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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 25, 1957

Page

5

Privy Council Rules on Arbitration Court Powers in Australia

The Privy Council ruled that Parliament cannot confer broader powers to the Arbitration Court than allowed by the Constitution. It held two 1955 orders valid only to enforce obedience to an industrial award and to fine the Boilermakers Society of Australia £500, with the High Court's judgment upheld.

Bigh Cyrisu Aml Arbitration Court Boilermakers Society of Australia Society Commonwealth High Court

Australians Lead to Six Day Bicycle Race Tie

The Australian team of Alfred and John Tressider rode 245 miles in six days at Cleveland arena. They tied with three other teams on laps but held a narrow lead on points after five days.

Cleveland Reuter Alfred John Tressider Geveland Arena

Doctor Tells Court Of Patients Illnesses In Adams Trial

Dr John Bodkin Adams described how Mrs Edith Morrell and Mrs Hullet faced threats of self harm and how he treated them with barbiturate tablets. He recounted Mrs Hullet’s fears of losing her husband Alfred Hullet and the couple’s later marriage after Adams advised a cruise. Pathologist testimony linked Mrs Hullet death to barbiturate poisoning with broncho pneumonia as contributing. The hearing adjourned awaiting committal decision.

John Bodkin Adams Edith Morrell Biso Hullets Hullet Elf Adams Bobby Tomlinson Alfred Hullet Francis Camps

Britain Sets All Out Drive to Expand Australia Air Service

Britain plans a full push to grow air links with Australia. The turbo prop Britannia will spearhead the effort with a proving flight to Australia on February 12 and the first commercial flight on March 2. BOAC and Qantas will operate the service, offering three round trips weekly in each direction and a journey time of 47 hours versus 75 hours.

Australia B.O.A.C Qantas BOAC

No Change Seen In Red Attitude To United States

President Eisenhower said he detected no hardening or change in the Soviet Union’s attitude toward the United States in response to a press question about a possible escalation of the cold war. He noted no necessity to renew personal correspondence with the Soviets and cited ongoing note exchanges with Premier Dulganin and discussions with Marshal Zhukov.

United States Washington P. Reuter Eisenhower Soviet Union Dulganin Marshal Zhukov

Barnes Leaves For Bangkok For February Fight

Sydney report says British Empire welterweight champion George Barnes will depart February 16 to Bangkok where he fights on March 3. His £1500 contract and guarantee are en route from Bangkok. On return he plans to fight Attu Clottey or another welterweight opponent.

Sydney George Barnes Bangkok Barnes Australia Attu Clottey

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