AUW Claims ACT Margins Below State Rates
The Australian Workers Union argues ACT margins for its members are below state rates with officials McNamara Kelly and Ralston presenting comparisons to New South Wales Queensland and Victoria. The Conciliation Commissioner Findlay heard that a conference has yielded agreement on many classifications but a dispute remains over higher marginal rates.
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Alan McNamara
Commonwealth Public Service Board
ML. Kelly
Ent of Works
K. M. Ralston
Aw.u
Act
G. A. Findlay
McNamara
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Btater
New South Wales
Queensland
Victoria
Kelly
Ralaton
Jamara
Infaratate Awrards
Antantiona
Partien
A.C.U. Pushes Nationalisation of Oil Industry
Melbourne report says the Western state executive of the ACTLU backed a resolution favoring nationalisation of the oil industry in Australia. President A B Monk said the measure would be sent to the Commonwealth Government and to the State Trade and Labour Councils for discussion with respective governments.
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Wednestm
Tolerstate
ACTLU
ACT
A.B. Monk
Commonwealth Government
Altate Trade and Labour
Labour Council Seeks Attlee Address at Canberra Meeting
The ACT Trades and Labour Council last night decided to seek arrangements for British Labour Leader Mr C H Attlee to address a public meeting in Canberra during his visit. The council aims to have him speak at the Albert Hall, Canberra, area during the visit.
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Attlee
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C. H. Attlee
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Albert Hall
Canberra
Catholic Women's League Frames Canberra Goulburn Constitution
The Catholic Women's League of Canberra Goulburn met yesterday to draft a constitution though no branch exists in Goulburn yet. It plans expansion to Goulburn and Yass within months and aims to promote spiritual cultural intellectual and social interests of Catholic women and encourage civic welfare. Father O'Donnell noted many women rely on others and said the league's aims would be valuable if adhered to.
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Canberra
Goulburn
Yast
Aino
Father O'Donnell
League
Ban on Pacific Bomb Tests Sought by ACL
The Australian Council of Trade Unions will urge the government to seek a global agreement among major powers to ban future atom and hydrogen bomb tests in the Pacific. The executive condemned the U S tests for causing injuries and urged settlement of disputes by United Nations mediation.
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Wennesasy
Australian Council of Trade Unions
Commonwealth
Pacific
Torday
U.S
Raporta
Trade Union
United Nation
Wool Producers Oppose Trade Embargoes in East
The Australian Wool Producers Federation opposes embargoes on goods from Eastern countries. They warn such actions would harm the Australian economy and could push Far East markets toward the Communist China alliance.
Allan Jones on Revue Tour
Allan Jones heads to Iceland for a multi city revue tour with three gigs at the Palaasumn beginning July 3. The tour will feature his repertoire including his best known number The Donkey Mechane.
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Allan Jones
Stead
Iceland
Alg Lms
Jones
Pening
Palaasumn
Cases To Be Dropped In Liquor Commission Hearings
Government plans to drop charges in a Hayal Commission hearing on liquor cases. Several witnesses faced sworn statements as the commission considered proceeding despite objections.
Labour council to seek return of wage index adjustments
ACTU Trades and Labour Council to form committees and review wage adjustment proposals, with a meeting set for July 21. Delegates criticized the current index system and debated restoring pre-war measures while condemning court actions affecting wage calculations and industrial relief.
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Motes
Applebees
Fld
W.A
Inca Peng
Cape
Hjorts
Merwe
Wren Index
Bydney
Byrne
Polce Renta Toulay
Ac.t.u
J. Reid
Teachers’ Federation
Canberra
Findlay
P. Hammond
A.W.U
Eaoaense
Margina
Latour
National Service
Reese
Apcheeee
Rome
Herrea
Kevin Miller
Holt Hhleo
Crop Prospects Unfavourable Report from Sydney
Sydney reports show dry weather delaying sowing and poor crop conditions. Mr Nicholson of the Department of Agriculture notes backward crops, weak roots, weed growth, and limited recent sowings across regions. Germination ranges from poor to fair as seedling crops struggle with meagre rainfall.
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Nicholson
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England
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