Canberra Arbitration Court endorses 40 hour week plan
The Full Bench of the Commonwealth Arbitration Court granted a 40 hour work week to commence from the Armoy period in Europe era terms. The decision aims to balance economic impact with employment stability while urging reasonable industry agreements and avoiding premature forecasts of outcomes. The court notes the need for a measured transition and recognises varied vocational fit and potential productivity gains.
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Attra Ane
Cour Han
Ita Amocth
Thea
WC Gothalden
Australia
Australia mediates in Indonesia conflict mediation effort
Unclear report states Australia accepts UN Security Council request to mediate in Indonesia. Mentions Premier and Prime Minister figures, aims to reduce tension and foster peaceful settlement. Describes involvement of Homestar Premier and Indevesta naming a committer. No verifiable details or dates provided.
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Coiter Saat
Australis
Bas
Security Council of the United ‘Nations
Tan
Duce Oy
Ghat Atara
Brian Stout
Iedonetia
Retiring RSL President Decries Beer at Sub-Branch Meet
The retiring Returned Servicemen's League president Mr MK Deuce criticized beer drinking at sub-branch meetings during the first annual ACT Branch gathering at Lady Dowie Services Hut. He urged unity, attacked apathy, and noted confidence in volunteers, while Brigadier F C Gallagan opened Congress amid calls for improved accommodation for returned servicemen.
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MK Deuce
Returned Servicemen's League
Lady Dowie Serviews Hut
Fayce
Delogdien
Joyce
Fe Rowe
Af Aloe
Elliman
Japan
Withia
Woh Warn
Uealte
Ata
Uwelon
Drigadiar Galleghan Mogentsrsely
Ofganiaationa
Baska
Palw
Foon Flarton
Canberra
Kingston
Imperial
Mawe
W. Crawford
Crawford
Ian
Canterra
Baclara Congress
Fedara Eee
Fragmented Minutes Show War Veterans Policy Debate
Debates on branch meeting attendance targets and sub-branch expansion faltered amid ridicule.(Motions urged 30 to 35 percent attendance. supporters cited equity and federation aims.) Notably, a motion to implement welfare measures for ex servicemen, including malaria treatment and pension access, gained traction with supporters like Mr Howe and Mr Klemundisz. Public service and housing provisions, and legal actions against government for breaches of acts were discussed among attendees.
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Howe
Mn RS Klemundisz
Vitorta
HL Monseffewi
Hall Oran
Rowe
Citheriae Panairine
Thane Pak Urata
Pitain
Ate Brestmont
UBIO
Atiea
Canrea
Uain
Abe Dreaudt
Momaly
Uwe
Mayward’s Aggressive Run Record Sealed
A cryptic OCR fragment notes a Mayward run record and a state page. The readable text hints at a 1938 date and a noted “me bed made at not out” phrase, suggesting an archival sports or track record. Further details are unreadable but the item centers on a historic performance record.
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Mayward
Rune Il
Canberra 40 Hour Week Debate Shrinks Workdays
fragmented OCR notes describe a dispute over a 40 hour work week in Canberra. mentions Public Service Board and Police Tribunal involvement, with references to wage, hours, and arbitration terms. unclear dates or people due to garbled text.
EnGujen Comedian Ronan To Visit New Zealand And Australia
News in brief reports a Comedian Ronan to arrive in New Zealand tomorrow for a short season and then proceed to Australia on September 26. It mentions crowds, a stock exchange style note, and a distant prize record tied to a relay event with times around seven minutes and twenty-nine seconds.
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Enguien
Ronan
Toney
Ghurgs Porinby
New Zealand
Wil
Asason
Australia
Dymam
Tura
Unclear OCR Flight Incident Tied to Canberra Trip
Fragmentary OCR report describes winds, fuel concerns, and pilot estimates during a Canberra voyage from Melbourne. Mentions speeds, altitudes, and a departure of a TAA service with unclear names and specifics due to damaged text.
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Weronget Wuee
Melbourne
Cantera
Ermey Sera
Canberra Forecast from the Meteorologica Note
Canberra forecast notes a weather update with scattered coastal winds turning strong westerly, indicating brisk winds and unsettled conditions for the region. The fragment mentions station data and a path from Daireaien to Kragen Hloud with a focus on wind direction and intensity.
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Meteorologica
Daireaien
Canberra Weather Report and Regional Forecast Notes
Fragmentary weather bulletin from Canberra region noting wind directions and speeds, rainfall indications, and station readings. Mentions Goulburn and Gunning with unclear values and times, plus scattered references to wind from WNW and variable gusts.
Temperatures From 46.0 Degrees to 77 Readings Across Tablelands
In the early morning hours the mercury ranged from 46.0 degrees at 8 19 to 77 degrees as readings varied. The tablelands showed lower values overall with notable regional fluctuations noted by observers.
A W U Plans Petrol Supply for Dutch Aircraft
The Australian Workers Union indicates it may supply petrol to Dutch planes, aligning with statements by Secretary C. O. Hxikan. Officials noted the move lacked full union authority but reflected Communist-led ACT influence, while logistics officials confirmed no Dutch fuel deliveries reached Australia until service resumed at Archerfield.
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Hmumband
Odictala
C. O. Hxikan
AWL
Ar- Fillon Sais
Wallon
Ammbamaiter
Ram
Woenerd
Mackay
A.W.U
Allen
Archerfid
Australia
Act.u
A.A. Monit
Fallon
CTU
Illustrious Row Proposed for Australians Veterans Memorial Plan
A proposal presented to the Rotary Club in Canberra envisions an Anzac Mark 401 with an illustrious row near the Australian War Memorial. It would include a garden and tomb near Parliament House linking to a proposed Arch of Remembrance and a three-pool water feature, with a memorial at Anzac Place and a new road route.
