Employment Best Since 1960 Sees Unemployment Drop
The October unemployment figure fell by 4,907 to 21,758 with vacancies up 8,745 to 37,497 as new openings were posted at 13,511 weekly and placements at 8,317 weekly. Minister McMahon cites strong labour demand and ongoing reduction in unemployment since February, noting state variations including declines in NSW and Victoria and modest rises in others. The nationwide 12 percent unemployment rate corresponds to 28,334 men and 23,989 women unemployed from a 4.3 million workforce.
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Aieepe Wueensano
Labour and National Service
McMahon
Tasmania
More Jobs Than Men in Canberra Area on November 1
Figures from the Canberra Employment Office show 215 unemployed males and 114 unemployed females in the ACT and Yarrowlumla Shire area at November 1. The jobless total dropped 4 percent since the end of September, reflecting a smaller pool of unemployed including 29 males and 1 female receiving unemployment benefits.
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Canberra
A.C.T
Yarrowlumla
Liberal Cost-Price Spiral Debate With Menzies
Sir Robert Menzies warned in a radio address that a Liberal government would avoid a cost price spiral to shield ordinary citizens from money's falling value. He argued Labour victory could spark inflationary booms or heavy taxation, damaging buying power and confidence. He criticized Labour's proposed monetary expansion and tax plans as risky.
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Sir Robert Menzies
Robert
Ry Party
Labour
Australia
Sir Robert
A.B.C
Calwell
Oil post trading in Sydney after Rome strike news fades
Truting around the Associated Oil group post in Sydney Stock Exchange was brisk and noisy briefly after a strike near Rome Queensland was announced, then faded as traders showed caution recalling earlier disappointments. Pictured are operators on the exchange floor at the start of trading.
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Sydney Stock Exchange
Rome
Queensland
Asociated
Navy Charging Three Officers Over Missing Whaler Inquiry
Navy announces three officers Sydney based faces courts martial over deficiencies in precautions and search efforts for the missing whaler. Captain Sydney Wood Dover Executive Officer Hutson and training officer Lieutenant James summoned after a board of inquiry found prima facie evidence. Date of trial to be set as officers prepare defence. venue Sydney.
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Hlmlas
Sydney
Hayman Usland
Wemas
Cyprilt Wood
Dovers
P. J. Hutson
JB. James
Gorton
Haymad Island
Alan McNicoll
McNicol
Naval Board
Councillors Reject Pressure Allegations
Councillors debate offers of free travel and government influence over London trips. Mr Greenish faces calls for apology as Dr. Harrison and Mr. Barrenger demand evidence. The council ultimately removes the motion from the notice paper.
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R. P. Greenash
Interior
London
Farlhe
Freeth
Mmyine
Font
Greenish
Byrne
T. H. Harrison
H. A. Barrenger
Department of the Interior
Canberra
Council
Barrenger
Arndt
Three Lieutenants Die In Plane Crash During Exercise Sky High
A Cessna from the Army 16th Light Aircraft Squadron crashed during Operation Sky High, killing Lieutenants J E Hall of the Pacific Islands Regiment and John Cope of Ipswich, Queensland, and another lieutenant from the 401st Signals Regiment. Medical teams found the crash site after Army and RAAF helicopters reached the scene amid thick bushland between Singleton and Lithgow. Distress signals were not issued prior to the crash.
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BI. D. Smith
401St Signals Regiment
Lansdowne Road
Perth
W.A
J. E. Hall
Pacific Islands Regiment
Laurel Tree Farm
New Line
Road
West Pennant Hills
Sydney
John Cope
16Th Light
Ipswich
Queensland
16Th
Singleton
Lithgow
Army
RAAF
Second Oil Strike In Richmond Wells Group
The Richmond No. 5 well produced 250 barrels per day and a gas flow of 0.5 million cubic feet during a 120 minute test at depths 4155 to 4190 feet. The oil flowed through a half inch choke with no water. The group had sunk three nearby wells without success near Richmond No. 1. Director Alan Prince said the two wells on the same structure could make the field as big as Moonie, near Moore, with continued testing to determine oil presence.
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Richmond No. 5
Richmond No. 1
Richmond
Richsmond No. 1
Associated Group
Alan Prince
Moonie
Union Oil Development Corporation
Kern County Oil
Australian OT and
Gas Corporation
Moore
Prince
Burned Man Identified in Queanbeyan Fire
Police identified the charred body of Neville Taylor 30 resident of Dodsworth Street near Queanbeyan Golf Course after a Saturday night house fire. The bachelor’s body was found badly burnt in a bedroom of the home which was completely destroyed.
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Queanbeyan
Neville Taylor
Dodsworth Street
Will Hody
Sit
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South
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Coast Guard
Albert
Reykjavik
Iceland
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Richmond Wells
Associated Group of Oil Companies
Gernold
Queens
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