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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 22, 1959

Page

8

Platt Resigns Transport Union Secretaryship

Platt resigns as Transport Union secretary after doctors advised illness. He handed the resignation to president L. Sharpley of Wollongong on June 10 and noted a required one month notice under union rules. He will remain ALP duties but quit leadership amid ongoing controversy.

Sydney The Transport Workers’ Union A. G. Platt Hie Thet Union L.sharpley Wollongong Platt

Liquor Laws Liberalised In Northern Territory

Darwin report states Australia’s most liberal liquor rules are now in effect in the Northern Territory. Licensed venues may serve until 11.30 p.m. one night a week by police notice. two late nights require court application. Unlicensed premises gain late hours by local declaration. Organisations may seek permits from a Justice of the Peace or Special Magistrate with 24 hours notice for objections.

Darwin Australia Northern Territory Iguor la Justice of the Peace Poli

Whaling Quotas Dispute Still Unresolved

London reports the 17 nation International Whaling Commission deadlocked over quotas as Norway and the Soviet Union resist compromises. Delegations plan to reconvene for a full conference opening tomorrow and continue discussions through next Friday.

London International Whaling Commission Norway

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