29 Oct 1953
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1953
Page
1
Fragmentary item mentions Raemko Kovilling and Churchie Eisenhower with references to a meet or testing Soviet sincerity. Unable to confirm details due to unreadable text. The piece appears to be a brief report or note from a wartime or Cold War context.
A confused report outlines a court ruling affecting coal miners wage adjustments and arbitration. It mentions figures and bodies in labor disputes, amid references to government leaders and negotiations, with scattered quotes.
A political dispute centers on claims the government pressured the Federal Arbitration Court. Senator Aabley and Ward defend judicial independence while criticizing perceived government influence, noting delays and calls for published reasons. The debate touches on wage laws, court transparency, and the legitimacy of interim decisions.
A chaotic jumble reports on a royal award ceremony at Buckingham Palace with a British officer receiving honours, a London health group warning about a deadly fog and its thousands of deaths, and a Tokyo hospital case involving a woman and child after a ship collision. The text also references inland air travel and social anxieties, ending with a personal story of a woman fearing job loss.
New South Wales Executive Council approves a revised Table of Precedence placing the State ahead of the Prime Minister and outlining changes to ceremonial ranks. The move alters senior positions including Anglican and Roman Catholic figures and notes the Doyle Royal Commission findings.
A London style dispatch reports Cabinet plans to study wage adjustments amid Labour tension. Jorry, state minister for labour, indicates submission to a note on wage lane while discussing the Gearers and merchants’ stance. The piece notes a debate on whether state mint controls will apply and potential cabinet decisions set for Monday.
In a legislative session Mr Cahill faced questions from Mr Blake Pelly about absolute preference or compulsory employment policies. The government argued the measure would be justified as the best course, insisting its aim is to pursue the rent course despite opposition.
The RSL president condemned the Governor-General as "unfortunate" and said his remarks were wrongly interpreted. The Federal Minute on pensions proposed a 25 percent cut and a publicity drive, with government officials denying any government preparation of the discussions.
Old OCR fragment outlines plans for a Korean peace conference in Panmunjum with a United Nation special barway and figures like Arthur Dean involved. No clear events or outcomes are stated beyond mention of preliminary tensions and a third meeting.
The report notes grasshopper movement into Victoria with mentions of the Department of Agriculture and officials such as RL Roberts and Mr. Ho Tan. It references entomology, surveillance in the Watgan area, and concerns over a plagues and crop damage. The fragmentary text discusses measures like quarantine, feeding dry fodder, and surveillance by agricultural authorities.
Officials report a severe outbreak affecting Cr region with losses estimated over 100,000. Farmers and the Department of Agriculture cite rapid spread from Victoria to Meows, listing broom sweepers, air blast devices, and toxic nets as controls. The pest is described as the worst since 1937.
The document reports criticism of state policy by Director Carter and remarks attributed to the New Bicarcer about funding, agriculture, and pest control. It notes debate over spraying methods for pepper pests, the Commonwealth role, and calls for practical measures in rural planning.
A declaration about changes in the 5.4 Basic Wage is set to appear in the Government Gazette tomorrow. The note indicates impacts likely to affect wage standards in Adelaide and surrounding areas.
Myrtle Irene Smyth 83 of Wunulla Road Port Piper told Justice Dovey her husband John William Smyth 84 failed to comply with conjugal rights. The couple married in Sydney on April US. Judge Dovey granted Mrs Smyth custody of younger child and issued decree nisi to be made absolute in six months.
Pilots report that complaints are not investigated by authorities. They cite delays, unanswered inquiries, and lack of evidence of action, with concerns over cross border and air base coordination and enforcement by aviation agencies.
A chaotic report describes a viral outbreak at Comdobolin Hospital. Senior doctors, nurses, and other staff are affected, with many on extended leave or unable to work. Officials grapple with duty shifts as authorities urge vaccination and infection control measures.
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