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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1949
Page
2
A fragmentary report indicates experiments at Oxford University on electricity and heat generation. Professor Yolen leads a study exploring how physical processes convert energy into heat, with implications for wider scientific understanding.
A four pump system will supply continuous water for trout transport to New Guinea. Fish travel in 18 dive tanks with air from nylon hoses, aided by IF cylinders for pump failure. Expected liberation of the fish is at Nondugai tomorrow afternoon.
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions Mr Moir at Gorman House and references to a son and questions about competition. The text is garbled with stray phrases including Canberra and Mr Pease, offering little coherent detail or clear event context.
An application to raise cafeteria meal prices was discussed by a sectional committee of the Chamber of Commerce this week. The Prices Branch had requested menu charges after a recent meeting. Chairman Mr Notaras said the aim is to cover most items on standard menus but not counter trade.
Sydney reports a man pleaded guilty to murder in a high profile case. The Crown Prosecutor noted a precedent from English courts while Justice Maxwell criticized the sentence and questioned the accuracy of the plea. Local details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
In Melbourne, Wednesday, Hlogsted's stables decide after a dispute with the trainer. The horses Prince of the Fairies and Sentiment will henceforth be trained by Theo Lewis.
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