ACTU Strikes and Leadership Question in 1956
Berrra July 3 1956 debate over a planned nationwide stoppage to push wage and cost of living adjustments. Critics say the ACTU lacks power to force strikes and could harm members while watersiders dispute its endorsement. Calls for rank and file union control surface.
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Ac.t.u
Private banks gain in savings in Australia May
The three private savings banks Bank of New South Wales A Bank and Commercial Banking Company of Sydney gained all new savings bank business in May and drew business from Commonwealth and State Savings Banks. Deposits rose by 7 473 000 to 37 874 000 while Commonwealth deposits fell to 473 000. End May totals show Commonwealth Bank around 4983 010 000 with 7 112 native accounts and rising deposits per population.
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Queen and Duke to Cruise Londor Islands Tour
The Admiralty announced that Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh will begin an eight day cruise among the islands of the West Coast for Scotland on August 11.
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U N Committee Views Aid Need for New Guinea Admin
A U N committee led by Sir John Macpherson says international help is vital for New Guinea. It notes heavy government grants dominate revenue, cites hopeful traits in indigenous communities, and warns against dashed expectations amid rapid change.
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New Guinea
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Britain To Vacate Ceylon Bases
In London Mr Solomon Bandaranaike said Britain has agreed in principle to withdraw bases from Ceylon. He added a joint Anglo Ceylon statement would be issued before he returns to Ceylon next Sunday. He cited talks on Trincomalee and Katuinayake bases and stressed Ceylon would stay clear of blocs.
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Prime Ministers To Debate China Recognition
London conference resumes with Commonwealth Prime Ministers to study future relations with Communist China. They will discuss diplomatic and trade links and the split over recognizing Mao Tse-tung's government, and whether to admit China to the United Nations.
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NSW Budget Deficit Hits £6.9 Million for 1955-66
Sydney reports an overall budget shortfall of £6,900,000 for 1955-66. Premier Cahill announced the deficit, noting a rail deficit of £7,650,000 and tram and bus shortfalls adding £4,200,000. Transport centre deficit reached a record £11,760,000.
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Cahill
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Oxford to host major conference on human relations in industry
The Oxford gathering will bring about 300 managers technicians and workers from the Commonwealth, Canada, Falklands Fiji and Malta to study human relations amid automation. Members attend as individuals with no official representation, visiting industries across Britain to observe workplace life and social issues while reporting findings to conclude with Sir Philip Morris leading the final summary.
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Sir Philip Morris
Bristol University
Duke of Sealaib
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Sheldonland Theatre
Roads Up At Acton Offices Cause Temporary Closure
The Motor Registration Section of the Department for the Interior at Acton offices will close roads as a trench is dug across the test strip. Temporary traffic arrangements apply for the next fortnight. Mr John Mitchell Acting Registrar warned motorists to use the temporary road between the Survey Drawing Office and the Interior Recreation Hall with care.
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Acton
Survey Drawing Office
Department of the Interior Recreation Hall
Vague Bomb Reference Sparks Military Speculation
A science writer reports on confident claims about Brita Mark 1 a small bomb that could fit into a bomber or alter global power dynamics. The account mentions authorities deferring decisions and the potential impact of such a device.
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