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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 30, 1949

Page

4

Man tried to haul gold from Australia fleecing scheme

A man facing a complex fraud case allegedly attempted to ship 200 worth of gold from Australia. The accused met an Indian contact, received gold from Bhah and Shaiya men, and arranged transport to send the gold via an ETD train to India. The judge questioned Perryman’s involvement and the legitimacy of the surrounding transactions.

Bydney Australia Dune Malden John Yan TMB Han Persryman Pdi H Werryman J Badham Perryman

Fights Deferred in Sydney Lightweight Bout

Announcement delays the lightweight match between Jack Hessen and Archie Kemp to September 10 at Sydney Stadium. Organizer Janmartinger stated the bout would be held at a later date, with tentative plans in midweek and a luxury venue cited as possible.

Sydney Ullegh Jacke Hessen Archie Kemp Se Punck Chie Jantmaringer Mtr Ailler Kew Pat Bale

Soviet nations border on Yugoslavia

Report from Belgrade via Sofa cites Rumian troop and armoured redeployments to positions along the Hungarian border facing Yugoslavia. UK dispatches say Cominform and Tito tensions drive new diplomatic activity as embassies hold talks.

Yugoslavia London Belgrade Sofa Rumania

Trucks and Trailers to Haul Coal from Open-Cut Mines

Report on heavy coal transport trucks and trailers shipped from Balmadaie to Canberra for an open-cut mine project. Fourteen eight tonne-capacity units, each about 12 tons gross, travel 18 miles to Canberra with modifications by Commonwealth and Queensland authorities. Contracting broker Mr. Peter Withers arranges delivery. initial daily coal cartage to 200 tons rising to 1,000 tons. Delivery highlights include travel via Cooma to Canberra and early testing at 25 mph top speed, with subsequent acquisitions planned and potential expansion to England later in the year.

Canberra Yvalentay Orgenia Aitol Balmadaie Questatani Rnadale Sreival I Briabane Lymiede Commonwealth Peter Withers Briab' Dane Callide Withery Contreet Withers Queensland Fr Tin. Jon Chifley Sr. Withers Bairnedale Rivers Cansbern Canberes Cooma Teavilla Gouthurn Camden England

Stock sale report from Homcush stock yard

The Homebush stock sale in Sydney lists steers and lambs priced per head with many quotations unclear. Vendors report varied bids from good to prime quality, with higher demand for certain grades and large consignments noted at the supplier yard.

Sydney Prine

Bank Sues Dubbo Bookmaker In Supreme Court

Bank sues Dubbo bookmaker over alleged grease negligence in pay and forged cheques. William Arthur King and others named appear as parties as the case centers on recovery of a large sum and betting exposure. Hearing adjourned to tomorrow in New South Wales, with Breyant commenting on the matter.

Bydnet Wiliam Arthur King Dumbo Benkaaker Geran Vavince New South Wale Momen Mae Rene Lothine Winnewt Bryant Heen Wittens Nat Breyant Nia

State Lottery Byndney Draws Weekend Numbers

The Bowen Byndney lottery drawing listed winners including the Third prize to H Mes donald of Haig Avenue French Forest and other prizes won by residents of Camperdown and North Sydney. The draw was conducted with ticket numbers 4609 and 412 noted among participants.

Bydney Axel’ Joate Mra. W. Neus Yen Bynaiate Mra M- Prety Bydnes Wo. Toot, H. Mesdonald, Haig Avenue French’ Forest D. Lane Ysney Firth Peice W. George Poxtafer Camperdown

ACT Transport Employees Gain Improved Conditions

Transport workers report better terms after negotiations citing enhanced pay for weekend and shift work and overtime. Union claims include increased penalties and a 30 shilling premium for night collection and removal duties amid disputed interpretation of overtime rules.

COMPANY MATTERS by Piette and the Mansion Dtrpcrat report

The document outlines that the urine and sear capacity for a factory’s plant area is adequate. It notes a consortium involving Aw Bard, PrestigR Fabrics Lie, and DyeCraft Ltd, with Ke ecu Pata fein to real Miitenn and other partners pursuing manufacturing expansion and estate leasing.

Maraball Ant Tian Erich Comatonealin Mero Ealtns Piette Ale Sear Strand Aw Bard Oy Bialt

Alleged Fishing in Paddy's River Boom Reports

An Australian river patrol reports alleged fishing incidents on the Murray River area near Paddy's River. Officials urge the public to report illegal catches as the fishing season opens. Authorities warn that early-season efforts may exploit spawning beds and threaten legitimate anglers.

Cme Sur- Tumbidgee Department of the Interior

Dr Morse's Pills Promote Digestion Across Community

Cautious note warns of signs of ill health as locals rely on Dr Morse's Pills to aid digestion and overcome obstructions from diet. Advertisers claim the pills best medicine, urging daily use and keeping a bottle on hand to counter trouble.

Ty Tha Moracit Morse

Yass Loses to Federal Rovers in Rugby League Final

In a grand final at Yau on Hun, Federal Rovers defeated Yass in the under AB competition. Rovers took a 2 point lead five minutes after the wart with a goal, while M. Gregors scored in the corner for Rovers.

YASS Federal Rovers Yau Hun Rovers Nenalind Kaas Zonit Loud M. Gregors

Canberra Court Sees Timber Theft and Indecent Behaviour Fines

Keith Albert Axelby and Colin Joep Axelby, both youths, faced charges after police found timber loaded for shipment on a Saturday. They claimed to plan a shed build while admitting timber was stolen. Francie William Carey, 58, was fined for indecent behaviour. The defendants were tied to an inquiry about ownership of the timber and the incident occurred around 0.30 p.m. at a location near Canberra Hospital.

Keith Albert Axelby Aril Colin Joep Axelby Fop. Keane Anberre X Agnes Nn Capital Mil Colla Nin Francie William Carey Canberra Willy

Machine fitter denies hold up of taxi driver

Alfred Norynay fer Breton, a machine fitter of Ban Bi, faced the Campaie Court charged with armed hold up of taxi driver Carl Stanley Browne. The hearing heard it was mistaken identity as Breton allegedly attacked at Central Station and Campote fe, drawing a revolver and wounding the driver lightly. Breton was remanded to October for further evidence.

le Breton Whio

Fragmentary year diary note in paper

A partial OCR fragment refers to June and a date around the first of the month, mentioning a newspaper page, and a Mil foaial Dew ingen at bie rece Bho. The readable text is unclear and lacks concrete events or identifiable names.

Bie Pape

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