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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 13, 1949

Page

2

Vale couple found liable after accident injuries

The jury ruled against Mr and Mrs Vale in a car crash case. Mrs Vale, 34, suffered facial injuries and her husband William Vale claimed £2000 as damages. He received about £983 in awards while both parties faced medical treatment and legal proceedings.

Arn Corrie Vals Marcatne Read Marvin Wes Wald Inpurier Mge Tnt Seeee Phe William Bydney Vale Vale Weela

Police Award Increases Salary By Ten Pounds

The State Industrial Certification Court presided by Mr Justice Taylor fixed a new award rate for public holidays at nine shillings and nine pence with retroactive effect to September 25, 1948. The judge commented on police conduct during Industrial disputes and said public order was preserved by police actions.

Sydney Justice Taylor Weice Industria

States Urged to Reintroduce Petrol Rationing

government leaders urged to reintroduce petrol rationing amid debate over fuel controls. officials cited wartime efficiency and shortages as motivations for emergency measures. premier discussions highlighted economic impact.

Government rationing control favored over trader unofficial measures

A passage notes that 5 percent supported resumption of rationing while 95 percent feared queues at service stations. It argues government control offered better discipline than trader led unofficial rationing.

Wining Professor to Take Chair of Mine Engineering

Weiee University of Technolgy announces the appointment of a mining professor to chair mining engineering. The senior academic comes with his wife and two children, and his 78 year old mother, moving from Great Britain to Australia.

Wining Mime Weiee University of Technolgy Minng Centecs Wermoa Amian Vallsy Welos Prufcuroc Philipa Lett Vant Aatory Ue National Coal Board Great Britain Une University Ure Phillipa 4. Edwards Aberdare South Wales Australia

Trade talks and walkout near Mulwala Hostel

A union special meeting at Mulwala Hostel plans a strike as 400 Canberra branch members press for wage claims. World of labor tensions shift as officials promise to hear claims within three months while workers decide whether to return to work.

Cam’ Verre Par Wena McVeigh Willansen Con Air Wolch G. A Invent of the Interior Uhtvo Mantha Manaereae Jars Dranafield

Liberal Party Conference Debates Health Scheme and Profession Nationalisation

Political meeting in Canberra discusses a proposed national health scheme and the role of private medical practices. Delegates consider central direction for health policy and the potential nationalisation of the medical profession.

Liberal Party Canberra

Watersiders Told to Accept Work by Court Ruling

In a decision from the Arbitration Court QYDNEY the judge ruled Waterside workers must offer themselves for work when called upon. The Australian Brovedoring Board sought to suspend attendance money and annual care credits amid unauthorized stoppages. The Waterside Workers' Federation pledged no more stoppages pending Council meetings.

Qydney Waterside Filig Troy Walerwide Kiliy Australian Broved Waterside Workers’ Federation Lenaca Sta. Federal Council Fustice Kirby Imaca Federation Ralstion Heaty

Coroners Finds Accidental Death From Vehicle Collision

The coroner ruled the death of Robert Harteavee accidental after a collision involving Kenneth Pepper and Alan Les on Wentworth Avenue. Pepper described attempting to pass a vehicle and braking failed to prevent the crash. Witnesses including Les and Luke Amythe gave accounts of speed and positions before the impact.

Yahoed Inter Dent Kenneth Charles Pepper Alan Joseph Les Masere BTL Fhip- Pard Bailey Phippard Pepper Keane William Hillyer Canberra Hospital Queanseyar Wentworth Avenue Sunninghamtreet Otter Man Nia Lea Cunningham Ebert Alan Joseph Lew Nalfie Cunningham Steet Queanbeyan Kerr Osborne Pepner Les Ae Pepmer Luke Amythe Farersaven Amself Syine Deveaned

Federal Golf Club Associates Results Report

The abs-hute standings from Wednesday list Mrs A Ware 80 13 88 Alea Ws, Austin 524 43 Mra J Good win, Man B Csitam Pn 3 48, Mrs G Barber 68 14, Mrp D Radford 69 1891.

Abs-Hute A. Ware

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