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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 14, 1950

Page

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Doubt Over Basic Wage Rise Payment Amid Conciliation Debate

The ACT Conciliation Court secretary and union leaders spar over wage rise provisions and who will bear increased costs. Officials from ACT unions warn about retroactive effects while private contractors could face higher rates. Canberra and Melbourne figures say implementation awaits further steps.

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Wage rise clash as unions push basic pay talks

Report from the Chamber of Manufactures signals Labour’s stance on wage increases amid debates on a 1 to 2s 5d change for males and females. Australian workers seek arbitration, while unions anticipate delays and possible phased implementation starting December. Preliminary survey shows thousands affected in New South Wales and metal trades.

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Budget plan blamed as futile by graziers in Auckland

A disjointed scrawl of quotes and garbled text suggests graziers condemn a government budget plan as futile. It cites woolgrowers resisting new taxes and a wage policy tied to inflation, with references to a 1950s context and broad economic stagnation.

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British Brigade Presses Drive Toward Kumchon in Korea

British and United Nations forces close in on Kumchon, 20 miles north of the 38th Parallel, as South Korean units move west toward Pyongyang to assist General MacArthur. Observers note stiff North Korean defense while naval and air forces concentrate on western and central fronts.

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Russian Intentions Asked in United Nations Debate

Fragmented overheard notes describe a United Nations Political Committee exchange on Soviet intentions. A Soviet foreign official faced questions about peace plans and an international army, with critics accusing the proposal of masking security aid influence.

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Struggle With Madman Aboard Liner Orion Near Sydney

A madman on the Orion's swaying mast endangered the crew and passenger ship as two men fought him high above the deck during the voyage from London to Sydney. Captain N. A. Whinfield reported the incident after the liner reached Sydney, the steward receiving care at hospital following restraint and medical intervention.

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Red veto on reappointment of Mr Lie

A political report from Lake Auccers notes a Friday session where a veto blocked the reappointment of Mr Lie for an over year term that would expire next February. Nine nations recommended a longer term but Bos Viet veto influenced the outcome, with the issue to be debated in the General Assembly.

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United Nations Charter debated amid votes and support

After the meeting, Rea stated the United Nations Charter has no provision for extensions and mid action would jeopardize Mr Sle e’s position. The Soviet Union rejected Ma djowaki and Yugnalevia Solia Bouxder Cubs voted against, Britain France Indie Norway abstained. India's still peaceful Premier Mudaliay appointment noted as critical since the Korean crisis. Warren Austin praised Lie’s exceptional character and courage.

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Bulgarian Frontier Demands Open Frontiers

A Bulgarian news agency reports that officials demanded Anke open borders with GMignriedomdnce in October. The fragmentary item notes diplomatic friction and a call for cooperation amid regional tensions.

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Plan for S. Korea Approved

United Nations Interim Committee on Korea approved a plan to limit Prime Minister Syngman Rhee's authority in South Korea while North Korea would be administered by the United Nations for the time being. The committee outlined a unified command under General MacArthur and a Civil Administration with multinational participation, with elections to be held later.

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State secrets stolen from Buckingham Palace room

Diplomatic papers including state secrets were stolen from a Buckingham Palace room last night. The bow was recovered intact, a suspect detained for questioning, and investigators report social papers were damaged by the theft.

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Fragmented note on taxes and public costs

The fragment mentions higher prices for beer and cigarettes, a public duty to pay extra for basic goods, and references to officials and conferences. It notes potential increases and references a chairman and ministers in a vague tax or duty context. The readable text implies rising costs and public funding needs.

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Menzies May Seek Dissolution Next Week

Political moves in Australia point to a potential early dissolution of Parliament and a federal election. Cabinet discussions and party maneuvering hint at Government efforts to disrupt business and perhaps seek a double dissolution, with Prime Minister Menzies possibly approaching the Governor-General in the near future.

MR. Menzies Twa Mapentire BIN Contleved Renata Menzien McKelt Miehof

Australian House of Deputies Speaker Arrives in London

The Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives arrived in London for a Commonwealth meeting. He was expected to attend with officials from Dominions as part of a broader Commonwealth delegation.

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Five Children and Woman Murdered in Western Australia

A man is questioned after a woman and her five children are found dead in their home in Western Australia. Police report the mother and four of the children were slain in the house, with one girl found in the bath and another in a pool of blood on the bed. The suspect, Ray Raymond Armanso, 35, an employer, was tracked to the scene and later escorted away for questioning as authorities investigate the brutal killings. The family had moved to the area about two years prior.

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