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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 15, 1952

Page

3

No Agreement At Wheat Talks In London

The London conference on the International Wheat Agreement adjourned without a decision. Minister McEwen told the House of Representatives that exporting and importing countries held wide differences, and a July International Wheat Council meeting will review recommendations for governments. A further price conference may decide on a later agreement.

London McEwen House of Representatives Turnbull ‘Malee International Wheat Council

Dollar import cuts spread over wide range of goods

Adelaide report quotes Senator O Sullivan saying new dollar import restrictions will cover a broad set of goods. He notes petrol for ordinary motor vehicles, films and tobacco won’t be affected, while imports of cars and tractors will be cut further. No serious interference expected.

Adelaide O'Sullivan Dallar

Felon Joins Bid for Freedom Shot Dead in Pentridge Inquest

Melbourne police report Kevin Albert Joiner, a prisoner at Pentridge, killed during a desperate escape bid on April 14. An inquest heard he grabbed a warder's rifle from a guard near a Roman Catholic church, was shot after a final warning, and died from a back wound.

Melbourne Kevin Albert Joiner Pentridge Mwax Burke Joiner Her Majesty Qeality Jarier Balling Jajner Hugh Grounds

Scarce Work in Melbourne as War Draws on Economy

The article notes rising job scarcity in Melbourne amid economic strains of World War II era. It mentions states starting work programs and loan cut expectations, with many stores struggling. Authorities are tight-lipped about women's employment data as the job market shifts.

Bourne Searne Cibourne Mare Peeble Ae Wales Tore Melars Postal Y Department

Frain Footwarm Device Installed Reaches Canberra

Report notes a new footwarming device being installed, aimed at warming travelers in Canberra during winter. Details are scarce due to fragmented text.

Canberra Wend

Australia seeks to boost migration and investment efforts

A fragmented report notes discussions on injecting Australian sentiment to boost immigration and skilled labor. Key figures include Mr Dowse and Mr Harrison, with focus on England Scotland and Ireland as sources, and costs cited around 28 000 pounds for a home remodel in Canberra.

Owen Dowse Hugh Thomas White Downer Australia England Scotland Ireland Midland London Executive Council Harrison Australis Uber Howe Batis Wainberg Baen Harrison Ania Byrtison Tronode Canberra South Attearan Tara Amare ST

Post Office Efforts Praised Amid Community Routines

The passage notes vigorous postal service efforts and a large next business undertaking arrangement. Mr Anthony expresses satisfaction that forecast defense claims align with actual outcomes, reflecting optimistic expectations that were challenged earlier.

Ameala Anthony

Australian Olympic boxing team trimmed by two withdrawals

Melbourne reports veteran Peter Cork pulled out to stay with his wife expecting a second child. Welterweight Law Parker also withdrew and no replacements were named by Australian Olympic Federation Chairman HL Alderson.

Melbourne Peter Cork Cork Australia Law Parker HL. Alderson Voxer

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