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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1964
Page
1
Australian reports describe a dramatic rescue during a trip to Cooma where a woman narrowly escaped death. The account notes the peril and quick action that prevented a fatal outcome. Details remain fragmentary but the incident highlights swift response by bystanders.
A gas explosion at an O'Connor house injured four people, with a 23-year-old remarkably saved from death. The blast damaged the kitchen area and debris scattered across the gaol garden. officials investigated possible motives and noted no suspicious circumstances. The incident prompted coverage of colonial issues and security concerns within the ongoing conference discussions.
Conflicting reports describe ongoing negotiations between unions and industry representatives over a wage dispute. Commonwealth and arbitration hearings continued behind closed doors, with no official statement on settlement terms. Commissioner Hardstick summoned parties to conference at the Commonwealth to resolve the strike through wage and pay discussions.
An Australian National University camper in a tent on the campus lawns drew attention as unions and employers debated a wage increase. Lectures paused while trades and engineers discussed over-award pay rises, with no clear resolution. Professor Sykes, a Canterbury NZ graduate, described the directorate’s stance as unsettled amid heavy storms and a mass meeting planned by unions for more definitive action.
A spring session plan would see a bill to control restrictive trade fees and monopolies introduced in the Commonwealth Parliament. The discussion covered overseas investments, economic expansion, and potential tax implications, with concerns about impact on Australia’s economy and jobs.
Report from St Mark's Library notes Bishop EH Aicgmann suffered a mild stroke Wednesday. Doctors Burgmann and team describe the episode as a faint bite of exhaustion before recovery began. The bishop, long affiliated with the Church of Figland, has served notably in wartime relief roles.
A pilot died in a crash discovered after a party. details are sparse with unreadable fragments mentioning sand and coke. The incident is under investigation and authorities have not released full information.
The appeal for To Van Fick has reached a total of £604. The list of givers includes Mr and Mrs Hansen and several others, with names such as W. Reege and P Lavell noted in the donation record from Times.
The Trades and Labour Council may act on bread prices in Canberra as Mr A McVeigh advocate for the Baking Trade Employees Federation presses for cheaper bread across the ACT. The federation seeks a new award while the Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Commissioner Mr Gi Ay Blind Tay will hear a dispute. Thre threats led to proposed reforms to align wages and hours. McVeigh notes Canberra prices vary from New South Wales and delays in delivery.
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