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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1949
Page
3
Rail workers threaten nationwide stoppage if night work is not limited to 30 days. The federal government was informed that an adjournment was granted for Mr. Harrison until tomorrow.
London reports show tuna import position and external trade Salanae value at 4,300 pounds. Sterling convertible criais in Rep tember 1940 compare with a monthly balance average of 21 million pounds in the first quarter. Motor car exports reach 200,000 with 71,000 dollars for the quarter of 1908.
In Cessnock area strong move tried to end the strike but Kiwan rejected. A meeting broke in darkness as miners shouted for a division. A resolution to continue the strike carried on a show of hands while some miners condemned leaders and the Communist Party. The editor of Common Cause faced questions about bank funding, Catholic action cited. order restored as a withdrawal statement was made. Northern Miners President warned the struggle would grow more vicious, with safety staff withdrawn from Aberdare Colliery as part of ongoing coal tensions in Queensland.
In Sydney on Wednesday the State Parliamentary party resolved to intensify its campaign against the Communists on the cornfields. The chairman Mr F J Ceull said it is time to deliver the Kuccout blow as ministers and officials travel to northern districts.
Watersiders plan an appeal to the High Court against Mr Justice Foater of the Arbitration Court to void a decision linked to the National Emergency. The appeal, filed by Ismacs for Water, rests on grounds from the lower court.
Ex servicemen council discusses expulsion of Communist members and the need to monitor Red activities. The Blair Athol mine operation and Caledonian meeting are noted as key factors shaping the stance and potential further actions within the Legion.
Sydney reports a slow meeting hosted by the Australasian Women's Movement at Town Hall to protest the coal strike and socialisation. New House wives Association members distributed pamphlets urging women to blame coal workers and supporters. Resolutions aimed at forwarding to the social convener.
Federal and state ministers met at a conference believed to have fixed a deadline for ending the miners strike. With no agreement the government planned to open cut mining. Ministers to reconvene next Wednesday and report to cabinets. Open cut mining movement to ease production with army labor assist from Monday. Woman escorted from hall as order restored after street disruption.
A Tribune editorial notes a surge of wealthy Britons moving funds abroad as the sterling exodus accelerates. It cites a London Daily Mirror chairman Bartholomew who purchased a Melbourne rent and hints at further transfers of 1.6 million from London to Melbourne, indicating potential broader financial moves.
A Trades Hall gathering descended into threats and violence as clashes broke out between ALP and Federated Clerks Union factions. The militant faction pressed to seize the attendance book. police were not mentioned, and the crowd struggled to exit while the chair adjourned.
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