Visiting U K Unionist Under Attack
Melbourne reports stir as A E Monk criticizes Australian working conditions and warns about overseas advisers shaping domestic labour policy. R Beattie defends British unions while Florence Hancock notes his study visit under imperial relations bursary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Council of Trade Unions
A. E. Monk
BeBe
Commonwealth Arbitration System
Beattie
Imperial Relations Trust
Monk
Florence Hancock
Transport and General Workers’ Union of
Great Britain
Australia
Amalgamated En
Youth Fined for Possessing Stolen Watch at Canberra
At Canberra Court of Petty Sessions Raymond Menzies aged 19 was fined 12 pounds for possessing a watch valued at 180 pounds, property of Jan Wright Bell, taken on November 28. A charge of receiving stolen goods was dropped. police evidence showed Menzies bought the watch from Ronny Sells. Bell offered a reward and the watch was later returned via a neighbour.
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Canberra
Raymond Menzies
Hart Street
O’connor
Olympic Pool
Jan Wright Bell
Kennedy
Menzies
Manuka
Ronny Sells
Tan Wright Bell
Melbourne Avenue
Forrest
Riots Injure 31 at Langata Prison in Nairobi
In Nairobi's Langata Prison a night long riot left 31 Mau Mau suspects wounded as warders fired after tear gas failed. Fifty convicts seized axes and assaulted warders, tore down the kitchen, and pelted inmates with rocks as others were locked up for not joining the disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nairobi
Sth. Africa
Government Likely to Reject Kalang Showboat Sale
In Sydney on Tuesday the State Government appears set to turn down Sydney Harbour Lighterage and Showboat Ltd offer to sell the Kalang for £10,000. The showboat owners proposed the price, but government officials are near certain to refuse.
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Sydney
Sydney Harbour Lighterage and Showboat Ltd
Tulloch Report Denied On Sydney Track Concerns
Trainer T J Rolls dismissed reports that three year old Tulloch was off form after a quiet canter at Randwick. Track observers noted a lack of his usual dash and a dull coat sparked concerns while plans to move him to Melbourne were considered due to rain and Skin infection affecting his condition.
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Sydney
T. J
Tulloch
Randwick
Mee
Ueensland
Roils
Smith
New Zealand
Melbourne
Span of Life Limited by Heredity and Conditions
Dr Morris Rockstein, associate professor of physics, argued that human life is largely heredity limited but modifiable by environment. He cited climate, diet, marriage, and social factors as affecting longevity and noted married individuals often outlive singles, with laboratory studies suggesting the presence of a companion can extend life in animals.
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Morris Rockstein
New York
Rockstein
Bachel
Giant Killer Crocodile Shot Dead at Bing Bow Station
Darwin reports Patrol Officer Ted Egan killed a giant saltwater crocodile that terrorized Jim Marshall at the Bing Bow cattle station on the MacArthur frontier. The creature, described as a bullock killer, had escaped previous efforts including poisoned wallabies.
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Jim Marshall
Bing Bow
MacArthur
Bullock
Ted Egan
Borrolooia
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B. Luckham
United Kings
Tevis
Ian Moir
Sella
Mr. Bell
Mau Mau
Ane
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Bea
Mac
Cleveland
Associated Press
Darwin
Ream
Bailey
Paris
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