hiss
Mr. Ick-Hewin
Chifley Confident Labour Will Win: Sydney Rally
Prime Minister Ben Chifley declared confidence Labour would be returned at Saturday elections during a Randwick Town Hall rally. A crowd of about two thousand overflowed and clashed with police outside as Chifley praised past elections and rejected promises of guttering reforms. He noted Labour’s eight years in government with a full majority and warned against panic measures amid a changing world.
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Sydney
Munany
Chifley
Labour
Labour Party
Randwick
Ben
Chiey
Max Falntein
Watson
FwWe
Australia
Sydney Seats In Play For NSW Election Key Provinces
New South Wales holds the key with 47 seats, centering on 25 metropolitan divisions where tight contests are expected. The text outlines party prospects across multiple districts, noting Labour majorities in 1946 and 1948 referents, with Liberal challengers in seats such as Fletcher Barton, Blaxland, Bradfield, Hughes, Dalley, Wentworth, Parramatta, Reid, and Kingsford Smith among others.
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New South Wales
House of Representatives
Parment
Labour
Lani
Ita
Onchauk
C. de
Erson
Liberal Party accused of using fake photo in zoning dispute
The Liberal Party faced claims of using a phony picture in a zoning controversy linked to Transport Minister Ward. Ward alleged a conspiracy between newspapers and the Liberal Party, while party secretary Carrick declined further comment. Bunnerong coal stock was reported to be insufficient with about 42,000 tons on hand, needing 140,000 more to cover miners' holidays.
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Liberal Party
Ward
Chifley
John Carrick
Bunnerong
J. C. Cramer
Liberals Pledge to Get Petrol in Australia
Deputy Liberal leader HJ Harrison pledges petrol supply to Australia with options to subsidise outside sources or adjust tax. He cites cross state demand for change and notes Liberal prospects in Sydney seats. Candidates listed include Harrison, McKell, Foley, Minogue, Moran and Mottershead amid boundary changes and strong Liberal strength in West Sydney.
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West Sydney
East Sydney
Foley
H. J
Lang
Minogue
Moran
Mottershead
Canberra Development Review Proposed by Council
The ACT Advisory Council will urge Canberra development review by a joint conference of the Advisory Council and the Inter-Departmental Committee on Canberra development. Discussion touched on public involvement, expert government administration advice, and training citizens for future local governance as steps toward a broader review framework.
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Rhadespeare
Canberra
Shaneapsafe
Rogers
Evatt Warns of Dangers in Revaluation Policy
Sydney reports Dr. Evatt warns the Liberal Party in power risks harming Australian welfare through revaluation against sterling. He says recall could cause permanent damage to Australian manufacturers and importers, urging Labour to resist pressure and defend the dollar-sterling ratio for producers.
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Sydney
Uber
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A.C.T
Canberra Grammar School
Canon David Gamsey
Ozon
Brian. H. Colman
As.t.c
Optometrist
Crawford ST
Queanbeyan
Royal Hotel
The
Canberra Times
Sopraine
Perbaten
G's
MR. Chifley
Ceaxa
Batursay
North Bydne
Garton
Fletcher
Barton
Evatt
Nancy
Evate
H. V
Blaxland
Lergther
Reid
J. T. Yang
Hue
Harrison
J. T
Smith
J. Abour
Bradfield
W. M. Hughes
North Sydney
Perrematts
Hughes
W. M
Gee
K. G
Price
BJ. J
Ind
Cook
Arei— Davis
G. de V
Libera
Eldridge
J. K
Lang Lab
Sheehan, T
Pidcock
Com
Dalley
Rosevear
Shields
C. W
Wentworth and Watson
Dant Rydney
Scting
Mant
Dalton
Evans
Lang and Parkes
Osborne
F. M
Nicoll
Alse
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Boyd
Mulcahy
Willis
B A
Lowe
Mackellar
Warringah
O'Connor
W. P
Nourth
Ferguson
Lang L
Haylen
L. E
Jack
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Parramatta
H. Beale
Beale
Jackson
C. H
Phillip
Wentworth
Fitzgerald
Timer
W. F
Street
Mra
Parcamatta
Robertson
A ‘Clough
J. A
Morgan
Sheldon
Br.r
Martin
Falatela
Roa Ieee Kingsford Smith
Pged Watson
M. J
Wentworth, W. C
Lib
Lard
Liberal
Curtin
Falstein
Orbuly
Billy Lord
Fou
Jimmy Beers
Bey Stadium
Fants
Grinkar
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