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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1949
Page
4
The Parish Center will host the annual prizegiving with an address by a church leader and a program featuring local musicians and community groups. Details include a 1 PM start on December Sunday and a reminder to send contributions by September, plus contact for information.
A local notice invites participation from church members and the Gate Aid group for an annual fete. It lists organizers and highlights activities including displays of vegetables and fruit trees with details to be announced.
Fragmented text discusses a government plan involving generation priorities, a proposal by Mr Mansies, and potential attendance by ministers. It references Beau's stance and imperial aims, criticizing environmental damage and demanding notes on economic stability and policy moves.
Labour loses by a narrow margin as Australia and New Zealand confront a new world leadership plan. Merrine Mintester-designate signals strengthening imperial ties, while Britain and Dominions plan to mix government and private enterprise for efficiency and security. A return to private worker compensation and preserved imperial preferences are debated amid a broader economic strategy for the British Commonwealth.
Dr Nott urged Australia to match America on equal pay for women at a Lawley Home talk. He criticized restrictions on women and called for a public forum where Canberrans develop a sense of shared conditions. The Australian government faced critique from federal leaders over diplomacy and policy alignment.
Farmers Field Day scheduled for Tablelands area with displays of postwar machinery and farming techniques. The event includes an address by Mr J Slater and a program of talks on planning, windbreaks, and farm management led by senior extension officers.
AYDNEY Wednesday text A. O'Neil, crower member, reiterates the Wheat Board will sell grain to other countries if needed under the International Wheat Agreement. A meeting is planned in Assibourne to discuss price and balance with Australia, Britain, Argentina, and India amid wartime pressures.
Austrian police report a group of Nazi Youth members stationed in a mountain hut as authorities investigate their activities. The event centers on a covert gathering and potential fascist indoctrination linking to underground networks and police action.
Sydney Wednesday report quotes a Liberal figure criticizing Labour and Labor allies for extending political patronage. The speaker argues government staff should remain impartial regardless of which party is in power, warning against corrupting public life in Australia.
In a May Puello presentation Mr Menzies defended full employment claims amid Labour advertising alleging his stance supported a plowed pond. Minister Wardhald Loving argued the success of international agreements and Parliament would determine employment levels, with Menzies insisting he stood by his prior Parliament remarks on full employment under international accords.
Local cricket clubs reignite activity as junior coaching starts this week in Kingston with figures showing strong youth participation. Notable players and coaches including Bateman Custance and Peter Matherson lead training at Glassen, as Kingston Cricket Association eyes upcoming fixtures and youth development.
Sydney reports the yearend ban on Dutch ships may be lifted soon as the Australian Trade Union Federation officials discuss steps with the government. The secretary of the federation said the move follows consultations with allied unions and a desire to resolve the impasse.
An Australian election report notes potential gains for the Opposition in WA with shifts in seven federal seats. It cites historical margins and district boundaries, referencing Fremantle, Kalgoorlie, Perth, and Canning, and mentions HM Johnson and Mr Hamilton as figures in the region.
Enrolment around 44k, spanning West Perth Claremont and surrounding areas. Liberal candidates include J. W. Rolitho, F P Masluck, and W Lonnie for Labour. Incumbent Headley notes change after the death of John Burton. contest centers on Curtin seat dynamics.
Fragmentary text from a labour related notice mentions BNEDDON BM and references a margin in taverns and a pertins tour. The passage is garbled with numerous OCR errors and lacks coherent events, dates, or clear entities to identify a definite news item.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Kalgoorlie election topics with claimed large fondos and figures. Mentions Mr. HV Jobssen and a committee for the Wanrine, with a substantial monetary reference of 22,000 in a TMG election context.
Sorinbon and Porteus are shown as leading contenders with Vitta and Ta pairing in a newly formed electorate. The sitting member for Awan, Mr Hamilton, moves to the new seat as the race shapes up with candidates listed for the contest.
The Forrest moat in now reduced in area and sits at the extreme northwest corner of the Biate. Enrolment has fallen from about 7,000 in 194 Ya 7,000. Its sitting member is the Minister for Works and (Tammon), who is accompanied by FRARTH, G.O.-083 and LEMMON, N. (Labour). TOTAL, AL We Demo. 19
An Australian record price of 148d was secured for scoured wool at the wool sales today in Brisbane. A price of 114 1d wax was also paid for greasy wool. Competition was keen and buyers from Britain, Europe, and Japan joined the market as earlier day sales showed firmer trends.
A terse cricket score note records a Colts game with Stoney and Costa among top scorers. Shumapa hosts the reply to New South Wales by 0/5192 declared, with Tony 20 Maden Nt Lambert 62 and Hough 41 until the final tally.
In Panama on Wednesday officials upheld Arias rights amid claims of past occupation by Vialeky cubes and references to Arkawi Mine. The governo authorities asserted the Area was under prior control during the preceding week as part of a contested coup engineered by the Melle chet.
Federation moves to enrol Canberra nurse amid disputes over nursing policy and hospital staffing. Officials argue the move could disrupt harmony and affect community service while tensions flare among parties and unions.
Latvian Pastor Lao Kempe asserts Communists are arriving to influence Latvia. He cites migration patterns and claims German and Australian funding amid immigration debates. Officials say they will investigate and verify the statements amid rising political tensions.
An unclear report describes a minister contemplating or warning against deporting a Swiss contortionist. The text mentions names like Alice Breen and references to a groom and parental instructions, but details are garbled. The piece hints at immigration tension and possible relocation under a minister’s stance.
Sydney reports officials approve a higher initial wheat payment advance. The Agriculture ministry notes changes to the previous year's figures, with implications for growers. Details remain unclear as the document references a broader policy review and potential timing adjustments.
A long report details initiatives for a tourist resort at Jervin Bay amid government review. It notes proposed improvements, local support and concerns about community impact, with officials citing development goals and expected benefits.
A garbled sheet discusses CP and Labor Party clashes over platform positions. It mentions influence from leaders, potential public reaction, and references to seats and policies amid a shifting political debate. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors.
Fragmentary OCR text references charges of theft and property value, with names and dates garbled. Unable to extract coherent events or entities beyond scattered mentions of charges and legal action.
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