Productivity rise cited in Australian stevedoring case
Sydney report describes a 73 percent productivity rise since 1955 cited by N Docker of the Waterside Workers' Federation before the Commonwealth Industrial Commission. He argues margins should reflect productivity gains as a 7d per hour wage increase is reviewed, with broader industry impact debated.
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Sydney
N. Docker
Docker
Waterside Workers’ Federation
Commonwealth Industrial Commission
Justice Ashburner
Decker
W.w.ef
Commission
Justice Moore
Justice Sweeney
Australia
Melbourne
Tto
Wreck Found Near Mt Mindor After Colombia Plane Crash
Helicopters sighted the missing D3-3 freight plane wreck high on Mt Mindor near Neiva after it disappeared a week earlier en route to Bogota. Five crew members were aboard. rescue teams reached the crash site, but the damage suggested no survivors.
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Bogota
Kabota Ae
Mt. Mindor
United Press International
Caguan
Neiva
Huila
Shoot to Kill Ordered as Teheran Guards Strike
Armed troops with machine guns and fixed bayonets were stationed in Teheran under orders to shoot to kill anyone attempting violence. Despite a general strike call, business remained mostly normal with shops open except in a bazaar area. Leaflets urged people to stay indoors and close shops, while the government urged ignoring the traitors’ call.
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Teheran
P.reuter
ANU Vice-Chancellor says letter received on dictionary affairs
Professor L G Huxley of the Australian National University said he received a letter from Mr M H Ellis regarding the administration of the Australian Dictionary of Bineranhu. Ellis, a national committee member and former joint editor, had resigned from the dictionary project. Huxley planned an inquiry and would reply, sharing enthusiasm for the dictionary effort.
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Australian National University
L. G. Huxley
M. H. Ellis
Bineranhu
Ellis
Professor Huxley
Huxley
Mr. Ellis
Pension Speculation Condemned by Social Services Minister
The Minister for Social Services Mr Roberton condemned speculation about possible changes in pensions and other social services. He urged restraint in publishing reports of proposed changes to rates under the Social Services Act, saying such speculation causes anxiety for those dependent on support.
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Roberton
Roberson
Wood Drive Raises Over Five Thousand Pounds for Thursday Club
Proceeds of a wood drive organized by Mr. P. Dekkers added £125 to the Thursday Club building fund, bringing the total to £5,048 3s 3d and pushing the overall raised past £9,000.
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P. Dekkers
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W.W.F
Reac
Civic Floor Covering CO
Northbourne Avenue
Old Civic
McEwan's
Midford
Oshkosh
South Side
Sonvical Canberra Men and Boys
Kingston
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