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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1948
Page
3
A disrupted conference in Wellington covers three Buckland claims involving disability payments for cold work, rest periods, and raised pay. Union officials tally maintenance staff grievances while noting petrol ration reductions and potential cuts in route fuel.
Local police report theft of clothing intended for flood victims. Authorities traced the items to a suspect seen near a park lane, with money involved in the alleged incident.
Heavy rains drenched the North Coast causing river floods that isolated towns from South Grafton to Lismore. Floodwaters closed roads, halted mail and food deliveries, and prompted calls for assistance as the Weather Bureau warned of more scattered showers overnight.
A detective found a dirty neglected house housing two women with dozens of empty alcohol bottles including rum brandy gin whisky and beer. The coroner Mr G R Wima found the two women were living in hazardous conditions during a Mangrason visit at Merrylands Farm estate.
An Australia driven by wartime weariness faces a postwar policy debate on boosting gold output. Proposals urge immediate higher prices paid to gold producers to spur new ore to market, leveraging Commonwealth support to stabilize finances and revive struggling towns.
Members of the Eabour Council and Trades and Labor leaders today submitted a proposal urging immediate action on price control. They call for a government inquiry into current pricing of essential commodities and for a staffed committee with wage union representation to advise on controls and anti overcharge measures.
Inspector Brannelly announced the wreckage of a Douglas plane found by Fred Smith and his father in law Norman Mar mut. The description suggests an unarmed transport aircraft used by Italy, with an Australian rifle and two tommy guns found at the scene. Personal items and victim identities are being investigated to confirm details.
In Adelaide a report notes wage changes and shop conditions as a fire incident is reported. It mentions bully beef and tobacco, a wage range for women workers, and that no burial action will occur until RAF investigations and arrangements are completed.
The Industrial Board heard requests from Allied Liquor Trades Union for variations to the award to allow a five day week for hotel workers in Canberra. The case discussed overtime, wage scales, and practicalities of a two day week, with implications for boarding establishments and transport traffic. Proceedings noted by Mr. L McIntyre and Mr. Metora for AC T and related entities, with the basic wage claim expected to begin soon after morning sessions.
A review of pastoral conditions released by the Federal Council reports recent general rain easing drought fears in New South Wales and Victoria. Northern Tablelands show good conditions with rising store sheep and cattle demand, while central to western areas face ongoing drought. Queensland and South Australia report patchy rain with variable pasture outlook as winter approaches.
The report describes thousands of sleepers swept away in floods, with 10 000 scattered over Balt lines of farm country and Swan Creek area. Many are bedded or lying in fields, creating a chaotic scene that may take months to recover. Damaged inventory from the Taylor operation is noted as part of the loss.
The New Zealand government imposes tea export restrictions requiring licenses, provoking debate over economic history, international interest, and policy responses. The piece notes broader calls by landholders and global finance to ease Bretton Woods tensions amid distortions in trade and currency.
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