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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1944
Page
6
Judge Drake-Brockman of the Arbitration Court adjourned a compulsory conference on the nationwide strike unrest led by the Locomotive Enginemen's Federation. The men seek no wage increase yet demand better conditions, while recent board figures show a 10d per hour raise for most workers except electric train drivers.
Postwar Canberra plans for northern Bathing facilities emphasized by the Minister for the Interior Senator Collings. The annual report noted enrolment gains in infants and primary departments, library expansions, and fundraising for hospital care, with ongoing calls for broader swimming provisions and improved facilities at Manuka baths.
A Sydney meeting led by Winton Loday urged an overall increase in butter subsidies to 1/8 pound per full year. The motion aimed to secure higher support for butter production and stabilize prices amid market fluctuations.
Auckland reports a delegation of nine representatives from the Farmers Union of England Wales Scotland and Northern Ireland led by Mr W Turner arrived for an Empire tour. They will visit Australia and Canada and aim to discuss postwar price problems and agricultural issues with leaders across the Empire.
The State Full Court upheld the validity of the Blackmark case and affirmed Mr. Atkinson's authority, with Justice Davidson and Justice Nicholas concurring. Sir Frederick Jordan dissented as Simon Croney of Redfern challenged actions under the National Security Price and Realigning Regulations. The court considered whether the Attorney General could decide offences and if Mr. Atkinson had authority over related penalties and indeterminate terms.
Weather bulletin notes rain will reduce fire danger in New South Wales regions including Sydney Katoomba Windsor and Riverina. Suppression efforts aided by showers as crews monitor elevated fire risk amid dry conditions. rainfall totals reported vary with areas recording higher gauges and potential improvement in fire weather.
The draw for the sixth round of competition runs from Saturday 08 through January 1. Matches include Manuka vs Queanbeyan at Manuka Oval, Northbourne 1 against Fairbairn 1 at Amalie, University vs YMCA at Reid Park, Barton 1 vs Harman at Telopen Park, and STIL versus Northbourne IL at Northbourne Oval. Barton 1 receives a bye with scratches listed for Ascot Handicap and related racing entries such as Aircraft and Debenture among others.
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