Communists urge conquest through chaos amid Australian coal strike
The Miners' Federation leaders push for broader goals beyond a higher wage and shorter week as coal production stalls and NSAW workers face job losses. Idris Williams and the Common bench seek domestic relief while warning that appeasement risks national security. Prime Minister Chifley backs arbitration and the Coal Industry Tribunal to avert further unrest.
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Marx House
Miners' Federation
Ron Froome
Launceston
Milion N
Fammilies
Sual Miners’ Federation
Idris Williams
Sharpley
Cormenium
Japan
Chifley Mus
Coal Industry Tribunal
Chifley
Forbes Claimant Weighs University Site and Library Act
The report details Forbes as claimant in a dispute over siting a university facility near Laat seep and Le Sfuun Lhasa, with debates on supporting library acts and central facilities. It notes opposition and support among local councils and officials, including views on centralization, faculty housing needs, and the Public Library Act.
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Laatseep
le Sfuun
Lhasa
Tenalong
Dent
Uae
Orange
AQ Harlcher
Tly Pas Leely
Amd Chet Crurate
Wad
Fories
Forbes
Bonu Chance Wien
Nine Child Father Secures Forbes Housing Without Ballot
Mr D Wallace, father of nine, obtained a Housing Commission cottage at Forbes without a ballot. The Forbes Town Clerk reported the matter at a Municipal Council meeting, with the commission to proceed on a future ballot for other dwellings as they become available. Further ballots were planned to relieve farm housing needs and a tenancy advisory committee would meet to advise the council.
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D. Wallace
Housing Commission
Forbe
Martin
Weete
F. Martin
Coaner
Forbes
Coneuen
Wien
Waltien
Capindaatan
Won Cyyumegl
Mr. Wallace
Gid
Wea
Ministeriak Jygneval
Wallace
Ieee
Wallen
Gavin
Ehin
Forbes Tenancy Advisory Committee
Forbes Council Approves Rear Parking Plan in Thurtaliy
With Alderman Brenner opposing, Forbes Municipal Council votes to change street parking to rear angle parking along town streets. The measure passes after discussion led by Vid Wows.
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Ald. Brenner
Forbes Municipal Council
Thurtaliy
Parliament weighs total power ban amid emergency bill
The report outlines possible government powers to regulate fuel supplies and essential goods as Parliament considers an emergency powers bill. It notes transport and industry disruptions, calls to end or contain strikes, and potential electricity and fuel rationing measures during the crisis.
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Carochalitie Meat Works
kWallleye
Lactory
Furnishing of Nurses New Quarters Appeals for Aid
A Forbes District Hospital Board circular seeking funds for nurses quarters near completion stirred the local Municipal Council. Aldermen proposed a subscription drive with suggested donations ranging from 23 guineas to 124 guineas, and a temporary standstill on Council payments as officers debated how best to fund the project.
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Forbes District Hospital Board
Political Debate Fractures Over Procedure And Information
Aldermen clash over expulsion order and authority with Morton and Hurlen raising questions about the Militia's powers and balloting limits. The council seeks further information while a local advisory group is requested to report on the issues.
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Morton
Ballocy
Ald. Hyan
Forbes Mail To Increase Runs On New Timetable
Parkes council received a report from the Chief Traffic Manager of the Department ofways NSW noting that improved representations could see the Forbes Mail train run Sydney to Forbes on Sundays to Fridays and from Forbes to Sydney on the remaining days under a new timetable starting in October. The council expressed contentment with the response but questioned the impact of the ongoing coal situation.
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Parkers
Parkes
Forbes
Temperature Drops to 25 Degrees at Forbes
Frost swept Forbes as temperatures plunged to 25 degrees on Friday. Observers record one of the coldest periods in years with prior lows near the high teens, noting the severe chill and potential damage to crops and livestock.
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Forbes
Porkey
Butler's Generous Offer for Relief Transport Aid
The article notes a charitable offer of free transport and food relief aimed at aid centers. It mentions support from various groups including the Red Cross and the Hitler Aly Tranepary Pay, with calls for clean clothing and monetary donations.
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Hitler Aly
Lea
Bydney Ullal
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