07 Oct 1953
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1953
Page
1
In Sydney on Tuesday the cabinet approved a bill giving preference in employment to unionists and volunteers. The prime minister, Mr Kane, indicated support for the tentative act titled WeDbing.
A scrambled briefing notes Lieutenant Commander Michael Lithgow may return to Britain as the world speed record bid looms. London reports and industrial figures from Vickers Armstrong touch on the race, while Eisenhower’s brother serves as bank executive amid broader war era finance. Separately, a federal court in New York grants aid to an injunctive request, ordering a substantial cash bond as legal action unfolds, with far reaching maritime and political implications discussed by officials. Meany’s passing, a former EM director, is noted along with other wartime broadcasts and security movements across Maine and Virgin ports.
The committee faults the Works Department over wasted drawing funds and unused estimates for other departments. It cites lax private architect use, poor day labor control, and weak interdepartmental review, urging constant oversight and a full review by the Public Service Board.
In British Guiana protests surge as Communist linked workers rally amid security tension. Reports from Kingston and London describe naval movements and government debate while Jagan’s party confronts discontent and calls for restraint.
Tuesday attempts to upset the ALI choice forecast in Labour circles. Arthur, son of Mr 2G Arthur, former NSW minister for fines, won the AWL selection on Saturday. Some executives doubt Arthur can reunite Bubibuly, feared to have financial trouble and unrest.
Government orders withdrawal of a uranium deposits map three minutes after release in Parliament. Cabinet discussions between ministers led to a countermanding notice issued following questions from Labor MP for juratory territory. Withdrawal described as potentially temporary with inquiries ordered.
Grandmother with husband and eight newborn quads, a girl and a boy, weighing 1 308 and 4 90 minutes apart, born at Gilgandra District Hospital. Dr Trevor Williams assisted as Mrs Madison shocked by the rarity. Family names: Terry, Betty, Pauline, Margaret chosen by the parents. Father served in World War II. older siblings listed. Government ministers comment on housing arrangements and support.
A section of the Baker Stator Company's Geolong factory was damaged by fire early today at about 1.90 am. Flames swept through the praying station of the factory harming employees. No one was reported injured.
In a lengthy letter, General Clark condemns coercion of prisoners of war by North Korea and China. He notes UN plans to hold prisoners for up to 30 days for explanation, disputes charges of promised releases, and emphasizes prisoners should freely choose repatriation or another destination under neutral mediation.
Mr K P May urged Progress Private enterprise and the State to adhere to their responsibilities and perform their functions at a Canbaren branch meeting last night. He argued the only way Australia would reach maximum capacity and intent war through efficient personal effort and a united corporate effort.
A 1940s public works debate outlines proposals to modify the Public Works Committee’s remit. The report notes a tunnel kiln proposal, a costly administrative building project, and a 1952 tunnel plan later abandoned, with cost estimates rising to about £1.9 million and diverse defence and civil aims discussed amid budget concerns.
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