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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 10, 1957

Page

19

Women Prefer Cheaper Meat Than Longer Trading Hours

In Canberra the Canberran branch reports on a hearing before the Conciliation Commissioner regarding five and a half day week versus five day week for meat trades. Housewives Mrs Wigmore and Mrs Hill provided impartial evidence on price sensitivity and lunch hour access. The commissioner kept current hours, allowing summer Saturday mornings and five winter days.

Ation Meat and Altie@ Tradea Federation Meat Industry Employees Union Wigmore Hill National Council Civic Centre Manika Kingston

Erington Dispute Delays Over Wage Settlement

In a negotiated settlement effort the Erington dispute seeks an award adjustment to include the recent ten shillings a week basic wage rise. The aim is to resolve delays and secure a timely pay increase for workers.

Melbourne detective confirms death of Colin McLaughlin alias William Lane

Melbourne detectives have proven Colin McLaughlin known as Morthe Sport is dead. He died January 12 at Bete Bolong near Orbost from natural causes after a post mortem. Chief Inspector Petty said the name Patt is tied to relatives but no definite details are known.

Melbourne Colin McLaughlin Morthe McLaughlin Jhia William Patrick Lane Bete Bolong Orbost Inspector Petty

Three Car Collision Causes Heavy Damage in Went Avenue

A three car crash in Went Avenue left two cars extensively damaged. Kusion Zenon of Canberra was rear ended by Barry Osland of Braddon, propelling Zenon’s vehicle into a van. Police investigated the late night collision and no injuries were reported.

Avenue Kusion Zenon Yomes Canberra Barry ‘Osland Atak Fiata Bradston Zenon

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Council L. G. Wigmore A. Hill Concili Kingston and Johnson Chelsea Mappy’s Chines Restaurant Monaro Queanbeyan Calberra Lonsdai Bea Artina R. T. Whytes T. Kennedy Harris D.B
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