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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 15, 1950

Page

2

Sedition Charges to be Decided Today in Sydney

In Sydney today Mr Tsien announced three sedition charges against William Pardon Burma. The Crown contends articles in the Tribune incited anti-government sentiment while a defence briefing argued the pieces urged resistance to policy and risked undermining wartime unity.

Sydney Mr. Tsien Wil Wiliam Burma Bumne Queen Street Adel Fmuenta Publiahey Cominnist Tribune Tesbuno Landime Med W. Maand. KE The Crown FW. Paterson Kora Burne Ate U.N United Na-tisne Commonwealth Aland Agaynah Pate Ahand United States Shandaold Rhonel Hiarrgard Polley

U N Appeal for Children Extended

United Nations Appeal for Children is to be extended to Australia with the aim of raising funds. The campaign, due to start in January, followed by a meeting in Canberra, will be led by Mrs Grace Bak Hamman of UN SLAF and attended by External Affairs officials. Brigadier Frank Field, the South West Pacific UN CHLF representative, will join the discussions during her Canberra visit.

Mir United Nations Alcatralia A.ct Ainslie Aviatralian United Nationa Winena Bf Omelnls Punning United Natons Ube Cempaigen Her.w. CA Walet Mise’ Grae Ba

Hire-Car Licences Expanded by Interior Department

An Interior Department official said yesterday that more hire-car licenses would be issued next month. Applications are invited to show good character and sufficient funds to obtain a car, with details of any service with the armed forces. Applications close August 30 with a ballot to allocate licenses.

Department of the Interior vAllevis

Peace Conference Criticised by ACTA Leader

Melbourne Monday criticises the World Peace Conference to be held in Poland in October as Communist dominated. Mr Monk condemns invitations and method of selecting delegates, saying ACTA was not invited and would have to accept any invitation. He warns the World Peace Conference was associated with Communist influence.

Aeelbourne Mond ACTA Monk To-Dey Poland Anetra Tun -Adegatus Monk Eamw WTA Ne Aa

Hogan Quizzed Over Clearance Allegations

In North Canberra rugby, Hogan faces questions from the News South Water Rugby League about alleged Hidying and clearance issues. The qualifications committee may suspend him for the season as North Canberra club seeks a clearance outcome, while the secretary's knowledge is questioned under the Lamque constitution.

Etna Sunny North Canberra Hogen Wan News South Water Rugby League Ammittar Hogan Beagle Moga Mitter Thorrn Uther Investigaton Mt. N Itehinen

Sydney Horses For Riverina Cup Meeting

Sydney horses for the Barwon Cup meeting at Cootamundry to be represented by Mocahul Cumnock Beau Mack and Mr Porter. Rides by Bale One and apprentice J Doyle. After Cootamundry meeting Darwen’s horses to race at WARK.

Sydney Tanduck Berwoo Wednes Barwon Mocahul Cumnock Beau Mack Porter Cantermiry Noran Mney Bale J Doyle Darwen

Election of Roman a Challenged in High Court

Sydney reports the High Court case on the validity of Roman Catholic Senator Roman Canoe Labour member for the Inne Fede ral election. Crittenden contends that Anderson spent £280 on campaign efforts and argues that the Pope’s temporal power affects eligibility, while Anderson’s counsel denies any breach of electoral law and calls Crittenden’s claims fantastical.

Sydney Justice Fittawner We High Court Pigpuund Ratiiram Roman Canoe Labour Inne Thar Labour Maniber Garston Anderson Kingarom An- Aarne Crittenden Rinesford Ranhee Anrate Anna Dante Wation Bearn Andemon Hunn of Representatives House of Representatives Crittendensis Anderson Chittenden Jenin Fopa Mairuiee Ander Auikini

War Service Homes Total 10,303 in Year

Report shows War Service Homes total reached 10,303 for the year with previous year nearly doubled. Contracts for 1,30 homes and 20,181 mortgages noted. applications continued under relief acts as financial support rose to 16,104,388? details. Authorities expect more homes via schemes and existing allocations.

WAR Service Hax Caary

Piper Took Kilts to Scotland London

Monty Yim Graham, mayor of the NAW, led a Police Band tour to Scotland. The troupe wore tartan and white tunics, performed for a Highland games event, and compared military bands with New York groups, claiming two years to reach full strength.

