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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 08, 1950

Page

3

Levee Work Advances as Walgett Flood Threat Grows

Flooding fear around Walgett eases as Hooded Barwon and Namos rivers leak through the levee. Workers on the breach at dayfall report confidence the barrier will shield the town. In Warren region rail and medical supplies are scarce, with Alberta refits and food drops ongoing while NW Government engineers continue levee reinforcement. A 49 year old station hand Cecil Martin died after falling into the Bell River near Mumbil. Police note Waverings and blowflies as top flood nuisances while Government loan drives 1,200 fund quotas nationwide including Warren Maitland and Brewarrin.

Phecel Famorth Calarenebl Bameke Allberta Pgur Elon Apine Warren Bourke Bell River Mumbil Wellington Cecil Martin F.C. Spurway Maroon Ark Stall Rin Stanley Cooper Martin

Grasiers Face Deep Crisis Amid Govt Aid Requests

Grasiers warn they face the worst crisis in over fifty years as they seek government assistance to recover from famine and losses. Sheep and cattle herds have suffered, and measures are urged to aid households and industry.

Brileant Sfonaay

Wheatgrowers Oppose Appointment to Wheat Board Chair

ArmLATDE Monday report states the Australian Wheatgrowers Federation opposes appointing J. Peasant Ie as chairman of the Australian Wheat Board. The federation says it protested to Commerce Minister McEwen and Secretary Stott while Teamdale and Teandale seek to curtail the board's powers, arguing for miller-led control of flour marketing.

Armlatde Australian Wheatgrowers Federation Chaiman Australian Wheat Board J. Peasant Ie Federaon Commonwealth McEwen Federel Ibn Stott Teandale Theat Board Teamdale Mersuanta Beat

Canberra Court Convicts Two Youths Of Motorcycle Theft

Robert Walliam Turnbull, 24, and Donald Patrick Calm, 16, labourers from Rumell Hill and Frumsell HID respectively, were convicted by Mr. F.C.P. Meant at Canberra Court yesterday of unlawfully riding a motorcycle belonging to Rant Kak on Saturday night. Turnbull fined £7 with 16 days hard labour in default. Calm fined £8 with 10 days' labour in default. Each received seven days to pay with security to police. Police said Kak’s motorcycle was left outside Hotel Ainille about 8:30 pm Saturday. it disappeared when returned half an hour later.

Robert Walliam Turnbull Rumell Hill Donald Patrick Calm Frumsell Hid F.C.P. Meant Canberra Court Wlegally Turnbull Cain Rem Range Kakk Hotel Ainille

Royals and Forestry in Play Off Summary

Royals and Forestry compete in a cup competition with the winner advancing to the final. The No 1 seed and No 2 seed are set to clash, with the Norths and Souths vying for a spot in Saturday's Can verre Cup final.

Royals and Forestry Ore Ate

Canberra Cup Saturday fixtures and referees listed

Saturday fixtures for the Canberra Cup feature Farentry School in Canberra at Hovala Manaks Oval 315 with Northern Suburbs No 1 versus Norths No 2, University Oval 2 pm refereed by Mr H Gelae. Reserve Grade Roy als versus Porestry School at Manuka Sval 2 pm with Mr V A Rift. Ainslieachual Ground hosts Maitille School versus Ryde School at 10 am refereed by Mr D Me Blackay. The Canberra Cup return fixture and surrounding notes appear.

Sys Tiptoe Norths No University Oval H. Gelae Canberra Royals Porestry Manuka Sval Pam V. A.rift Aitille School Ryde Ainslieachual Alackay

Police Changes at Metropolitan Talent Post

Superintendent WV C Thompson, long at Metropolitan Talent, is expected to be moved to a new post. The incoming chief of the GLE will be announced within a week, with Mr Scott noted in the briefing as part of the transition plan.

Scott WV. C Thompson Metropolitan Tauient

Rugby League Clearance Moves From Canberra Chub

Sydney report states NRW Rugby League night moved to clear Hogan to play for Balmain. Hogan, Western Suburbs captain, had been blocked by North Canberra defunct status and finance. Hogan represented the State in 147 and captained the Monar division team in this year’s match at Canberra.

Sydney NRW Hanes Canberra Thaif-Beck Ceili Hogan Western Buburbs Ow Moses North Hogan Ita Horald Matthew Cohcemja Bscaie Eag Jootey Huety Lenouc Antry Rus Tc Balmain Pomene Latehhardt West Lati

Two Men Charged in Melbourne Race Case

In Melbourne Mopay faced six charges of false pretences alleging they falsely claimed £10 and £1,800 were invested in a race matter. The men, Nemes Ogitvs and George Rennie, 42, a former jockey, allegedly misrepresented money orders and goods. They were arrested in Linmore and the hearing was adjourned to tomorrow.

Melbourne Sesalone Nemes Ogitvs George Rennie Puriel Putty Bee Horar Tao Francis Tot Leo Little Panters Bea Linmore New Geveral Norrow

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