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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1949
Page
3
A garbled text notes a meeting of two groups about joint activities and plans to source scarce materials from overseas. It mentions waste waters, state authorities, and welding for construction since the War, with steps to procure needed materials.
The Victorian branch of EMA reports continued objections to the free medicine scheme as ministers explain that only proven drugs will be prescribed and added over time. Dr C H Dickson notes concerns about duplications and fees despite mutual agreement on value. A.C.U. member Thornton is not present. A cable from Sydney notes a trade union congress abroad.
Rakwod ccotaot BONE nation accepted by the General Assembly of LA C and the United Nations Acting in concert form an agreement. The following players have been selected as borra in the opening game. Notable names include Shaspen and Burke with Sydney referee Billy Waterat overseeing the match.
A Melbourne bankruptcy court today examined a case involving Mrs Theh gram a social club member from Salford Street, Padington. She testified that she lent £2,050 to a racecourse clerk and later discovered he raised money on a car given as security. The matter also referenced a separate claim about £2,900 for rubber shares and other financial dealings connected to the bankrupt man Flanagan.
The New South Wales government approved the purchase of 25 rat engines from Britain for the Railways Department at a total cost of £2,104,883. Acting Transport Minister Shaanmild said 4,436 duty would be asked to be waived by the Federal Government due to urgent conditions and demand. The engines would be delivered at a rate of one per week.
A cottage fire left a man in smoke distress and his wife Irene Collins forced a window with her hands and cried for help. Police and bystanders aided as rescuers opened the door to safety.
The report on Thursday notes a debate about crime and punishment with reference to penalties and moral standards. Mr Bailey states the Opposition favors retaining stringent measures where crimes show great cruelty and violence, leaving broader questions for later consideration.
The Australian Prime Minister was received in audience by the King at Buckingham Palace. He held talks with the Secretary for Commonwealth and Brigadier G. Gallegnan, head of the Australian military fusion in Germany.
A brief item notes a fast motor ship carrying displaced persons during migration. The crew includes a mate and a deck crew member, with crew actions and conditions described in sparse, garbled OCR text.
London reports continued support for Altice Government policy while urging restraint in wage controls for industry. Officials discuss maintaining wage balance to support economic policy, with emphasis on strategic consulting from RIT TC and Maven groups.
A fragment reports a jockey injured in a fall with limited readable details. The brief mentions Hteapttel cs but provides no Names, locations, or outcomes beyond the injury note.
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