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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 22, 1954

Page

4

Prevented from Sacking Runkens Wharfies

Sydney, Friday, a foroman stevedors told Br aMina peing company that a tion had prevented him from sacking wharf labourers who were drunk on the J Himalaya in January. Wilson said he informed Captain Deysdale that he proposed to sack Deysdale had said we had instruction from Captain Goodwin. The inquiry into the Boards of Reference for the stevedoring industry heard Wilton testify that after the incident the wharfies were intoxicated and abusive and that the labour superintendent warned against sacking.

Sydney Br aMinipeing Tate Ation Shecog Himalaya

Accidental Death Verdict In Cycle Fall

A verdict on an accidental death was read in Spooner’s Court yesterday after Langerak 43 of Raymon Street Ainslie died from injuries following a cycle crash. The deceased rider fell on Dooms Road near Afidelago when his motorbike skidded on gravel, the accident witnessed by Frederick Otbaon of Marndtege who assisted.

Keane Acct Ravel Dooms Road Afidelago Zanberra Seigurs Inter Langerak Raymon Street Ainslie Hol Omen Prof Fencing Michiligo Evale Ponle Mr. Kesre Ont Ohmante Frederick Otbaon Marndtege Laneeia Brakse Lengera Wax Fast Su 'Na

Union Cabaret At Hotel Amalle Rex Draws Citizens

The Liquor and Allied Trades Union staged a cabaret at Hotel Amalle Rex last night attended by about 120 people. Langersk served as a drink waiter at Hotel Canberra.

The Liquor and Allied Trades Union Amalle-Rex Langersk Canberra

Labor gains seen as swing could give majority

In New South Wales polling day remarks the secretary of the government party said Riverina Patterson and Gwydir seats were in flux. The current House strength was 68 Government to 63 Labour. A swing of eight seats would give Labour a majority, with ALP HQ reporting marked gains since the recent by election.

Y Srummr Crony Aartime Wadalids Ly Our New South Wales Awaon Te Party Riverina Patterson Gwydir Labour Anderson A.L P

Will Win Seats In Every State Speech Shifts Rhetoric

Report from Rockhampton notes opposition leader pledging to win seats nationwide and push Labour on policy. The article cites Mr Menzies declining to buy into Labour's points and mentions Dr. Watt presenting arguments at a meeting.

Rockhampton Sme Ove Eat Ana Labour Menzies Dr. Vatt

Alcoholic Given Bond For Theft

A 33 year old man with alcohol on a date was held to await a court appearance on a theft charge. The suspect is connected to a robbery case filed on 13 409 and remains in custody pending proceedings.

Alconel

Farmer Invents Own Rat Trap and Yields Heavy Harvest

A farmer devised a simple home made rat trap using a water-filled vessel and cheese as bait. The device reportedly drowned many rats, with estimates of substantial pest reduction contributing to a bountiful harvest.

Flood Damage Grants Approved for North Coast Councils

The State Government announced quick assessments granting 50 to 90 percent of property damage costs to North Coast councils for flood repair. Minister for Public Works Mar Renshaw said grants, totaling over 247,000, will undergo further review to finalize exact amounts.

Sydney Hss North Coast Ime Mar Renshaw

Three Relatives Accused in Shamoueh Case Finalized

The case concludes with the last of three relatives tied to the Shamoueh matter, finalizing charges and outlining next steps in the proceedings.

Belog ‘Shamoueh

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