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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1948
Page
2
The piece argues the Victorian rail and bus strike tests Commonwealth policy on arbitration. It asserts unions defy conciliation orders, endangering public services owned by the people, and warns that public rights and law must prevail.
The Prime Minister Mr Chifley says the next Commonwealth loan will carry a one percent long term interest rate. There will be no short term securities. No definite amount is yet indicated for the next Commonwealth loan. Applications will start accruing interest from lodgment date.
A government spokesman said plans for a 21 million administrative block near Premanar B will be revised and foundations may change. The decision to acquire a Melbourne city block for government use was made to disperse offices, with a committee having approved the move weeks ago despite overseas reports favoring decentralization and modern safety standards.
The Prime Minister announced the nomination of Mr. McFarlane as the fourteenth IMF director and Mr. Wilson as alternate delegate for the Commonwealth. If re-elected in September, McFarlane would remain Treasury Secretary for a two year term worth 17000 dollars annually, with Watt noted as a potential successor. Wilson would stay in America nine months if his nomination is accepted.
A mission will depart for Australia to stimulate trade with New Caledonia and the New Hebrides. Australia supplies New Caledonia with coal about 40 000 tons yearly and foodstuffs. New Caledonia provides £20 000 of imports. The committee includes banking, timber, and commerce officials to discuss banking and exchange matters.
Sydney reports a Shield match at the new Cricket Ground where South Australia was bowled out for 263 in the first innings. New South Wales replied swiftly, reaching 108 before declaring, with strong bowling from Lindwall and Toshack. In the second innings South Australia faced a collapse, finishing 0/ against New South Wales as the game progressed, with key contributions from Pettiford and Lindwall.
The 24 hour report from Fairbairn meteorological station notes cold with scattered light showers and broken clouds. Southeast winds moderate, rainfall totals to 6 a m reached 10 points, to 8 p m 32 points. District rainfall shows Kiandra 25 points and Cooma 50 points among others.
Australia prepares an export quota drive with expected releases next week. Prime Minister Chifley and Commerce Minister Pollard met on trade policy but could not estimate earnings. An observer noted the dollar situation in London as overseas requests pour in.
Sporadic cases of infantile paralysis are expected in New South Wales amid an epidemic of diseases, says Metropolitan Health Officer Dr Graham Drew. Twelve cases, including three from the country, were reported this month. Described as the tail end of the 1944 outbreak that began in New South Wales with more than 1,500 cases by mid 1946.
Wheat damaged by heavy rains will lead to poorer bread this year says Mr L Judge secretary of HH Bread Manufacturers Association. He notes sourmillers have received small quantities of inferior wheat and are trying to mix it with leftover better wheat.
In New York, a Supreme Court judge indicated a husband who allowed artificial insemination may have paternity rights. The decision would redefine legitimacy and affect thousands of children conceived artificially. A motion to restrict paternal visitation involving four year old Antoinette remains undecided.
Film magnate Louis B. Mayer presided as 39 two year olds went under the hammer at Inglewood California last Monday night collecting 1 033 250 dollars at an average of 26 49 dollars per head.
A census driven redistribution proposes 121 House seats and 10 Senate seats with Queensland gaining a extra seat to 11. NSW would have 47 seats, Victoria 33, Queensland 18, SA 10, WA 6, Tasmania 5. Average electorate size about 40 000 with Tasmania quota at 30 000. Deadlocks feared if Senate rises by four per state.
Two hundred wharf labourers halted a moving 8000 ton freighter to free 11 year old Noel McPhee of Kedron. The boy had crawled under the wharf to fetch medicine for his father when the Gloucester began to move. He was rescued by workers including his father, rushed to hospital and discharged after treatment for shock.
London report says the British Professional Golfers Association declined an Australian proposal for a Britain versus Australia match. The association asked that the idea be reconsidered at a later date amid lingering restrictions.
Havana report says Mr. Wilcox urged the International Trade Conference to secure international safeguards for foreign investments within the proposed Interpersonal Trade Charter. Dr H C Coombs proposed a compromise requiring borrowing nations to negotiate terms like fiscal policy and currency issues with the United States backing. Australia and India supported the US position as a foundation for future discussions, amid debates on nationalisation risks and lending arrangements.
A memorial glass window will be unveiled at Reid Methodist Church on Bundey morning next to honor Ernest Yandell a foundation trustee. Rev E L Vercoe of Hamilton Victoria will conduct the service. Mrs Yandell widow now in Melbourne will attend with other visitors.
