Waterfront Strike Targets Government Push on Legislation
The Minister for Labour, Mr Holt, describes the nationwide waterfront strike as an intimidation attempt to block government policy. He outlines a bill to amend the Stevedoring Industry Act to curb community control and launch a broad inquiry into waterfront operations amid industry disputes and threatened cabinet opposition. The government seeks a comprehensive review and a fact finding committee to overhaul the industry while addressing wide contention among employers unions and Parliament.
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Obstruction Delays and Frustration in Labor Inquiry Report
Mr How described a committee of inquiry with power to compel attendance while discussing the union’s right to engage labor. Holt presented a report signed by Sir Owen Dixon and Healy noting no reference to the union’s fundamental rights. Port Kembla and Melbourne ports faced delays as steel shipments and labor actions persisted.
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Leaders Clash Over Labor Reform And Inquiry
Dr Evatt denounces government actions on waterside labor policy urging a formal inquiry into the industry. He criticizes hurried regulations and calls for investigation of union selection, while warning against reviving old confrontations and urging parliamentary unity.
Australian visit by MarcolmacDonald in government talks
A garbled note reports Mr MarcolmacDonald arriving in Australia as a guest of the government. It mentions Prime Minister Menzien announcing the visit next week and touches on a South-West commission role, but details are unclear due to the fragmentary text.
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Democrats May Win In Senate Also
Fragmented OCR reads claim Democrats may win in the Senate with unclear names and districts. Mentions Neuberger and various Republicans with distorted text suggesting political shifts and potential impacts in the upper chamber and state offices.
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NO SIGN OF STRIKE SETTLEMENT
Reported tensions around a waterfront strike show no settlement. Government and labor leaders debate penalties and labor availability while the Federation denies halting work. Officials cite a 28,070 registered waterfront labor force and average weekly hours well above targets as talks continue.
No Peace On Wharves With Mr Healy
A report recalls tensions on Sydney waterfronts with Senator McLeay and Minister Beauter McLeay opposing strikes. Talks between Labor Minister Holroyd and Mr Healy indicate government efforts to avert disruption. The piece notes conferences with ACT and criticism of the prime minister placing Mr Henry in authority before reversing the decision.
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Monk Says Government Ignored ACTU Warning
Report quotes Mr Holt criticizing government for ignoring ACTU warnings about waterfront labour tensions. He claims proposed amendments to the Moving Industry Act would worsen a perceived water front crisis and ties to communist plots. Holt urges public inquiry and warns ministers of potential unrest.
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Britain gains from Imperial preference says Australian minister
Australian Minister for Commerce and Agriculture Mir McEwen said London favored a form of agreement to protect Australian agricultural exports to Britain from subsidised U.S. farm produce under the Imperial preference system. He noted Britain’s aim to shield Australian agriculture as part of the imperial trade framework.
Compensation For Plane Shooting
The London report states China will pay Verg 367,000 in compensation for the loss of the British airliner shot down by Chinese fighters. Britain, Australia, and Portugal discuss the incident and related tensions. the agreement aims to normalize relations and cover the victims' families.
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Liberal Members Critical of Pandit Nehru
Liberal members critique Pandit Nehru over policy delays and tolerance of regional and international pressures. The debate touches on Japan, China, and Western alliance roles, with Downer and others weighing nonalignment versus anti communism. The piece notes hopes for a stronger democratic front and cautions against pariah status for Japan.
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Labour Averts Senate Amendment To Wheat Bill
A fragmented report describes Labour blocking a Senate move to amend a wheat bill, with references to government rebels and potential impacts on amenities and voting. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors, but the principal action is the government averting a Senate amendment to the wheat bill and ongoing political maneuvering.
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Port of London Still Unsettled
Port of London remains unsettled as chaotic text fragments suggest labor disturbances and unclear travel disruption. Disjointed phrases reference workers, markets, and vague dates, with multiple garbled names and locations challenging clarity.
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