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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 12, 1949

Page

2

Coal Miners to Resume Work on Monday Next

Coal miners in Queensland near a return to work is planned for Monday following a central council decision and telegraphic votes amid ongoing strike actions. Reports state 15,000 workers may resume gradually, with total workers returning increasing as restrictions ease and coal supplies rise.

Bydney Coal Mining Unions’ Council Miners’ Central Council Sot Hla CMU C. l Ate "Bamilton Gudia wieRreRale Enalielss Bern Cainiell Matementa Fran Variona Hatrictis Turin Wille Rindy Tleve Tor & Reaumplion

Worth Farms Offers Under Irrigation and Dairy Prospects

An old notice notes Worth farms near North Wakoo offer dairying and fat lamb raising under irrigation. It lists lease terms from 10% to 14% annual rent, values improvements separately, and sets a viewing period August 22 to September 24.

Sydney Beeshan Wakoo Rollee Frei Mociameln Pix Parma Miltahie Arid

Uranium Field Inspection Led by Ministers in Darwin

An inspection of a uranium field in Darwin was planned for Thursday led by two senior officials from Rupnly and Development and Armatrang. The delegation, accompanied by four departmental officials, will visit the field recently reported near Hart's Range to assess the site and potential development.

Darwin Thursdy Armatrang Hart's Range En-Y Tent

NZ to a Fat Cheese for Britain

In Wellington on Thursday regulations provide for the manufacture of 42 percent fat cheese in New Zealand for export to the United Kingdom. The British Ministry of Food will take the full amount produced under these measures, with production supervised accordingly.

Wellington Thursilly New Zealand Kingdo Alriet Ministry of Food

Troops Could Leave Mines Within One Month

Sydney reports government and military officials discussing a possible withdrawal of minefields within a month. Officials outline plans as miners face reductions and the pace of deployment is debated at a wartime conference.

Bolivian Plot Broken by Government Crackdown

In La Paz on Thursday the Bolivian government announced it broke up a revolutionary plot and arrested five alleged leaders. The incident underscores ongoing political tension as authorities pursue suspected insurgents.

Lapaz Bolivia

Miners Szek Release Of Gaoled Officials

Officials imprisoned by a federation faced potential release as legal advisers sought avenues to end confinement. The emergency commission and union leadership discussed timing and authority, with expectations unsure about further power restoration to industry before next week’s end.

Szek Bt Et Union Het Eden Etre Fe Hacnilinn Diane Ma Atouinis A. Iecol Ofl Ghalm Mr. Conde

Battered body found at cliff edge in Matoomba

Police descended 1400 feet along the Centi railway to locate a battered man’s body found on a ledge near New Canterbury Road. The effort, led by Sergeant C. Ri Logan and aided by civilians, followed a report from Davis of radiate Cet Hila. The exact identity and cause of death were not disclosed.

Matoomba New Cantering Road Th. Davis Radiate Cet Hila

Married girl aged 15 charged with abduction in Melbourne

In Melbourne City Court Veron Garth Lyons 21 of Cobter Hugh Wynne 80 of Cobden and Mary Norma Mackay 21 of Colne were charged with conspiring to remove a 15 year old girl from her father’s ear and remanded in Colne Court. Alma Jonas Kent 10 of Coluz allegedly brought to Stelbourne and married. Lyon’s group accused of arranging the abduction to win possession of the girl.

Melbourne Veron Garth Lyons Cobter Hugh Wynne Cobden Mary Norma Mackay Colne Tne Colne Lyons Alma Jonas Kent Coluz Stelbourne Iget Wynne MacWay Sinter

Leura Women Hold Golf Title

Leura women clinched the L.G.U. country title with top finishes by Minn N. George and Mine Pinnew, while Miss Chapman of Cowra and Miss Mit rholh of Conma also scored for the team. Other district players included Mrs Vaughan of Wollongong and Mrs Bhop of Mupfrumburra, with notable results across the field.

Sydney Thurnda Winn N George Mixa P Sysnay Leura L.G.U

Rugby League Group Inter-town Competition Draw

Fragmented notes describe the Group Inter-town Rugby League with ten rounds to be played before semi finals. Teams mentioned include North Canberra Queanbeyan Goulburn and Wanbeyan with matches set across Queanbeyan and Canberra venues. Player names Browning RoWher Sul Una Bellchambers Gibwon Hlutie Bourke Tradd Skerry Kerwick Nelson Lutyinson and reserves Clear are listed.

Leama Aly Ten Goulburn North Canberra Hdl Yara Arccit Finland Qhicanbeyan Suan Wanbeyan Fe-wity UN Surly Cutberra Fiat Manu Queanbeyan Yana Queanbeyan Gonthurr Coil North Esun W. Browning RoWher H. Sul- Una Bellchambers Hamileine J. Gibwon KO Hlutie Bourke G. Tradd

Australian mining and housing policy debate fragments

Fragmented wartime era speech discusses liberalities, workers, housing, and government strategy. Mentions Australia, miners monopoly, army control, and plans for new housing near fiber facilities. Proposes decentralised housing near service centers and family homes, with focus on affordability and efficiency.

MD. Mohr Dy Cannan Goebeur Conterra Australia A.W Minera Femaina Inte Palle Pescrin Ponvenjonsis Ahonpine Tare Mimnent Canberra

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