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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 10, 1950

Page

4

Wanted workers and domestic help in Canberra area

Classified notices seek WANTED CARPENTER and domestic help. jobs include office chores and motor mechanics. Also WANTED and ACCOMMODATION VACANT and ACCOMMODATION WANTED ads from Newsagency and agencies in Canberra region. Includes scattered fragments about employment and housing requests.

Vowrions Wents Bundey Ows Uramapert Pian Obi Bey Xingsea Newsagency

Debate over Child Endowment Bill and Labour stance in Parliament

Government presses ahead with the Child Endowment Bill while signaling possible amendments to the Communist Party Dissolution Bill. Labour cautions against a double dissolution, notes its own past increases to endowment, and calls for early passage to start promised payments next month. Senate activity will be closely watched by Australian families.

TRE Communist Party Labour Party Cie Canberra Mynsive Hla Han Senate Holt Houe Representatives Labour Australia

Canberra Weather Data From Historical Report

Weather readings show 39.515 inches at 8 am and various measurements through the day. Canberra forecast notes rain in the tablet and feonkt with cool, showery conditions across the district and a mild day ahead.

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Weathered Fragments and Rumors Dominate Noon Canberra Briefs

Patchy notes speak of Canberra weather highs and lows, Brisbane and Melbourne mentions, plus Tokyo rumours and Australian servicemen in Japan. A casualty report from a RAAF Catalina crash at George RAAF is noted with a critical condition update.

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War still on in Pacific says Japanese after Saipan surrender

Japanese claim ongoing conflict in Pacific as Saipan evacuations unfold. Reports from Ryoda agency describe a woman among inland residents two miles north of Maipan and locals fleeing Saipan before the island fell. Letters to General MacArthur’s HQ warned of a mirage plan and urged surrender.

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ACT Council Debates Bestowing Power on Legislative Council

An interdepartmental committee debates a proposal to establish a wholly elected Legislative Council for the Australian Capital Territory to reflect the people's will and curb municipal administration. The report, tied to the Coles IPRS charter, is under consideration with no final decision yet.

Acre Dr. Nett Manber Corac Gounell Act Coles IPRS

Health scheme defended by Sir Earle Page

Sir Earle Page defended a voluntary health scheme as a middle way between pure government control and private practice. He argued that combining voluntary insurance with government aid can improve national health, retain professional standards, and keep medical care within the public's means while expanding modern hospital services.

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Dutch N. Guinea Watch Grows Tense

A parliamentary discussion centers on Dutch New Guinea and potential joint Australia New Zealand defense roles. Minister Spender counters calls for detailed promises, noting Australia and New Zealand must work within a broader security framework and avoid implying outside control or dominion over Indonesian territory.

Dutch New Guines Spendersil Australia Swarts Dudt Relia U Wey Inlanda Indonesia Spender New Zealand

Government finds Senate amendments to Child Endowment unacceptable

The Labour Minister said the government would not accept Senate amendments to the Child Endowment bill and would restore it to its original form. He argued the move would undermine family support and risk delaying or overturning the basic wage decision by the Arbitration Court.

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Communists in Peace Congress discussed in House debate

Me Holt reading photocopied papers suggested the document outlined a committee to resist a future barrage against democratic nations. Speakers including John Rogers and Barling Bowna urged Australia to lead international peace efforts and invite Allied nations to joint declarations.

Marx ‘House Holt House of Rapeeuentatives Mme Akid Thi Bang Praon Communist Party Halt Eid John Rogers Sherbourne Mebourne Pole Dhalloway Melbourne Forte Bigua United Nations Trygve Lie Brolloway Dinoune Barling Bowna Great Britain Australia

Artesian Bore Explosion Injures Eight Workers

An artesian bore explosion hurled water and flame into the air injuring eight men at a hillside property near the bore. Injured workers Maxwell Toutel Terence Goabel Atlas Tremwell and others were taken to Rome Hospital with burns and injuries. Geologist D Pitsman and crew assisted in quelling the eruption as the bore had begun erupting weeks earlier and reached water yesterday.

Rome Sydney Busnbrook Hillaide Property Maxwell Toutel Duvwoombai Terence Goabel Brothar Atlas Tmwell Borer Togwoombe Ftama D._ Pitsman

Red Herring Declaration Reply Sparks Labour Debate

A heated exchange over a so called red herring statement by The Speaker and Mr Mensien questioned government plans to declare Labour members of Parliament under a Communist influenced measure. Arguments focused on parliamentary privilege and the aim of potential disqualification for seeking other employment under Crown rule.

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Mr Chifley's Speech on the Communist Threat Sparks Debate

Prime Minister Chifley addresses the Communist issue amid calls from government and opposition. He defends government actions and accuses dissenters of weakening national unity while promising continued measures to curb subversion.

Parliament Members Discuss Private Banks and Coal Shortage

In a parliamentary session the government faced questions on private banks and the coal shortage. The treasurer noted coal supply limits slowed building progress while ministers weighed future actions and policy responses amid economic strain.

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