Canberra Building Labourers Face Critical Unemployment
Builders Labourers Federation secretary George Robinson said unemployment among builders and labourers in Canberra is at a critical level after the general election. He described demand as radically changed with local and interstate men seeking work and difficulty in finding jobs. He warned the position may worsen as hours and prospects shrink. The Commonwealth Employment Office officer in charge in Canberra refused to comment.
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Canberra
Builders* Labourers’ Federation
George Robinson
Hlon
Robinson
Hilso
Commonwealth
Terday
Building Union 19 000 Strong in New South Wales
A Canberra man Trevor Tre Villian, 21, of Downer, is highlighted as the 10,0000 member in the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners of New South Wales. The Canberra sub-branch secretary Colin Mhethead says the union is gaining strength across ACT and NSW.
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Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners of
New South Wales
Canberra
Trevor Trevillian
Downer
Ganhaars
Colin Methead
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Nsw
Veteran Canberra Unionist Dies
Henry Johnston, a key early Canberra builder and unionist, died in Penrith New South Wales. He arrived in 1923 as a Westlake Cottages foreman and later led the Carpenter's Union District Committee, helping establish autonomy for Canberra’s local union branch. His son Fred Johnston remains active in Parliament House proceedings.
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Canberra
Henry Johnston
Penrith
New South Wales
Johnston
Sng Workers Industrial Union
Fr. McCauley
Westlake
Federal Parliament House
Carpenter's Union
Nsw
Hhe
Fred Johnston
Honeours
Canberra firemen seek award as individuals amid union hurdles
The Fire Brigade Employees Union seeks an ACT award for Canberra firemen as individuals since the union lacks 100 members. Conciliation and Arbitration Commissioner G. A. Findlay will hear the application on March 3. If granted, the decision could set a precedent for teachers and other NSW and government employed workers. The claim asks for a 10 percent shift allowance, five weeks annual leave, pay increases, and overtime rates for Saturdays Sundays and holidays.
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Canberra
Fire Brigade Employees Union
G. AL Findlay
Nsw
Ci Caniisrin
Apprentices Voices Concern Over Labor Practice
Mr Tully, secretary of the Labour Council, says some employers in de voting lahourers to the Matus of Kudegen harm apprentices. He calls the practice unfair and contrary to the Apprenticeship Board policy. The TLC executive will decide on action soon.
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C.T
Mer M. Tully
Tully
Council
A.C.T
T.L.C
NSW Police granted near full political rights by cabinet
The New South Wales Cabinet announced that 19 police officers may join any political party and stand for Parliament, losing previous bans. They may not stand in Local Government elections in their stationed areas. Premier Heffron stated the decision, made at the police association’s request.
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Sydney
Nsw
Police Force
Police Iit
Me. Heffron
N S
W-1
Police Association
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