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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1950
Page
2
Muttenwtra line investigation reports an attempt to derail the North rivit train near Bill fudge station. The derailed car remained on the rail, delaying service to Marwillumbal and Bysey. Slow Irwin engine and extra motive power prevented a wider disaster. 89 passengers reported on board.
An inquest investigated a fatal road incident in Canberra with witnesses and Coroner findings. The deceased was A Anding, dying of pneumonia and head injuries after a motorcycle accident. Eyewitnesses described vehicle damage and the coroner noted possible head injuries from the crash. The body was transported to Canberra Community Hospital where a postmortem and cause were examined.
Senator Rankin outlined wartime welfare efforts across Queensland noting the W C A, Beantie League achievements, and Garden Homes for the Aged. He highlighted maternal hospital drives by Catholic and Presbyterian groups, launched reforms, and proposed memorial nursing schemes and hospital support programs tied to the Centaur disaster and postwar needs.
Ambiguous courtroom report notes judge remands Mrs. Wood in a murder case, with Crown alleging she poisoned her husband, Clarence Wood. Evidence includes a controversial witness statement and disputed fingerprints, while jurors must weigh witness credibility before a retrial date is set.
In Airebourne on Monday, Teall Pabice reported traffic returning as strike action waned. Attendance showed improvement but delays persisted. Framweay Board Chairman Ry J E Rison announced night tram rotations would resume once lines normalized. Track and maintenance workers voted to reopen gates. no move to restore black track status.
In Sydney New South Wales workers face eight production days in May due to Anzac and May Day holidays reducing output. The Joint Coal Board estimates reduced tonnage, with pay rules tied to the holiday work. A ballot may decide re affiliation with the Miners Federation after mining groups in Collie returned from the federation during the general coal strike.
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