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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1950
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Korea and General MacArthur with possible mentions of ships or regions. The readable words suggest discussion of military leadership and allied actions, but details are garbled and no clear event or figures can be confirmed.
Sydney report on a Liberal Party challenge to the Darlinghurst electoral result. A petition seeks to upset the election of Frank Finnan, Minister for Labour and Industry and Social Services, by alleging irregular voting and intimidation. The Court of Disputed Returns will hear the case, which could affect the government’s majority in the Legislative Assembly.
The Good Neighbour paper promotes a campaign to assist migrant relief through local committees. It outlines distribution to teachers, parliaments, press, radio, churches, and clubs across the Commonwealth.
World rated lightweight Pred tie Dawson will clash with American Williams in Sydney on August 21. Promoter approval and management backing are pending. Previous bouts show Dawson and Williams both facing tough rounds with disputed decisions in past meetings.
Marshall Tokyo and Japanese racers headline a tumultuous opening day. American stars set a world mark in the 30 metre medley relay, led by Jim Thomas and Robert Brawner as Furukushi leads the 200 metre breaststroke.Japanese rivals claim top spots in sprint events, while Marshall and Narual appear among contenders in longer freestyle races.
Sydney counsel from Australian Gaslight and New South Wales Federated Employees Union argue for adjournment of a union overtime ban case in the Arbitration Court. The ban followed a wage increase by two companies. Judge Kelly notes limited time for full preparation and adjourns until Friday as the matter gains urgency amid Sydney tensions and domestic fire concerns.
Three totally blind bowlers formed a team with a former NSW Bowling Association president as skipper. They played against a Victorian Bowing Association side at Sidepinde, losing 17 to 20. Ray Kippax, director at the Blind Institute, explained the method used by the players who rely on the skipper’s whistle to locate the jack.
A Canberra omnibus returning from a mall night trip became bogged on a highway. Attempts were made to extricate it today. The bus, empty at the time, swerved off the road. Local authorities are examining the scene and coordinating removal.
Witnesses described lodging and meal costs at hotels and hostels, with figures from Canberra and Jervis Bay employers. Arguments centered on reasonable board allowances for exhabited workers and the impact of living costs on hotel staff. The hearing adjourned to Monday.
Johnston Brothers of Yor have purchased the Civic shoe repair shop from W H Morris who left the business due to ill health. The new owners plan to continue the repair work and add a shop retail section, taking over August 14.
In a quirky recap, Hotel Atton edges Fire Bri with a mismatched score tally. Reba, Byrne, and Clementa lead the effort as the team posts 128 points, amid odd spelling and scrambled text.
Two men were arrested at the Canberra Centre last night after a fight erupted. They were released on bail and are to appear before Canberra Court on Tuesday to answer the charges.
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