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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1949
Page
2
The opposition leader Mr Menzies called for policies to ensure jobs for all, criticizing government focus on large firms and distant locations. He argued private enterprise should drive employment and warned against reliance on distant remote postings.
The Land Sales Centre Art. expires on September 20, and officials discuss renewal terms. Mr. McGirr states parental consent and local conditions factor into the decision while stakeholders await council guidance.
A cryptic note mentions Slinda offering deliveries on three days, with stray phrases about coats, spoons, coughing, weeds, and vermin. The fragmentary text lacks clear persons, places, dates, or events to confirm a coherent story.
The freighter Time 1 to 00 and its rest freighter have been left at the Corsair Reef near Port Phillip after salvage efforts ended. United Aalvere Company led by Captain J.P. Williams stated the vessel is a total loss and will likely stay afloat for years before breaking up. A portion of the cargo including sugar and timber is being recovered while the hull is damaged and open.
Sydney reports Beharweleht plans to travel to the United States the following day for a medical or visa purpose. Earlier attempts to depart last month failed due to unspecified obstacles.
A column by M. J. Moir endorses Liberal stance and criticizes the Communist Party as a subversive underground force. It argues that tolerating communism endangers British democracy, and pledges Liberal action to ban the party, citing alleged connections to industrial unrest and threats to national prosperity.
A letter argues for planned suburban centres to ease Canberra’s expansion and curb private retail sprawl. It urges direct feeder routes from each suburb to nearest downtown shopping, warns against unbalanced growth, and calls for a city overhaul to preserve essentials while enabling affordable, accessible shopping options. Touches on private business, housing, and public policy.
The La Gra Serpe and Tecon face off in a hardy rugby league contest. Both squads prepare strong forward units while Tecon misses five-eighth James with O'Brien shifting in. Early match at 1:15 p.m. features Causeway Rovers versus Queanbeyan with West City and Mouth City listed among participating clubs and reserves. The inter-town group standings edge toward semi finals as North Canberra and Queanbeyan renew hostilities at Queanbeyan grounds amid injured-list adjustments.
Friday’s City of Burney Eisteddfod entries reach 17 002, up 400 from last year. A record 102 juvenile choir entries received. Juvenile piano section shows 20 percent entries, with 153 and 108 entries in recent counts.
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