South Africa'S Arms Ambitions Fall Short In Early Phase
In Johannesburg officials argue it is premature for the Union to expect domestic armament production. Witwatersrand engineers say a year would pass before any Army material could be produced locally, with coordination between War Supplies Board and the engineering industry still distant. Private firms face high capital risk as no guarantees cover plant purchase or output sales beyond initial orders.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Witwatersend Eixinvering
Union Cout
Woaty
Nhop
Aever
Piiglan
Champion Southdowns Imported
What is believed to be the biggest shipment of sheep landed at Union Port for one individual was fed by a Uphe sheep from an English breeding firm of Arundel Sussex and comes from champion stock. Although the cost of importing such a number is high, the Bur nts considerably reduced by the Government subsidy.
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Durban
Union Port
Arundel
Sussex
Senate election pending in Capetown state
Forty of the forty four unison Senate members will relingulate their seats on September 5. Accessions will be elected late in October with Governor-General nominations in Council. The four Abernatives representatives are unaffected.
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Capetown
Unison Senate
in-Corncil
Ifect
Seniority and Promotion Rules in Public Service Boards
The article discusses how seniority affects promotion within the Commonwealth Public Service. It compares seniority by salary versus length of service, notes anomalies from pay-based dating, and explains that pre July 1 1924 vested interests complicate reforms. Delegates debate fair methods, including examination dates, while recognizing practical limits across divisions and qualifications.
Imperial Shipping Names Sir William Clark Chairman
A London cable reports the appointment of Sir William Clark, GCMG, as Chairman of the Imperial Shipping Committee. Clark has held key posts including Commerce and Trade Councillor for the Viceroy of India, Controller General of the Commercial Intelligence Department, Comptroller General, and High Commissioner for the United Kingdom. He is presently the High Commissioner for the United Kingdom in Canada, and at three years of age is expected to begin his new role soon.
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London
Vrame
Mtr
Morales
Ita Bee Wulvines
Wiltam Chirk
Gom.g. Kos
Sir Halford Bmsekinder
William Lark
Viceroy of India
Board of ‘Trade
Gertfal
United Kingdosy Lr
Readers' Views To the Editor on Canberman Times
A reader replies to an earlier letter by Eastlake criticizing originality of Idas and mischaracterizes national sports codes. The writer cites Sydney papers on a Canberra vs South Wales match and challenges Bantinke's view that an Australian cricket or Rugby Union team represents all states. The letter urges fewer words and more action from Bantinke and signs off as TRUTH IN ADVERTISING.
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Ealtor
Canberman Times
Eastlake
Laques
Idas
Moat
Leke
Bastlaxe
Tevet
Bastlake
Press Control Bill to be debated at Capetown conference
A conference of editors in Capetown will discuss the Prime Divita press control bill. The Prime Minister signals readiness to extend favors to the proposal while stressing state oversight and disciplinary measures. Political maneuvering surrounds the bill’s passage and party caucus positions.
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Capetown
Prime Divitaters
Whiels Ks Boty
General Og
Praan Itvalf
Geminine
Dontensic
United Party
Shex
Uné
Frchera
Determination of seniority in public service debated
A fragmented report states that length of service is the youngest principle for seniority in the Commonwealth Public Service and will be applied uniformly. Delegates advocate uniform rules for all officers appointed to the service by July 1, 1984, with references to past dates.
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Commonwealth Public Service
Awould
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Kruschen
Musi
Southdowns
Senate
Public Service Notes
Taday
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Igh Council
Frome
Commonwealth Service
Dia
Nave Arinen
aMccra
Homa
Imperial Shipping
Sir William Clark
Moniek At
MT Es
Seoul
Cusacks
Canberra
Manuka
Kingston
Queanbeyan
Leeton
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