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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 21, 1948

Page

2

Inquiry Into Rail Smashes Opened in Sydney

The inquiry into recent railway wrecks in Sydney concluded no open inquiry was needed. Minister O Sullivan and officials affirmed confidence in railway administration and maintenance. The four day hearing examined all aspects, with the coroner’s report read aloud.

Sydney Priday O'Sullivan Weld Railways Department Harden Lech Wemtash Coroners Res Harden Umask

Bolton reelected as State President of FSL branch Sydney

Mr K Bolton was reelected state president of the FSL at a meeting in Sydney on Friday. Also chosen were country vice president Mr K Todd and city vice president Mr B Black. Several councillors were eliminated and new country and city representatives listed for Newcastie North Coast Riverina Monaro and Mountain districts.

Sydney K. Bolton Loy Day F.S.L K. Todd Aa Country 8. K. Black Measra J. Bray Newcastie le, Harvis Par North Coast F. MV. Earle W. Yeo Western

Communists barred from League vote endorsed by delegates

In Sydney the Congress of the FLBL endorsed the Federal executive’s decision that no Communist be admitted to the League after an hour of uproar. Delegates cheered as the resolution supporting the ban was adopted in a tense session led by chairman Mr. Ken Bolton and Mr. T. J. Murray.

Sydney Tata FLBL League Commianieta Ken Bolton T. J. Murray U Kensington Permiaston Federal Executive Communiam

Four Men Charged With Assault and Robbery in City Court

Four men including Eyedney Priaay, William Hllebone, Joan Weederick Hagen, Herbert Lee Ue Warner, and William O Connell were remanded by Me Pickup at the Central Court to August 37. They face charges of assault and robbery with two others, aiding in breaking and entering and threatening the victims with neckties. All defendants have prior criminal records and bail was denied.

Eydney Priaay Wiliam Hllebone Joan Weederick Hagen Herbert Lee Ue Warner William O'Connell Pickup Central Court Philip George Great Surry Filla Whelan Grest

State Lottery No 1708 Draws Today

Lottery No 1708 drawn today with principal results listing prize numbers and winners. Prizes include No. 308 Land Ring Pune Dougherty Street Mascot A second prize No 27506 Miss Ac Chisholm Canterbury Road Campsie. third prize No 35084 Kin Tee 200 Thona Street Sydney. fourth prize No 48990 Kres Brokes syndicate Chard 62 John Street Woollahra. fifth prize No 68088 F Bac er 106 Ehandon Street Crow's Lottery No 1708 draws on Monday.

Sydney Ing Pune Dougherty Street Mascot Miss ‘Ac Chisholm Canterbury ‘Road Campsie Kin Tee Thona Street Kres Brokes Chard John Btreet Woollahra F Bacer Ehandon

Homebush Stock Sales Report From Sydney Market

Following settlement of the grovers strike sheep and lambs were resumed at Flemington but no auctions were held Monday. In the sheep section prices showed competition with prime welters to 85/ and prime ewes to 66/ on offer. A new market for prime cattle emerged with blocks to 26/10 and steers to 22, cows to 20, and yearling bulls reaching 64. Prime draft steer beef to 68 and prime cow beef to 8/ per 100.

Sydney Aslen Femington

Miners to ballot on alternate Saturday shifts

The Joint Coal Board proposes extra Saturday shifts with a ballot among workers likely next Tresday to decide if tank Saturday shifts will be worked this year. Coal production on track for a record year, with a spokesman estimating over 268000 tons. losses from attrition and weather caused a heavy week.

Sydney Coe! Board Thin Pet

Victorian Preference Act invalidated by High Court ruling

High Court held sections of the Victorian Discharged Servicemen’s Preference Act invalid under Section 109 of the Commonwealth Constitution. The decision notes the act gave promotion preference to discharged servicemen without equivalent Commonwealth grounds and found no compulsion for states to reemploy unsuitable persons.

High Court Lionel ‘Charles Wenn Larder Gensol Mi Peatridge John Latham

Government payroll hits new peak amid 4.8 percent rise

Acting Commonwealth Statistician Mr. Carver reports Australia’s total government and semi-government employment rose by 20 200 to a record 3 574 000 in the year ending June with 90 month end figures showing continued expansion compared with the previous year.

Hej Commonwealth Statistician Carver Australia

Wedding Undytell Arock Celebrates Goris Pauling Daughter

In Queanbeyan Canberra region the wedding of Goris Pauling’s youngest daughter Be to Jobe Bonded eldest son of Mr and Mrs Bonded was held at Queanbeyan with Archdeacon Robertson officiating. The bride wore a white gown with tulle and carried tuberoses carnations and stocks. The groom’s party included bridesmaids and a matron of honour, as guests attended at Hotel Canberra for the reception.

Undytell -Arock Joan Wes Osiebraiad Goris Pauling Job Brock Leton Brock Canberra Jobe Rete Bonded Queanbeyan Archdeacon Robertson Mir Morris Hartwell Bey Rely Hartwell Eric Jones Sydney Mies Enid Thompson Bob Norton

Swedish Merchant Navy gains and losses in June

The Swedish Merchant Navy ended June with 611 vessels and 750 ships totalling 76 625 tons. Three motor ships of 2 546 tons were built for Swedish owners, along with three steamers of 301 tons and one motor ship of 8 204 tons, while other tonnage and ship counts show mixed changes in June.

Fined for Carting Beer to Parliament House Sydney

A tradesman from Rose Bay was fined seven pounds in the Trade Court for transporting seven tons of bottled beer from Adelaide to Canberra beyond the permit limits. The offence occurred between Tocumwort and Yass, with the permit only allowing electrical goods and bodies to be carried and return empty.

Sydney Alelaide Canberra railWay Llewellyn Grey Rose Ray Groy Huebeer Ty Parlaament House of

Optical Repairs at Davien Pharmacy Kingston

New glasses and frames available with air optical repairs at Davien Pharmacy in Kingston. Expert inchnica workmanship promises quality service. Also mention of Filmer Svcate at Lavie Pharmacy in Kingston with a contact phone 746 for appointments.

Davien Pharmacy Kingston Inchnica Warkmanship Filmer Svcate Lavie Pharmacy

Local Insurer Wilson Holds Line on Interstate Coverage

Draft OCR fragment shows a local insurer named Wilson challenging or redefining coverage across interstate lines. The text mentions insurance and a potential claim or policy action affecting interstate activity. Further readable details are limited.

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