Strike Settlement Likely Delayed Beyond Week End
AC.T.U. presents terms to Chifley as the executive pushes for recognition of the Ironworkers Union by BHP and for reinstatement rights. A conference with the Prime Minister and BHP is expected, but delay looms with further consultations and potential re registration issues.
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A.U.T.U
A.C.T.U
B.H.P
Romworkers
D. Parker
Labour
Holloway
Frm
Ironworkers' Union
Japanese and Formosan guards sentenced to death in Miri case
Seven Japanese and thirteen Formosan guards, found guilty of massacring 46 Allied prisoners at Miri Sarawak in June, were condemned to death by an Australian Military Court martial. The sentence awaits confirmation by Governor General Duke of Gloucester. The Sydney report also notes Salvation Army leader General Carpenter urging migration and a moral approach to population growth in Australia.
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Labuan
Miri
Sarawak
Duke of Gloucester
Sydney
Australia
Salvation Army
General Carpenter
Lithgow Power Stop Averted Dust Threat
Late night report says a planned 24 hour stoppage at Lithgow Power House, meant to halt operations today, was avoided. Workers argued dust eradiation issues posed health risks due to lack of department solutions. The shutdown would have affected the west up to Wellington, risking a blackout.
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Lithgow Power House
Wellington
Power House
Rationing Offences At Magistrates Inconsistency
Sydney Monday night speech by Senator Keane criticises leniency of magistrates in rationing offences. He argues fines imposed have not deterred offenders and warns the system requires stronger enforcement measures. He stresses the need for uniform action across magistrates to curb shortages.
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Sydney
Calwell optimistic on strike end supports forty hour week
Melbourne report says Minister for Information Calwell announced Labour Minister Holloway expects a speedy and satisfactory end to the strike. He argued the government can only meet full employment goals with the forty hour week, given current industrial conditions.
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Calwell
Melbourne
Olympic Park
Labour
Holloway
Drastic cuts expected as power strikes widen
Reports from Sydney indicate deeper reductions in gas and electricity supplies across all areas as a state of emergency looms. The Prime Minister will meet tomorrow to discuss a fresh conference on the strike, while officials consider using volunteer labour to run essential services amid a grim outlook for Christmas.
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Sydney
Electricia
Drake
Stn
Carperra
Chifley
Alt .O
Clare
Council
Times
Orange
J. P. Breen
Calare
Breen
Govt
Desperate plea as courts seize on offense magnitude
Fragmentary remarks describe a demand for strong court action against severe offences. The speaker warns that individuals seeking more than their share must be exposed, stressing rationing reasons are essential and necessary in the broader context.
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Arbitration
Mr. Clarey
Clarey
Mr. Holloway
Ronworaers’ Union
Canberra
HVS Rhuhe
Yuck
Sydnestor Hungkhong
S.A
Lithgow Power
Keane
Cute
Gaa
MR. Breen
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