Waterfront Workers Idle as New Manning Award Sparks Dispute
Sydney watersiders walk off ships amid a city port dispute over the new Manning Award allowing higher loads and reduced crew. Melbourne and Newcastle follow patterns of staged work or stoppages, with Fremantle and Townsville showing mixed responses as workers press for or resist the changes.
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Newcastle
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Siamese twins born in U.S. regarded as separable
The birth of Bia of the apine was reported yesterday in San Diego California. The infants and their mother Mrs Floyd Hut ens were said to be in good health. Doctors believed the twins could be separated safely without endangering the other.
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Ceylon Seeks Republic Status Within Commonwealth
Ceylon plans to become a republic while remaining in the Commonwealth as India and Pakistan did. Prime Ministers debate the role and future of nuclear deterrence, with concerns over the H-Bomb and its impact on future warfare.
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Reuter
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Commonpoe
India
Pakistan
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Sean West
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Oaid
Labour Council Backs Waterside Workers Fight
The A C T Trades and Labour Council resolved to write to Labour Minister Holt opposing the waterside award by Mr Justice Ashburner. Chairman F J McCauley warned the award would erode conditions, threaten workers, and pit employers against national interests, while watersiders defend their rights against perceived threats.
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Justice Ashburner
F. J. McCauley
Justice Ashourner
Ake
Watersiders
Wateraiders' Federation
McCauley
Food At Works Hostels Criticised Over Poor Meals
Mr J Davis BWLA representative told the ACT Trades and Labour Council that hostel food varied in quality with Ainslie Hostel offering better meals than Hillside and Capital Hill. He urged investigation by a council committee and warned of staff changes to check conditions.
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Swiss Everest Team Reaches Summit in Nepal Receptions
Mrs Hanny Siegen thaler wife of a UN FAO official joined Adolf Reist aged 35 and Jans Redaro von wee 28 on Mount Everest summit on May 24. They stayed two hours for the Swiss Himalayan expedition in Katmandu during reception events as the group twice climbed Everest and once Lhotse.
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Nepal
Jans Redaro von Wee
Adolf Reist
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Everest
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Lhotva
U S Renounces Ownership Claim To Bases
In Manila Vice President Nixon and Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay announce the United States will surrender title to bases. The U S affirms Philippine authority and will occupy bases in the future as guests of the Philippine government.
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Reuter
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Richard Nixon
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Eisenhower
Ramon Magsaysay
Demonstrations In Ukraine Report Rise In Kiev Protests
London reports Ukrainians in Kiev held demonstrations by students and workers turning anti Communist and anti Russian. May 25 marks the 13th anniversary of General Symon Petliura’s death in Paris. Prague police leave recalls noted.
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London Times
Byimon Petlyura
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Prague
Uproar as Clive Evatt Defies Government over Fare Hikes
Sydney debate erupts as Clive Evatt joins Opposition to attack tram and train fare increases. The Assembly splits 46 to 40 after Labour interruptions and heated exchanges. Evatt calls for disallowing the regulations, citing burdens on workers and party conscience.
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Omer
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Evatt
Country Party
Bruxner
Enticknap
Energy Initiative Shown in Territory Trustee Council Told
A U N mission report on the territory criticized slow local governance while noting strong enthusiasm for development. Jones of the administering authority disputed the claim, defending rapid progress and rejecting plans to add New Guinea members to the executive council.
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Additions
Sheriff and rival die in courthouse gunfight
In Stilwell Oklahoma two men, Sheriff Chester Crittenden and rival Bob Albarty, shot each other dead in the courthouse gaol after yesterday's primary. County lawyer Owen Gran said no prior ill feeling was known between them.
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Chester Crittenden
Bob Albarty
Owen Gran
Pope's Home Damages Paid by U S to Vatican
President Eisenhower, convalescing at Gettysburg, authorized a payment of 430 892 pounds to Vatican City for damages to the Pope’s Castello Gandolfo summer residence during World War II air raids by U S forces.
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Gettysburg
Reuter
Ebinhower
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Gandolfo
Fire razes top floors of AWA Building in Sydney
Fire gutted the upper two floors of the A W A Building in Sydney causing thousands of pounds in damage. About 50 firemen battled the blaze through the night as hundreds of offices workers fled for safety from the flames. The station 26M broadcast crew reported the evolving situation as fire crews fought to control the fire.
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Bydney
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