02 Mar 1951
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 02, 1951
Page
1
Canberra predicted a partisan clash as Labour controlled Senate faces proposed penalties and injunctions linked to one day stoppages. Government seeks powers under crime and coal acts to curb strikes and contempt actions. Debate to be pressed in the house within 26 hours as ALP considers harsher penalties for strike-related offences.
In Sydney on Thursday the Federal Arbitration Court jailed Edward Charles Roach, Waterside Workers Federation secretary, for 12 months contempt after denying a stay. Court police moved Roach from the dock as dock workers gathered outside. The decision followed charges over a circular article and cartoon in The Maritime Worker, amid claims of intimidation against Roach and security guards. Authorities warned against demonstrations and warned the court could not be influenced by external pressures.
Fragmentary report describes Mr Williams appearing shocked at a Maryborough court session. The document records testimonies, police escort, and references to Mr Justice Fontar and Mr Dunphy. It notes debates over publication authority and the industrial dispute context surrounding the case.
News on production declines in iron and steel across Australia describes rail transport disruptions, a 10.60 percent drop tied to cooling and white-tinged shortages, and potential employment effects. Officials warn sustained weakness could slow national industrial progress and defense-related output.
Sydney workers’ protest over a judge’s sentence sparked a mass shutdown with 6000 to 6500 members ceasing work. A forum at Leichhardt Stadium discussed further action as the ACT leaders held talks with the Federal Executive of the Waterside Workers Federation on looming legal penalties and potential escalations.
On the South Coast watersiders and miners staged protests with meetings planned to address labor issues. Officials urged calm and stated no work would proceed as planned while demonstrations continued, with meetings scheduled to discuss next steps.
Rationing of power and gas will not be introduced immediately. The Baby Cabinet will meet next Tuesday to decide on rationing. Premier Mr. Mugire and partial ministries will address the issue after the meeting.
Kydeny report says executive director of the Building Industry Congress Mr. D. Stewart Prunner notes exemptions and per mile per ton rules. Commissioner for Road Transport Mr. Shoe orders blanket relief and a 25 percent rollback in rolling stock. Only perishable goods and clothing would be received within a 21 mile patch around Sydney, with further limits on freight handling and municipal transport.
A cabinet reshuffle is expected after the resignation of Dame Enid Lyons due to ill health. Mr Spender may become External Affairs Minister with Mr White tipped for High Commissioner in Antigua and Guander, while ministers other changes are anticipated amid the prime minister’s deliberations.
Western Notes report that the Soviet union will attend the Paris talks with a seventeen-man commission. A preliminary deputies meeting is set for March 8 in Paris, following a Washington meeting to prepare for the discussions between foreign ministers.
A 1960 report notes American unions withdraw from mobilization agencies and plan a break with government economic policy. A five hour meeting of 14 union chiefs led to the Economic Stabilization Director Eric Johnston being refused as wage cell head. Ten percent level proposed amid disputes over price and wage controls.
The Brisbane branch of the Federation faced a wage and discipline dispute as workers halted operations. Branch president W Carrigan ordered a return to work tomorrow, stating the stoppages today were not directed by the union, while many men remained at their posts and many resumed work after duty.
Montreal reports that Aarangs will resume next week as Canadian pact talks progress. Australian and New Zealand governments agreed to mobilize ships for a year, with communications via telegraph and international officers noting potential naval actions.
The text records Dame Enid's letter of resignation and remarks on government duty and public service. It notes colleagues' regret and admiration, and mentions the Austra as a figure connected to the cabinet. The fragment hints at a tax election context and cabinet discussion.
A chaotic fragment reports Kenneth Edward Troyed, 23, of Sydney, and mentions a Korean War toll update from the Defence Department. It lists totals including Marine Corps and other units with scattered names and numbers, but details are unclear.
Fragmented OCR reports U S naval talks about a peace conference involving top officers. Mentions Chief of Naval Operations Bates, Admiral Sherman, and Vice Admiral Lanitynie in connection with President Eisenhower and fleet movements in the Mediterranean.
Fragmentary OCR text outlines a murder case in court with references to verdicts and accusations. Names and precise actions are unclear due to garbled content, but the piece centers on a trial outcome and judicial assessment of the defendant's conduct.
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