Government Stand On Pillar Extraction in Australia
The Minister for Labour admitted in the House that using machines to mine pillar coal would not only increase output but could affect mine safety. He noted a labour shortage in New South Wales and Queensland and said the government is examining solutions. The discussion touched on mineral tribunal decisions and whether pillar mining should be mandated or allowed by mine owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Holt
House of Representatives
Grifiths
Shortland
Holt
N.&.w. Sand
Bunal
MacLeay
Grimthe
Rosevear
Dalley
Gallagher
Australia
Gale Ingher
Tribufutana
Italka
Hoseveat
Isnun
Mitla
Australia debates Japan readmission to Davis Cup
The DESO association and other groups oppose Japan reentry after applying in 1948, arguing post war relations and democracy needs. Leaders differ, some seeing value in international sport to ease tensions, while others warn against rekindling bitterness and recalling wartime memories.
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Ociation
Japan
Jap Lawn
Arasawa
Tokyo
Towa Tenaia
Ita
Ansociation
Norman Cohen
Mim G.A. Vasey
War’ Widows Guild
Sirs
Vaney
Maid
Biro
Vasey
Health Scheme Queries In House
The Minister for Health Sir Earle Page said in the House of Representatives that introduction of the National Health Scheme would be determined by the mechanics of the House. In reply to Mr Thompson he stated there had been no delay due to the scheme’s tier and denied that the BAMA’s attitude delay postponed its presentation to Parliament.
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Naional
Sir Earle Page
House of Representatives
Thompson
Port Adelaide
Earle Page
BAMA
Rough Basketball Match Ends With Heated Play
In a rough men’s basketball bout at Dri Hall last night fifty plus spectators watched Lithuania’s squad beat VILCA. VILCA led early before Lithuania surged back as umpiring decisions stirred the action. Top scorers were V Gen for Lithuania with 18 and F Kalasmae for YMCA with 11. YMCA defeated Forestry School 10 2 in the other A Grade game. R Mennisen starred for YMCA in his final appearance with strong support from J Murray. Forestry School’s best was J Speirs.
Not Guilty Of Criminal Assault At Goulburn Court
A labourer Clive Allan Reakes, 21, of Lockhart NSW, was found not guilty at Goulburn Supreme Court of assaulting the married sister of his fiancée on March 9 at Lockhart. The Crown alleged entry to the bedroom while her husband was away. the jury deliberated 16 minutes. Justice Maxwell discharged Reakes.
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Goulburn
Goulburn Supreme Court
Lockhart
Clive Allan Reakes
W. Reakes
Rooney
Reakes
H. A. Duele
Womanis
Maxwell
Mia
Wimmard
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Civic Centre
Alto
Cig Fele
Belaedonrat
U.S
Neeld
de Soto
the Federal Capital Press
Vauxhall
Niall Eae
Leesea
Nanshull
Frowestepriced
Australy
Uday Wr
Watehhall
Wyvern
Esmond’s Motors
Canberra
Mort Street
Braddon, Canberra
Woom
Bruce Burgis
R. T. Whyte
District
Merce
Stemin Grenby
Anthony Squires
Swanwear
Anwear
R.T.W
Kennedy Street
Kingston
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