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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 13, 1949

Page

3

Withdrawal Of Troopy Miers 5 Work Sarton Staitt

A fragmented report notes talk of extending work shifts, possible Saturdays, and a continued coal industry dispute. Ministers, mining officials, and union leaders met to discuss continuance and emergency measures amid a government stance on coal supply and military options.

Miers 5 Aydney Aworkera Tallerill Coftmnonwaalth UemUlerm Ashley Nedmary Bolnk Renator Ashley Baddeley Coal ALP Vetern Bult Ap Uni Annte FETA Sint Martland Fevre

Chifley Praised by Liberal Paper on Australian Coal Strike

A Liberal Australian paper editorial hails Prime Minister Chifley for handling the coal strike, calling it a blow to Communism and a test of industrial democracy. It argues Australia’s government showed restraint and arbitration value, while warning the outcome could affect the election prospects.

London Winder Mr. Chifley Frare Srwalites Devotze Chifley Rusk Chifey Gusiria

Death of Sydney actor George Cross mourned in Melbourne

Sydney actor George Cross died at Prince Alfred Hospital in Melbourne after a long career in stage and film. Born in Singapore, he moved to Australia about 0 years ago and starred in many productions including the Australis Academy of Dramatic Art. He supported miners unions and contributed to Tasmanian mining drama efforts.

Sydney Seamen's Union Iwftet Ita Melbourne George Cross Mancay Prince Alfred Newcastle Australia Tasmania Crash Australis Academy Pri

Uist to Play in Tennis Fal Exibition Semi Final

Mubbane reports Quint New today beat J Arkinstall in their exhibition tennis tourney semifinal. Quist now meets R McCarthy on ARW in the semifinal.

UIST Mubbane AL. Quint J. Arkinstall Quist R. McCarthy ONARW

Amateur billiards results from Thursday night competition

Fyre Brigade defeated Transport 31 and Acton Guest House and beat Hotel Acton 35. J Bower of Fire Brigade led with 200 points against Wo Deadman. Transport champion Dy 200 to 137. Bradman made a 40 break. Final scores list Blue Brigade 43 games 18 094 points, Transport 48 16421, Hotel Acton 24 78871.

Fyre Brigade Transport Acton Guest House Hotel Acton J. Bower Fire’ Brigade Billiarda Nampion Wo Deadman Canberra Bradman Billiarda W. Bradman L. O'Brien Shooker Curry

National Football Mania At Manuke Oval Details

Fragmented OCR notes describe a football event at Manuke Oval with plans for a premier match and references to teams, finals preparation, and venues. The text also lists several real estate and insurance firms and auctioneers suggesting a collateral business directory alongside event notes.

Mania Aina Wit Pebetpal Sarrisson Manuke Oval Agsloa Satake Turner Ival Ana Nals Remington Acton Nearyen” Ton

Lottery Draw Notes from Sydney and Melbourne Syndicates

A fragmented report lists multiple lottery syndicates and winners, including A Googer on John Street Mascot and R Grimt on Revels Street, with prizes No 7008 and No 64692. It notes Lottery No 1886 to be drawn on Monday and mentions various syndicates in vague locations.

Firat Prise Money” Syndicata A. Googer John Street Mascot Prise Om Spee Syndicate R. Grimt W. Macmillan Darling Street Kennington Byndicate Mrs Col. Nobly GPO Sydney S* Byndicate Darcy Bimith Watson Street Bohal

Travel Agencies and Airlines Listing Notice

A fragmented advertisement lists Canberra agents and London firms offering insurance travel services. Major names include Philp & Co Wilhelmaes Mateos American Pioneer Lines Commonwealth Pacific Airlines and other international carriers inviting inquiries.

Canberra Sitward Luming one—Insurances Choyan London Limmadlate Philp & Co Wilhelmaes, Mateos American Pioneer’ Lines Airwayn Gentes, Panatartean Commonwealth Pacific Airlines Prrncipal International Airlines

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