Wage Increases Across Australian States Amid Debates
Basic wage rises are outlined for Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth with adjustments across states. The piece details wage scales and annual adjustments, noting NSW and federal awards and the the use of the C. Beries Index to base living costs for housing, food, clothing, and other essentials.
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Sydney
Welbourn
Ammoun
Sopnel
Enles Ra
Brisbane
Perth
Nee
N.S.W
Commonwealth
Pulic
Naw
Linder Feder
Basle
C. Beries
Arbitration Court
Percentage rise in C Series index across quarters
The C Series index shows an overall quarterly increase of 13 percent with several group contributions. Rents rose sharply in a single city while overall rent indices fell slightly in another, and prices for meat and potatoes varied across capitals.
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Wight
Alu 'Ana
Inflation and wages spark debate in Commonwealth talks
Acting Leader Sir Arthur Padden notes four consecutive quarters of price pressure while urging productivity gains to curb inflation. Premier Powell comments that wage rises affect the cost of living, with a 2 shillings increase for capital flights not changing overall stability, as higher prices threaten export competitiveness.
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Tony Jy
Arthur
Powell
Australie
Greane Conte
HNRT
Rise Under Act Awards Increase Basic Wage in ACT
Canberra awards rise under the act announced by ACT Industrial Registrar Brian Martin. Basic wage increases to £21 58s per week with additional index adjustments for Commonwealth public servants and local rates. The changes reflect a shift toward a 46 hour week and prior quarterly price index adjustments.
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Canberra
Othe A.C.T
Brian Martin
Act
Abe
Demand for margins rise in Melbourne trade union debate
Amea- Van Council of Trade Unions secretary Bir. Ri Brosdby warned that demand margins had risen as part of a trade union move to compensate for rising prices. He noted wage pressures increased in many sectors, with intent to align wages with inflation, despite mixed signals about the trend.
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Melbourne
Amea- van Council of Trade Unions
Bir
Ri Brosdby
Toui
Sdemana
Wneresne Ae
Brecon
Egypt Canal Support Backed by Independent Paper
The independent newspaper Al Ahram reports Egypt backing Western claims on canal affairs and endorses a plan placing Middle East forces under Egyptian control with modern arms for a stabilizing role. General Sir Brian Robertson is set to return to Egypt as a former commander in the region. AF Akbar notes readiness to train Egyptians replacing international experts at the base.
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Ett
Naseer Foust
Terday
Ont Te Ee Repein
Ai Weor
Conol Pos Naya
al Ahram
Middle East
al Mia
Brian Robertson
Rar
Idile East
Igyp
AF Akbar
Amovite Nadi
Showdown Talks At Panmunjan Today
New York report on three hour talks between General Mark Park and United Nations truce negotiators ahead of panmunjan tests. United Nations seeking quick Korean armistice while Communists demand concessions and immediate talks continue with details pending.
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Panmunjan
New York
Mark Park
United Natins
Clark
Toleyo
Wamington Maureen Tall Room
Primdoers
Fast Fmonth
Ron-Elid
South Moron
Genarnd
Harmann
Byngman
United Nations Har Ath Mtea Atenemrance
Uth
Korea
Jouwer
Tineke
TAKE TOW INDO CHINA TAKE TOW INDO CHINA Jirborn unite attacked
An unclear report describes a clash involving a Communist led group at breakfast. The text references Vietminh, French forces, and a depot, but the details are garbled. The narrative implies a military action in Indo China with opposing factions and a strategic location.
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Jirborn
Unite
Ike ‘Vietminh
Onde
Tangeon
Chim
Communist Party heads raided as red suspects noted
Police raided a Communist Party headquarters on Bong Street and nearby premises. Officers described uniformed personnel and seized what authorities termed evidence of wrongdoing. People linked to the party were observed in the aftermath as residents reported tense scenes.
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Ig Recora Sy
Communist Party
Sues
Maruet Mureet
Ot & Red
Bong Street
Fares Loney
Sama Uone
Laveaupetorr
Promi
Many Chinese Yield As U N Offensive
Seoul dispatch reports large numbers of Chinese troops yielding as Allied forces push into a bulge. United Press describes frontline observations of reformed Communist lines and renewed Allied pressure on the East Central front with fears of a major counterattack.
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U.N
Seoul
Taylor Adid
Imontivala Simaoa
Kumaong
Nan
Keuniver
Taylor
Ra Ks Artillery
Whiteman Sets New Australia to New Zealand Flight Record
Flight Lieutenant Whiteman, flying a stripped down Mustang, set a record by flying from Sydney to Auckland in 2 hours 31 minutes, beating the previous 3 hours 52 minutes. The aircraft shed nonessential gear to reduce weight, carried about 4,000 pounds of fuel, and faced early engine issues. His wife expressed pride at the achievement.
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Reuter
Dy le Whiteman
Sydney
Auckland
Whiteman
Richwood Raaf
Sialon
van Himeu
Mrwoot
Aeitheat
Huge Fire Blocks Sydney Rail Traffic Delays Thousands
A major fire in Sydney halted rail traffic and delayed thousands as services between Aviney and Red Fort were crippled. The blaze disrupted Regent and Teva streets, causing gridlock at the main railway station while a drain from Canberra and nearby lines faced shutdowns and lengthy delays through the night.
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Sydney
Tnda
Fgmer
Acrone
Aviney
Red
Fern
Trafic
Tyntan
Aneough Sheemake
Sydney'n Main
Ramie Gnarl
Regent
Teva
Uney
Freien
Orey
Unclear OCR fragment on legal matter in Tepe region
Fragmentary text references damage to standing and reputation, a judge, and an Australian Communist Party figure. Lacking clear names, dates, or place details, the note appears to discuss potential future actions or warrants without concrete facts.
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Fan Innigetton Basin
Comvonset
Stlee Myers
Tabks by Pow Heads
Fragmentary OCR text mentions an act and references Washington and a commission. Reads like partial headline notes with unclear full context and no discernible events or names.
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