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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1950
Page
2
Tom Snowden, captain of the Manoke team, was suspended for three playing weeks by the Independent Tribunal. Sergeant L. Torey was found guilty of related offenses, with the suspension to run from September to January, per the court notice.
Captains Gric, Norte lead Canberra Cup final as their side withstands a late Forestry School challenge and wins by a point. Hirst Royala team lists Kennett as captain with a strong squad, reserves, and a plan to face Navy later. Also notes ACT primary school and Combined Country selections and changes due to injuries in Australian rugby selection.
The State Executive of the Australian Labour Party tonight proposed an Australia-wide campaign urging Federal Government action. A referendum on price control was previously refused by the Federal Government in 1948, and party members seek powers to control prices through the referendum route.
In Equity Court Justice Roper stood over until Wednesday the injunction hearing to stop gazetting the resumption of Ghoolendashi Station near Gunnedah on the 1942 land valuation. Applicants include Hye, Pye Ward Pye, and others owning affected property. State and Commonwealth representatives attended, with argument over 1949 valuation versus current value and a broader agreement between governments.
The Transport Section of the Department of the Interior faces a conciliation court case over drivers earning more than 1000 in wages and expenses. The union argues allowances are insufficient and meals and lodging are poor. the official counters claim many drivers overstate travel costs and some seek excessive overtime.
Sydney court hears criticism of solicitor for failure to attend appeal in murder case. Chief Justice notes difficulty proceeding as Brindley, counsel for Mears and Dugan, is absent. judge adjourns matter due to missed appearance and alleged contempt of court.
The Postal Workers Union claims regulatory changes created delays and wage concerns. State secretary Wardad announced overtime may resume after Sunday, with mail sorting to continue under new rules amid tensions over pay and duties.
The City Coroner reports Mrs Mary Caroline Mann 38 died July 31 in Randwick from suicide by hanging. Her ex husband Craig, once sentenced to death for murder, had his sentence commuted to life and remains at Goulburn Gaol. Mann had remarried two years earlier.
Bourke floodwaters rise by six inches daily and reach about 48 feet. All feeds from Bourke have been cut by the Hood, forcing delivery of supplies by road. A group of Rom an truckers is aiding relief efforts while an army duck vehicle rescues Mire Woods and her three children aged three to eighteen who are marooned at a ration point.
Allegations of hostility to the Canberra Workmen's Club circulated within the Trades and Labour Council as secretary and others discussed converting part of the Trades Hall into club premises. The club planned spending around £1000 on improved facilities including pitied rooms a barbers saloon beer hall and toilets.
A mid event report notes meetings between the Minister for the Interior and Dr Nott about footpaths at Hoddla Gervens and transit workers. The Department of the Interior will provide uniforms and warm clothing for drivers and conductors, following an agreed amendment to a prior award. Joint conferences on uniforms are planned with timing to be as soon as practicable. The agreement includes coats, caps, jackets, trousers, shirts, collars, and belts.
Gerald Whiteford seeks a decree nisi to dissolve his marriage to Catherine Whiteford after her non compliance with an order for restitution of conjugal rights. The couple wed at Brisbane on September 28, 194?. proceedings show petition supported by counsel W Baty and Brawo.
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