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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 20, 1950

Page

6

Unclear construction boom with arrivals near Canberra

Uncertain OCR text describes a housing and factory expansion near Canberra with 140 homes finished and 70 more expected by October. It notes winter pauses, worker retention, and plans for more shops schools and community facilities. Trade labor remains in demand as development progresses.

Ranor Ab Pot Cank Rome Thun Camberra Notio Wnry Nsrete BloGi Seianou

Restaurant Licence Adjourned Amid Alteration Dispute

The restaurant licence hearing before Mr F G M adjourned in the LiL Movember session. Keane noted alterations to the plan, Creswell Berest of Bay appeared. W Davies represented the applicant while Metatyrs of Sydney spoke for several objectors.

F G.M Keane Creswell Berest Vis Bay W. Davies Metatyrs Sydney

Sub Contracting Plans Face Canberra Building Costs

Canberra leaders debate sub contracting as a remedy to high building costs and supply delays. Truman MacArthur talks signal U N Korea stance, with focus on inflation, output, and housing demand.

Iki MR. Casey Truman

Excess Increse Costs Spark Debate on Worker Wages

The document discusses 1980 effective wage raises across tolls and concessions since 1938 with 40 hour week and holiday pay. It notes administrative overhead not included in construction costs and argues reintroduction of restrictions aims to boost worker earnings and efficiency in home-building.

Sonse ENTH Cusey Vneree Diet Waren Arti Onnta Orharat Atenes and Labour Counin Australix Panberra Australia

Deputation to Minister in Capital Meeting Attended by Guests

A deputation met the minister in the capital with about half of the 300 guests attending. The secretary of the Cleats' Committee, Mr Carroll, spoke about the event and the service at the center of the gathering.

Juuatistaotory Cig Babel Carroll Bees Min Daly Ferayent

Gardiner Custody Battle Noted in Melbourne Matrimony Case

Justice Birancan grants Joyce Clementine and Nea David Gardiner custody of two children aged nine and four. Kenneth David Gardiner is ordered to pay costs as part of the restitution. The couple married in Melbourne in 1940 with Talley representing Kenneth David Gardiner.

David Gopher TMCS Nes Juntice Birancan Joyce

Water pipelines breach at Westridge reports damage

Maintenance workers for hours attempted repairs after three inch pipes burst on Tuesday. The break caused two more failures before crews completed restoration. Officials cite an east iron pipe issue and note previous similar incident last night at Ainslie.

Ainslie

Wage Rises Set for Capital Cities in Next Pay Period

The new wage rates apply from the upcoming pay period across Sydney Melbourne Brisbane and other capitals. Adjustments reflect a weighted average rise including an extra weekly increment granted by the Industrial Court.

Sydney Melbourne Pull Aimuren

Arbitration Court Urged by Bureau For Reform

A fragmented report discusses calls for an Arbitration Court reform under the 1847 Act. It cites professional jealousy and legal training as barriers. No official statement on quarterly adjustments to the Arbitration Court index or basic wage increases has been issued by the Bureau of Census and Statistics.

Werinesaiy Tean Economista Winder A.C. Inden Bureau of Census and Statistics Watlatmarta Melbourns

Woman Murdered Husband Injured in Fitzroy St. Night

A middle aged woman was found battered to death outside her home on Rosa Street Fitzroy. Her husband, aged about 49, was seriously injured and taken to St Vincent's Hospital with severe head wounds. Detectives considered the deaths a possible domestic assault.

Rosa Street Fitzroy St. Vi St. Vincent's Hospital Afra Auper

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