Postpone Stoppages Amid Miner Meetings
The Miners Central Council voted eight to none to delay a nationwide stoppage for two weeks. Leaders warned such action could weaken the miners’ federation while contemplating service-leave claims and possible resignations from Mr Gallagher. A further Central Council meeting is scheduled before June 16 to review the dispute.
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Mopar
Gallagher Yeaterday
Coal Industry ‘Tribunal
Committee formed to promote sport in Canberra area
A committee to promote sport among residents in Canberra formed at Gorman House on Monday. Representatives from Great House, Hotel Acton, Barton House and Gorman House are linked to the effort. A secretary Mr G A Bennett is named and a sub committee will arrange a tournament.
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Oil Plan Aims 46 Million Gallons Fuel From Coal
Sydney report says The Standard Oil Co of Australia plots annual fuel oil output of 46 million gallons from coal and oil shale at local mines in this state.
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Wedsenda
Standard Oil Co. of
Australis
Elephant escapes during unloading at Sydney wharf
Laborers and spectators watched as six elephants were unloaded from the liner Wananella Loday. One elephant named Doll broke loose and dragged by a bystander before being restrained and returned to the dockside pen.
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Boxer Dog Arrives in Canberra First in ACT
A Boxer bitch named Brocky arrived in Canberra last week as the territory's first Boxer owner. The breed originated in Germany and gained popularity. Boxers are known for even temper and suitability with children. The dog belongs to Mr and Mrs Gerandy of Sydney and is linked to a Boxer club in London.
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Censure Motion Rejected Over Stop-Work Meeting in Canberra
The Cenberm Trades and Labour Council rejected a censure motion against President B. R. Rhoda by 39 votes to five over his handling of a stop-work meeting at the Industrial Board. Secretary Blumenthal defended the chairmanship, while unions called for unity and solidarity. A six-member committee was formed to review council rules and delegate rights.
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Canberra Times
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Australia
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Britain pledges to aid Argentina with meat in exchange for oil surplus
Leader of the Country Party argues a surplus of sterling oil should be distributed to meet Argentina's demands while aiding Australian producers. He and Mr. Fadden call for unrestricted bunker oil for foreign points and equal terms with Argentina in meat markets.
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Australia
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Shires Oppose Government Electoral Reform Delayed
Sydney reports the annual conference of the Shires Association urging a government electoral reform act. They pressed for timely bush fire control measures and expanded weed eradication funding. The rail crossings need full level routes for heavy machinery, and the petrol tax allocation was deemed inadequate. The motion calls that road tax revenue be redirected entirely to road construction and maintenance.
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Moe
Australians Drinking More Milk Says Sir Earle Page
Sir Earle Page urges policy changes as milk consumption rises in Australia noting births fell from 190,080 in 1938 to 182,000 in 1947 and dairy cattle numbers dropped by 78,000 while production declined by 73 million gallons. He blames government handling of the dairy industry and calls for equalisation of milk prices and access to water and electricity to boost output.
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Australium
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Birarte Page
New South, Wales
Transformer blast at Bunnerong cuts Sydney power
A transformer explosion at Bunnerong caused a Sydney blackout affecting about 50 000 kilowatts of output. Officials expect the idle generator to restore 30 000 kilowatts, or 10 600 more than normal, by tomorrow as repairs continue.
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