Incentive to Work Debate in Australian Parliament
In Canberra the Liberal MP McColm urged MPs to assess Australia’s conciliation and arbitration system. He argued monetary incentives and fair wage growth are essential to boost production, calling for non partisan action. Other speakers warned of industrial unrest and the need to revise wage and arbitration practices, with debate on the Galvin award and related reforms continuing as committee work adjourned.
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Canberra
Vialcold McColm
Lib
Queensland
Australia
House of Representaties
Russia
McColm
Australis
Arbitration Court
McCormald
Wheeler
Nsw
Attralia
Cameron Lab
South Australia
Executive Council
Harmison
Monty’s Farewell Remark Sparks Public Interest
London reports a fired marshal Viscount Montgomery in Britain and General Eisenhower featured in BBC coverage. The exchange hints at past disagreements yet mutual respect, with Monty expressing regret over Eisenhower’s departure and recalling their working ties.
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London
Viscount Montgomery
Depty
Supremé
Europe
BBC
Dwight Eisenhower
Tach
Land Tax Bill Amendment Prompts Cabinet Decision
Senator Mc Leay deputy leader of the government in the Senate said the cabinet must decide whether the amendment to the Land Tax Bill will be accepted. The amendment aims to cap land value increases for land tax assessment at 190 percent of the previous year. Mirray noted there has never been rigid caucus control in the Liberal Party.
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McLeay
Senate
Senalin Mirray
Laberal Party
Sub division plan for 42 m acres of land in Queensland
Brisbane government plans a year long examination of 42 million acres between Goondiwindi and the Gulf to determine sub division for closer settlement. Minister Foley says land will be used for grazing and mixed farming with 6 million arable acres. districts include Wandoan Taloom Dawson Gallide Mackenzie River Goondiwindi Tara Springsure Emerald Capella Clermont Sutton River. Some areas suit dairying. others for grazing and cropping with exploratory work beginning soon between Mackay and Port Douglas.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Goondiwindi
Gulf
Mr. Foley
Wandoan
Taroom
Dawson
Qallide
Mackenzie River
Goondiwindi-Tara
Springsure
Emerald
Capella
Clermont North
Sutton River
Foley
Mackay
Port Douglas
Forestry Lands and Agriculture and Stock Departments
Bureau of Investigation
Gaol Sentences Handed to Four Men in Toowoomba Court
In the Toowoomba Circuit Court four men faced sentences for dishonesty and related theft offences. Laur ie received three years with hard labour, Halpin two sentences totaling nine years concurrent, Humberdross two years, and Rielly multiple six month and three year terms with recognisances and suspensions.
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Too Evrnsieade
Tsetive Tayniry
Toowoomba
Anne
Laurie
Neville Francis Rielly
John Maxwell Hatin
Roy Hamberdres
Rielly
Trains Collide at Oakhurst Station
Several thousands of pounds in damage after two mixed trains collided at Oakhurst station causing major engine and goods loss. A stationary locomotive signalled danger but the oncoming heavy load could not avoid impact. Crews escaped unharmed and line cleared by 8:39 p.m. later reports note transport minister and railway officials discussing penalties and causes.
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Maryborough
Oakhurst
Altho
V. C. Galr
Townsville
Brisbane
Mr. Duggan
Railway Department
Duggan
Mr. Maloney
Maloney
Exhibition
Corinda
Shorncliffe
Zillmere
Redbank
cavSes
Fout
Ralloon
Ipswich
Queensland Railways
Metropolitan
Australian Olympic Team Departs in Staged London Flight Plan
Seventy one Australian team members head to London as part of a two leg journey via Qantas Constellation flights. Sixty eight will depart for London on June 10 and June 14 as the Kangaroo Service proceeds to England. Queenslanders Maney Lens K Cave F Giffin C Henderson and C FitzGerald from Warwick are listed among those set to leave in June.
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Sydney
London
Helsinki
Maney Lens
K. Cave F. Giffin
C. Henderson
Cfitagerald
Warwick
Power interchange planned between Queensland and NSW towns
Mines Minister Mr Riordan yesterday announced a plan to interchange electricity between Queensland and New South Wales towns. Queensland country towns will have auxiliary plants operating by year end. NSW North West Council will supply Texas area power while Tenterfield aids Wallangarra. Goondiwindi to Bogandil.
Quality Seeds Arley Cape and Wheat Varieties
Seed list includes Cape and skinless Arley varieties with Malling wheat options. Oats advertised graded and tested Lamptons Belairs Algerians. Gr Prairie Jocksfoot Tuberosa Wimmera Perennial Italian Ryec.
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Arley
Cape
Wool Tax Imposed on Australian Wool for 12 Months
The Wool Tax Assessment Bill introduces a 4 shilling per bale levy starting July 1 for 12 months. After that a seasonal limit likely set between 2 7 and 5 per bale. Minister McEwen said the Wool Board would lose about £7000 in revenue, but collection is not worth cost. Two complementary bills accompany the measure as debate is adjourned.
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McEwen
Australian Wool Board
Wool Research Trust
Pineapples May Be Marketed Without Tops
Queensland experiments by the horticulture branch test marketing pineapples with tops removed to Brisbane. If successful, the method could boost planting material by about 50 percent annually and cut freight costs. Preliminary tests show topless fruit can be carried satisfactorily with special treatment to prevent weight loss and fungus.
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Horticulture Branch
North Coast
Brisbane
Warra Block for Lease Opens in Brisbane Region
Warra abbet ores 288 square on the left bank of the Hamilton River about 120 miles south of Belwyn railway station to be opened for pastoral lease as eight pre pastoral holdings. A provisional valuation of movements is £1580.
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Warra
Brisbane
Hamilton River
Belwyn
A Company Notes After Training At Greenbank Camp
Members of A Company 25th Battalion return to Warwick after two weeks of camp at Greenbank. They report enjoying the break but facing hardships overseas, with many photographs and a parade planned at 7:30 pm. Senior officers praised the unit.
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Greenbank
Warwick
Hough
Brisbane
Minkter
the Army
Mr. Francis
C. C. F.bourne
D.S.C
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