Scab cells clash with AWU at Australian union convention
The Australian Workers Union secretary reports tensions at the annual convention. Debates focus on undermining efforts and calls for change within the AWU while pamphlets circulate and branches discuss support. The meeting addresses finances, policy, and potential industrial actions amid rising dissent.
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Wiese
Antis Comimnamat
Micah
Stenson
Feta -Cnemending
Ahuenty Saker
Meive
Phine Il
Ryles Tatal
Water pumps make noheadway amid drought strains
Officials reported limited progress on supplying water as drought tightened. A Western district pump failure delayed deliveries while the interior department warned households may face curbs and rationing to maintain supplies. Officials urged conservation and noted concessional rates to stretch finite resources.
RMC Adjutant Returns From Vietnam as Graduate Officer
The first Australian Army officer to serve with US Marines in combat has arrived back in Australia to serve as adjutant at the Royal Military College. Captain Michael Hari of New South Wales, who went to Okinawa as an exchange officer in December 1944, led Marines in Vietnam and later commanded W Company and battalion-level units. Hari, a Royal Military College graduate, previously served with the Pacific Islands Regiment and Papua New Guinea campaigns, underscoring a career spanning Asia and the Pacific.
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Vietnam
Royal Military College
Michael Hari
Nsw
Okinawa
Jed Dive
Ape. Harris
Fy Marines
Fresca
Royal Wilitary College
Hares
Lacific Islands Regiment
Papua New
Damaged Ski Hut Shelter After Windstorm Near Canberra
Ten Australian National University students dining at a ski hut in the Mr hella Range faced a windstorm that damaged the hut. Nine people were sheltered inside as the structure failed and water damaged interiors. The group evacuated to safety with winds described as severe and gusty.
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Hella
Canberra
Sailor McNamara Missing as Navy Suppresses Details
A sailor named McNamara is missing amid conflicting Navy statements from Sydney and Melbourne. His father Me Fay Mehamarn says his son has not been heard from since a voyage involving HMAS Melbourne and HMAS Penguin. Family claims indicate emotional and physical strain as authorities deny specifics.
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Hmas Penguin
Bolmoral
Svines
Sydney
McNemara
Piru McNamara
Hall
Meturn
Malaysia names likely new ambassador to Australia
A report from Kuala Lumpur indicates Beni Tamar Mies ath Nas is tipped as successor to Mohammed Win Bubs as Malaysia's envoy to Australia. The current High Commissioner to Pakistan is seen as a probable replacement, with Tun Lim Yew Hock moved to ambassadorial duties in Italy.
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Carherra
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Haly
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White Australia policy reforms urged by churches at station meeting
Churches urge changes to immigration and residency policy at a station conference. The resolution calls for amendments to residence rules and skilled migrant intake to improve an atmosphere of peace and international negotiation. The draft includes references to Aboriginal people and broader immigration attitudes.
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Toe Foley
Ftr
Ccnstubian
MPI
ASEAN
Wii
Tose
Chris
Auatealin
Polley
Vietnam
Winlen
Canberra chemists pledge on prices policy change
Canberra chemists will support converting prices to decimals under the Australian Pharmacy Guild plan. A spokesperson said the guild urges wholesalers and manufacturers to follow, keeping prices low despite rising costs.
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Canberra
Australian Pharmacy Guild
Bivins
Wait
Ing
Distributore
Approach to new Treasurer in Queensland politics
A report outlines the appointment approach for a new Treasurer in Queensland. It notes the term of the current treasurer expiring March 17 and references contributions by Sir Alan Mansfeld and others to wartime and postwar international roles.
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Queensland
Alan Mans We RF. Owens
May Felds
Nou
Sy Henry
Abel Sih
Wavils
Nicklin
Tiersman
Tomieln
Alay Fia
Samp
Actmiry
Alanshewn
Gureensland Ridge
Caward Mansfeld
Cabinet to decide soon on food for India
Cabinet to decide soon on India food supplies with cereals dairy products and other items. Australia has prepared 150 040 tons of wheat valued at about 4 million for the cabinet while external senior ministers consider surplus stocks and future shipments amid aid plans and postwar relief talks with Australia and allied nations.
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India
Soo
Australia
Wear Tops
Jedi Awaialia
Fri
New Deputy Commander Named For Army and Team Units
The Minister for the Army announces the appointment of a new deputy commander for the Netralian Army Force Company and The Austratia Taming Team Viet Nam. Lt Col RG Teamara will remain in Canberra while the new deputy commands start next month alongside Fraser and Milner.
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Milner
Glenbrook
Wsw
Comnany
Austratia Ims
Vietnam
Vrmy
Fraser
jein-Col Milner
Catholic fees rise in Melbourne archdiocese
A MelbourneCatholic fee change will affect parents of children in four local primary schools under the archdiocese. Spokesman at St Patrick's Cathedral confirmed the new charges, replacing prior rates of 3 to 1.125, with parish allocations adjusted to cover costs.
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Alent Ag
Melbourne
Nebr Wa
St Patrick's Cathedral
Tony
Funeral for SMA worker killed in Thailand tragedy
An AAT era man, Donald Pudy, aged year, will be buried at Coomnon after a Sunday funeral at St Paul’s Anglican Church. He died in Thailand when a Snowy Mountains Authority mover scraper lost control near Khon Kaen. Two other Australians were injured. he leaves a wife and a son.
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Snowy Mountains Authority
Coomnon
St Paul's Anglican Church
Donald Pudy
Khon Kaen
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