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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 09, 1950

Page

3

Pastoral Workers Awarded Wage In Interim Australian Award

In Sydney and Queensland the Conciliation Commissioner J B Donovan announced an interim wage award for pastoral workers. The award, effective May 2, raises piecework and weekly rates across occupations including shearers, crutchers, wool workers, and cooks. Rates vary by task and region with guaranteed earnings and time-rate components. Donovan will seek a broader award on June 8 amid ongoing union and employer discussions.

Sydney Bintan Queensland Kroe Erecta Simeal J.B. Donovan Funda A. Baltan Fermanent Hundar Mn Intreuuo Nook WU Uty Koep Donovan Woulpreauern West Australia A.w.u.e Donoven

Premiere of Litter Springs Near Canberra Hospital

Community Hospital in Canberra discusses premiere of "Litter Springs" and plans for new quarters. Board debates £7,000 central heating cost, ambulance reports show high mileage, and Dr. Nott for dog paddock issue near the hospital. Expenditure totals and revenue projections reviewed for 1960 61.

Canberra Burr P. F. Dougay Aotlon van Egies Cal | Donnelly Department of the Interior Raetella Mutt Nott Ade Don Gopa Menales Partiae Halac Rte Boar Hospital Egper Hamlin CA Donnelly Nurs Rap Aistera A.D. Fraser M.P Benetts Pharmaceuticsl Act U ‘Umate E ‘Sai

May Day clashes erupt in London crowds at Trafalgar Square

May Day demonstrators clashed with police in central London. About 2000 marchers moved toward the Cenotaph, engaging in three hours of hand to hand struggles and city street fighting near Trafalgar Square and Parliament Square.

London Trafalgar Square Sant Sicaert

Fragmentary ad promotes face powder for aging skin

The readable bits advertise a cosmetic powder claiming to clear and smooth skin, offering a younger look and improved texture. It references women in their twenties and praises the product as a wonderful option, though many words are garbled and unclear.

Chartaoman Walp South Back

Dugan and Mears Admit Hold-Up Links In Court

Sydney police allege Dugan and Mears, serving sentences at Long Bay Gaol, plotted the Murt's Dock hold-up. Det. Sgt Barnes said statements from Mears and Dugan were taken under duress and linked to a Tommy gun attack and multiple shootings.

Sydney Edward Joh Barnes Sunet Williagn Cecil Wer Tk Cokeum Barey Keck Dunn Wnlls Murt Dok Wobru Ay Geol Bares Dugan Mears Charg Harold Charles Tate Es ‘Meara Reece Tuck Dugas Frag Slo Sidney Tuck Collaroy Meare Red Det Barnes Anid Barnes Tare Barnes Darwen Ke Dugan Thea Muttoen Brindley Ald Meors Meare Ontburat Tie Dock Bermast Barnet Barpiat Aidad Peffenina Jenna Brindley Mar Taeas

Mayor and Minister Die in Captured Wisconsin Town

New York reports that the mayor and the Methodist minister Rev Will Bennett, 72, of a small Wisconsin town were seized by revolutionaries at dawn and the town taken. The mayor died later at a bonfire, and Bennett died from coronary thrombosis after being confined behind barbed wire. Local commander Brasch called the event a terrible tragedy.

New York Wisconsin Will Bennett American’ Legion Brasch Ife

Murderer sought in Melbourne girl's death

Police appeal for help after Sylvia Holmes, aged ten, was found dead at her Creree Street home. Inspector H. R. Donetly urged residents who saw a man in working clothes near 7 p.m. to report sightings. A suspect described as visiting the door about 7.50 p.m. was questioned. The killer allegedly donned expensive clothes and posed as a street woman at night. Mrs. Ethel Courts, Carlton, mourns her daughter's loss.

Melbourne Manny Melbourne Sylvia Holmes Cre ee @t Fitaroy Equad H.R. Donetly Russell Thin Pea Pation Wes Wes Folicg Irs Ethel Courts Carlton

Bail Refused On Murder Charge In Sydney Case

A youth was refused bail at Parramatta Court today on a charge connected with a shooting. Leva Gaary, 19, of Albert Road Auburn, faced alleged intent to murder John Herman. Herman remained in hospital after two shots from a shotgun were fired.

Sydney Parramatts Court Leva Gaary Albert Road Auburn Mt John Herman Herman

Canberra Breed Wins at Royal Show Dog Event

The Canberra bred and owned Smooth Fox Terrier Canberra Coll won the Best Puppy under six months at the Kenne Club Show held at the Royal Agricultural Showground in Sydney. George A. Woutay highlighted the event with other top finishes including runner up in Puppy breeds and Welsh Corgi winners judged by Ms. A Shakespeare Minder.

Canberra New South Agen Cyrshra Brest Ms. A. . Shakespeare S Minder

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