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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 18, 1950

Page

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Election Fight Over ACT and Reds Decisive Says PM

The prime minister states the next election will decide the fate of the ACT and Reds. He notes ALP executives seek amendments to the Act and predicts a forthcoming unity push. Menzies confirms a federal committee will be formed with governor general nominees to probe government actions.

ACT and REDS Menzies Ned Roche Fed Mtr Monnet Senate al

Unions Plan Appeals and Strikes Amid Labor Tensions

Unions vow to appeal High Court and Privy Council challenges to labor legislation as protests intensify. The Seamen's Union and Workers Federation back the plan while members of the union movement call for continued actions, including a proposed 94 hour stoppage and marches to press for demands.

Sydney High Court Watwenide Workers Federation Tranwarkers Asmation and Seamen's Union Legh Willom He Baker TAO mm Mane Nationa Council of the

Bitter Exchanges Over Senate Debate On Communicary Dissolution Bill

The Senate clashed over the Communicary Dissolution Bill with Government and Opposition figures trading bitter remarks. Debate touched on justice provisions, potential spread to other states, and the bill’s implications for constitutional rights. The session adjourned amid partisan exchanges and protest.

No Sign of Settlement In Railway Strike

Melbourne report shows little prospect of a state wide rail strike ending. Commissioner Hell refused to ratify a proposed agreement, citing duress, as union officials and Victorian Railways representatives pressed for settlement. Suburban guards demonstrated while trains faced potential stoppages as 3000 more railway workers were planned to walk out at midnight.

Victorian Railways Commissioners Hallwald A.R.U Railwaye Optahar T Jay

Australians Lead In Race For Pyongyang Tokyo

Fragmented dispatch describes Australian and American forces advancing toward Pyongyang with 60 000 American troops and allied Korean units in a tense encirclement effort near Pyongyang. Reports detail bombardment, counterattacks, and casualties as forces push toward the target while lines hold and supply routes form.

Australia Moves to Rehabilitation Plan for Korea

Australia approves appointment of a Temporary Committee to examine reliable material on Korea relief and rehabilitation. The move aims to assess probable needs and coordinate relief efforts amid Soviet and other international positions.

Australia Korea

Parity of at Sydney and Australian university debates

A garbled OCR text recalls discussions at Sydney and Brisbane Melbourne centers on parity, practical vs theoretical training, and university campaigns. It mentions figures like Professor Maberts and Dr. Nokerts, names of attendees, and references to a commemorative event by the Anglican group, with scattered notes on students and hotel incidents.

Waterside Strike Demands Rise In Wages In Sydney Port

Waterside workers vote for a one day stoppage across 70 ships in Sydney Port to press wage increases amid rising prices. Meetings planned to back a resolution calling for higher margins and improved living standards, with calls for better cargo rates and shift guarantees.

Talks Incomplete as Bourne and Theraxy Seek Wage Talks

The President of the ACU Mr A Monk said today that wage increase figures would be forwarded to Trades and Labour Councils or Federal Unions after talks with employers are completed. He added negotiations would resume next Friday at the Chamber of Manufacturers.

Bourne ACU A 15 Monk Trades and Labour ‘Councils Mom Chamber of Manufacturers

Ironworkers Seek Immediate Basic Wage Increase

The Ironworkers Union directs all members to press employers for an immediate rise to the basic wage. The council demands a male basic wage of £1 and a female rate of components, with fast, full payment to support workers.

Weeway Tuessay Tronwork lAmotauion

Temperance Hotel to Be Built Soon

A hotel project linked to Mr McBride advances after negotiations with the Repart and national authorities. Plans describe a temporary national capital visitors' hotel to ease overcrowding, with a design to attract patrons and support local accommodation.

China discussed withdrawal of forces by Korea plan

Fragmentary text suggests a debate on General MacArthur and Truman over withdrawing American troops from Korea to ease Asia tensions. It mentions keeping security in the region and potential impacts on victory prospects if power is reduced.

Matormimte Asia Rat Uenern Arthur Emphaainnh Koro Abrouga Indo-Caine MacArthin Truman

Evacuation plans amid Indochina crisis reported by Paris

French authorities pursue evacuation of Saigon and border towns as Viet Minh advances threaten the frontier. Reports say Allied air power and U S bombers could reinforce operations in the Tonkin region while troops, vehicles, and refugees move toward a safer zone along the Langson border and the delta.

Labour Says No To All Out Production Appeal

Labour’s federal president J A Ferguson tells a Sydney public meeting that Labour will aid Menzies’ call for all out production only to the extent previously given to the BMA and private banks. He declares no further assistance will be forthcoming, and criticizes government policy amid injected references to meetings and protests.

Labour Sydney Labour Party J. A Ferguson Menzies B.M.A

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