Unemployment at Five Year High Amid Drought and War Effects
The report notes unemployment reaching a five year peak with 26,005 persons registered, rising from November to December. Drought in New South Wales and Queensland, cutbacks in ammunition and war-related industries, and seasonal declines hit employment in NSW, Victoria, and other states. In NSW, declines hit switch gear, machinery, and mills, while gains appeared in iron and steel and canneries. In Victoria, fruit canneries and meat works grew, while textiles and clothing cutbacks occurred. vacancies rose in fruit picking and school apprenticeships. The unemployment relief totals shifted across Melbourne, Geelong, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mtr. Holt
N.S.W
Queensland
Marga
Commonwealth &Speymen Service
West States
New South Wales
Sydney
Newcastle
Armidale
Victoria
Melbourne
Geelong
Call For Federal Action on Rising Unemployment in Australia
Callers from BYDNEY everyday urged the Commonwealth Government to revise its financial policies to counter rising unemployment. Figures cited by Labour Minister Holt show unemployment at its highest in five years, with officials urging a public works programme and faster action to absorb job losses amid drought and export declines. Local trade leaders warned that many unemployed do not register for benefits and pressed for more state funding for public works and housing. The Parramatta by election looms with ALP candidates pressing for a return to full employment under Labour administration as the party accuses the Menzies Government of economic missteps and the Japan trade treaty contributing to job losses.
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Labour
Holt
Australia
NSW Employers’ Federation
P. J. Bell
Self
State Labour Council
BR. King
M.L.C
King
Europe
St. Mary's
Parramatta
Ald. D
Mahoney
A.L.P
Howard Beale
Washington
Liberal Party
Evatt
Cahill
ALP
F. H. Campbell
Labour Party
Menzies
Japan
Cabinet Reviews Economy Unemployment Policy Plans
Unemployment is a major factor Cabinet will consider as it reviews the economy. The government may defer action until after the February 13 Loan Council meeting with state premiers to discuss measures to halt rising unemployment. A general expansion of credit is seen as likely, while public works funding is uncertain. The Morshead defence report will be examined and a plan to merge the Army Navy and Air Force under a single defence minister remains under consideration. Talks with the UK PM Macmillan and Prime Minister Menzies will cover Australia’s SE Asia commitments and contributions to the Commonwealth strategic reserve in Malaya.
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Loan Council
Commonwealth
Morshead
Cabimet
Army
Navy
Air Force
Defence
Menzies
U.K
Macmillan
Australia
South-East Asia
Britain
Austral i
Ita
Monwealth
Dr Evatt Urges State Takeover Of Coal Pits
Opposition leader Dr Evatt spoke at Swansea urging a special inquiry into dismissals in the coal industry and questioning employers rights. He called for the State to be prepared to assume control of coal pits.
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Dr. Evatt
State
Prime Minister Attends NSW Cricket Selectors Match
The Prime Minister watches a Manuka match on Saturday with observers from the Board of Control and Mr. R. James present. Official attendance notes the presence of selectors and dignitaries amid a cricket event in New South Wales.
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Ye Manzies
Manuka Ove
Board of Control
Mein Kon
Mr. R. James
French Warships Stop Yugoslav Gun Runner
French warships intercepted a Yugoslav freighter off Oran and escorted it into the port where 150 tons of military equipment were unloaded under guard. The ship was kept under observation for several days in French waters before being allowed to depart after unloading.
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Oran
Algeria
P-Reuter
Slovenijr
Sea search for missing launch off Malabar coast
Sydney police used the Nemesis to probe rough seas off Malabar for a missing launch believed cut from Cook's River motorboat club shed. It left the shed to sea as hurricane winds struck the coast. detectives think it may have foundered between Kurnell and Malabar with three crew members named Clegg, Waverley, and Rynan.
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Sydney
Nemesis
Malabar
Cook's River
Kurnell
Jhe
Clegg
Jet Waverley
King
Tamarama
Rynan
Wage claim by atomic scientists in Britain
The 8,000 scientists at Britain's state atomic industry will file the largest wage claim in its history. The Institute of Professional Civil Servants says increases of 25 to 30 percent are sought for scientists engineers chemists and technicians at Atomic Energy Authority plants. If not granted, best staff may leave for private industry or abroad.
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London
A.ap.reuter
Britain
8. Mayne
Atomic Energy Authority
Mayne
Dutch to Repatriate 45,000 from Indonesia in Six Months
Rotterdam reports that about 45,000 Dutch evacuees are expected to arrive in Holland within six months. The 18,876-ton British ship Captain Cook is slated to carry the first batch, with government plans to requisition housing if needed. The Welfare Minister warned that stronger measures could follow if reception remains inadequate.
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Rotterdam
Indonesia
Holland
Cook
Caref
Marge
Anapa Ie
Liberal Party Moves for Next Federal Elections
The New South Wales Liberal Party opened nominations for the next Federal elections, seeking candidates for all seats and flagging support from the Country Party in key contests. Nominations close soon, with five retiring Liberal Senators and plans to retain a majority across states.
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Sydney
Sunds
Solioe
Country Party
Senate
Ime Beere
Party
J. Chariek
Ring
Obes Hume
Richmond
England
Lawson, Cowper
Tverina
A.C.T
N.S.W. Liberal Party
Alister McMullin
K. M. Anderson
Willovide
Liberal-Country Party
Liberal
Tito Plan to Press Big Talks in Non Bloc Nations
Belgrade reports Tito of Yugoslavia seeks a summit exclusive to non bloc states to pressure Western and Soviet powers. Soekarno of Indonesia reportedly agrees as diplomats canvass a meeting of leaders from nations outside the two blocs to push top level negotiations on global issues.
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Belgrade
Sunda
Aap-Reuter
Tito
Yugoslavia
Soekarno
Indonesia
Tubretes
el Coun
Rma
Egypt
Afghanistan
Ceylon
Italian Prime Minister backs British nonaggression pact idea
Signor Adonis Zoli told Marshal Bulganin that Italy supports Britain’s proposal for a nonaggression pact between East and West. Zoli said even a partial agreement could prove useful and fruitful for easing tensions between blocs.
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Reuter
Signor
Adons Zoli
Marshal Bulgapin
Britain
Signor Zoli
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Bydney
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