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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1948
Page
4
Fire at Ainslie wood yard, owned by A Carling, destroyed twelve tons of pine off-cuts. The Canadian Fire Brigade used about 1,500 gallons of water to combat the flames, but the cause was not established.
The party admission notes that M siin would need to stand as an Independent if he contested the seat. The executive will meet tomorrow to elect Senate candidates and endorse contenders for pre selection ballots next month for the House of Representatives. The nomination records for pre selection ballots are to be kept secret until tomorrow night.
A lively Christmas concert raised funds for underprivileged children, despite rain delaying some performers. Harold Williams protege sang arias, with Myra Law Betty Parnell and a trio delivering strong solos, while Ron Jay aged 17 impressed with Etude in G Minor and Madrigale. Spotlighting debuted as a new stage feature at Parker.
Detectives report a wave of shoplifting with seven arrests daily this week, mostly suburban housewives. Offenders say they do not know why, stealing mostly small items. one woman was found with a portmanteau stuffed with blouses and other goods worth several pounds.
Canberra forecast from the meteorological station Fairbairn for the 24 commencing at 9 p.m. yesterday. Fine and warm with scattered cloud and variable winds. Southeastern district: Fine with moderate tempera tures. Winds mostly southeast to northeast along the coast.
Canberra weather figures show 9 am 67.4 degrees, 3 pm 80.9, highs 80.3, lows 45.2, wind varying from W to NW up to 32 mph, light rainfall reported at 3 pm. District rainfall lists several locations with amounts from 1 to 10 points, including Kiandra 6, Adam inaby 10, Jindabyne 6.
A Canberra Times report on the ACT government plan for future industrial machinery. The acting Attorney-General assures that abolishing the Industrial Board will not worsen conditions and that existing awards will continue, with legislation to implement changes later. The article calls for transparent cabinet decisions and wider resident consultation to avoid further unrest.
Acting Attorney General Senator McKenna and Transport Minister Mr Ward discussed the High Court ruling affecting control of the new motor car order. The court overruled a Commonwealth demurrer to a Sydney dealer's claim challenging the Defence Transitional Provisional Act, holding some wartime powers are now limited.
Melbourne reports 25 000 tons of longer wheat to be sold to Japan at 12 shillings per bushel from the 1947 48 New South Wales crop. Minister Pollard said wheat averages 50 to 51 pounds per bushel. Plent to be made in January or February amid a hot spring following early season rains.
The Minister for Commerce and Agriculture Mr Pollard announced a government wheat advance of 5 shillings per bushel for the current harvest. The Australian Wheat Board will arrange payments to growers, with about £50 million involved, and the advance matches prior wartime methods though current crop prospects are below the record.
Rita Hayworth and Prince Aly Khan were among 70 aboard the Cunard liner Britannia sailing for Europe from New York. Hayworth, recently divorced, traveled with her four year old daughter and her secretary, booking as Mrs. M. C. Welles. Neither discussed their romance.
A large London crowd witnessed the marriage of Her Golle, 24, to a woman aged 82. In Germany, Golle faced hurdles to obtain marriage permission. reports say the bride’s 12 year old son opposed a stepfather younger than half his age.
Brisbane reports Idriss Evans, manager of a New South Wales coal mine, named to the State Coal Board alongside chairman Mr E Dunne and another engineer. Evans brings experience from England the Continent and large Australian collieries and is noted for his exceptional ability.
Mr. Graham argues for expanding the Wagga Experiment Farm to offer an agricultural diploma on par with Hawkesbury College. He notes wartime demand for rural youth in agricultural courses and says decentralising training supports primary producers, with Wagga serving central wheat country and suitable rainfall zones.
South Africa won the toss against M C C at Durban and were 3 for 74 at lunch with Watkins among the scorers.
Navy tests on the Lockheed Constitution show six 1000-lb rocket bottles provide about 3500 extra horsepower. The rockets shortened takeoff runs by roughly 24 percent and offer emergency power safety for hot days or short fields on large transports.
Professor G A Currie vice chancellor of the University of Western Australia and Mrs Currie are a few days in Canberra before flying home from England via America. They renew friendships from Currie’s time with the CLIR and stay with Mrs R J Tillyard at Mugge Way Red Hill bidding farewell.
