Wage rise controversy sparks debate across Australia
The Australian wage commission grants a 5 shillings rise amid drought and cost pressures. Justice Kirby and Justice Gallagher back the increase as the economy’s limit, while Justice Wright would have supported more. Industry figures warn higher wages must match productivity to avoid price rises and unemployment impacts.
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Abau
Dr Fuchs Party At Southampton
Dr Viv an Fucha and fellow polar explorers returned on the 21,800 ton Rangitoto which docked at Southampton after a four hour delay from bad weather. They were greeted with cheers and martial music as the liner arrived. Dr Mucha is to be knighted by the Queen at Buckingham Palace tomorrow.
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Soviet ready to discuss ban on nuclear arms
Soviet leaders agreed to send experts to study verification of a nuclear test ban and urged the United States to support disarmament. Khrushchev warned Arctic routes and foreign bases complicate risks, while Washington viewed the move as a possible basis for progress toward disarmament.
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Fists Fly At D L P Rally in Melbourne Town Hall
Violent clashes erupted at a Melbourne rally as Democratic Labour Party leader Frank Scully spoke. Security ejected five men. police removed two for offensive pedestrian acts. About 1,000 people filled Richmond Town Hall amid tense scenes.
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Monk Advocates Benign Dictatorship in Asia
In Melbourne Mr A B Monk president of the AC TU told a dinner for the Nationalist China trade union delegation that no Asian country could be fully controlled economically or socially without benevolent dictatorship. He cited India and Burma and urged Australia to seek economic understanding with Asian peers.
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