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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 26, 1949

Page

4

Critical Point Reached in Indonesian Talks

Batavia reports the Republican delegation says restoration of their government to Jogjakarta must be unconditional and tied to a full implementation of the Security Council's resolution. They demand accelerated talks and warn that returning without a comprehensive plan risks an untenable, dangerous situation. Nearly 90 days have passed with no action as guerrilla warfare and Dutch reprisals continue.

Jogjakarta IG Pnncil Recu Ity Council Par ” Ea

Lucky escape of tram driver near South Head

Sydney report says a tram collision near South Head light occurred in the morning. The driver Terry O Shea of Rushcutters Bay Depot escaped injury as the cabin caved in and shattered glass sprayed the windscreen. The other tram was only slightly damaged and no passengers were aboard.

Sydney South Head Tighthound Terry O'Shea Rushcutter’s Bay O'Shea

Former Burma Airways pilot sails to Sydney with child

Roy Marriott a former Burma Airways pilot arrived in Sydney today with his 1 and 21 months old son aboard the BOAC Constellation. He was captured by Karen rebels at Bassein east of Rangoon January 28 and forced to fly one mission after a 24 hour captivity. He served with the RAF over Europe during the war.

Bydnfy Burma Airways Roy Marriott Sydney Mascot Marriott Bassein Rangoon Aly Mr. Marriott RAF Europe

Angler saved from drowning in Hawkesbury River

Bernard Taylor, 51, of Blight Street Auburn, was saved from drowning today in the Hawkesbury River near Wondabyne between Brooklyn and Woy Woy when a friend dived in fully clothed. He sustained a compound fracture of the left leg and was taken to Gosford District Hospital.

Gosford Bernard Taylor Blight Street Auburn Hawkesbury Taylor Gosford District Hospital Wondabyne Brooklyn

ALP considers preventing rigging of union ballots

Melbourne reports that proposals to prevent rigging of union ballots will be discussed at the Victorian executive meeting of the Australian Labour Party. One plan suggests that if the Arbitration Court is satisfied a ballot was improperly conducted, the union may be declared in the way certain firms have been declared for breaches of price fixing legislation.

Melbourne Australian Labour Party Arbitration Court

Men Rescued After Swept From Launch in Brisbane Crowd

In Brisbane on a holiday crowd day, four steamers raced 150 yards to rescue two men swept overboard from a launch. Edward Arden and Poward Bourke, the owner, were aboard. The cabin was smashed by breakers and the engine swamped. Police aided the rescue as senior firemen and others pulled the men to safety.

Brisbane Caloundra Beach Edward Arden Poward Bourke Green Mater W. McNamara N. Fanner

A C T Rugby Union Remains of Matches at Northbourne Oval

ANU Berra Cup Basta 6 drew Northa ll 6. Forestry School 14 beat Northern Suburbs 3. Representative team named to play St George at Northbourne on Sunday with Brill as captain and West as wing. Reserves Madden Gilbert Wilson Luke Philp listed. Practice Tue Thu at Manuka Oval.

Basta Wilson Northall Hunt Forestry School Golding Sttnn Gardner Hilla Northern Suburbs West St. George Northbourne Brill Pretty Pettit Ryan Groome Scond Greyburn Hall Stokes Hunter Madden Gilbert Luke Philp Manuka Oval

Canberra Rifle Club Thirty-one shoot at Tange on Saturday

Thirty-one riflemen attended the Tange meet at 700 yards mound in Canberra. Prizes included the Amalie Cup Mcflveney Trophy and the monthly spoon with mirage making conditions dim early. G Hay R Hudson W Webb N Canham top-scored with 48 each. K White won the spoon. Kevin MeCarthy scored 45 on his 16th birthday and eligibility to join the club.

Tange Gring G. Hay R. Hudson W. Webb N. Canham K. White Kevin MeCarthy Urus Scorce White Noakes Medintonh Hay McCarty Millian Hudson Fourre J. Priestley Bhain Ford McNally Lloyd A. F Fourro Hussey Gouge W. Priestley Mee- Leod O'Briea

First Quarter Showed Increase

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Sydney Sore Real Secon Rene Sear

Southern League defeats Canberra Wan derera 5 1 at Atanuka Oval

Southern League beat Canberra Wan derera 5 to 1 before about 1000 fans at Atanuka Oval. Visitors showed better footwork and rough play caused injuries including a dislocated elbow to Concord’s Bellwood. ONeill drew first blood for Southern with a late first half goal, Summersett equalized for Canberra, then Lynch and Gamble extended the lead after the break as Wright starred for Canberra.

Canberra Wanderera Atanuka Oval Canberra Bellwood Concord Ken Y ‘Wright O'Neil Drew Wright Summersett Summerset Cargil O'Neill Wishora Tne Lynch Gamble Morgan Webster Law Black Steckham R. J. McKinney

Columnist May Run at Newcastle Cup Likely

The champion Sydney galloper Columnist is likely to run in the Newcastle Cup next Monday. He opened at 9.10 for the Cup and should be hard to beat. After a poor Cumberland Stakes showing, connections planned a spell but Columnist has recovered and worked well this morning. Post Newcastle Cup he will be given a spell and prepared for the 8.7.C. Cup at Rosehill on July 30.

Sydney Randwick Rovebill Apf

Short shift ordered on Waterfront Melbourne

The Waterside Workers' Federation will discuss introducing a short shift at a top-work meeting from 5 a.m. to noon on Wednesday. Chairman Mr H Nall said the Stevedoring Industry Commission had terminated the meeting. Men will cease work from midnight on Tuesday. The Commission offered application of the short shift by May 1.

Melbourne H. ¥. Nall

Tennant Creek Protest Over Webster Leave of Absence

Angant cites demand for leave of absence for Dr Webster to attend the Northern Territory Legislative Council sitting on May 10. Residents fill Tennant Creek meeting to back the motion opposing the Commonwealth Department action. Motion to be sent to the Administrator Ministers for Health Interior and the acting Prime Minister.

Darwin Tennant Creek Commonwealth Department W. H. Webster N.T. Legisllative Council Webster Medien Omcer Atre Meetne Health Interior

Man dies from natural causes in Balina

Police believe a 67 year old man William Ignatioa eres of Tamar Street Balina hanged himself but died from heart failure after a rope was found around his neck. He was found on his veranda early tonight and had a history of heart disease. Post mortem today confirmed heart failure as the cause.

Sydney Bal-' Ina Lismore William Ignatioaeres Tamar Street Bal- ‘Na

International Cotton Advisory Committee to Stabilize Markets

Twenty five countries including Brussels Manda Australia and Britain will begin a Qveday occasion with the International Cotton Advisory Committee tomorrow. The committee announced a plan to promote an international cotton agreement to stabilize world markets by fixing quotas and establishing a system of price controls with maximum and minimum levels.

Brussels Manda Australia Britain International Cotton Advisory Committee Jan International

Canberra City Club A competition winners named in sparse report

Report from Canberra City Club bowling lists winners Nanrn Hor fan Hae Smith and Brack Fath with 23 pin margin in A grade. Anzac Day tournament proceeds about £40 donated to legacy. Other results include spoon competition victors Quinn Creighton Otter Benjamin margin 17 up among numerous listed players.

Canberra Glyfren Nernan Forrest

Dr Morse Indian Root Pills Promised Regularity

An old advertisement touts Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as gentle action for daily regularity and to cleanse poisons from the system. It boasts vegetable ingredients and claims improvement in liver and kidney tone within a day. It urges readers to try the product for relief from dull burning feelings and constipation.

Morse

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