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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 29, 1950

Page

4

Ex-Servicemen's Legion Leader to Visit Canberra

Mr. Peter, president of the WW branch of the Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women, will arrive in Canberra on October 24 and address a meeting at the Services Hub. The Legion aims to enlist public support and boost membership during the visit, seeking dignity and wider public engagement.

Peter Legion of Ex-Servicemen Canberra Cancerrs Legion Digenity Publis 7 Bulla Petter

Weather summary for Canberra and Fairbairn readings

Weather notes show Canberra at 0120 inches and 9 am readings with mixed metric values and winds from the west northwest. The Canberra forecast predicts fair conditions over 24 hours with light to moderate winds, possible thunder, and daytime variations in temperature.

Canberra Staan Canekera Towucant Fairbairn Moderace Tines

Australian Government's Will of the People in Policy Debate

The text argues that democracy hinges on the people's will guiding public administration. Government decisions reflect mandating proposals, but true sovereignty lies in the electorate. The Senate and House friction, notably over the Communist Party Dissolution Bill, tests timely lawmaking and government legitimacy in serving Australia.

Unerh Alweve Ree Senate House of Representatives Communist Party Cossemiet Party Uthar Grauuds GidGewly Banate Commonwealth Comsituniat

Chaotic Goods Transport In NS W AYDWAY

Chaotic goods transport in NS W AYDWAY described as the GorTiGc tag era creating confusion. Dr h Coles, president of the Board of Commerce, argues for a complete rail and road tax review and a three month road tax rating. Proposals include exemption until railways can handle freight, and tax shifts to ease transport disruptions.

Aydway Dr. H. Coles Coles Wis Ann

Appointment of new Justices in Canberra and Jervis Bay

WEW reports the appointment of a new Justice of the Peace in Canberra and Jervis Bay. The Canberra JP is Maurice Blantey Clinton Sonne ton. At the Titles Office Civ. rie Geevis Bay JPs are Amrew Charled Gilde, a retired company director, and John Douglas Crawford, a retired water official.

Canberra Uwe Jervis Bay J.P Maurice Blantey Clinton Sonneton Geevis “Bay Messrs Amrew ‘Charled Gilde Drector John Douglas Crawford Water

Famous actor Currie to star in Kangaroo film

Well known actor Bulay Currie, seen recently in Great Expectations and Haske Iuane, will play Mecurry in Fox Australia’s Kangaroo. Currie arrives next month after long stage and screen work including Good Companions.

Kangaroo Bulay Curie Rosecbly Lark Mecurry Bybll Thomayt

Earnings Of U K Workers In 1858

The report details average earnings of British workers, noting typical male wages around a given period and highlighting gender differences with women earning less. It references industrial sectors and weekly pay, outlining general wage conditions for workers in the era.

Coal dispute conference set for compulsory talks

The Coal Dispute Conference called by the Coml Industry Tribunal will hold two compulsory conferences at 8 tomorrow on dragline disputes and the open-cut mines in the Western area. The meeting aims to settle a labor dispute between open-cut mine operators and employees with a vote tally of 28 to five among union members.

Stoney Coml Industry ‘Tribunal Ite FM. Gallagher Ipiste Westen Eirorta Feanerrente Depute Egos Am Tacal Indus VDFA

Britain Faces Industrial Unrest Amid Trade Union Pressure

London reports describe widespread strikes and factory disruption as Labour ministers warn of conspiracy by Communists and union leaders. Government tension rises over dock actions, payroll protests, and demands to back national industry while unions urge solidarity and loyalty.

London Zonuce Ue Alwyn Uiometal Dimputer Agance Auld Shuldren Pirmey Industria Inva Conran Yen Branec Meiderlands Austen New Zealand Loyany Paten

Parliaments Senses and Steel Exports in War Talks

Debates reveal concerns over supplying war needs with large steel shipments and wool from Russia. Ministers discuss migrant children education, health, and radio tax while parliament questions government motives and funding.

