Labour Council reviews rules to stop hold ups
The council discussed speeding up decisions on wage and benefit disputes. Delegates debated observer attendance, proposed observer A Tay, and urged timely action on aged homes milk bread and rewels while critiquing existing arbitration delays.
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U S subsidiary to buy wool here in Australia link
New York report states The Forstmann Woollen Com pany has established Forstmann Australia Limited as a subsidiary to buy wool requirements. It is believed to be the first woollen manufacturer in Australia to set up a local subsidiary for wool sourcing.
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New York
Forstmann Woollen
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Withekawaa Forstman (Australia) Limited
Budget speech signals Australia’s ship of state steadies for storm
The budget delivered to Parliament by Mr. Chifley is framed as a captain’s cautious audit of a ship prepared for a coming storm. It argues Australia now controls its own fate despite international pressures, stresses productive effort, and calls for greater incentive and national initiative to sustain growth and well being.
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Chifley
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Marx House Papers Remain Secret in Australia Raid
The Commonwealth Security Service ruled that documents taken from Marx House Sydney during the raid, other than those sent to arbitration, must not be made public. Attorney-General Evatt said the raid aided the Arbitration Court and led to orders against the Australian Communist Party for fines later paid. Justice Teed emphasized public interest and security, with responsibility resting at the service head.
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House of Representatives
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Australian Communist Party
Australia
Justice Teeds
Canberra Weather Update and Forecast Brief
Canberra reports a 9 pm barometer of 30.329 inches and a 3 pm 30.159 reading, with temperatures 53.6 at 9 pm and 63.8 at 2 pm. The 24 hour maximum was 65.8 at 9 am, minimum 34.9, and winds calm to east with NE gusts up to 24 mph. Forecast: showers along the coast and northern highlands, morning fog, scattered rain in western districts, moderate day temps, shifting from NE to easterly winds.
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Highlands
Government House Canberra News Summary of Diplomatic Calls
The Governor General W J McKell hosted formal calls at Government House Canberra including Letters of Credence from Mr Pete Jarman as U S ambassador and French Charge d Affaires Monsieur G Priestley. Attendees included H V Evatt and W J Beally with luncheon for Lord Fairfax and others. Moore departed from Government House Canberra.
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Pete Jarman
United States of America
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R.v.d. R. Woolley
J. Z. Burke
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Moore
Government
Pigmeat Contract Update Seen After Receiving Price Requests
A government report notes pigmeat contract talks with the United Kingdom will proceed once price requests arrive, as Commonwealth and British officials coordinate. The discussion follows a British price inquiry and comments from Commonwealth Minister Pollard.
Australia Denies Responsibility for Migrant Deaths
Australian minister Mr. Calwell defended government policy on European migrant children arriving in Australia. He cited International Refugee Organisation letters and telegrams absolving Australia of blame for 12 child deaths, six from malnutrition, and stated mortality among arrivals remained low after care in reception centers. He noted policy aims to rescue children and improve their health through special nutrition programs.
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International Refugee Organisation
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Almita
Cudwell
Ufe
War and Reconstruction Expenditure in 1849 50
The report estimates total war and reconstruction outlays in 1849 50 at large figures including £191,000,000 for war services and £26,700,000 for subsidies and land settlement. It outlines social welfare funding, capital works, depreciation allowances, tax cuts, and public spending plans affecting states and industries.
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Waterside Worker Federation
J. Healy
National Welfare Fund
Social Services
Commonwealth Grants Commission
South Australia
Western Australia
Tasmania
Australia seeks meat export agreement to start October 1
The Commonwealth Government works to finalize a 15 year British meat deal aimed to begin October 1. It would cover beef and pig meat with yearly changes for sheep products. Cabinet secrecy surrounds the proposed terms and price formulas.
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Australia
Britain
Mr. Pollard
Australian Meat Board
Pollard
N S W Extends Price Control For Another Year
New South Wales will keep price controls for 12 more months after an amending bill introduced by Minister of Prices Mx Finnan in the Legislative Assembly. The bill also tightens provisions on prosecutions of employers selling declared goods above maximum prices. Opposition Leader Mr Treatt supports principle but opposes extending all controls.
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Loyers
Mr. Treatt
Assam Governor Feared Missing After Delayed Airliner
A radio news bulletin from New Delhi appealed for information on a missing airliner believed to carry the Assam governor and six others. The aircraft was about five hours overdue when the bulletin aired.
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London
New Delhi
Assam
Opposition to Force Debate on Petrol Supplies
The Opposition plans a concerted attack on the Government over petrol supplies to Australia. They may move for an adjournment to force debate in the House, while Country Party members celebrate the Polish petrol import decision, arguing the Government is in a bind whichever path it takes.
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Forte m
Country Party
Commonwealth
Bowsers
Russia Asked to State Export Petrol Resources
Melbourne report says Russia was asked to declare how much petrol could be exported and at what cost. A. G. Warner, Electronic Industries managing director, said a cable was sent after the Commonwealth Government signaled possible approval to import Russian petrol. Warner urged if non-dollar supplies can be secured, rationing might not be necessary.
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Russie
A. G. Warner
Electronic Industries
J. Warner
Commonwealth
Russia
Australia
Sydney
N.rumla
Mr. Richards
Sharp rise in Tokyo population 1849 figures
Japan's population shows a natural increase of 842,058 for the year ended June 1849. The total reached 60,341,047 as of October 4 last year in Tokyo, a sharp rise reflected in quarterly records.
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Tokyo
Japan
Contrasts Seen In Migrant Ships
Sydney reports on 300 Naples arrivals aboard Marine Jumper with malnutrition cases improving after medical care. 1,684 treatments given. crew notes progress. Napoli criticized in Melbourne for shocking conditions. Dr Grobtuch cites a sick child’s mother seeking warm water for an undernourished child.
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Naples
U.S
Italy
Melbourne
Napoli
M. J. Grobtuch
Australia
Bills Cut Taxes and Fees In Budget Statement
Government outlined measures to reduce day to day costs by lowering sales tax rates and tightening exemptions. Bills introduced in the House by Defense Minister Dedman after the Budget show a general sales tax drop from 10 percent to 3 percent, with jewellery and certain goods remaining at higher rates. The States Grants Administration of Control bill seeks continued reimbursements for state costs, and a United Kingdom grant bill allocates 10 million pounds.
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Defense
Dedman
Aalea
States Granta
Costa
Prives
Renta
Land Sulea
Ananciel
Tariff Proposals Move to Implement Budget Tariffs
Mr Pollard introduces on resolution tariff amendments from the Budget. Passengers will pay up to £30 duty relief at the wharf to boost tourism. The plan lists protective items such as corsets fuel injection equipment cooking stoves cinematographs and surgical and dental instruments. Administrative changes cover Australian non produced carpet types and reciprocal imports with Canada on creme films. Overseas council members importing goods duty free may owe duty if sold within two years.
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Pollard
Tariff Board
Australia
Canada
Nris Alay
Overeras
Housewife Budget Criticized By Opposition Leaders
Opposition leaders say the proposed Budget will not ease living costs for housewives and fails to boost essential production. They slam the plan for neglecting private initiative and offer no relief on prices or wages, warning of continued economic strain.
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Associ’ Chambers of Manufactures
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