British migrants reflect on Canberra and Melbourne visit
An Australian group discusses postwar life in Canberra and Melbourne. They note tea and cake upon arrival, friendly locals guiding settlement, and high postwar building standards. Observations cover housing, utilities, and gardening advice from residents and colleagues.
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Austral
Melbourne
Mears. K
P. Winetotul
Kingston
Mr. Withrow
Turner
Canberra
Australis
Scollay
Fla
Plane stunt crash kills two in Terrell crowd
At the Coroner's Court evidence showed a Tiger Moth plane with two aboard went into a stall at 150 feet and crashed last Sunday near Terrell. Richart Colin Perram and Eileen Emily Wrattenie died from burns as the craft burst into flames upon impact. Frank Laurence Cornford described the attempted stunt and the fatal sequence.
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Tentereteld
Tiger Math
Coroner's Court
Richart Colin Perram
Eileen Emily Wrattenie
Burns
Erman
Frank Laurence Cornford
Famea
Sydney court hears privilege claim over suspension of customs agent
In Sydney on Wednesday the court heard Giles Br Sustlon wideon deny producing papers in the Arthur Preston suspension case. The Commonwealth officer argued the department papers did not relate to Preston, while a conviction earlier in the Epocal Pega Court fined 630 and costs for Customs Act breaches tied to Falminin’s watch imports. The magistrate adjourned.
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Sydney
Giles
Sustlon
Miller
K.C
Arthur Preston
H. H. Mason
ILC
Commonwealth
Preton
Plaia
Epocal Pega ‘Court
Falminin
Crown land disposal plan aims to aid workers home ownership
A proposal to dispose of crown lands for home building on a perpetual lease with a 2 percent annual rental was agreed by the Parliamentary Labour party. The motion seeks to give workers a chance to own their own homes through a long term lease arrangement.
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Sxunmr
Weanesuay
Crown
Labour Saucus
Labour union leaders top earners in US occupations
Washington reports that more than 20 labor leaders earn high salaries, with at least four over the Vice President’s 30,000 dollar pay. John L. Lewis leads United Mine Workers at 50,000 dollars, James Petrillo at 48,000, Thomas Kennedy and John Owdes each at 40,000, with Petrillo also drawing a large expense account.
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Washington
United Higher
Labour
John L. Lewis
United Mineworkers
James Petrillo
Musicians’ Union
Thomas Kennedy
Lewis
John Owdes
The
Pettillo
Iron Curtain and Event Doubts Surface in November Schedule
A tentative schedule notes no ban on the Iron Curtain event while doubts linger about management reception for No Orchids for Bandiah, with a planned date in November under consideration.
Repertory Player Misa Dooley Leads Melbourne Workshop
Canberra based Misa Annette Dooley heads Melbourne Theatre Workshop troupe touring to Victorian schools. The group presents a new play adaptation aimed at youth audiences with Dooley guiding the troupe through the production process and school engagements.
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Canberra
Misa Annette Dooley
Tan’ the
Meltourne
Alld
Mobie Stage
Misa Dooley
Counedl
VANDALS DAMAGE AINSLIE GROUND SHELTER WALLS
Vandals at Ainslie Ground tore down shelter walls and scattered debris across the field. The damage limits accommodation for players and was reported to police. President Mr G A Findlay said compensation may be sought for repair costs if offenders are caught.
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Alsie Cricket Ground
Walla
Ermund Ia
G. A. Finday
Tasmanian search for missing fishermen begins
Minister for Air Mr rateford in Cate Lina directs search for three Tasmanian fishermen missing for nearly a month. Announced after interview with Mr. Drakeford. Mr Walkinder says Cate Lina will start search operations today.
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Air
Rateford
Catelina
Drakeford
Walkinder
Lina
Conciliation Commission Orders Month Trial of Incentive Pay
Sydney Wednesday the Conciliation Commissioner Mr H Buckland ordered a one month trial of incentive payments for boot and shoe workers in the Dost trades. The decision followed an application by the Boot and Shoe Trade Federation, which argued a post-op system would curb over production and unemployment, while stressing any scheme must not prejudice health or safety of employees.
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Sydney
H. Buckland
Frade Federation
Buckland
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