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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 04, 1949

Page

3

Industrial board hears claim for yarn of award in New South

The Industrial Board hears claims on wage rates for males and females and debates equal pay at age, with references to hours, shopping patterns, and impact on retailers. A decision on the wage variation and a transport union consolidation is reserved.

New South J. B Mtd Malonsy Mt Tredike Rowe Earmer G. A. Findlay Transport Wita’ Union

Federal Golf Club Seeks License For Red Hill Course

The Federal Golf Club plans to obtain a license for the Red Hill course and form a working party to erect a bar at the end. The club will carry out preparations for the opening tournament on March 26 including a handicap gross stroke event for associates and local members.

Federal Golf Club Red Hill Corse

Witness admits threat to minister in New Guinea inquiry

In Sydney the Royal Commission heard Leandro Parer admit he threatened to expose a minister to block a German figure named Junge and later tied timing to his brother’s involvement in a timber deal. Parer described attempts to delay deportation and claimed information could cost the minister his job. The inquiry adjourned to Wednesday with J F Garden slated to testify.

Customs New Guinea Sydney Senator Courtice Enda Royal Commission Today Leandro Anthony Parer Parer Junge King Bhand Ferrell Farrell Garden Urquhart Chuffley Atill Courtice Minster Dr. Evatt Ward Courtlee Labour Ray Thas Shand Mr. Shand Garden, Farrell Harcourt Gerden

Copra Base to UK Agreement Reached with Australia

The Minister for the Army Mr Chambers announced a contract for copra price in New Guinea between the United Kingdom and Australia. The deal set an atom price acceptable to growers.

U.K Mr. Chambers New Guinea Australia

C M F Better Equipped Than Army of 1939

Sydney reports that the CMF shows marked improvement in equipment and readiness compared with 1838. Lieutenant General Rowell notes Australia is prepared ahead by a decade while training with the Northern Rivers Lancers at Gan Gan near Nelsons Bay. Brigadier Macarthur-Onslow states the CMF attracts fit men eager for army training as a foundation for a national force.

Sydney C.M.F Australia Rowell Rivera Lancers Gan Gan Nelson's Bay Rewan CMLF CMF Densil Macarthur-Onalow

Fire risk in A.C.T. eases lifting burning restrictions

Canberra notes relief from fire danger as green grass grows and dry patches lessen. Control Officer C. Kr. Cole reports reduced risk but urges caution with burning off and vehicle loads. Traffic ordinance changes considered to curb careless loading after incidents including scattered taker pieces and a taxi collision.

A.C.T C. KR. Cole Canberra Kingston

Scout Notes on Cottermouth Reserve Development Plans

Scout notes describe preparing Cottermouth camping reserve, with vandals destroying Wuta area HQ and camp facilities. Urgent needs include permanent fireplaces water supply and a new headquarters hut. Council fixes the district flag contest for Easter and asks NSW HQ to appoint a camp chief and adjudicator. Approximately 20 First Canberra Troop members plan a weekend camp, with refresher and instruction courses underway.

Plame Cottermouth Wuta New South Wales Ttma A.C Canberra Forrest

Examination of King London On Return From Hospital

The King yesterday underwent a medical examination after returning from the hospital. No official statement followed the examination.

London Sham

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