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Rotary
Canberra
MYS
G. Thornton
Raveyard
Thornton
Anno Park
Mle
Awnae Park
Tome
Elured Senier Perdlan
Canra Publig
Woden
Ngan
Mark
Sean Aincer
Washington Lode
Anzac Place
Rene
Riale
Holland
Lalani
H.speerstein
Customs Union Not Practical
Dunban report quotes Minister Vin Waterson on manifestly impractical aims of a British Empire customs union. He notes Australia would retain tariffs against the United Batour and faces attempts to align with Britain, while the plan remains unworkable.
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Dunban
Tye
Heannnile Developiene
Vin Waterson
Tnivewaliony
Tynpire
Australia
United Bator
Anc
Duke of Gloucester Becomes Big Brother Movement Patron
London Monday reports the Duke of Gloucester was converted to serve as patron of the Big Brother Movement, reflecting royal support for the youth service.
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London
Duke of Gloucester
Maltese Constitution Seen as Responsible Government
Fragmentary text discusses a Maltese constitution tied to Lattare Patent A0a9 and Laba, describing a new constitution modeled after Wal that would empower the Maltese Legislature with control over domestic affairs and leave foreign policy reserved to the imperial authority.
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London
Renee
Explosion at Radraid Arsenal Kills 26, Wounds 36
Reported blast at the pow arsenal on Monday leaves 26 dead and 36 injured. Eleven soldiers and civilians confirmed dead, with fears of more casualties buried in wreckage. Authorities seek to determine cause and assess remaining risks.
Rain-Making Tests Over London
An aeroplane will fly over London in the next days and drop dry ice to simulate rain. The test aims to assess weather modification techniques and their potential effects on local climate and visibility.
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London
Coach Drobey Prefers Ice Hockey Over Football Talent
ADETBALLA FORERT ALLA reports that coach tennistar Drobey will tot Fish Australie next season. He prefers to play ice hockey over football and will pursue that sport at the new club.
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Adetballa
Coeeh Tennistar
Drobey
Australie
Plans for Free Dental Service Move Forward
Senator McKenna announced plans for free dental care starting with children and eventually the whole community. He will liaise with the Federal Council of the Dental Association in Melbourne to set up the program after a report found existing facilities and fees inadequate due to a shortage of trained dentists. The scheme includes a preparatory year to train dentists for children's care.
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McKenna
Federal Council of the
Den
Allied Powers Investigating Indonesia Report
Allied powers including Britain France Belgium Australia and China are reported to be probing alleged treachery in Indonesia. The American Consul General and others prepared to advise their governments on required personnel and ships to aid the investigation amid mutual accusations. Moscow radio cites protests as Geneva conference coverage continues and Australian relief ships are noted.
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Canaven
Ranaiier
Betain
France
Belgium
Aue
Tralia
Chine
Conaul-General
Anid
Adanosia
Furniah
Seorrily Cornell
Moscow
Geneva
Wien
Gold Tax May Be Lifted
Government weighs removal of a gold tax amid potential reform proposals. The brief note hints at shifting duties and implications for markets, with limited readable details on exact figures or timetable.
No Fourists Wanted at Nauru Confirms Labor Shortages
A partially legible report notes Nauru declaring no fourists and hints at administrative concerns. It records Mark Wridnemay and Mel Wridgeway visiting Canberra for external affairs talks as the island suffers worker shortages and rising production disruption in phosphate rock due to material shortages from Australia.
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Nauru
Mark Wridnemay
WBO
Bla Wite
Canberra
Department of Raxternal Territories
Mel Wridgeway
Australie
Malay Run Amok Kills Chinese in Singapore Riot
A Malay man ran amok in Singapore on a Saturday evening, fatally injuring a Chinese man named Ie Uren and injuring seven others. The incident involved two British soldiers and occurred amid rising tensions in the area.
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Singapore
Ie Uren
Red Ona En St
Randolph Churchill Backs Customs Union in Empire
Randolph Churchill urged support for a customs union within the empire speaking at a Melden town meeting. He praised the British Empire role in a modern world, favored a closer union through the Commonwealth, and stressed loyalty to forefathers while acknowledging current hardships.
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Randolph Churchill
Britain
Pan ‘Lolph
Churchill
Melcantrne
Hell
Union
Queanbeyan Meeting Backs Bank Nationalisation Debate
A Queanbeyan gathering organized by the Elders party urged nationalisation of banks while advocating a referendum on the issue. Speakers argued the plan would protect public interests, warning privatization could jeopardize savings and services, and noting comparisons with Commonwealth Bank figures and public debt.
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Jeu Reine
Bay
Ataakon
Neue
Queanbeyan Fom
Elders
Howard Beste
Bern
Bobi
Weare
Altres
Charlie Mienna
Artarmon
Panwee Et Ie Union Bank
Ubery
Ioe
Beale Aedahees Agg
Extra payments for soap workers and production notes
In AYDNEY a plan for extra payments to soap workers is described along with production steps. A 300 wage or bonus issue is mentioned, but details are unclear due to fragmented text. The document hints at a schedule and compensation adjustments tied to ongoing factory output.
Opening at Canberra sparks international concerns
Authorities report a high level meeting involving figures named Gerard and Kenna as plans emerge to bring senior officials and research teams to Canberra. World bodies weigh safety and research implications amid unclear timelines and international collaboration notes.
Government payroll on the increase in June 1947
Government payroll shows an increase in June 1947 with total employment rising across civil service and domestic sectors. Dr. Wilson reports May to June growth, noting 584 600 men and women added to the labor force, reaching a record peak of 2 380 900 workers in June.
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GE Menttus
Biguras
Wilsom
Wilson
Drs Wilson
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