Seamen Strike Defies Court Ruling in Australia
In Melbourne a national two day strike by about 3,500 seamen was called in protest against an Arbitration Commission ruling on pay and conditions. The action defies a court ban and threatens to tie up 80 ships, amid claims of disruption and threats. Justice Foster criticized the union for “fun and games” and warned the industry remains hampered by their conduct while noting petitions and telegrams aimed at pressuring the commission.
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Melbourne
Seanena
Arbitration Commission
Justice Foster
Ark
EY. Ell
Justice Poster
Comonwealth Arbitration Commission
Chip
Mo Sistico Foster
Peru
Disrup Ji
Alain
Verdian Council of
Faimen
ACTLU
Seomen
Ith
Garfield Barwick
Roster
Little Hope For Seven On Trawler Wreckage Found
Seven men missing after a trawler wreck off Bribie Island with wreckage spotted on the sea surface. One badly damaged boat found, search underway with limited new leads and hopes fading for survivors.
Canberra native workers fed, wage fears rise in New Guinea
Schreiner, managing director of a company employing over 70 natives in New Guinea, says wages are absurdly low and living costs high. He cites meat at nine shillings a pound and scarce milk, asserting workers need at least nine pounds weekly to live. He warns Australia must raise standards and integrate New Guinea natives as citizens, with labor laws amended. A group of native boys is planned to study in Australia for technical training, arriving mid November.
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Schreiner
X Company
New Guinea
Australia
Schreines
Spears
Dix
Schéciner
Guinesay
Wem
Canberra
Papua + New Guinea
Wage not enough for natives in Madang meeting
June 3 Madang Tuesday native leaders told Calwell that four fortnightly wages plus rations were far too low for Papuan and New Guinea families. A Madang district official explained that purchasing power has fallen since the wage was fixed and natives want higher pay to cover basic needs.
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Madang
Papua
New Guinea
Calwell
Sruase
Bud Pacrish
Malayan Officials to Begin Canberra Training Tour
Senior Malayan government officers traveled by air to Canberra for a five month training program in public administration. The mission, aimed at enhancing administrative expertise, moves to a new phase as officials undertake the comprehensive course and exchange programs.
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Canberra
Singapore
Mother and Daughter Reunited After 21 Years apart
Mrs N Milewska of O Connor meets her mother Mrs Kania at Canberra Airport after 21 years apart since the 1939 invasion of Poland. Milewska, then in her 20s, endured wartime forced labour in Germany and refugee camps before emigrating to Australia. They embraced on the tarmac as family and Polish friends welcomed them, then traveled to O Connor to their home.
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Milewska
O'Connor
Kania
Canberra
Poland
Germany
Europe
Australia
Violence erupts in Bulawayo as arson and clashes leave 11 dead
In Bulawayo Rhodesia mobs, arsonists set fire to cars and buildings, leaving 11 Africans killed and over 70 injured. White residents hide behind doors as troops patrol, streets near the front line in chaos while police and army move to restore order. A British defence move to reinforce Kenya is noted as a precaution.
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AML
Salisbury
Bulawayo
British Defence Ministry
London
Kenya
New Installations At Williamtown RAAF Base
About £40,000 will be spent this year on buildings and installations at Williamtown RAAF base near Newcastle. Works include a control tower, underground refuelling services, a swimming pool, new officers quarters, new roads, and extra quarters.
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Williamtown
Williamown
Newcastle
Negro Group Marches On Republican Session
More than 5,000 Black Americans marched on the Chicago Amphitheatre as the Republican convention neared its civil rights plank vote. Signs urged equal rights and a strong civil rights program while tensions rose over the platform committee’s civil rights declaration.
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Chicago
Tim Crows
Keen
Alabama
Jane Mlabaina
Platform Committee
Nixon
New York
Gavemor
Rockefelter
Souht
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Irtte
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Rhodesia
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Hulsewayo
J. Millar
Odesia
Edgar Whitehead
Edgar
Melvin Laird
Jeantima
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