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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 17, 1949

Page

2

Indian Independence Anniversary Observed with Screenings and Party

The office of the H Comminsioner for India staged two public functions for the independence anniversary. A Capitol Theatre screening drew about 390 attendees featuring Indian music, dances, handicrafts, and an Indian relations conference. A Sunday Hotel Canberra party for over 430 guests showcased Indian publications and art reproductions at window displays, with ongoing displays through the week.

H' Comminsioner For India Peple Capitol Theatre Canberra

Extensions Planned to Federal Golf Course

A golf architect will lay out the second nine holes on the Federal Golf course as the Department of the Interior prepares to extend. The annual Federal Golf Club meeting revealed an early start on the extension due to rising membership. Membership stands at 161 with about 30 more anticipated. Provision for country members was approved after several inquiries, including one from Walle T Nulles from the nearest two towns prior to the course reach. Officers named include Patron Mrs A Prue, President Mr Rattard, Vice Presidents Meare NB Th, Wood, and secretary Mr Wares. Treasurer Mr H Mennah and committee Modern, Renda Strandwin, J Slade, E Howard, and R Bregan. Club champion Mr Ri roadmaty won ten of 74 matches for the year, with the report noting ongoing development and a profit of £83 7.

Department of the Enterior Federal Golf Club Walle T A. Prue Rattard Meare Wood Cip'sin W. Wares Sereetary Mey Brinktoeh Berintant Bwan Trewarrer H. Mennah Enyamnittee Mosern Renda Strandwin J. Slade E, Howard R. Bregan Tr. Ri Oeation

Forestry Reboot Poised for Canberra Cup Clash

Forestry Reboot returns to full strength for a key Canberra Cup clash at Manuka Oval. Injuries to Whitebrad and White limit top side's backline while Neville Hunt earns selection after a standout sprint and a brilliant try. Team lineups and schedule details follow with North Suburban, Navy, and Roval No 1 2 aiming to feature in relay events and early rounds.

Forestry Rugby Union Maman Oval Whitebrad White FLM Ata Zrade Anal Keam Northra Antueday Anal Meletors Neville Hunt Jim Brill Larbone W. West Fulkbacte Ryan Browning Af Northy Navy, Forestry School Rovala No Toyale No Barnard and Dolich Mite Pal Wal Northa No Farentry Hime Tn Fix Star

Two Children Drowned at Waterhole in Launceston Incident

Frederick James Bourke took his children to a waterhole near Ringaroonia to tend cattle. A three-year-old son died in the water while a two-year-old daughter was rescued but later died, and the body of the son was not recovered for several hours. The father warned the children not to go near the waterhole.

Launceston Chili Ted Ite Sen Frederick James Bourke Ringaroonia Ue Waterhote Burke Severu Haura

Coal Strike Tragedy Denounced by ACTU Executive

Melbourne Tuesday ACTU Interstate executive called the coal strike one of the most tragic events in Australia's industrial history. They accused the Communist Party of using political machinations to defeat the Federal Labour Party and warned workers to beware future politically motivated disputes. The meeting criticized the strike’s impact on thousands of trade unionists facing weeks of unemployment and noted demands for arbitration as alternatives to wage changes.

Melbourne Australia ACT Labour Party Clarey Monk ACTU

Unemployment in Canberra May Drop to 109

Unclear telegram style notice reports unemployment benefits in Canberra expected to dip to 109. Regional Registrar Mr ACL Hughes states unemployed individuals must lodge applications by Saturday to qualify, with details muddled and some fragments unreadable.

Canberra Caaberrero Fiona Acl AL Hughes Permons

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