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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1952
Page
3
An inquiry by the Court into basic wage fixing was announced. Officials indicated a tentative system of quarterly adjustments tied to retailer associations and contractor pricing, with potential implications for wage scales and stability of contracts without rise and fall.
Fragmented text describes a fundraising drive for a games team with unclear names places and amounts. Mentions carpet store, Australian team, and a goal around £20000. Lacks coherent facts or dates. cannot determine specific event organizer or location.
Heavy seas and strong currents kept lifeguards busy from Cronulla to Manly. A young girl was rescued after drifting 100 yards offshore, another swimmer was assisted to safety after a fall, and numerous surfers were warned. At Coogee despite tides, several rescues occurred with belts and surf-gear deployed. Newport lifeguards faced shifting conditions as a shark sighting prompted beach action.
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London exhibitors including Tuca have been banned from a major international toy fair while Harrowgate in Yorkshire prepares. Buyers from twenty countries are expected to place about twenty million pounds in orders for atom age space ship models and atomic water plants, with fines noted for violations.
S D R A Jockeys and Trainers Premierships update lists leaders Alex McKenzie top rider with Eve winners, J Wilson of Walston leading with 83 wins from 88 mounts, Benaney and Pearse close behind. Pat Dudley tabbed four winners from Canberra rides. Noel Rherd and R Lovering each have three wins for Canberra. Frank Burt of Borambela leads the Summer standings with several wins. Curphy of Darlington Point and Cyril Dunald of Cantera show multiple top finishes.
A letter from the WA Amateur Swimming Association provokes a dispute over teacher remuneration and amateur status. Education Department officials in Sydney report teachers paid to run swimming classes risk losing amateur status, while many argue teachers only seek to cover genuine expenses.
At North Sydney pool Olympic swimmer Judy Joy Davies and 15 year old Janet Johnson led a crowded field in the Beato 440 yards Open Freestyle, Davies finishing narrowly ahead by a fraction of a second. Janel Tohnaon edged into contention, while Lorraine Trapp set a state record in the 226 yard junior freestyle, and Bert Kembla’s June Legge posted strong showings in distance events as Kempsey junior Coutter earned a trophy in the 38 yards race.
Fragmentary report outlines football committee discussions and appointments by action. Names such as FX Schpelcher P F, J L Puwoatt, and others appear in reference to a meeting likely tied to an upcoming annual Exague gathering in March.
scattered results from the country championships across divisions highlight Canberra and North-West players, with Canberra figures like Horton and Bowen competing strongly. notable matches include North-West defeating Canberra in multiple sets as Brigdman and Collett posted victories for the North-West side. officials reported government backing for a Davis Cup move to Adelaide amid ongoing discussions.
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