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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 05, 1949

Page

3

Labour Proposes Public Ownership of National Assurance

In a London Sunday discussion, Labour faces the issue of national assurance and private profits. