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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 16, 1952

Page

2

Views On Basic Wage Adjustment Sparks Varying Predictions

The report notes mixed forecasts for quarterly wage changes. Some predict a rise between 3 and 7? others expect no change, while one foresees a possible drop. Harry Davis of the Australian Workers Union signals a potential increase but acknowledges uncertainty. Union leaders criticize the C Index Series used for calculating the basic wage as outdated and lacking essential modern living items.

Harry Davis The Australian Workers Union Alto Moat Union

Lady Braddon in Box Evidence in Portrait Case

The lengthy testimony centers on Trindall and the McCaugheys over a 700 guinea portrait. Lady Braddon disputes allegations of misconduct and asserts Mrs McCaughey would pay 1000 guineas for a portrait, warning of justice if the case proceeded.

Gordon Tring Pee Trinall Ae McGaughey Royal Art Society Violet Brad‘don Trindali Aha Trindall Findall McCstigheys Mia Maid

Canberra Prize Lottery Winners Report

Canberra ticket holder Rober Stan claimed prize in Lottery No. 2703. Arwen son from Sea Breese Hotel Daly's Pont finished third No. 36117. C. Ricketts of c/o Gowing Bros Market Street Sydney placed fourth No. 4774. Prize details include entry No. 26 and zynd A. A.

Canberra Rober Stan Arwenson Sea Breese Daly's Pont C. Ricketts c/o Gowing Bros Market Street Sydney A. A

Pilot in breach of promise case in Sydney court

In Sydney Supreme Court Qantas pilot Richard John Davis faced a breach of promise suit from Margaret Jacobs 27 of Manly. Jacobs testified Davis postponed marriage plans after an engagement in October and a Christmas 1948 meeting, spurning her twice and causing damages. The case was adjourned.

Sydney Qantas L. D. Meares Supreme Court Meara Shirey Margaret “Jacobs Grunette Bydney Road Manly Mise Jacobs Richard John Davis Concord Road Concord West Mina Jacobs Davia Miss Jacobs Sires Mearea Davis Ming Jacobs Durst

Three Die in Bomber Crash Near Norfolk Field

Three airmen were killed and six injured when RAF bomber crashed on a Southacre Norfolk field after takeoff from a nearby airfield. Burning wreckage spread across the 100 acre site as residents raced to aid the injured. hospital transfer for survivors followed.

London Tonday RAF Washington

Boy Drowns In Milk Can Tragedy At Derby Home

In Launceston a one year old boy, Robert Charles Davis of Derby, drowned after falling into a one gallon milk can with water at the bottom. A tin can was recovered inside the dairy container, and investigators suspected the child had been left near the water but this remains under inquiry.

Launceston Robert Charles Davis Derby Tima

Canberra Court Remands Multiple Offenders in December Proceedings

In Canberra Magistrates Court Vincent Dixon 28 labourer Wentlake faced remand until December 30 for a serious offence against a young woman on November 29 as she remains hospitalized. Brian Rucnaraserway 1 carpenter Griffith was remanded until December 20 on £20 bail for driving under the influence. Lealie McDougall 22 Hillside hostel carpenter was fined £16 or 32 days hard labour for DUI. Other defendants faced remand or guilty pleas for vehicle offences in Canberra and Manuka areas, with varying bail and penalties outlined.

Vincent George Dixon Wentlake F.C. P. Keane Canberra Petty Bensions Dixon Grant J. Godall Yourtr Ratia Factory Progres Davies and Bailey Mir Baley Ant Calion Dizon Supreme Court Brian Rucnaraserway Griffith Costitution Avenue Lealie George McDougall Hillside Hostel Goodall McDougall Lin Street Manuka Causeway Avenue

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