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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 20, 1950

Page

3

One Day Rail Stopage Proposed in New South Wales

NSW branch of the A. F. L. U. announces a 24 hour stoppage in Sydney on Sunday to protest the Victorian rail strike. The move follows a decision by the ARLU and is slated to proceed unless a settlement emerges. Adelaide reports ARU members to decide on duration of stop page.

N.S.W Sydney The Sway Gums Ale Cmciiie Conrien Ederan Eeae Cavern Railway A.rlu Cay J. A Syaney Adelaide Noraina South Australia Ar.u Traffic and Permanent Way Ranches

Senior Defence Positions Change in Defence Department

Acting Defence Minister announced reorganizations to focus policy on permanent leadership. A Deputy Secretary post was created with F C Chilton promoted to head administrative and policy matters. An extra assistant secretary role was added for special duties with S Landau promoted.

Defence Department Bir Rederide Defence Council of Defence McBridewald F. C. Chilton Chilton Aaniai Ant Chillon 8. Landau

Decision in Melbourne Today on Rail Strike Ends or Spreads

The Conciliation Commission will deliver a decision in Melbourne tomorrow on the Victorian rail strike. The ruling could end the strike or allow it to spread, with applications by the ATU and others under review. The unions seek ratification of an agreement with the Victorian Railways Commission, proposing a system where overtime is paid after eight hours and a daily rate for active time.

Melbourne Conciliation Commission Vey Mewra Hail Austin ATU Andl Xeule Victorian Railways Commianiones

Dollar Loan For Capital Goods Debate

The Treasurer Mr. Fedden explained that ten percent of the dole Tar loan had not yet been used and ten percent would be allocated to items other than capital goods. Mr. Baden answered Mr. Keon of Yarra.

Fedden Baden Keon Yarra

Wool levy bill reshapes wool sales and tax payments

Treasurer Fadden introduces a wool deduction plan directing brokers and producers to remit 30 percent of sale proceeds to the Commissioner and allows direct 20 percent payments by exporters. The bill targets higher wool prices and outlines hardship provisions, monthly remittance, and appeals to the Land Valuation Board. It cites 1960/61 taxable wool income near 380 million pounds and aims to speed tax collection under Budget measures.

Fadden House of Representativen Yewterfe Prince Austrania Sgyvriasinner EU Weal Pro- Aucera Land Valuation Board Land ‘Tax Assesment Faden

United Nations Plans to Meet Aggression and Emergency Sessions

The United Nations Political Committee approved emergency sessions of the General Assembly with a veto free path under Security Council action, and endorsed a peace observance commission, armed force earmarking for UN service, and collective security study. The measures aim to uphold the UN Charter principles and fundamental freedoms.

United Nations General Assembly Security Council Peace Observation Commission United Na- Hong Clementa United Nation

Increased output by farmers variety 1939 to 1949

The Postmaster General Anthony reported in the House that wheat output rose from 194 million to 217 million bushels, potatoes from 338000 to 60000 tons, sugar from 740000 to 940000 tons, meat from 930000 to 1,000,000 tons, and miles of milk from 1.150 million to 1.250 billion gallons, with 58000 fewer workers in 1949 than 1939.

House of Representatives Anthony

Communist Party to mobilize workers against war prep

A 1930s newspaper note says the party plans to keep organizing the working class to oppose war preparations and the burden on people, while emphasizing resistance to state efforts to fund those preparations.

Communist Party

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