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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 10, 1957

Page

9

Discrimination Alleged In Building Dispute Sparks Union Action

In a chaotic building industry scene a Mester Builders member alleges discrimination while two workers receive over award pay and work with B.W.LV. members. The ACT Trades and Labour Council reports strong union support and vows to continue wage justice efforts for workers as organizers recount a week of intensified action.

Mester Builders Workers Council B.w.lv A.C.T. Trades and Labour Council Can Grive Baiee

Corriedale Ram Brings 400 Guineas at Sydney Show

At the Sydney Sheep Show sale of Corriedale stud rams a ram bred by R E Wettenhall of Ceres Victoria sold for 400 guineas to R Jarvin of Boorowa. Of 67 offered, only 38 found buyers as Wettenhall’s four rams drew keen bidding and averaged around 400 guineas.

Corriedale Sydney R. E. Wettenhall Ceres Victoria R. Jarvin Boorowa

Governor's Pension Defended in Sydney Debate

In Sydney, the New South Wales ALP president F. H. Campbell defended the 3000 pounds a year pension for the retiring Governor. He noted Wales followed the practice and cited General Sir John Northcott as the first Australian Governor. The package adds six months' full pay and military pension, totaling about 7000 pounds in the first year.

Sydney New South Wales A.L.P F. H. Campbell Campbell Wales John Northcott

Show Breeding Too Artificial, Graziers Say

Canberra graziers warn that show focused breeding makes sheep vastly different from ordinary flocks. They say prize winners live on special diets and pampered, risking a lack of constitution for ordinary work. American breeders faced similar ruin from over pampering.

Canberra A. l Wright Wright

Arrest in Anti Terrorist Drive in Nicosia

Nine Cypriots were reported to have been arrested in a drive against terrorism in Nicosia as part of a recent security operation. The Sunday's report from AAP Reuters notes authorities conducted multiple arrests during the anti terror sweep.

Nicosia

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