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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1949
Page
4
A garbled 1949 Australian Territory page mixes notices from Papua New Guinea and Canberra. It references appointments, land sales, scholarships, crown land agent roles, and society events, with scattered names and places such as Creche Kindergarten Association, Crown Land, Canberra, and Melbourne area terms. The fragmentary text includes lost items and meeting cancellations.
A dense clipping lists varied notices from Canberra area including grammer school events, a reading program at the library, church services, football club routines, and government tender announcements. It notes times, venues, and contact details across multiple organizations and dates.
A funeral service was held for notable Marist Brothers representatives including the Rev Biro Arradian and Bey Bey Paul, supported by Atdonephr’s College figures. Attendees included Vice Provincial Hun tere Hin and other dignitaries as Monaigsor Maydan observed the rites.
A faded notice warns of firing practice at 4 pm and 7 pm with ammunition to be used. It cites wind limits and safety ranges between 1 pm and 4 pm on Thursday 2 April. Readers are urged to report found articles or potential hazards to the station.
Forecaster notes for Canberra are garbled but indicate a regional forecast. The South-Eastern District expects wet to cold conditions with possible frost, while the plains and tablelands face unsettled weather. Temperatures to dip, with fresh winds possible from the southwest toward the south.
Fragmented copy reports rainfall delays in a southern town event featuring the Delegate Band. Details are garbled showing dates and a deadline but readable items are limited to band names and a postponement context.
The piece lauds Wentworth, Parkes, and Hughes as pillars of responsible government and federation, noting Wentworth bridged the shift to federation while Mugen shaped foreign policy. It reflects on political change over a half century, praising consistency amid flux and the evolution of party and caucus systems.
The Commonwealth Statistician reports a continued rise in the cost of living with Canberra and other state capitals showing higher price levels. Across 30 principal towns the index advanced 1.8 percent, with Sydney up 2.4 percent and Melbourne 2.3 percent, pushing total price increases since 1038 toward 40 percent in major goods.
A fragment describes arrivals aboard the Orosden with Higranta on board and unplaced parents. It notes unverified claims of arrangements, a weekly wage of 11 pounds, and an inspection by traveling authorities. Names and places are unclear due to garbled OCR.
By Sydney Friday report notes Mr W M Hughes will equal the Repeal parliamentary record for continuous service and reach six years eight months and 26 days. He discusses mobilization, liberty, and labor conflict, reflecting on his political journey and the Labour movement’s actions and strikes associated with the Waterside Workers Federation.
Detectives say two youths confessed to partly derailing the Cabo-Mut wallambady engine after placing a spike in a rail joint. The injury occurred when the train jolted but the engine was later jacked up and the line reopened after two hours.
A fragmentary Detroit item notes researchers describe keeping part of an animal brain alive outside the body. The brain, connected to neural tissue and spinal cord, is used for study, with researchers Dr. R. W. Gerard and Dr. Tetlems of Chicago University cited. The report appears in early science news.
The article details Anzac Day events including marches to the Commonwealth War Memorial, the Governor General's parade formation, and the Royal Military College ceremony. It notes the King’s and ministerial involvement, with a wreath-laying plan, the Cenberra City Band, and remarks by a High Commissioner. The day includes services at the Australia War Memorial and Remembrance activities with local school participation and a wreath by dignitaries.
The fragment cites claims of government communication and statements from Royaanss and Bemator about matters awaiting development. It mentions Promecutioe of Communists, the Arbitration Court, and Senator Mckenna’s negative reply to a Commonwealth matter. The text references the Commonwealth Wealth Government and services disruption accusations.
A crowded Sunday schedule lists services across churches including Church of Enolans Holy Comantinan with morning prayers and sermons by Archdiscon Pauls Manuke, Rev GK Armstrong. Roman Catholic and Anglican services noted with times and locations. A migrant camp incident reports a report of a homeless girl found unconscious, with Canberra Hospital involvement and ambulance transfer. devotional and kindergarten activities also described among multiple congregations.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Baptist and Congregational services at Amalia with addresses and times. Mentions Sunday school, anthem, public worship, gatherings, and a Christian Science service schedule incluyen testimonies and Wednesday meetings.
A Perth court adjourned a sedition case against Yeovin Martin, chairman of the WA Communist Party, until May 4. He is charged with having written sedition and related treasonous words in a document.
Sydney reports Mr WH Spooner announced his candidacy for the Liberal Party, aiming to be a member of the Joint Liberal Country Party alliance for the upcoming elections. He has previously served as State President and Federal Treasurer of the party and expects to contest the May nomination.
Deputy for the Prime Minister attends London as part of the Commonwealth conference. Mr Chifiay is to address the conference of clothing trades in Heart or Thrwey. Attending Melbourne last night, he will proceed to Hobart today to represent the Commonwealth Government at Hobart celebrations for Sunday.
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