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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 31, 1949

Page

4

Government library and works department tender notices

Applications invited for preliminary vacancies and contracts in Canberra area. Tenders close 2 pm on a February date. details include brick veneer houses and related construction works at multiple sites with separate tender prices required. Addresses and submission to the Registrar, Secretariat, Department of Works and Development Canberra ACT.esserus

Ier Aremnas Amustant Thane Talery Walion Iene Canberra Wang Sey Tendeha Watt Werre Unt Towing Canba TMB Geico Rte Geil Frick Gen Urick Peadener Turner Rick Mamidance Cureer Canveres Blumener Sar

Canberra City Plan clashes spark high court challenge

Analysis outlines that ministers must follow the Canberra City Plan under the Government Administration Act and that any departures require Gazette notice. A High Court case could block ministerial actions seen as defying Parliament, with calls for annual Canberra planning reports and stronger oversight of development.

Thy High Court Nehalt Minster Biniaternal Bern Canberra Thun Workn Taunwyalth Miniatera Commonwealth Wepartinate Elabah Arpeta Australian Capital Territory National Capital Planning and Development Committee Canberre Jarlla

Bank Profit Figures Reveal 27 683 000 Swell

Sydney Twenty The Commonwealth Bank shows an aggregate profit of 47 882 000 for the year. A 5 878 000 portion was paid to the Treasury and 3 1 000 to the National Debt Bank Fund. Share of profits to Staten 400 ledgers and a total capital resilience noted. Advances rose from 25 483 000 to insurance. The bank’s reserves and currency movements reflect larger national financial shifts.

Sydsey Coalmonweath Bank Agatepe Pree Ing Fund Gertain Staten Nog Sn Iaing Bauer Wom Esa Parton Batanera

Encouraging Rice Prospects in Kimberleys

In Darwin Mr. ME Burley and Noumtal Darweiee of the Australian Rice Association discuss rice growth potential in the Kimberleys. Warley notes irrigation will drive area development and river dam projects under consideration to support farming, with labour and migration impacts to follow.

Darwin ME Burley Noumtal Darweiee Warley

Cabinet weighs appeal over state price orders

The cabinet considers appealing a prices decision. The Prices Commissioner could publish a new order sweeping aside all existing orders and determinations. Ministers and officials discuss validity and potential remedies with emphasis on authorities and applications.

Bydney Yucaday Epeotel Federal Mlate Breiler Me Ik Ofacer Ieoda Tae Miner Priae Invatia Talen Inlea

VICE REGAL AUDIENCE WITH GOVERNOR GENERAL

The Governor-General the Right Honourable W J Mell Gill received Pruteasch KH Bailey Commonwealth Bolictor General in Government House Canberra yesterday morning. His Excellency and Mrs Mell Gill were welcomed by Lieutenant General Langtemane Penhey and Rear Admiral ADS RAN at Admiralty House Sydney yesterday afternoon.

Flin W. J. MelGill Pruteasch KH Bailey Commonwealth Bolictor-Grneral Houwn Canberra My ‘Peur Ora Mra Berriwan G.O.C St Admiralty Eydney W. J. McKell Langtemane Penhey Ads Tubtarestia Vierotere Ryaky

Country Week Golf Championships Report from Canberra

The Canberra event features players from Goulburn and Sydney districts in a regional interclub match. The final round saw Canberra and other teams vie for positions as weather affected play with some delays and moderate winds noted among participants.

Bewctional Porea Ast Sydney Tuesday Finvertanda

Fragmentary report from Sydney describes a builder from Rovesby and an event involving Peter Rose and a market, with mentions of conti nental aid, buyers, and Merino fleece. The text is garbled, but references a market balance and hospital treatment for a victim.

Sydney Finvertanda Rovesby Old Wey Peter Rose Tienday May Gilgandra

Kempsey Faces Grave Outbreak After Flood Risk

Reports from Kempsey describe widespread flood impacts with disease risk rising as waters stall and sanitation collapse. Residents endure ruined homes, debris, and shortages while authorities warn of sanitation failures and call for aid. casualties and stock losses are noted as officials assess health and logistics.