Bourke Pawkner Menrinx Scharre Mwalth Earle Pare Isment Labour Renate Tike Mir. Bowle Erry Crimin Menenade Industring Paeen Utr Holt Wien Artalian Etter Privary Howse Helt Failden Eamwuieierbert Sz Bayer Tedurad

John Curtin Behoof of Medical Hemarch Visit and Canberra Lecture

Mr A P F Bunker arrived in Chabarra this week to warn of focal conditions and pursue two years of training. He has engineering experience and Indian High Commission credentials for lab equipment. Bunker will stay about six months and join Australian rail university project. Prof A R Todd of Cambrigde University will visit Canberra October 17 to give a public lecture on his ministry and medicine.

John Curtin A. PF Bunker Chabarra Traunina Ne J Engineering Technological Hicks Waa & Momber Indian High Commissioner's Stat London Nak Aid ‘Technicat Coliewes India Avatra Profemer A. R Todd Cambrigga University Canberra

Brigadier Wilson Promoted to Major General in Army X

Brigadier Wilson of the OTT corps within the BURDLY department has been promoted to Major General. He will assume command of distant naval development services and oversee high level ANGIE Fest Tp47 duties. The announcement notes his long service and readiness for broader leadership.

Wilson A.g. Wilson Army -Auoptien Navi Development Mee Gevirval Wily Viwy Watatant Dleeetir Shinnne Hervices Angie Urea United Ations Wien Evait van Hiembers The Aur

Wool Tax Dangers and Market Easing Across Counties

A garbled report discusses risks from a wool tax and its impact on shipments to Port Jevy and other counties. It notes price effects, government measures, and debates on protecting producers amid drought concerns. Wool market in Sydney shows continued easing, stronger on top line with competition from the Continent.

Morryville Wwe ORAM Merriman Ronson Margin Srubl Nefentea Saraterrinian Indalion Ever-Thaly Ail Ag Sydney Lina Continent Tosi

Wool market report from Adelaide weekly交易

In Adelaide week, the Woolbrokert Association announced wool sales totaling 40,136 bales with average price figures partially recorded. The report notes 5,089,000 currency units realized and references fluctuating weekly wool prices in Adelaide.

Adelaide Thuratay Woolbrokert Associatian

Alleged Japanese murder of Australian RAF sergeants

Prosecutor Shale Hy J von of Darwin says a murder case centers on Australian sergeants linked to a wartime incident on August 1 1943. He details defendants Balor Takao Anmahl Ki yumi Ballemi Nava and others, with court actions and possible executions. The report notes export restrictions and wartime Allied inquiries, but the trial details remain contested and historic.

Shale Hy J von the Darwin Ae Frank Tenet Kay Joma Gergeant Balor Takao Anmahl Kiyumi Ballemi Nava Eusey la Ue Taner Atenerate Anirssum Canada Ottawa Han Fenrick Jepsurwe Australien

Communist Dissolution Bill Debated in Australian House

Prime Minister Maneles reintroduced the Communist Dissolution Bill in the House of Representatives and signaled plans to send it to the Senate by Wednesday. Labour and Opposition voices clashed over onus of proof and the bill’s provisions, citing fears of civil liberties and government overreach amid political tensions.

Spoech Tr. Maneles House of Representatives Communist Party Senate Labour Gill Thay Clausat Erento Wis BR

Public Service Hospital Living Costs Spark Salary Debate

Amid protests by hundreds in Canberra, critics urge Interior Department to raise public servant salaries to cover higher Canberra living costs. They contrast Canberra rents and meals with other capitals, urging government action or policy changes to ease hardship for hotel dwellers and rotating workers. J Cardis cites housing as central.

Department of the Inierine Thove Caner Homer Cantera Narda Canberra Alec Wiksiy Howtel J. Cardis Rotel Acton, Capbert

Parliament Debates War Measures Bill Passage

In Parliament yesterday the Prime Minister introduced the measure and after two divisions in favour of the government the bill passed by the House of Representatives. Members spent the afternoon voting and the bill was adjourned until Tuesday for further consideration.

Limbless Conference Promises War Aid and Policy Talks

The Limbless Men’s conference plans annual events to discuss administration for rehabilitation funding and wartime aid. Speakers, including ministers and officials, address policy shifts and the potential for increased veteran support amid national tensions and labor debates.

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