Opening batsman Bill Brown was omitted from Australia’s Fourth Test against India set for Adelaide from January 23 to 28. South Australian bowler Dooland was replaced by Toshack and batsman Hamence by McCool, with the 12th man to be named on match morning and captain to be appointed by tomorrow.
A Barraba passenger train arriving in Tamworth was about four hours late due to grasshoppers clogging the tracks. Hoppers crawled onto rails and were crushed under driving wheels. A new engine was requisitioned from West Tamworth to complete the journey.
A flock of 400 emus damaged wheat at Bercubbin, 190 miles inland from Perth, with losses estimated around £10,000. Some farmers report destruction of entire fields and losses ranging from 400 to 500 bags of wheat.
Tasmania bowled out for 142 in reply to India's 7 declared 406. In the follow on Tasmania reached 125 as the Indian innings closed.
The Commonwealth Parliament will meet on February 15 and adjourn for a fortnight at Easter, with the referendum on rents and prices not before the end of May. The recess hinges on the Geneva agreement debate, with a brief return for campaign activity.
Strong competition from the Continent Yorkshire America and local mills pushed prices to sellers favour at today's auction. An auction market record of 105 was set for extra super fleece from Boorowa. Bales offered 7934 with 7788 sold at auction and 342 disposed privately. Total clearance reached 10 086 bales from 1958 skin wools.
A freak cyclonic storm struck San and the suburb of Gariabane in the afternoon, tearing trees from roots and injuring nurse Nancy Mitchell and several children from the State Home at Woolloowin. The storm swept in from the sea and lasted seven or eight minutes.
Mr Chifley stated there is no plan to review general company taxation while private companies pay 6 shillings in the pound. He noted wide opinion differences among private firms and said three committees have examined the issue. now he proposes to investigate certain aspects.
Their Majesties will receive members of the visiting Australian Rugby Union team at Buckingham Palace on February 11.
Frederick Thomas Adams a 30 year old Wentworthville radio shop owner was assaulted by two men who burst in early this morning. The theft left about 70 in cash and 300 pounds of stock missing as the pair fled in a waiting car. Police believe the robbers are part of an Sydney gang active for months. Adams tackled one assailant before the attackers escaped.
Waterside workers in Sydney vote to admit 750 new members to the union, subject to negotiations with the Stevedoring Industry Commission to abolish reserve waterside workers. The plan calls for ballot admission after exams and a 1s 0d per hour wage increase in award rates.
The New South Wales Liberal Party's State Executive calls for nominations to contest four federal seats Calare Eden Monaro Hume Riverina and ten state electorates Ashburton Castlereagh Dubbo Goulburn Murrumbidgee Monaro Wagga Young none currently held by Country Party and only Calare held by Liberals. The move follows a State Council decision to start early candidate selection.
In the Coroner's Court yesterday a verdict of death by own action while in a disturbed mind was returned on Eric Hugh Harvie. Witnesses testified to his low mood ahead of a divorce outcome and to his taking phenobarbital and nembutal tablets. A will or witness signatures were discussed as part of the proceedings with hospital staff and officials detailing Harvie's behavior before his death.
Regulations announced by Minister for Immigration Mr Calwell tighten alien registration in Australia. Arrivals must notify changes of abode or occupation within seven days. surname changes require ministerial consent. Registered aliens receive identity certificates with two photos. unauthorised boarding of overseas vessels or aircraft is prohibited until registration. Masters must file arrival passenger and crew details. fines or imprisonment for breaches. Special leniency noted for visiting businessmen and tourists staying over 60 days.
Nearly 35 entries joined the Country Week individual tennis championships at White City courts. Rain delayed play to midday but 108 matches were completed in the afternoon. Junior boys singles saw several seedings survive tight tests as players from Queanbeyan Maitland and Warialda triumphed in tight sets.
Lottery No. 1600 drawn today lists first prize 8278 won by The Cat Five Syndicate led by J. Hunt of Tet alba Road Weat Wallsend Newcastle. Second prize 75027 to Ward 31 Syndicate led by N. Reynolds of 300 Liv St Sydney. Third prize 14441 to Quit Week End Syndicate led by Mrs Thompson of 3 Fenton Avenue New mantle. Fourth prize 80258 to Ha Birthday Syndicate led by M. Lee of GPO Grainey. Lottery No 1601 to be drawn tomorrow.
Sydney news reports that the AwtC secretary Mr N Parry-Okeden said no future names of horses subjected to dope tests would be public. Owners of horses tested had complained to the AL C about publicity of incidents.
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