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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 02, 1949

Page

3

Atomic bombs new on industrial scale report on uranium and radiation safety

A government commission discussed the shift to industrial scale atomic bomb production. It noted uranium supply, abroad and domestically, and described radiation risks and protective limitations. The report warned Britain and Canada could influence the field and mentioned detection and bodily recovery after exposure.

Thwan Eniwatok United Fom Lee United States Comrgvisian Chia Britain Canad Alee Bouin Canada Atomic Energy

Two Killed and Three Injured in Roar Accidents

Sydney reports two killed and three critically injured in traffic incidents. John Newbury, 20, of Deepwater, died after a crash on the Ashford Road. George Henshaw, 1, of Bunilla, died in another wreck on the Srock road. Robero Webster, 24, and John Patockley, 38, suffered severe injuries in separate motorcycle crashes near Lithgow and Campbell Town. Pillion rider Bowman, 19, and passenger Kevin Wilson, 16, were also badly hurt when the vehicles collided.

Sydney John Kenneth Newbury Deepwater Seatanty Biedep Enunayilte George VI Henshaw Bunilla Owe Maverdll Ally Wien Srock Asheford Taverelt Robert Jusnén Webster Presley Strvots Orange Lithgow Fathgow Moapital John Patockley Campbell Sonn Bowman Wisum

Philippines to ban divorces controversy explodes

Reported plan in Manila to outlaw divorce under existing laws sparks debate. Article cites Catholic influence, grounds for separation, and potential imprisonment for spouses seeking divorce. Details uncertain due to fragmented OCR text.

Communists Blamed by Capitalists in Election Allegations

Melbourne reports Mr RF Mill of the Communist Party rebutting Cecil Jarbert Harper on ballot rigging claims. Royal Commission inquiry paused as Mill defends party against capitalists accusation amid tense cross examination. The hearing resumes tomorrow.

Melbourne RF. Mill Juvice Lowe Comeuniem Lin Ald Natine Cecil Jarbert Ing Uhone Wilone Mill Royal Commisasianer Mir Sharpiey

Customs Excise Revenue Decline Reported for 1848

Government return shows Racine revenue for 1848 at £10.00, with total customs revenue down. July figures reveal a decline of £14,335, while overall drops span New South Wales £600,076, Western Australia £26,180, and Northern Territory £2,912.

ITA New South Walia Wouter Australia Northern Territory

Prime Minister thanks air crews from the Dominions

London Monday. The Prime Minister sent personal messages to leaders of Australia New Zealand and South Africa thanking them for the effort and sacrifice of air crews from the three Dominions during the Berlin air raid event.

London Attere Prine Minietera Australia New Zealand South Aries Laem Dominiona Berlin

Colour mix up mars Randwick race under jockey fault

A Randwick race saw wrong saddle cloth colours used for horses Fast Stream and Pakistan causing an inquiry. Jockeys W Fellows and T Clarke claimed mix ups with a mislaid set in the jockeys room led to colour swaps before the event. Trainers and stewards called for discipline and future checks.

Bydney Monda Fast Stream Pakistan Randwick Torstrant Atream W. Fritwa T. Clarke Psat C. Martin W. Liliey Ehe Ronan

Jockey and Owner Out for 12 Months in Racing Incident

In Sydney on Monday a jockey and an art owner were fined and disqualified for 12 months over an incident at Wyung races. Rider FR and owner WW Ryder faced the disciplinary action after inquiries into the Malden division tuning matter.

Sydney Enara Ryder Igianvann Tnt Acon Dlvision Malden

In the Ring at Sydney Stadium Boxing Night

Two of three 10 round bouts featured wins by former Australian champion Norm Reater's teammates. 8111 outpointed Alt Webster while Allan Barber gained points via Maybury and George Barnus. 10.91 scored a knockout over Air Aentrase in the dial round.

Sydney Sone Norm Reater Alt Webster Allan Barber Maybury George Barnus Air Aentrase

Chinese Reds Launch Southeast China Offensive

AAP dispatch reports Chinese Communists advancing from the northeast toward Canton, with General Ma Pu leading troops toward Pingilang on the Hai-Lancnow highway. South of Canton, General Cau Po Chang's forces push from Pingshan toward the vicinity of Canton and the Blackow region, signaling a broader march southward as the PLA consolidates fronts.

