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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 01, 1951
Page
3
London reports British War Minister Strachey told constituents in Dundin that progress at the front may permit an end to the war soon. He cited potential scenarios including negotiations or a fading combat pace as decisive factors influencing an early settlement.
The Minister for Labour Mr Hol stated the Commonwealth Employment Service will offer 126 300 jobs. About 103 000 are for men and 23 300 for women across primary industries mining building manufacturing transport and communications with figures broken down by sector.
In Sydney areas beyond Zone A suffered outages on the first day of the zoning plan. Failures at Busmerong and White Bay stations caused load shedding in Zones B and C, with Zone D briefly affected during the morning peak. Officials expect improvements as machinery is repaired and additional power from Bunnerong and White Bay comes online.
Sydney report: Albert George Briskie, 38, of King Street City, charged with stealing two paintings from Gregory Richmond Board. The works named Bronzini Boy’s Portrait and Eve allegedly hidden during police search at a King Street building on April 23. Briskie claimed a debt-related loan arrangement and attempted to block access to an upstairs room as officers investigated.
The Meritime Marine Service report notes discipline problems among British crews on Australian runs. It cites influence from Australian waterside workers and notes crews abroad faced issues when in contact with those workers. The association says complete relief crews must be flown from Britain to maintain order.
Prominent officials of the U S W Trades and Labour Council plan a conference with metal trades unions on Wednesday to discuss overtime and zoning impacts. The seven unions seek full overtime rates on Saturdays and a reconsideration of weekday shift rules amid NSW Industrial Commission rulings. Federal and NSW federation leaders indicate solidarity with the demand, while concerns linger over employer production leases and possible job displacement. Sydney organizers warn the zoning burden falls on workers and note potential alternate employment as a relief option.
Heginald Robert Saunders, 51, appeared in court on a charge linked to possession of beer glasses and related items. A woman fainted in the courtroom as the case unfolded, with Saunders' sentence referencing a theft incident at Sydney Rowe and a recommendation for further action tomorrow.
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