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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1948
Page
2
The Taxation Department reported a settlement to recover £37,000 plus penalties of £55,000 from a manufacturer. Realised sums include £18,460 in the United Kingdom and £18460 in claims said to be due in Trinidad. The hearing noted the terms of the agreement had been carried out.
Representatives from 60 trade unions will meet in Sydney on October 1 and 17 to discuss methods for increasing production. The A.C.T.U. secretary Mr. Monk said arrangements were made with Prime Minister Chifley and Labour Minister Holloway after Chifley urged higher output. the Prime Minister and several ministers will address the conference.
The cash portion of the £100 million Sixth Security Loan will open tomorrow and is expected to be substantially oversubscribed. A minimum of £15 million is required for public work and repatriation and £89 million is needed for conversion of pecuniary items. Maturity is September 25 with anticipated down on October 12.
Intense matchups mark the cupe between Eastlake and Manuke on Saturday as both clubs seek an fourth title. Eastlake carried three prior titles, winning 22 points in one final and 23 in another, reaching a grand final last season but losing to a rival side. The feature notes Peppermint Cure and other period references.
A timber mill, recently equipped, faces primitive conditions with open machinery housing and tarpaulins at the entrance to guard against cold winds. Workers complain of cramped dining space and insects among stored timber. The Works Director and a spokesman say efforts are underway to improve the mill facilities and safety as move plans shift workers to other parts of the site.
A Friday night boxing program in Canberra features middleweight Billy Mills matched with a professional opponent to cap the eight round tournament. Nine three minute bouts will fill the card with entrants in lightweight and bantamweight divisions including Chris Noonan and Goggins. The arena will host up to 1000 spectators.
ACT residents hear warnings as heavy grain growth raises fire risk. Bush fire officials advise delaying burn offs until cooler weather and consider advancing the date of burning due to pasture conditions and danger to outlying districts.
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