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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 02, 1951
Page
3
Fragmentary report from Madrid describes a feminist congress with remarks about women imitating men and performing men's work. Chief organizer Phar Prima and other names appear garbled in the text.
Havelock House in Canberra is set to host parliament guests, with 175 rooms and 40 staff. The opening, delayed by over a year, will be overseen by the Interior Department before potential handover to Works and Housing.
The court of marine inquiry in Sydney examined the lost collier Kiama. The inquiry reviewed the January 19 foundering with six sailors dead and noted the vessel was loaded at Newcastle on January 16 and cleared Nobby's Head before a storm. The inquiry was adjourned.
A police escort from England to London accompanied George Wr Tit ley 47 accountant, wanted by London police on charges totaling 29000 pounds, was remanded until May in a Brisbane police court. Sub-Inspector Martin told Mr George 5.M. details.
A 1949 50 report notes major changes in the coal industry since the war and confirms improved employment stability. It warns that conditions enabling progress also invite renewed industrial action, while outlining Australian coal demand projections from 1948 to 1953 and minimal export commitments.
The YWCA thanks donors for a street stall and fumble sale held last Thursday. The annual meeting for the Women’s Club at Manaka is set for Monday May 28 with members urged to attend. Tennis Friday at St Paul’s Court and a keep fit class for married women starts tomorrow at 12 30 a.m.
Newcastle Tuesday district committee of the amalgamated Engin eers lodges withdraws members from collieries at 11 pm. The action affects mines in the north including Muswellbrook and excludes Wallarah New Lambton Burwood and John Darling. Daily losses of 28 000 to 40 000 tons projected. An aggregate meeting will decide duration. The stoppage follows the suspension of an electrical fitter at Elrington colliery for refusing turning work.
The Coal Industry Tribunal considers the application from the Miners Federation for the cancellation or suspension of the attendance bonus award. Officials from the Miners Federation and allied unions met in Sydney to discuss the issue and will reconvene next week. no final decision was announced.
Exporter Alugh Jameson was helping his cats when he slipped and fell under heavy machinery. He suffered a fracture and concerns arose over mounting expenses and job security for the humble worker.
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