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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 29, 1950

Page

3

Stand Endorsed In British Debate On Schuman Plan

Fragmented OCR yields a debate on government stance toward a Schuman Plan style initiative. Mentions ministers Bevin and Attlee, Labour opposition, and calls for a supra national authority seen as undemocratic, with votes described as 30 to 28 in favor of rejection.

Jevinanday Isaune Gove Jermment Rmemitionn Cnurehtl Hagen Conawevabivestabers Britain Schuman UN Beitiah Ns Puvniga Mi Bevin Sore Romule Privme Att Laibour Schoman Nba

Fairwind Motorship Missing. 17 Feared Lost

Sydney reports the 250 ton motor vessel Fairwind with 17 crew members is presumed lost after an air search was abandoned. Rescue efforts by the Army and RAAF were unable to locate the ship near North Solitary Island and Count's Harbour. Minister for External Affairs confirmed the vessel foundered with all hands.

Sydney Fatwind Jos Catuaary RAAF Port Moresby D. Connelly Kotara Hhip North Solitary Islan Count's Harbour Spender

Flood Areas Returning to Normal Life

Flood conditions persist in New South Wales districts. Hundreds of thousands remain out of commission as rail services stay disrupted. About three thousand Hunter Valley residents cannot return home for days, with farmland and residential areas submerged. Some shops reopen and banks run half-days as towns report flood damage and limited recovery.

Sydney Wedi N.toriny BUC Andi Hunter Valley AL Kempney

Attorney General Loses Contempt Case in NSW Full Court

Sydney Wednesday court rejected Attorney-General Martin's bid for an absolute rule to prevent contempt of court reporting. The court taxed costs against the Attorney-General after newspapers printed details of the case citing counsel. Reporters described papers on the table and a mix up in papers led to a mistaken but not deliberate improper motive claim.

Sydney Wialay Caven Ana Nsw Geniral Martin Unreene Wapapera LC. Badham Ken Badham Irtar

New Pastoral Wages Fixed After Conference

Melbourne reports a consensus between pastoral employers and workers on higher wages across the pastoral industry excluding Queensland. The agreement sets a schedule of wool value allowances tied to the 1949-50 greasy wool price, with new weekly rates effective from July 3 in New South Wales Victoria South Australia and other eastern states. Cooks shed hands and abusers receive adjusted rates, with detailed pay figures outlined for each role.

Melbourne W. Donovan Blalen Quonnland Australian Workers’ Union Queensland New South Wales Victoria South Australis

Canberra Court Licence Suspension and Offensive Behaviour Case

The Canberra court heard Licences and conduct involving Ean treat Mr P Keane and Philip Rowland. Rowland a labourer of no fixed abode pleaded guilty to offensive behaviour and was fined for swearing and waving arms in Mort Barvet after a complaint to police.

P Keane Whyte Philip Rowland Mort Barvet Bardou Rowland Gulty Lilmaglatiale

Premier says man offered him job as Speaker in London

In the Legislative Assembly Vic Premier claimed a man, posing as an intermediary, offered him the position of Agent General in London or the Speakership. McDonald said he rejected the proposal. Earlier Fraser alleged a man tried to rile McDonald on behalf of the Liberal and Country Party and was willing to deny the allegation before a royal commission.

Melbourne McBuibh London McDonald Fraser Liberal and Country Party

Victorian Government Survives First Vote

MULBOURNE Wednesday. The Labour backed Country Party government won a test of strength in the Legislative Assembly today when a Supply Bill motion was opposed. The government secured 37 votes to 2 after the Premier sought suspension of the Standing Orders to allow committee consideration. Opposition leader Hollway condemned the government’s conduct as contemptuous. The House went into committee to consider the bill.

Hyland

No Liberal Offer To Labour Denied by Parliament Leader

A parliamentary party meeting in Canberra clarified that Prime Minister Hollway emphatically denied any Liberal and Country Party offer to Labour. The formal denial followed a press statement issued after the meeting.

Str Hollway Liberal and Country Party Amee Afr

Security moves in the RAAF after sabotage in Australia

In Melbourne on Wednesday authorities tighten security after a tear of gem sabotage in Australia. The Prime Minister Mr. Mter Ries announces the invasion of Southern Korea is full of menace. Security officers ban information dissemination and issue departure times and figures to prevent aiding an enemy. The Prime Minister and the Minister for Air will observe the ban.

Mellbourne Becausar Australia RAAF Mterries Korea Ofc Fern Air Uhr White Ulna House ‘of Representatives

Smallpox on Emigrant Ship in Southampton Dry Dock

About 180 crew members of the ship New Australia in Southampton's dry dock have been vaccinated. The vessel, long in commission as an emigrant ship for the Australian route, remains in the final stages of preparation amid public health measures.

London Vacoin New Australia Boutlipo Southampton

Broken Hill Dispute Leaves Unsettled Port Pirie Plans

In Broken Hill tensions rise over a miners strike as talks stall and no immediate agreement is reached. Port Pirie remains uncertain as plans for settlement face delays and unclear timelines.

Broken Hill Tor Comcentradea Pirie

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