Industrial peace and early settlement of coal dispute
The Minister for Labour cited the coal strike settlement as proof that prompt hearings help workers obtain timely redress and reduce stoppages. Queensland officials warned against regulating beyond state law, while New South Wales miners claim victory as northern coalfields restart work after a long dispute. The Commonwealth pledged no action on Queensland regulations before talks among federal and state leaders.
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Sydney
Hult
Holt
Queensland
Forgan Smith
Queenslan
Mr. Holt
Federal Arbitration Court
Brisbane
Germans Seize Bor Copper Mines in Yugoslavia
A German News agency reports that a group of German industrialists is taking over the Bor copper mines, Europe’s largest in Yugoslavia, with the German Consul General in Belgrade acting as controller under Parisian instruction. The move marks a major industrial takeover during the wartime period.
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Belgrade
Bor
Europe
Yugoslavia
Paris
Divorce Laws Draw State Judge Opposition Across Australia
State judges oppose a bill to create an Australian wide divorce jurisdiction and place Australian jurisdiction in family matters. Attorney General Hughes says options to overcome legal anomalies are under consideration while noting prior discussions on a uniform Commonwealth divorce law amid state law differences.
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Sydney
Hughes
Commonwealth
Varios States
Home Defence Trainees in New Year Camp At Goulburn
It is understood that men aged 25 to 45 who are called up for compulsory service next year will enter a Goulburn camp for three months training. Accommodation at the camp is being extended. Recruiting for the ALF is postponed until March to accommodate the large number of men affected by the new call ups.
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Goulburn
ALF
Recital by Spanish organist Father Muset at St Christopher
The Rev Father Joseph Muset, noted Spanish organist and sacred music professor, will perform an organ recital at St Christopher's Church Sunday at 3 p m. He directed a 500-voice choir at the Barcelona Seminary and has published 160 religious works plus many secular pieces. Admission is free with a 4 florin collection.
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Joseph Muset
Bi Patetopher
Father Muset
Seminary of
Barcelona
Mager Muser
Road Safety Campaign Amid Rising London Fatalities
London city reports warn of ongoing traffic dangers as the Ministry for Transport launches a road safety drive. Parliamentary Secretary Mr. Montague says motorists and pedestrians share blame for November fatalities, noting 11,124 war period road deaths to date.
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London
Ministry For Transport
F. Montague
Minesweepers Off Australian Coast Upgraded Navy Measures
The Australian Navy minister Mr Hughes told a Maritime Transport Council deputation that minesweeper numbers and operations near the coast have increased and the field widened. He refused to reveal exact counts but noted the disadvantage versus mine layers and emphasized safety checks on life saving equipment for ships along the coast.
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Sydney
Thurglay
Navy
Mr. Hoghes
Hencs
Maritime Transport Council
Mr. Hughes
Palma
Woolf
Hughes
Labour Department seeks high trained economists
The Department of Labour and National Service plans to build a staff of economists and researchers to address reconstruction and labour resource development. A chief research officer will be appointed at a minimum salary of £1000 to lead investigations, with stringent qualifications including economics training and practical research experience.
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Department of Labour and National Service
Education Minister outlines new teacher housing plan in Sydney
The Education Minister Mr Drummond told a Teachers' Federation deputation that 27 buildings costing £700 to £1000 each would be erected immediately from available funds to improve housing for teachers. He said 100 homes are needed and will push Cabinet for urgent action, hoping for further steps.
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Sydney
Drummond
Teachers’ Federation Analatepa
Trade negotiations with Rhodesia progress noted
Australia and Southern Rhodesia near a preferential trade agreement. Australia may buy about £1,000,000 of Rhodesian goods annually and export wheat woollen manufactures and fruit products in return. Talks between Ministers Harrison and Harris and officials will draft the accord for parliament.
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Mr. Harrison
Wesia
F. E. Harriss
Australa
Australia
Rhodsaia
Harris
Officiala
Cuntons and Commerce
Paliamento
Southern Rhodesia
Great Britain
Naval defence vessels to peak production for quarterly launch
Melbourne Harbour Trust chairman Mr. AID Mackenzie said naval defence vessels would reach peak production in the Victorian dockyards, enabling a crew ship to be launched every three months.
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Melbourne
Melbourne Harbour Trust
A. 1D
Mackengie
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