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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 12, 1939

Page

5

Intimidation charge at Canberra union over ordinance

Canberra secretary Ben Hellier of the Federated Liquor and Allied Trades Employees' Union alleges that Solicitor-General Sir George Knowles barred, harassed, and threatened to curb union duties during a Board interview. He claims 24 award breaches exist, and a new ordinance would cut duties of union officials. The Canberra Trades and Labour Council debated repealing the amendment and delayed further action pending union guidance.

Sir George Knowles Canberra Industrist Board Trades Land Labour Council Ben Helller Federated Liquor and Allied Trades Employees’ Union of Australis Act Ag.t. Industrial Board Industrial Board Wn Ik Canberra Trades In Labour Council Ward MLP House of Representatives Menzies J. F. Muir Wails

Leopard on the loose terrifies London residents

Police ordered women and children to stay indoors as a leopard prowled the city. The animal escaped from a private zoo after mauling a keeper, prompting radio warnings and a countryside hunt by special constables and patrols.

London Davonsuire Aba Enoile Pallor Teady Anton

Boy killed in timber lorry accident at Captain's Flat

A boy riding on the back of a timber lorry at Captain's Flat was crushed when the vehicle collided with another truck. Eva Mortlock died later from severe internal injuries after an operation at Queanbeyan hospital. Police detained a man yesterday in connection with the crash.

Captain's Flat Eva Mortlock Anvere Ini Queanbeyan Mortlock Fiat

Canberra Police Uniforms Draw Heat Wave Critique

Delegates from Befence complain about Canberra police summer attire during a heat wave. They say officers must stand in sun without neck relief and question uniforms suited to cold climates. Officials note uniforms remain unchanged for summer and winter.

Canberra Congress

Police Chief Acts Pursued Excessive Speed Motorist

Sydney police report the commissioner chased a fast driving motorist along the Pacific Highway and caught him after surpassing 50 miles. In court Reginald Woodger of Ashfield was charged with dangerous driving and overtaking on bends amid ongoing proceedings.

Sydney Mackay Trade Court Reginald Woodger Ashfield Frith

Coal Miners Idle Prompt Court Action on Coast

The South Coast and North Conn collieries show stoppages with only one mine operating on the South Coast. Counsel for the Colliery Proprietary seeks to pend the hearing in Commonwealth Arbitration Court until miners return to work and guarantee continued employment. Judge Drake-Brockman expresses concern, noting lack of a court award and limited powers to discipline.

Nevarn Cassidy Drake-Brorknan Commonwealth Arbitration Court M. Cassidy Mensies Port Kembla Wal Area Drake-Brockman

Young worker burned in workshop fire incident

Creamer aged 14 was admitted to Goulburn hospital after sustaining hand burns when a worker guarding a patrol was struck by a lit match. A petrol spill ignited, causing the injury. he was allowed to return home after treatment.

Creamer Goulburn Hospital Yeaarday Burna Dugding

Ptomaine Poisoning Incurred At Rail Camp

An urgent call led Queanbeyan Ambulance to a construction camp on the Buingendore Cantain's Flat railway where William Mall of Goulburn suffered ptomaine poisoning after eating tinned foods. He was admitted to Goulburn District Hospital for treatment.

Yesteray Queanbeyan Ambulance Buingendore Cantain Willam Mall Goulburn Hall Goulburn District Hospital

Traffic Trucks to Carry Calle Safety Campaign in Sydney

Traffic supervision in Sydney outlines a police road safety campaign using twenty-one trucks. The trucks will feature calle as bodywork and be staffed by a driver and a third man observer. Crews will sleep on stretchers at their nearest police station for shifts.

Sydney Polica

Dr Morse Indian Root Pills Endorsement Letter

Mrs E Hatter of 700 King Street Tempe New writes praising Dr Morse Indian Root Pills. She claims thirty years of use and notes relief for liver nerves and headaches, urging others to try them and expressing appreciation for the product.

Mra. E. Hatter King Street Tempe N.ew Uhair Raaith Bale Volun

Sydney wool sale record price and strong continental demand

A Sydney wool sale report notes a record price for a five bale lot from Yam and improved market levels up to five per cent higher. Competition came from the Continent and Yorkshire with steady support from Australian buyers. total offerings 11,280 bales, 10,460 sold, 293 privately.

Sydney Manson Continent Yorkshire Winchcombe, Carson Ltd W. T. Walker Decken B. McFetters Yass Ewes William Knight Wethars Iyo Butt Yams Ewes Wild Newonan Daignan Wetate Ratate J Manor Ledgerten Brao Ratate Ledger Gwea Broken Balllen Waller Ladwertod Owen A. Oo Cocina Watchers Aid T. C Galby Dindatyme Jere

Local printer notice from Braddon Genter area

Fragmentary OCR shows a printed publication credit stating Christopher John Rhakespears as publisher for the Wederal eecites pe ten crane ae Sram Braddon Genter, with unclear surrounding context.

Christopher John Rhakespears Pe Ten Crane Ae Sram, Braddon, Genter

World Wheat Conference Sees Reduced Production Plan

The Wheat Committee meeting attended by 22 countries discussed reduced production and a possible world conference. The United States signaled reluctance to lead, while Britain may nominate a chair, and Australia outlined policies to ease global wheat shortages. A call for international quotas and a minimum wheat price was noted amid market reports from London.

United Btacn Delegees Associated Preas Mays Australia London FL. McDougall United States McPourall Langue of Nations Sena Britain Kennedy Rees Rnteriat Laat Venr van Mone

Plane crash injures Morni gean man in Melbourne area

A Moth aircraft piloted by Wadnaeday Joh Sherwin of Morni gean wermnoaty crashed at Mornington. The machine was wrecked and Sherwin, trapped inside, had to be released by the broparty owner. He suffered probable facial and bodily injuries as the plane nosedived following a turn.

Melbourne Wadnaeday Joh Sherwin Mornigean Wermnoaty Mornington Sherwin Sentro

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