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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1948
Page
2
An ALP candidate for Canberra faces a ballot delay and possible disqualification as discussion notes an imminent meeting. The candidate, described as a Freeman, indicated resignation and travel plans to Australia, with undefined dates and parties awaiting clarification.
Sydney report states Doren Agnes Audaley 20, and William Lealie Crawford 26 were involved in a fatal confrontation after Crawford visited Audaley’s home. The father, described as strict, shot Crawford during an argument about morals and his daughter’s associations, threatening Audaley before fleeing. Police were alerted after Audaley called neighbours.
New York reports the city’s Avecent subway fare ends as a late night switch to new pricing begins. During rush hour workers convert 3390 turnstiles from five cent to ten cent machines, marking a major system update.
A design showing a child holding bread was chosen for the Minnesota Children’s Appeal. The Repertory Society presented a quality performance of Quiet Week End at the Theatrette on Wednesday, raising £16 for the appeal.
Melbourne report states edible oils sold within the Commonwealth will be free from Commonwealth control. After tomorrow items to be freed include peanut oil olives olive oil cotton seed and sunflower oil.
An Industrial Board hearing on the A W U wage application for a £1 weekly rise for senior storemen at the government parmment stores in Kings on. The union argues senior storemen deserve greater pay citing job scope and responsibilities. Respondents dispute full spread of duties across sections and question classifications.
An application by the Australian Workers' Union to the Industrial Board seeks a sixpence increase for night cleaners in government buildings in Canberra. The claim notes New South Wales rates are higher, while Canberra provides extra recreation and two weeks' leave. The Minister's representative opposed the rise, with judgment reserved.
In Melbourne on Thursday, 30 workers at Carter Brom egg farm voted secretly to end a five week strike sparked by the dismissal of a worker. The vote concludes the labor action with employees resuming duties.
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