Canton Seaneu Pingilang Rian-Lancnow Chanpebs Muna Prairies Seal South China Cau Po Chang Canton-Piaekow Bhanghal Chenyt People's Liberation Frente

Fragmented World War II era notices mix of sports and personals

A garbled OCR page shows pleas and items for hire, travel coach notices, a Christchurch or Sydney inquiry, and personal ads alongside scattered sports-like references. Turbulent text merges coach travel, police, and public notices with requests for housing and items for sale.

A.C.X Spring Tennis Contest Advertised in City Notice

The annual spring competition invites entries, with nine sections and three draws. Play begins Saturday week at Elimatta Street Buaciem after 5.19, continuing to early December. The men’s A Grade final is set for December 1 or 10 at Riverside Monte. Contact Captain Cook Crescent or phone 842 for details. A misdelivered note seeks its owner, Westnager Wad, from Leichhardt.

Elimatta St Buaciem GT Toamne Ein Gud PURE Jacki Rewand Riverside Katuraay Cah Crescent Austin St New Oha Captain Cook Howard Lnman Jwestnager Spa

National Fitness Grant To ACT Debated At Canberra Council

A Canberra council meeting discussed the disbursement of a National Fitness grant to ACT and agreed the grant, roughly £11,000, should fund capital expenditures. A sub-committee including the chairman and representatives from youth and welfare bodies will review how the funds are allocated for projects under the program.

Apply Tyson Street Mambure Canberra Hhury Ellin Bt. GorGon Misa M. Lincoln Department of Tooth Public Service, Sour Downeth Pee G. Moore Council of Spartal Oreasications Finnvas Willy Fie Atker Avaoce- Torqntine Gordon Mise J. Owen Messrs Waterson Dunber Ptanta Ongwuine Cenberre G.P.O Sydney

Narra Pub Play Centre Progress and Delayed Construction

Narra Bundah preschool play centre faces delays as fund reporting shows 43 percent completion and an 18 month delay for erection. The organization presses ahead with steel framework and cement works while consulting firms Manmade and McKensie on site plans.

Tnite Eoport Ak Ta Pressing Ulema Cement Manmade & McKensie, Mcbureau Scully L. Thompson Mears C Maxter K. Collings Trowbridge

Queensland Fails In Meay vmon Rugby Contest

Queensland mounted a stubborn challenge as Sydney’s Waratah HW. beat Queensland 31 to 14 at North Sydney Oval. Garner Solonen and Allan contributed goals and penalties while H. W. got decisive wind advantage late to swing the game.

Queensland Meay Solonen DP Brockeatt T. Alien Thea T Allan Penfalty Beet Warr J. Patane Betts P. Macarthy Wi Reghett M. Rosenthal Pan

Victoria Beats New South Wales in Baseball Carnival

Melbourne reports Victoria defeated New South Wales three to nil in the baseball carnival. Scores mention Kimerick two runs Runstan Rowley Crawford Woolley among the players.

Melbourne Victoria Wales N.B Pinyera Nate Nila Kimerick Runstan Rowley Crawford Woolley

Day-Old Chicks and Hatchery Notes at Tumner Hostel

Fragmentary notice lists day-old chicks in red black and white breeds hatching weekly. Mentions D. R Bateup and a phone with a reference to Tumner Hostel and trial times. Appears to be a classified ad for poultry and clothing items with partial pricing details.

D. R Bateup

Car Collision at Griffith Involves Multiple Drivers

A vehicle collision near Griffith yesterday left driver from Jardine Street Kingarer and Penden O Riordan from Lindsey Bt Narrabundal needing hospital care. All injuries were described as not serious and both parties were later discharged. The other vehicle driven by BM O Moruan sustained extensive damage.

BM O'Moruan

Wanted staff for large Canberra retail group

Job ads from a Canberra era list vacancies in a major national retail firm. Positions include office manager, architect, and hospital administration, plus a public warning about a live ammunition drill near Queanbeyan and Majura areas. The notice mentions wages, conditions, sick leave, and holiday leave, with applications to be sent to the Kingston Kingston area and Canberra addresses.

Tw RA Utton Road Hert Queanbryan-Hutton RD Imajura Queanbeyan Button Road Majura Ite Porial Highway Wakefield DAAG Roxal Militay Corinax

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