Unionists oppose Labor plan to pick candidates in 12 seats
In Sydney on Thursday the NSW Labor Party plans to assume candidate selection for 12 key state seats, a move angering trade unions and risking a party split. Senior union officials say they will not support ALP in the Kent State election if the plan succeeds, opposing right-wing picks in marginal seats such as Bligh, Hurstville, Nepean, Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Georges River, Gow Ford, Wollongong, Monaro, Young Goulburn and Chogee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
NSW Labor Party
ALP
Kent
Bligh
Hurstville
Nepean
Blue Mountains
Hawkesbury
Georges River
Gowford
Wollongong
Monaro
Young — Goul
Sydney firm offers free temporary chlorinator to Bombala council
A Sydney firm proposed a no charge temporary chlorinator installation at Bombala to address a recent parish death and multiple infections. The council agreed to accept the offer with clerk Mr M. Stuckey to supervise the investigation of the water supply and report to the council’s next meeting on the cost of a permanent chlorinator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Hibbenturke Shire
Bombala
Hosea
T M. Stuckey
Old Last Meght
Council
Grasshopper Plague Looms Over New South Wales
NSW faces a major grasshopper plague warned by the Minister for Agriculture Mr Chaffey. Authorities report pests already on the move along the coastal areas threatening crops and pastures as farmers brace for impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Nsw
Chaffey
Roo shooter fined in Deniliquin Court
Amot Wie was fined 150 Australian dollars for shooting a kangaroo without a licence in Deniliquin. James Lodding, 45, of Propty Ping near Deniliquin, faced additional fines totaling 190 dollars on the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Amot Wie
Deniliquin Court
James Lodding
Propty Ping
Deniliquin
Christmas spending spree fuels a bric a brac dream shop
A chaotic ad laden survey describes a late season shopping fever with shops offering lavish items from underwater gear to jewelry and antique collectibles. It notes a sense of urgency as consumers rush to buy luxury gifts and household items while auction houses highlight rare pieces and dramatic discounts.
Margins rise sparks tied debate in Canberra and states
The interim margins boost, ranging from 30¢ to $1.20 a week, triggers strong calls from employers for cost absorption and unions for higher gains. Officials warn it may lift inflation, affect building costs, and push up state wages bills while consumer spending may rise after drought relief and a bumper year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master Builders Federation of Australia
D. GC. Watkins
Fves Coul
ACT [Employers Federation
R. BD. Cowden
Employers
T. B. €. Walker
Sydney
Victorian Chamber of Manufactures
L. H Waite
Chamber of Commerot
Y. L. Solomon
Qur
Peter Long
CSIRO official to oversee aborigines in Queensland
Mc Jim Clark a long serving CSIRO administrator will leave Canberra in the new year to manage an aboriginal settlement on Palm Island off Queensland. He says belief in Christmas inspires action and plans to join the Department of Native Affairs after a year with the settlement. He leaves a pair of officers to take over his duties as divisional administrative and scientific staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Jim Clark
Canberra
Queensland
Division of
Entomology
Blick Mountain
Clark
CSIRO
D.waterhouse
Waterhowse
Mr Clark
Watson
Palm Island
Stae Department of Native Affairs
Cape York
Salvation Army
Waterhouse
R. G. Lukins
K. J. Thrift
Qantas Plans Holiday Schedule After Strike Settlement
Qantas releases December flight resumption plan with Sydney London and Tokyo routes restarting from December 24 to 30. New Zealand services resume and Christmas schedule targets international crews, while 2,000 ground staff seek pay for time lost due to stand down amid union actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gants
New Zealand
Pleware
Nine
Air Sydney
Yam Loine
Auckflight Inquires Fond
Ealanel
Singapore
Ae Aereerpaceeeetteer
Sydney
London
Hong Kong
San Francisco
Tokyo
Mexico
Johannesburg
Christchurch
Wellington
Qantas
Norfolk Island
Mie New Zealand
Asmon
Britain
Migrants in Australia Told Deferment Rules
Canberra officials backed a Netherlands News report stating non British migrants who have completed 15 months of full time military service in an overseas force will receive indefinite deferment from national service. Those with less than 15 months may have that period deducted from two years service upon proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Canberra
Netherlands
Netherland News
Department of Labour and National
Etherland News
Gift to relieve parish school crisis in NSW
A dispute over funding unfolds as Dr O'Brien’s gifts and Archbishop O’Brien’s offer to support St Gregory's Convent School are weighed. The NSW Churches Council criticizes the state plan to fund directly to a non government school system, arguing it diverts teachers’ salaries and pressures Catholic schools while urging the parish to decide on future funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
Fr Greene
Provident Fund
Fduca
Queanbeyantion
Yass
D. Greene
Nsw
Causeway
St Gregory's
B. G. Judd
Dams Collapse Near Tingha Affect Tin Mines
Two dams on Moredun Creek near Tingha in the Inverell district have collapsed causing slight local flooding. The structures stored about 1,000 acre feet of water and were declared out of operation by NSW Minister for Conservation Beale. Built years ago to serve local tin mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Moredun Creek
Tingha
Inverell
Nsw
Beale
ANU to Welcome Sir Mark Oliphant as Founding Fellow
The University will honor Sir Mark Oliphant with a two year research stint at the ANU starting 1967, continuing his long association as a founding father of the university. He will be joined by Professor Lady Oliphant and Professor F. W. Titterton in the farewell and overseas commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stiff
New Zealand
National University
Sir Mark Physical Sciences
Lady Oliphant
Wiphant
F. W. Titterton
Sir Mark
ANU
University
Virginia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woolworths
Petrie Street
Roo
Paskage
Systerm
Mr Holt
Ally Nish
Dorfen Hungerford
Huben Opperman
Diame
Chandlers
Proucds
Metilades
Angus
Ornrise Strane
Diery
Tracey Lord
Avni Crockshank
Rosemary Monckton
Vivienne Pratt
Feather Paral
Studie
Switzerland
Spain
Vincenne Prat
Manukai
Ames
Dickson Auction Mart
Dickering
Aus Sud
Ralia
Bo Curtis
Act
Labour Council
McHugh
Iwos
Ted
Mint
Uise
TLE
M. Tully
Australian Council of Trade Unions
H. J. Souter
Commission
Melbourne
Ustorne Treasury
Askin
Caeuong
UES
Moyers
Csiro Offic
New Sydney
Universit
Keith Hancock
Keith Laycock
Auckland
He Ae Sanhor
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!