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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1949
Page
3
The Joint Coal Board reports coal stocks on hand across industries with priority given to certain sectors. Output remains high while railways and utilities prepare to resume operations as mines idle amid labor tensions.
Lottery numbers announced in Sydney on Tuesday with multiple prize tiers. First prize 83861 tied to the Dane and I syndicate, T H Wilson of Randwick. second prize 14027 connected to Des Perate syndicate, E G Blann of Darlington. third prize placeholder TOME linked to Luat Syndicate. fourth prize 109ne Bull Hoping syndicate listed A Thornton of Newcastle. fifth prize 40488 Three at Kind Syndicate, L Grank of Manly.
The Commonwealth and premiers discuss postwar pricing and distribution control for building materials. ministers debate import allowances, price pools, and quotas to balance local and imported steel and timber, with state leaders urging greater imports and flexible duties to aid recovery and private enterprise.
The Australian Athletic Association signals plans to bring Curotta back from America for the Empire Games in New Zealand next year. Secretary Mrs AL McTDreugreil said the idea could proceed, with Curvive attending Beton Mall College. John Marsha is slated for a similar role and will depart from America.
The report notes discussions about supplying Australia with 5000 aluminium houses annually. It discusses Britain and America racing in jet fighter development, with Britain and the U.S. ahead in jet aircraft production and concerns over material shortages, labour, and postwar aviation capacity.
NSW Labour table reports coal allocations to Victoria amid claims of bias. Minister for Electrical Undertakings Kant Hughes cites shipments from New South Wales and overland routes to Melbourne to ease shortages. Hughes notes ongoing negotiations with Premier Hanlon as Commonwealth, NSW, and Queensland Labour governments align against Victoria's Liberal administration over coal costs.
Hawke underwent a midweek examination today and was pronounced fit to play. He will captain the George Rugby League team against South Sydney in the semi final at Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
Major Charles Cousens of Australia testified in the treason trial of Mrs. Iva D'Aquino known as Tokyo Rose that he offered to kill himself rather than broadcast for the Japanese. He described pressure from Japanese authorities and described brutal conditions on a ship holding Australian prisoners. He noted Australians aboard were monitored, with limited deck time and deteriorating health, yet displayed dignity and solidarity.
The article details urgent rain shortages across several districts threatening stock on grazing lands. Patchy rainfall has slowed growth, impacting feed in central and western Riverina and Monaro. Sheep movements to western areas rise as drought conditions worsen.
The Canberra Allied Liquor Trades Federation seeks higher penalties for weekend work and improved conditions for hotel staff. Union supporters push to align weekend rates with Commonwealth standards, while hotel proprietors oppose concessions. The hearing, adjourned to morning, reviewed claims by both sides and evidence from Beauchamp and Brassey Houses.
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