Communists accused over 40-hour week push in shearers
Non communist union officials claim Communists seek to weaponize the 40-hour week demand to trigger a repeat of last year’s costly shearers strike. They allege efforts in Queensland and New South Wales to incite shearers to refuse signed contracts and work only on a forty-hour basis. Weekly wage workers would push for the full 44 hours rate, with 419 hours stated as the work limit. The NSW Graziers Association has told members to sign only under award conditions.
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Queensland
New South Wales
N.S.W. Graziers’ Association
Compulsory Herd Testing Sparks North Coast Debate
At a Northern Rivers meeting Alderman Barlow of Ballina claimed compulsory TB testing would destroy one third of North Coast dairy herds. Delegates pressed for a withdrawal of the figure, arguing it would not exceed three per cent. Barlow refused, citing Queensland results and doubting local herd safety.
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Lismore
Northern Rivers Association of Municipalities and Shires
Alderman Barlow
Ballina
Ald
Barlow
Queensland
Licensing Court Grants Temporary Grand Hotel Bar
In Wellington Court House Mr J B Scobie granted Mrs R McCormick owner of the Grand Hotel Lee Street permission to operate a temporary bar until 30 June 1946. The inspector’s plea to rebuild was also considered. solicitor B McCormack argued building material and labour access were irregular. An the Goolma.
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J. B. Scobie
Sydney
Wellington Court House
B. McCormack
Scopie
Supye
Goolma
Council fined for dismissed returned soldier case
Nepean Shire Council ordered to pay 400 pounds compensation plus 63 pounds 18 pence costs and 21 pounds witnesses' expenses in the Federal Court on Monday for dismissing Joseph Henry McGowan a returned soldier without reasonable cause. The case exposes flaws in re‑establishment laws as the court noted the President's bias and the chairman's casting vote. The serviceman, a former shire clerk discharged after AIF service in 1944, faced later dismissal despite reinstatement. The Crown argued public duties were sacrificed to personal prejudice. the council planned further action despite critcisms. The decision confirms the court can award any sum needed to compensate loss of job claims under the Act.
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Nepean
Joseph Henry McGowan
A.I.F
McGowan
Crown
H. Snelling
The
Bromhead
Rose
Cool turn after heavy district showers in Wellington
Wet conditions moved through the district on Tuesday evening with 42 points recorded at the Wellington Post Office. A sharp cool change followed, the post office reporting a maximum of 74 degrees and a minimum of 50, with temperatures over the period showing highs in the mid 90s and a recent drop from the average.
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Wellington
Yeoval Show and Carnival Set for March 20
Yeoval hosts a show and carnival March 20, to support the Yeoval War Memorial Hall fund. Write to secretary Mr. B Bruchhauser for schedules. The event includes a steer riding contest with 25 prize, poultry section, trotting, half mile events, a merry go round and sideshows.
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B. Bruchhauser
Yeoval War Memorial Hall Fund
Combined party marks Merle Mayne birthday in March hos
The Caves hall hosted a February birthday celebration for Merle Mayne and family members Lindsay and Barrie with 80 guests. A silver key symbolized Merle's coming of age, music by Turley's orchestra, speeches by K Bleechmore and Bill Eden, and a sitdown supper. Merle received a silver and gold painted key, a handbag, and a gold opal ring.
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Caves
Merle Mayne
Turley
M.C
K. Bleechmore
Bill Eden
Bleechmore
Beryl Baker
Wellington
Estralita
Mayne
Norman Moody
Coonamble
Merle
Dunedoo Race Meeting Announcement and Entries
The Dunedoo Patriotic Rave Club plans a hospital race meeting on Eastern Sebarder in Dunedoo on 20th April. Six events are listed. Entry forms are obtainable from Mr A L Illing.
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Dunedoo
Sebarder
Nomi
A L Iilling
See
Food for Britain appeal funded by Wellington bodies
Correspondence from Wellington Times invites readers to support a fund to provide food for Britons. Local government leaders Nelson Whiteley Hansford urge community aid, noting post Dunkirk sacrifice and urging subscriptions via municipal offices in Wellington Cobbor n Shire and Macquarie Shire Councils.
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Britain
Cumnoeck FC Dance Dance and Enchre Party Notice
On Wednesday March 6 Cumnoeck Football Club will hold a dance and enchre party with all invited. There will be novelty dances and supper provided. The Georie Patriotic races are planned for Wednesday with five events listed.
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Cumnoeck Football Club
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W. A. Nelson
Municipality of Wellington
J E. Whiteley
Cobborn Shire Council
Georie
Ss. Hansford
Macquarie Shire Council
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Hec. Williams
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A. F. Wild
W. A. Nelon
Geo. Wilkins
Leighton Young
Allan O'Brien
Bert O’brien
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