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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1950
Page
4
A. C. T. territory official quotes Dr Nott criticizing road conditions as deteriorating with heavy traffic. He notes tourists complain about state roads while temporary structures and creains create hazards. He urges upgrades and design changes to handle current volume and avoid further damage.
Fragmentary weather note from Canberra with distorted data showing temperatures, wind and times. Mentions a maximum around 31 units and various dubious figures across the day with no coherent station or date.
An analysis of the United Nations eight years into its existence notes crises and progress. It highlights reliance on member backing, debates in the General Assembly and Security Council, and concerns about enforcing decisions while preserving justice. The piece argues outcomes depend on majority power and minority rights within the Charter's framework.
ACT unions and allied bodies will meet in Canberra to prepare an approach to the Arbitration Court for a basic wage rise for workers under ACT awards. The delegation, led by Mr Gr A Findlay, cites differences from federal awards and aims for a rise around the Harvester level, with negotiations to begin soon.
The debate centers on Dr Evatt appearing for a client before the High Court. Holt challenges the propriety of party lines in court and asks if Parliament meddling influenced the case. Pollard accuses the government of tactics. Chifley and others defend the independence of legal representation. The Opposition hints at wider political interference and potential party action.
Washington reports a prolonged fight over a law aimed to suppress the Communist Party and allied groups. The government seeks to declare subversive entities and force hearings while the Justice Department denounces a roundup of alleged propaganda activists.
A Vatican City piece discusses a new novel described as communistic in tone. The medical special section covers related themes and potential societal implications.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a London notice with names such as Mr Harrison Sworm and Lord Chancelior though many words are garbled. The readable bits hint at a formal transfer or appointment involving a minister or treasurer in a possibly ceremonial setting.
University College records plan to seek Melbourne University extensions for honours courses new subjects and closer collaboration. Proposals involve amending regulations to enable Canberra courses under Melbourne developments, with Canberra staff recognition and possible joint graduate studies.
The minister outlines wartime wool allocation via a quote system aimed at aiding Allied countries. He reports no decision yet after talks with Britain and the United States on defense collaboration and wool market pricing. Discussions with the British minister for food reached a ministerial level agreement, though no signed pact exists.
The NSW Hospital Association cites rising costs for keeping patients in hospital. President Mr Ford notes charges grew from £3.49 to £12 25 weekly, while Health Minister Mr Gilliven warns wage hikes strain million maintenance. Planned hospital works include a £10 million ferry project and six prefabricated units.
A report by the Director of Works and Housing notes standardization with modern Canberra hotels. It advocates maintaining a base rate of 10 and stresses furnishing, renovating, and repainting. Ministerial input requests reconsideration of any charges for amenities.
The court adjourned the hearing indefinitely while considering steps to allow more time for rebuttal of allegations against Communist Party members. Dr Evatt appeared for the Waterside Workers Federation urging quick disposition, with Justice Dixon noting continued interim enforcement and possible wider actions by the Commonwealth, the Communist Party, and related groups.
A fragmentary report shows the House debating supply and the budget in a tense session. Postmaster General Anthony was introduced as a participant amid discussions on price controls and funding allocations for the coming fiscal period.
Fragmented text discusses criticism of Labour Government policy focusing on economy, productivity per hour, and energy projects. Mentions Mr Casey and Mr Culwill with concerns about enterprise, investments, and industrial strategy amid unemployment tensions and political instability.
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