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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1952
Page
4
Melbourne, Tuesday report notes A W U officials reelected unopposed Dougherty Geomwary Leg secured posts Susie to serve three years Devon as secretary with tenure and salary details indicating leadership stability within Australia’s union ranks.
An Australian railway labor dispute in South Australia centers on pay and conditions. The conciliation commission considers interim wage adjustments while workers press for better hours and protections. A manager argues the Australian worker seeks fair terms, while officials debate the readiness to concede further improvements.
A meteorological bulletin outlines the forecast for the next day with expected wind at 2 and 3 pm and 8 pm, mild daytime temperatures, and cloud cover. It notes an early cool period followed by a warm, warmer night and a chance of light rain later in the week.
Unclear OCR text references a student council at Canguerra University College with fragmented names and events. Unable to determine a coherent date or actions. no clear outcome or participants are readable.
A damaged text discusses how higher interest rates may slow private activity and public works, arguing that government programs should not raise costs. It notes private housing activity could rise if government underwrites fewer loans and stresses the need for stable rates to support long term financial programs. The piece reflects on effects of rate changes on national employment and housing, with emphasis on Commonwealth guarantees and mortgage programs.
A messy OCR fragment references various terms and garbled names. It includes unrelated phrases and appears to be a broken historical newspaper snippet with no coherent event or clearly identifiable entities. The readable content does not yield a discernible headline or reportable fact.
London reports of protests by General Labour and interviews with MPs over the ban on exporting certain materials to Spain. W Fisher, ex-accused, and others comment on the policy and its military implications amid government resistance and party debate.
A garbled report questions the 1956 Melbourne Olympic schedule amid unclear statements from New Yorker officials. It references Olympic athletes and potential impacts on the Games with speculative figures and quotes about venue changes and financial implications.
In Sydney on Thursday authorities discussed complaints about indecent comics found by schoolchildren during hours. Chief Secretary Kelly said attempts to address circulating material and assess church and public concerns, aiming to balance censorship with freedom. Local officials seek guidance on stricter handling and enforcement of publications in schools.
In a post conference interview Raspert Mockridge states he has no ride for Australia at the Garree Teranr. He hints at limited chance of a positive outcome and notes commentary from media on his French Grand Prix prospects.
The fragmented report lists Australia and Victoria coal shipping issues with unpaid orders totaling 4 708 20 and 1 600 000 from South Africa. It mentions Australia unable to ship coal to India and other regions while Australia proceeds with partially filled or delayed orders and payments.
The Commonwealth Government faced opposition over boosting Australian leaf use and blending it into local tobacco products. Figures like Mr. McEwen and Mr. Gale discussed blending plans, imports, and tariffs while outlining industry goals, farm expansion, and potential price effects on tobacco grown in Queensland.
Sir Arthur Fadden told the Iowa Council that Commonwealth revenue exceeded projections by 98.5 million pounds, aided by delayed tax receipts and drought relief costs. He noted underwritten loans, drought payments, and use of dollar loans to fund water conservation and public works, with funds redirected to a National Debt fund.
In Richmond Virginia authorities investigated a murder linked to alleged voodoo practices. A witness testified that the suspect used spells to control others and the victim helped locate evidence, including bones buried near a swamp as detectives pursued a trail of magical claims and fear.
The Minister for Air announced seventeen officers promoted to Wing Commander and Squadron Leader ranks. Notable names include Ronald Susc ade and William Gallacher, with postings to Cootamundra and Laverton. The ceremony reflected promotions across Canberra air units and related bases.
The committee will invite experts to consider a uniform company law. The Prime Minister and the Premanent Conference day set aims to simplify laws and harmonize corporate regulation. There is debate over feasibility and regional differences across states and business sectors.
Senator Ashley urged the cabinet to decide on the sale of the Commonwealth Shipping Line after two months of government negotiations. He warned that delays harm economic progress and urged a final decision to avoid setbacks in maritime policy and ship expansion.
Two American teams from Minnesota and California clash with Canberra University College officials at the Gallery. The visitors led by D L Hunter and Aler Stewtes, with David Webster and Francis White present, aim to promote the National Union of Australian University Students. They arrived to engage with the Shurtenta Representative Council during a Canberra visit.
The first report from the ACT covers 34 months ending June 6, 14 and details extensive government expenditure. It records revenue, maintenance, new works, and administration costs in Canberra and surrounding areas, with figures for streets, parks, housing, education, and public services. The report notes appropriations of £600,000 over three years and outlines major capital and operating expenses across departments.
A cryptic item from the page notes a mime performance linked to a theatre group. Sparse readable fragments mention a play titled Pen Whet and a reference to a tee or stage cue, with no clear names, dates, or venues available in the legible text.
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