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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 07, 1950

Page

2

Richtfest Celebrated at Braddon Canberra Factory

The Richtfest marked the first in Canberra at Braddon where Karl Schreiner builds a factory for Mrs M Taylor. Construction began November 23 and a December 3 roof completion set a record in Canberra with 20 nationalities working under foreman Bo McCulloch. Schreiner praised progress and fair wages, noting the event as a celebration of timely work and good treatment.

Canberra Braddon Terior Karl Schreiner M. Taylor Schreiner Bo McCulloch Fort Winetly Hamilton Beotland

Unions Push for One Pound Basic Wage Rise

Union delegates urged a one pound weekly wage increase, threatening a stop work meeting if not granted. They planned to press ministers and employers for talks, while noting delays in ACT hearings and urging a decisive showdown to secure full pay rise.

A.ct. Trades and Labour Council O'New A.W.U Aueal Tes A.C.T. Canon Uslegates Wtop O'Neill Ned Keilyteman H. Curran Atti Mir Federal Arbitration Court F. Williamson Cheri Yulll Federated Clerks

Floodwaters threaten Walgett and surrounding towns in Australia

Floods rise along the Namoi and Barwon rivers with water entering premises in Walgett and 100 residents in emergency shelters. Carding and Bourke face record levels as Castlereagh and Macquarie overflow isolate towns. Food flown to isolated properties. sandbags planned. Brewarrina prepares for aid. Elizabeth Kenny returns to Australia after aid work in Minneapolis.

Walgett Namol Barwon Castlereagh Macquarie Carinda Bourke

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