London Monty Yim Graham NAW Kian Highland Gamer

Potatoes Scarce as NZ Embargo Removal Urged

Sydney reports famine fears as New Zealand potatoes face embargo removal. Government plans to import to ease shortages while Australia seeks to protect domestic growers. Agricultural Council in Canberra oversees the surplus, with Tasmanian farmers seeking a preferred market.

Sydney Mon New Zealand Comnonariith Chamber of Fit Tg Wert Mit

Alliance Francaise Examinations list of candidates

Alliance Francaise Examinations announces the list of 30 candidates who passed the examinations conducted earlier this month. The merit roll includes ARMOR GRADE TB amine As A Peverill 3 Lavingsteny D G Ketones N Mebelly TM Dawnon and many others from multiple branches and associated names.

Allianse Frans Far Yeaterday Alligner Quecoastia Peverill Mebelly Dawnon Miackman Quinn Ronth Fidamon Cane Waighi Wilson W Nv. Rawards Ac M. Funda Ni Wakotleth GE Moore Bleomenwon Ros Penni A. A. Kon EN Angell J.P W. Lakas A. EL Web A M. Gre M2. Cameron Edwants W. A. Armatrong P. Moore N. Croton E. Bombfeld A. Mesth Callander M.A. Junns At. A. Benjamin OR. Man Miet

Canberra Lottery Winners Spark Concern and Confusion

Report on Canberra lottery No 2118 with multiple prizes and disputed wins. Clerk Mr Pittman and others discuss ticket validation amid celebrations and funds for communal costs. Winners listed include C Pittman area Hhluse and several syndicates across Sydney and Lithgow, with future draw 2107 announced.

Plitman Lonal Pittman Plinwelt Atv Fithian Mokwan Merah Swan Wirth Pinus Bald Emu Sar Hmuke Wich Pittmran Canetorre Henan Eoworth Canberra Bbe Lottery van Denver Prinipal Firat Prise Firat Works Myni Glebe Minnea Syndicate Mt. Reeves Kemiworth

Clerks Oppose Red Official's Trip at Federation Meeting

More than 100 members of the Federated Clerks Union at Department stores Batany Fonlay oppose sending Hughes to a peace conference in Poked i Sekaher. They protested proposed levies for maleness and feminites in recoup uriem, and opposed union alignment with a Democratic Fights Council.

Apne Monany Federated Clerks Union Batany, Fonlay Hughen Peace Conserance Hughes Tip Alan Wny Unian Aleo Frances Union Democratic Fights Council Tna Ugnes

Russian-born taxi driver leaves fortune to legitimate children

Brisbane report states a Russian-born taxi driver known as "Rusa Jacke" left an undivided estate to be shared by legitimate children born in Queensland on his death day. The will names Jack Moekon and notes prior verification with solicitors to prevent future disputes.

Brisbane Hay Chia Queensland Jack Moekon Rusa Jacke Windivestock Auetonia Moskan Munkan Belbur

Tax plan to break estates discussed in Sydney meeting

Minister for Lands Renshaw opens the Rélum-Soldiven League’s conference as land owners debate taxation. The talk centers on government action and a policy shift favoring lower settlement and increased segmentation to aid development.

Sydney Mid Renshaw Warne Naltiorn Keen Shaw Autestia

Transport and Highways Director Discuss Migrant Labor Pilot

The Transport and Highways Department led by Mr Winnett Mt Oye outlines a plan to mobilize migrant workers for Unenaport projects. About 2,000 workers are staged for tasks, with additional numbers anticipated. the memo stresses securing permits and housing.

Transport and Hijmieenya Winnett Mt Oye Chamber Ain Tec Toscight Ean Transport Nd Aston

Postal Workers Strike Grips Sydney Regulated Action

In Sydney a postal workers strike disrupts regular service with a planned protest action. The committee overseeing the stoppage announced the date and scope, as union officials weigh broader demands and potential future walkouts.

Cup Doubles Pavouritism and Names List

A scrambled text fragment mentions Cup doubles, Melbourne, and a long list of seemingly obfuscated names or team entries. It reads like a sports betting or lineup note with multiple uncertain proper nouns and unclear event details. No coherent outcomes or dates are discernible.

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