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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 18, 1968

Page

13

Cairns Opposes Any DLP Labor Negotiations

The Federal Labor MP for Yarra Dr Cairns said he opposed any “holes in comer” talks with the DLP. He stated no discussions had occurred on his behalf and that such talks require ALP conference approval. Senator McManus denied involvement by Whitlam or Cairns but claimed some ALP members supported a unity plan.

Melbourne Yarra Dr Cairns DLP Labor Party ALP Knwnsledge DEP Cairns Senator McManis Tmo McManus Whitlam Chir

Objector Denis O'Donnell Becomes Army Clerk at Brisbane

Private Denis O'Donnell the national service objector is posted to Victoria Barracks Brisbane as a clerk. An Army spokesman said he will serve at a unit that will enable more effective service, at No Cadet Brigade HQ which oversees Queensland school cadets. He previously trained at Canungra, where he was fined ten dollars for disobeying an order and granted stand-down leave until posting.

Brisbane Denis O'Donnell National Service Victoria Barracks Army O'Donnell Queensland Spa Canungra

May 355. Out of work in May in Canberra district

At end of last month 255 people registered for employment in the Canberra office area covering ACT and Yarromumla Shire. Of these 215 were men and 140 were women. There were 267 registered vacancies, 184 for men and 83 for women. In May last year 249 registered for reemployment and 232 vacancies were listed.

Canberra Act Yarromiumla

ACT Law Society to answer ACT law reform criticisms

The ACT Law Society plans a formal reply today to Attorney General Bowen’s criticisms of its law reform report. Council members drafted the reply after meeting last night, with society president K P O Leary saying the statement would be public next week.

ACT Law Society Bowen K.P. O'Leary Rowen ACT Reform Commission ACT Advisory Council J. Leedman Law Society G. Walsh United Zealand R. Fraser Blair Holyoake Avia New Zealand Wellington United States Credit

Wage increase bid rejected by New Zealand court

Wellington reports that the New Zealand Court of Arbitration refused the first wage rise request in 27 years. The 47.4 percent claim by the New Zealand Carpenters Union was to cover rising living costs after government economic measures and currency devaluation. The ruling did not impose a wage freeze, with mixed opinions from judges and representatives. The decision highlighted NZ’s need to restore economic strength amid inflation and policy actions.

Wellington New Zealand Court of Arbitration New Zealand A. P. Blair New Zealand Carpenters Union Federation of Labour Tises Employers' Representative Horan ACT Commonwealth Coocili Gener Austral Jeserday Tafruas One Society of Australia S@cTetry Wil Rtttuan Tellhalia Moscow Federatog Doug Ce Anthony Australis Minag-Ie el

ACT RISES FOR TRADES DRAFT LAWS ADVANCE

The ACT plans a special drafting section to craft laws addressing ACT law, aiming for rapid progress within weeks. Attorney-General IM Bowen announced the establishment of a four-man team to steer the initiative and set the agenda for the new perme draft.

IM Bowen

Snedden to go on overseas tour with month long visits

A minister for immigration Me Snedden will lead a month long overseas tour during the winter recess. He plans to meet with Sweden Denmark Finland Turkey Ireland Britain and the United States to discuss migration movement of migrants and refugees. He will confer with officials in Washington and London on passage of refugees and related migration issues.

Imo World Watch Denmark Sweden Finland Turkey Iraly Britain United States Snedden Dunmfart Maly Washington Europe

Fortune Telling Miner Wins Big Amid Lottery News

Mr Maximilian Janiszewski of O’Connor Canberra hit a 312000 jackpot after a 248 draw and a recent 24000 win. His son Christopher 21 and daughter Yvonne 17 rushed to the Belconnen site to share the news as the family planned to bring his sister from Walsaw to live with them. The family, imported from Poland 1.5 years ago, celebrated with champagne.

Janzewski Wattle Street O'Connor Christopher Yvonne Belconnen Taniszewski Kennedy Robert Kenney Janszewski Walewska Warsaw Canberra Janiszewski Australia Poland

Liberal MPs Warn of Growing Student Unrest in Melbourne

Australian MP Edward St John warned of rising student protests turning violent, saying revolt against authority is global and could hit Melbourne universities soon. He criticized youth for seeking own say while noting Labour and Liberal parties push for free speech yet impose conformity. Colleague Andrew Peacock, returning from eight weeks abroad, warned similar actions could occur in Australia, though more avenues exist for grievances.

Melbourne Australia Edward St John Liberal Nsw Constitutional Club Yim St Joh Paris Sejob Andrew Peacock Vic Peacock Geneva Rotern England France

Monash Divides As Students Vote To Dissolve SRC

Monash University Students Representative Council voted to dissolve itself next week to form a new student governance body. Several thousand students attended meetings protesting university administration, disrupting lectures as police stood by to prevent possible rioting.

Melbourne Monash University Tralian WDIEN GRC Rudenta SRC Eliet RMU Gm Ie SUNY Guy Imai Ou Dent Alt University Matheson Uni Monash

Aborigine exploita tion claim sparks NT wage debate

Aboriginal leader Dexter Daniels told Melbourne workers that about 300 stockmen on three northern Territory cattle stations Wigon Mountain Valley and Miniron were still not earning award wages. He said workers were paid fortnightly at rates below 80 dollars and demanded government action through the Northern Australian Workers Union. Daniels urged minister Wentworth to act, criticizing inaction and noting recent wage rights won by white workers.

Melbourne Northern Territory Dexter Daniels F‘ Daniels Saint Wigon Mountain Valley Miniron Daniels Thei Northern Australian Workers Union Mr Wentworth Mir” Weororth Wentworth

Kathy Mystery at Dundas Migrant Hostel Sparks City Alarm

Kathy Wrethman, 24, is at the Dundas Migrant Hostel where a tense night led to a city-wide search by police after she screamed for help and pointed to a hole in a chain-link fence. Her father described a violent struggle and officials say the case remains unresolved.

Sydney Crysroteasan Kathy Wrethman Wretman Daushier Kathy Dundas

Armed guard after escape attempt at Pentridge Gaol

Three prisoners Killick Porton and Cormick failed to break out near the main entrance. They were placed under maximum security guard with armed officers at all times. An officer was injured by a hacksaw blade bite and treated in hospital. The trio barricaded themselves in a dormitory before surrendering after more than two hours and will be held in iso division until charges.

Melbourne Pentridge Act Sampanica WY John Reginald Killick John Porton Daryl Eric Cormick Langi Kul Kat Beaufort He. Gaol Pendiary Co 69

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