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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1949
Page
3
In Queensland a plan stressed by the Ausalan Lost Fehustey Board seeks to raise beef output through pasture research. The plan includes breeding trials at Tumut and collaborations with industry groups.
An early 20th century style column critiques travel goods promising comfort and efficiency. It highlights a deluxe overnight bag praised for air travel readiness, with mentions of cost estimates and branded apparel lines. The piece frames travel as a aspirational lifestyle, noting fashionable bags, clothing, and accessories tied to wealth and modern mobility.
In a Sunday report the Finance Minister says a blanket campaign against black market cement will be intensified. He notes smugglers and profiteers have inflated prices above official levels and urges vigilance and public help to curb the illicit trade.
A spokesman for General MacArthur says the occupation of Japan is nearing its end with a gradual transfer of administrative duties by year end. He notes policy shifts and steps toward restoring Japanese governance while maintaining protection.
The Choctaw Nation seeks forty million dollars from the United States for alleged breaches of treaties dating from 1744 1820 and 1830. The claimants accuse the government of not delivering on promised lands and compensation.
Canberra Cup will reach a final at Manuka Oval on August 20 after a series of men and junior matches. Forestry School beat Northbourne and combined Sydney High Schools, while Northbourne edged Porentry Airhont in a tense semi final, with key players and injuries shaping the results.
Teele of the meeting at Queanbeyan on Saturday dominates the novice stake with Varun, Sromlay and Bey a Prom following. Big fields contested maiden and other stakes at Canberra and nearby venues, with Telopea Park, St Christopher’s and Patrick’s in the points chase while Paul Ayre’s lead is narrowed by byes and close finishes.
North Canberra defeated Canberra 18 to 10 in a hard fought rugby league match. New s details highlight North Canberra's early dominance and key plays by Butt and Kerwick with tries, goals, and penalties shaping the score, while Canberra fought back with strong defense and late pressure.
Police hunt four men after a break in at a Grafton store, with a car and firearm seen near the scene. A chase along the Coutts Cromatnee road led to a road accident eight miles from Shrefton, with one man captured and others fleeing toward the Jam River area. An Aboriginal camp was reported near the pursuit. Investigators seek further details as officers close in ahead of a hoped arrest near Proetford's Mell.
A garbled report requests payment claims by the Canberra workers union for variations in awards. It notes projected fortnightly payments and references a local area council and the Australian Workers' Union. The text mentions windings and duties but is severely fragmented and lacks clear details.
Ferrier earns a qualifying spot in the United States Open Golf Championship. The report notes his performance and rounds, with other players from the field tied around him as the competition completes.
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