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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1949
Page
4
Mr Hallway noted unions under Common wealthy terminology but the Day may be tasked to deal with Victorian unions as the state cabinet considers reviewing ballots for trade unions amid unclear wording and potential policy shifts.
Amerugh the acting Prime Mivemee Mr Flaskrway was re stated no fixed date for elections. Officials indicated public interest was not sustained for a campaign before Christmas. They suggest possible date in January 1980, with broad belief the election may occur in September or November.
Nationalist government rejects Communist terms for peace amid ongoing discussions. Drafting terms and counteroffers are under review as political positions on the pacific settlement remain unsettled.
Fragmentary text references postwar credit, land settlement, and business actions. Mentions families and individuals, court or government decisions, and discussions of postwar taxes, loans, and assets. The garbled lines imply a report on economic policy and property claims following conflict.
Soviet awards are noted with CA PR and Ross securing a singles bowls victory at Temora. The match featured teams and players including Pritchett and Turner, with Lenege and Cotor mentioned in the sequence. Final outcomes show trials and intermediate scores as competitors faced off in the afternoon session.
A tribute recalls Palsi’e Mhysou, revered as a generous, unpretentious figure shaping Canberra. His goodwill and modesty impressed all, and his example helped unite Christian communities as Canberra grew through its early years.
Melbourne reports a local amateur, after winning the Victorian Amateur Championship, plans to turn professional. He will join the professional ranks ahead of the next Australian Open, marking his transition from amateur to pro status.
An accidental death involving a racing motorist is reported with fragmented OCR text. The readable items indicate a fatal incident, location details unclear, and officials likely noting the accident circumstances. Further readable names or specifics are not clearly available in the fragments.
A fragmentary OCR line mentions a numeric sequence and names that appear garbled. The readable portion references a person and a year or amount, but the overall meaning remains unclear and non-specific.
A report from Sydney notes bloodstock sales at the William Inglis market where yearlings and colts drew high attention. Prices surpassed opening day expectations with many top lots selling well above reserve as bidders competed for quality stock. Trade featured Persian Prince offspring and a range of Thoroughbreds from notable breeders amid vigorous competition.
In a rough Tasmanian final Crawford and Quist triumphed over De Ward 8-4 to claim the championship. Lang fell 6-4 in the early round while Quist defeated Crawford 6-4 in another match. The record hints at tense play and shifting results as contenders face each other.
In a dramatic near disaster a Tiger-Moth aircraft landed rough on water near Manly Beach after engine failure at 2 500 feet. Three boys helped pull the pilot and passenger aboard as onlookers hailed the landing as wonderful. Pilot Trevor Button treated for shock and immersion and the craft towed away.
The Tuesday session of the Sydney district assembly erupted over seating and procedural issues. Speakers clashed as Mr. Madgas and Drieal pressed for accountability while calls for inquiry into charges against members dominated debate. A division vote ended the motion after a close tally.
Twewny Exoney and Savina Dalles, both aged 98, were attacked in their home. Edward William and John Curruthata Kirkpatrick appeared before the court facing murder charges and were remanded to April 1. The incident left the elderly victim severely injured. the value of property involved is noted as 20 tater.
Unclear OCR text reports record pay outs in doubles with a total around £300,000. Mentions Dexkroahort and Llamore pin er, a cheque to 18,000, and other country winners largely in £1,000 and £50s. HL Hintets noted as mother of jockey Foge Satlatone. biggest winner was £30,000 with various figures cited.
The Chamorro strike group targeted government offices in Salta Belin area amid clashes. Reports say four killed and 37 wounded as troops reportedly seized the strike headquarters and surrounding facilities yesterday. Local authorities and military units remained on high alert with ongoing violence and evacuations reported in Tucumay and Buenos Aires regions.
A garbled notice from a state lottery lists prize names and numbers and mentions a drawing set for tomorrow. It cites various syndicates and locations including Leichhardt Linthorpe Street and New Jersey, with unclear names and several mis-typed terms.
Fragmented report states strict screening of all arrivals to Australia, with officials claiming no migrants are admitted without clearance. It describes security checks on ships near Burns and mentions six suspected passengers on one vessel, while asserting immigrants are treated humanely and protected from danger.
Communist Party gains power across Czechoslovakia extending control over capital and economy. General secretary warned party members to extend efforts, stating the transition from capitalism should not proceed without sustained struggle.
Prices and closing rates from the week’s auction show steady demand and clearances. Notable activity includes trades around ten to thirty nine percent and remarks on competitive sales and firm support across sections.
Fragmentary text discusses psychological warfare ideas aimed at Russia. Mentions MacArthur era concepts and propaganda strategies, with references to Australia and Senator Flanders, but the wording is garbled and unclear.
State ministers plan a one day meeting with unions tomorrow to discuss rationing proposals. A sub-committee provided for four days to study power industry reform and a potential 30 percent reduction. The talks aim to reduce power use and consider industry overhauls amid ongoing shortages.
North Rhine Westphalia plans a surprise visit to The Hague to confer with Dutch authorities on frontier issues. The aim is direct negotiations to ease tensions with Britain and improve borders. A conference in London is expected to finalize details in late April. The proposed talks follow a border dispute near Mittara affecting about 100,000 residents.
Coal miners push for reduced hours and increased wages in a broad labor campaign. Reports describe union efforts, regional negotiations, and potential impacts on production as workers seek improved conditions amid industry tensions.
Ex soldiers trained as artisans under the reconstruction scheme show limited progress. Only 32 veterans had completed artisan training by early 1847, with speakers at a Rotary Club noting concern over the government’s handling and the small share of the 4,200 men enrolled still in training.
Sydney officials said winter occupancy would fall by about one third while maintenance staff face reduced hours. A spokesman for the hotel group declined to comment as the president of the union stated no official guidance was received.
A government official urged tighter control over union ballots and warned that without courage to enforce compliance unions could be dominated overnight. The commentary claimed union control had already shifted toward parasitic or ruling factions and stressed the need to restore recognized authority in union elections.
Australian journalist Donald Aloyaine Keiren Mackendde died after a fall in New York, with reports noting his long career in Melbourne and Sydney papers. Mackende, son of John Mackwnile of Renata, had worked for several outlets including Daily News during wartime, serving as a foreign correspondent in Europe. His wife perished in an attempted rescue following the incident.
The Western Australian chairman faced sedition charges amid published material deemed seditious. Prosecutors allege statements against parliamentary partners were printed to incite unrest, with details of the case linking to publications by the party leader.
A distorted note reports a security loan outcome with references to Beeton and Aral, mentioning a quarter allotment of about 1M iran and a three month outlook toward a southern route, with unclear names and directions. The fragment hints at victory and repayment terms amid a financial arrangement in a coastal area.
Reports indicate uncertainty over the status of the Irish Mission as officials weigh decisive factors. A decision is not expected immediately though discussions continue with representatives from An et Mga ceca and other authorities.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Grete Bhugieten and the Department of Immigration. It references a failed or altered action, with phrases about “wer,” center faults, and a plan or statement involving people placed in poses. Details are unclear and names are partially garbled.
A court remanded 34 year old Sony Williams of Wal Trese and Avery Hilla on a charge of having involvement with Francis Marrleo and Alena Meevyn Wyndham. The case appeared at the Tradfern Court on Friday with Williams appearing in person.
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