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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 31, 1951
Page
2
Commonwealth Arbitration Court heard a Federation claim to alter the ACT Builders Labourers Award travel clause. The dispute covers name and expenses, accommodation, and travel methods since the 1960 award. The petition seeks weekly rates, meal allowances, and holiday provisions for workers required to travel.
A court ordered appraisal assigns £440,459 to the widow and £243,214 to two adopted children from a total estate. The remainder is directed to a Jewish, Roman Catholic, and other charitable trusts, with related life insurance provisions noted.
Large attendance marks the ACT division annual meeting. Mrs. president reelected, guest speaker from Surrey, England described her work. The group recently completed a quilt, and the Chief Guide Raven-Powell presided. New federation hall opening noted as a feature. officers elected include vice presidents and secretary Mrs Greenup. committee of 20 appointed.
Lottery No. 2506 will be drawn today from Sydney entries including Second No. 91943 by George syndicate P. Fong Castlereagh Street and Third No. 4178 Mrs Board ing Hote syndicate Mrs. Har tin Pitt Street. Fourth No. 18 Ba Syndicate Mrs. Ban Ry dalla mere Avenue Parramatta.
An Australian government spokesman described discussions from Melbourne about wool distribution and coordination with the United States and Allies. He noted Australia should allocate wool as America did, citing prior stand and ongoing talks on sulphur and other materials.
Market notes show continued irregularity in merino sales at Sydney with prices down as much as 6 percent, 9,807 bales sold at auction, and 183 bales privatary from prior catalog along with 823 bales of skin in the recent listings.
Readable figures show attendances with three figures given for parts of the day. A morning count around 120 and an evening total near 400 are noted for the easton event.
Officials of the club announce resumption of winter sports travel to Mount Franklin after the hotel was destroyed by fire this season. About 80 pals are available in a new unit near the old building, with keen competition expected among tourist companies for trips to the mountain. Travel services anticipate increased traffic from Sydney as coaches meet at Fairbairn Thursday and enthusiasts plan snow sports trips.
In Sydney Weumscay the Minister for Educ Stewan told the Legislative Assembly that all other states paid higher allowances to teachers college students than New South Wales. Heffron noted January 1949 increases were reviewed in May 1950 with raises for students 21 and older. The recruitment campaign and payment delays were discussed as over 1 percent of places were filled.
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