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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 05, 1950

Page

2

Speaker May Present New Chair At Westminster

The Speaker of the House of Representatives may present the Speaker's Chair for the new Westminster chamber on London. The chair is from Australia and will be shown with a delegation of Empire parliaments including representatives from South Africa India Pakistan Ceylon and many other colonies. Cameron will travel to London by air next Saturday while Mr Ader Mann acts as Speaker in his absence.

Speaker Westminster House of Representatives A. Ge Candion House of Commons Inn Speer Te Fou ‘of Commons Bn Te Mousa of Representatives Canberra Eh Candorre van Prodgpaton United Kings Cin Dom House of Reproiver Camron Australia House of Se London Cameron Secompanica Oy Dure Leste Adermann (Fisher Empire Parlie Manta Anc Africa India Pakistan Ceylon Rhodesia Treland Abamas Barbados Bermuda Gambia Gold Coast I Tish

Polio Patient Reunites With Found Dog At Farm

A dog belonging to a polio patient was found at a farm near Scott's Crossing and returned to the boy yesterday. The owner said the boy, age two, is a polio patient and the dog’s rescue was reported by a caller who found the animal in the Bolonglo River area over the weekend. The family noted the boy is improving with treatment as the pet was safely brought home.

Malan Criticizes United Nations in Memoir

South Africa's Prime Minister Dr. Malan, in a memoir, attacks the United Nations and its voting structure. He claims the council allows a few nations to veto major decisions and that South Africa was treated unfairly by the body.

South Africas Ber United Ni Flomgerarity Council United Netions Interea Malan Cape Pro Congress of the Nation Filet United Nations

Mr Colwill Elected to Wheat Committee

Sydney report shows Mr HA Colwill president of the Wheatgrowers Union elected to the Wheat Committee with 1 552 votes over Crowther who received 4 votes A vacancy arose when Mr H S Robertson moved to Federal Parliament.

Sydney HA. Colwill Wheatgrowers” Union Want Away Colwill Arla Park Pam Crowther Roberton

Dormant Trout Hatchery Work Delayed Across Regions

A departmental official described the trout hatchery project as dormant for several months due to housing, labor, and equipment demands. Plans call for alterations to the Cotterdam wall and potential use of equipment for fir ponds. Production remains limited, with 60,000 annual trout moved to the A.GIT. amid improvements and evolving needs.

L Colter Cotterdam Iki Lowall Thredbo Dinds Yne Ballarat Jhning Tirestork Werner Monava Beline Renee

Security ban on Woomera limits range access

The Minister for Supply told the House of Representatives that the Woomera rocket range had reached a stage allowing only a few visitors under strict security. He stated the government would not permit anyone, besides select persons, to visit the range, in response to questions about denied access for R Hurst of the Electrical Trade Union.

Mr. Beale Woomera Beale Cameron Hindmarsh R. Hurst Electrical Trade Union

Labour Feels Pressure Shifts May Delay Bill Pass

The Labour Party admits strong pressure from Victoria South Australia and Western Australia may ease opposition to the bill. Six states split, with tactics in Federal Parliament aimed at tying the majority and delaying the measure for months until the Prime Minister can seek a Senate approval.

Hydney Labour Party Victorian Sirensland Tammanian P South Australia Wentura Australis Thin Biim Wf Feadt MF. Monies Sinor Vike. McKeit Senate

Fine Hits Union For Illegal Strike in Australia

The Amalgamated Engineering Union was fined £600 by the Full Bench of the Industrial Commission for taking part in an illegal strike. Summonees were served at Port Kembla to show cause why 130 union members were not working during reasonable overtime. The bench stressed obedience to orders and outlined potential primary sanctions under the Trade Union Act, amid broader Labour movement discussions.

Union Sydney Amalgamated Engineering Union Industrial Commission Today Australian Iron and Tse Port Kembla Ita Menabera Commonwealth Council Ita Commington Labour Cdy Trai Canberra Dustrial Tnd Menaue Gom- Wvem Maniver Etsolon House of Representates Catwell Melbourne Labour Party Communist Party

West Australian ALP stance on Communist Dissolution Bill

The Western Australian ALP executive signaled support for the Labour Party position on the Communist Dissolution Bill led today by a party official. The report notes alignment with the current party stand amid ongoing political debate in Australia.

Rrrth AWLP Labour Party Bate Alp

Repatriation Protection Discussed by Australian Leader

Prime Minister Mr Men chen said the Government would review the Repatriation Act to see if it covers servicemen wounded in action. He answered SF. Graham on amending the act to protect those serving in the Berlin airlift, Malaya, Korea and potential future actions.

Menchen Mennies SF. Graham St. George

Dutch New Guinea Governor Plans December Visit

Governor Stephan van Wearden burg of Dutch New Guinea said in Bingapore he will visit Australian New Guinea in December to discuss mutual interests. He noted liaison was practically nil and cited important questions on trade and customs for settlement.

Reuter Bingapore Stephan van Weardenburg Dutch New Guinea Australian New Guinea

Miss Australia Quest Plans Event and Boxing Tournament

Plans for the Miss Australia Quest include judging in Sydney next month and a boxing tournament for October in Canberra. Proceeds from the Remembrance Ball at Albert Hall on November 1 are to support the quest, with matches featuring Canberra boxers and fighters from Eva McQuillan's gym in preliminary bouts.

Plana Raj Tang Ape Goodall Raita Steen Sse Gowdall Sydney W Luney Ja Ain Ban Albert Hall Getuber Canberra Merv Bennett Chris Noonan Eva McQuillan Gymnasiony George Bradley Vic Howden Tommy Graham Beng

Rogers blinds offer measured windows and tailored fit

Rogers blinds promises window measurement and tailored installations with delivery in ten days. Floor coverings include free measurement and quotations for all lines Feltex or Body Carpets. Customers may select from a vast display of furniture and coverings with clearly marked prices.

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