Multiple air incidents disrupted Canberra to Melbourne flights. A TAA plane with Commerce Minister Pollard returned to Fairbairn after an oil leak ten minutes after departure, landing safely after 5 pm. An ANA plane from Sydney suffered a tyre blowout while taxiing to hangars with 21 passengers. Later, tyre repairs were done by Mascot mechanics. A replacement TAA plane flew in from Sydney. An ANA banana crash-landing near Yasa previously, two months earlier, involved a tyre blowout at Wagga.
Government states its decision to abolish the ACT Industrial Board remains firm with legislation to be introduced early in the new Parliament session. The plan preserves existing awards through the Commonwealth Arbitration Court and sets a transition timetable with a local ACT registry and appointed Conciliation Commissioners to handle Territory industries.
Acting Attorney General Senator McKenna refused to comment on attacks at the Australian Capital Territory Trades and Labour Council meeting about his call to abolish the A T Industrial Board. He cited Lincoln's words to frame his response and noted a plaque with the quote was given to him as a Christmas gift.
Darwin police conducted a 1100 mile air search for a missing D with two crocodile mheobers Liana and Matthews aboard a barge that left Timber Creek for Wyndham. The craft Miller Anson, piloted by W Pepper with Detective-Sergeant McNab, departed Wednesday and returned tonight without locating the barge or the men. Police doubt the men died on the barge.
Mr Allan Fraser M P presses the Air Department to provide married quarters for R A A F personnel in Canberra. Existing hutments at R A A F Station Canberra are being converted into 10 emergency married quarters. Six such quarters are complete and four more suitable buildings are being chosen. The Air Department aims to authorise three airmen type brick cottages before June. Plans are developed and further married quarters are planned at the station over the next three years.
Melbourne reports the Victorian Government will provide £5000 annually for three years to promote opera. Premier Hollway announced after the season finale, saying the government believes people are eager for music and theatre.
The Minister for Labour and National Service Mr Hollway said the ACT Industrial Board was only a temporary body and its abolition causes no loss. He stated the move aligns the Act with the Commonwealth Arbitration Court.
The Commonwealth Government expects no major amendments to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. A special committee is examining the Act’s recent amendments and the Chief Judge and Commissioner’s report. The Prime Minister said recommendations will be made, including whether parties may be represented by qualified counsel and whether appeals to the Arbitration Court from Conciliation Commissioners should be allowed.
Minister Pollard stressed the need for a national determination to meet overseas requirements with products of consistent standard and reliable business practices. Local buyers trust made in Australia goods, but world recognition hinges on rigid standards and a lasting national reputation akin to wool.
At Trades Hall tonight a minority of Left Wing delegates hindered two motions. One sought to suspend militant unions unless they repudiated statements in Trade Union News about the executive over the Exigential Services Act dispute. G Doyle of the Ship Painters and Dockers Union faced expulsion for threats of violence and obscene language. Votes focused on procedure and minutes from prior meetings.
The Indian Congress has consistently stood for workers rights and against exploitation while leading the freedom struggle. Gandhi’s 1918 intervention in the Ahmedabad textile labour dispute marked a turning point toward peaceful settlement of industrial conflicts between organized labour and capital. Congress committees and members have labored to secure social justice for workers in both field and factory.
Three companies North Broken Hill Broken Hill South and Electrolytic Zinc will halve supplies to Australia from January as they refuse to meet the 22 pounds per ton payment while export prices in Britain stand at 133 pounds per ton. The move follows disputes with the Commonwealth Government price officials and exporters.
Sydney reports wool sales totaling £26,228,758 in November with 397,427 greasy bales sold, higher than last year. Five month receipts reach £68,247,717 for 1,100,601 greasy and 61,697 scoured bales, up 83 percent greasy and 24 percent scoured from prior year.
Sydney reports quote State Opposition leader Mr Treatt stating Britain and the United States reluctantly brace for a potential third world war if Russia does not change course. He notes signs that Communism is weakening, especially in Germany where Russians sanctioning zones face fatigue with practical Communism.
British Council offers about 50 scholarships for Italians to study in the United Kingdom from October 1947 to July 1948 for about 10 months. Awards cover fares, fees, and living costs with no subject restrictions and a preference by age group. Applications must reach January 2, 1940, at British Council Melbourne, 40 Bourke Street.
In Leichhardt Stadium tonight the Muswellbrook middleweight Jack Smith fought Jack Demparey in a 12 round bout with Demparey outpointing Smith 1 12 to 11 5. In another scheduled match Al Smith beat an opponent by TKO in the eighth round. Melbourne reports note firm prices at a sale with top values around 187d and 11d.
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