27 Oct 1953
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1953
Page
1
Sydney report says New South Wales Cabinet defers wage adjustment decisions until after March, study of court decisions. Premier Cahill notes cost of living adjustments for government employees approved at £500,000. unions push for action, arbitration reforms discussed, no immediate change.
Melbourne court to deliver reasons on employer’s claim contesting a 4 hour week plan and wage adjustments. judges will explain decision affecting cost of living and wage proportions for male and female workers.
A Melbourne arbitration court will hear submissions on 62 awards vary and adjust wages. The court may act on its own motion to vary matters and will hear interested parties on Thursday. Prominent Canterbury trainer Gordon Fay and ex-foreman Jack Sharpe remanded at Central Court until December. The Hawke government backs full quarterly wage adjustments.
The Liberal Party drew strong backing from unionists at a Canberra conference. Mr Holt, the Minister for Labour, urged unity and warned against labor bankruptcies. He stressed that a unified front would bolster Australia’s defense and economic strength amid broad union support for Liberal platforms.
The annual meeting of the oil Party's Council heard Prime Minister remarks on industrial justice and the Arbitration Court's wage decision. State governments clash with the court over quarterly basic wage adjustments as Labour Premiers press for a clear stance.
Prime Minister Menzies voiced strong confidence in a government win next year, claiming it would surpass the 1949 triumph. He warned that only hard work and proper effort will secure further gains, stressing plans and educational programs as evidence of continued progress.
Police alleged McDermott 44 of Parkins was under the influence when, on October 20, he returned to a home where he and Parkins argued. He allegedly warned to carve and cut. The matter was adjourned for further investigations and additional charges expected.
An ambulance service warns of fuel shortages and delays after a snake bite victim and other cases ran overdue. The unit diverted from its normal route due to heavy weather around town, impacting response times for several youths and residents. Findings emphasize urgent dispatch efficiency and weather-related challenges.
A mental patient is charged with two murders as he appeared in Central Court. The accused, a voluntary patient at Cladenville Mental Hospital, faced remand until November 12 for an inquest into the victims. Police say he was arrested after giving a written confession with Sergeant Glovers Jr. and Lyon in attendance.
In a tragic incident a two year old child died after a cot fire started in the kitchen area. Mrs Dare fington heard noises, rushed to the bedroom, found the cradle ablaze, and the child was taken to Bulk hospital but died from burns.
Reported opening remarks and expectations frame a United Nations stance on Communist participation in a preliminary peace conference. A long statement to outline the time and place for talks was delivered, with emphasis on Allied views and possible regional participation.
Police report a girl died after a struggle in five feet of water at a New Wagga shoreline. Witnesses state she was swimming with friends when she disappeared beneath the surface. Efforts to revive her were unsuccessful.
A compulsory conference today led by the President of the NAW Industrial Commission and Justice Taylor urged return to work by 235 teit ing workare and the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric scheme. Union representatives expressed reservations during the briefing in Sydney.
A mother and her child were burned to death in a blaze at a cabin on a mountain site yesterday. The husband and two other sons escaped the flames as neighbors fought the fire, with the two remaining children reportedly saved from the structure.
An emergency floor collapse at a clubroom prompts the RSL to demand an independent inquiry. Officials say the structure failed during official opening. engineers cite design and materials issues and call for an overhaul of building regulations. RSL urges authorities to resume work promptly and ensure safety.
A garbled report mentions transport delays and a passenger service around a city area, with references to movements and youth groups amid disjointed names and places. It notes a radio picture service expansion and coverage by a global news agency, but details are unclear due to OCR damage.
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