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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1949
Page
2
Damages totaling 210 333 awarded in a case tied to a crossing smash near Port Germein on October 10. The report notes court outcomes in Adelaide with references to Abe Buppeme Conet tool and Budge Mayo among entities mentioned in the fragmented OCR text.
A disrupted gathering in Rome during the Nacionaline Rusative celebration of its 33rd founding anniversary left three people injured. The chaotic scene saw many attendees swept up in the disturbance as authorities worked to restore order.
SYDNEY Thursday reports that mining and auxiliary power plants have enabled more than 100000 workers who lost jobs due to the coal strike to return to work. In South Australia about 51000 have gone back to their jobs as the return to work aids the economy and eases unemployment.
The court upheld police seizure of red documents as lawful. Commissioner of Police John Doyle argued the documents were legally obtained and properly retained. Evidence linked to a Perth Port investigation touched on political party activity and related claims against Kelly, with similar complaints dismissed in the prior week.
A column by M. J. Moir discusses Labor and conservative rhetoric in Canberra. It criticizes government housing policy and material controls, warning that changes in government would affect industry output and public services.
A Canberra Nursery School notes that Queensland girls have been awarded scholarships this year. The report highlights the fundraising by the Nursery School Parents and Friends Associations to support a scholarship fund and features a list of attendees and representatives connected to the event and future fundraising efforts.
British heavyweight boxing champion Brie Woodcock was seriously injured in a car crash near Doneswater. He was admitted to hospital with concussion and injuries to his left shoulder after leaving the scene.
Results of Melbourne University examinations including supplementary tests show what ex service men and women achieved under the Commonwealth Rehabilitation Training Scheme. They find 37 percent aptitude and 44 of 126 exhibitions and prices not clearly legible.
A Wednesday nine-hole event at the Federal Golf Associates saw Mrs E Litton finish with 84 3/4, Mr Mo Auwlin 52 9 4 4, Mrs Rondwin 9 14 4 5, Miss Ware 60 12 18, Mrs A Mulr way 52, Mrs Barber 13 18 5 3.
A bus plunged roughly 400 feet into a ravine on the Tizi Pass near Marrakesh killing eight people and injuring about twenty five others including two Europeans. The crash occurred Thursday as the vehicle descended the pass. Authorities reported fifteen deaths on the scene with rescue crews gathering remains and treating survivors.
Melbourne report describes a woman who collapsed and fell into a coma after ingesting sleeping tablets. Police and undertakers attended as the body was withheld for a postmortem while a temporary arrangement was made for removal. The drug is noted to induce deep coma despite outward appearances.
Fragmented OCR lists numerous greyhound entries and names for a novice stakes race. The readable items include yds and dog-like names such as Canoga, Our Drummer, Link Vii, and Sir Cotter, suggesting a catalog or entry list rather than a full article narrative.
In Haifa on Thursday a group of men from two factions clashed during a fast and were attacked near the city’s outskirts. Three men died and several others were wounded, including a member of the Arab community and a Jewish group. The violence highlights mounting tensions in the region amid ongoing conflicts and military deployments.
Royal Canberra Associates AA held a competition yesterday for the ninth medal. Winners included Mrs Peneliss Ko 15-4, Mrs Cowper 14-18 76, Mrs Devenex 16-77, Mia Altkon 100-23, Bernice Mrs Dawking 102 ho, Mi Mex Hytex 108-30, Mrs Ingily Moore 110-35, Mire Wark 113-077, Mrs Mal Veach 13-30-77.
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