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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1950
Page
2
At the annual general meeting, Hawaltal Hospital reported a maternal mortality rate near 1 in 1000 after treating about 6000 births annually. Officials cited reduced eclampsia and convulsions due to improved care. Mr. C R McKerthay was re elected to the Board of Directors.
Sydney observers report 4,000 falsified votes detected in the 1945 Ironworkers Association ballot, with the bulk favorsing Thornton and Mekeeam tickets. Expert witness McConaghy, a retired bank officer, detailed cross markings, grouped papers, and unusual ink patterns suggesting deliberate manipulation across Sydney and regional branches. The inquiry resumed the next day after extended testimony and scrutiny of ballots said to mirror national and branch returns.
The Federal Golf Club held its final of the Os. Ratford trophy with 20 associates competing under ideal conditions. Mrs Johnson became the first associate to hole out in one on the eighth hole. Sts. Luton won the Ratford trophy with a net 140 for 3A holes. Mrs May won the day’s honey competition with a down to up score. scores listed include Mrs May 6 up and others with mixed results.
Frank Nuturis, proprietor of the Liberty Cafe in Manuka, was fined £11 for failing to display a prices list. The prosecution stated the defendant had been warned and had made arrangements, but no price list was shown. The defense argued it was a technical breach and that he was not overcharging, noting the printed list was not received and promising future compliance.
The Canberra Mothercraft B of Natyabe Function to farewell Stator Dura Tunrne at Manajatir Gardens play centre on Saturday afternoon. Rister Team has been with Mothercraft work for twenty years and has held a post in Mothercraft For Chirkeen years. The Mothercraft Society invites friends to attend as Mrs J A Holt presents to the guest of honour.
The International Olympic Committee recommended that Germany and Japan be allowed to compete in the Olympic Games. A German official commented that Germany’s youth had endured cruelties under the Nazi regime and hoped to join with sporting youth worldwide to show a desire for peace and work toward establishment.
Professor Burton returns from tours of An erien and English universities with a view to expanding University College. He notes Australian colleges are underfunded and cramped, differs in student intake, and urges attracting broader regional students. He cites North American productivity and contrasts with English institutions.
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