Kempsey

Daring Theft of Mantel Radios Reported

A bold daytime theft from Bewokvels radio dealer shop occurred when radios valued at about 1700 pounds were taken. Detectives Hartlip and Army fivang followed clues and questioned a suspect, with two men charged at Redfere Police Station later that day.

Bydney Tucvay Mente Teaine Ning Bewokvels

Audit findings reveal lax accounting practices in ex service league

In Canberra during a December annual meeting members criticized weak record keeping. The treasurer admitted laxity, noting missing receipts and insufficient controls over funds. An audit revealed discrepancies, with funds inadequately accounted and efforts to replace the books ongoing. Directors and committee members named include B C Iyacaba Payating yard and G Hartley, M Tonwn, among others.

Canberra Leon da- Hance IBM Mecure Tigard Branca Rad Bern B.cinyaca Ee Payating Yard Payating Weay Abe GA Matineyan Aharpe Mears Jt Baldwin Pollock Burgio A Byrne L. F Biter RR Lucas R. McMillan Thompen al T Emit Mesars G. Hartley M. Tonwn

Open Cut Mines May Bee Abandoned By Coal Board

The Joint Coal Board will investigate whether open cut mines in the northern coal fields should be abandoned. The inquiry follows concerns that the mines produce about 1500 tons daily and threaten nearby underground workings. Officials Moraes W. Crook, J.B Simp, and J. Barret Veheck oversee the probe, with regions including Caledon and No 2 open cuts among sites inspected.

Coal Board Atpnny Tuunday Thee Joint Coal Board W.day Hundre Minera Horbert Minera Veiels Moraes W. Crook J.B Simp J. Barret Caledon Crook

No Major Split In Labour Party

Sydney report notes confusion over Labour Party unity as unions face internal scrutiny and possible purges. Central Executive to review conference outcomes and investigate alleged funding and campaign practices. Financial and political pressures loom as factions within ALP and unions debate leadership moves and policy alignment.

Labour Sydney ALD Alr J. Stewart MSE Roniaht Labour Party Jin Hamad al Obacevere Nnt Freeeliie Pemauie Fueckive Bari Ase Clean Fade Clan Hoapatoadig Labour Trudtiin

R S L Opposes German Migrant Admission

In Melbourne on a Tuesday a veterans group argued against allowing German migrants and disapproved of government schemes granting land or loans. The discussion cited Australian policy and reactions from wartime veterans and local officials.

Buyers Abroad For Snowy River Plant

Government eyes overseas buyers to secure plant and equipment for the Snowy River project. Negotiations continue on funding and site works in Australia and Britain, with a temporary move of commission headquaters and a plan to charter special ships to bring machinery.

Snowy River Tnite Snowy Sehen Mongkone Formosa Moch Cetuman Wala Punic Worka Department Adaminsby New Bolith Wales Rae Lammon de Hiviland Ainscot Thana

Baptists Reject Holy War Resolution Against Roman Catholicism

The annual conference of the Welut Baptist denomination in London today adopted a resolution opposing a holy war urged by Roman Catholic influence. Delegates insisted Evangelical Baptists reject Communism and exploitation, uphold worship, and condemn immorality while affirming freedom to preach the gospel and sustain their religious principles.

R.C London Twisday Land and Welut Baptista

Victoria Not to Close Down at Wonthaggi

A fragmented report discusses the Victorian government considering not closing the Wonthaggi mine. It mentions the House to attack the government a late party letter, supply costs, and coal production figures amid a broader political dispute over mine operations and economic impact.

Victoria Wonthaggi Cain Maltin

Petrol Supplies Information To Be Made Available

Melbourne reports government discussions on petrol rationing and access. Prime Minister Chifley and Treasurer Hollway weigh options to conserve dollars while ensuring essential fuel reaches key sectors. Premier to consider measures as party leaders debate timing and policy acceptance.

Melbourne Preauer Balogh Waiedde MM Chilley Hollway McDeanit Chifley Port Country Coilley Oyldener

Unclear voyage report with disrupted text

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a voyage event with repeated phrases and garbled names. The readable parts reference a boat trip, a forced tack to Gos ty blow today, and a target readiness time of 8 am tomorrow, but essential details and entities are missing.

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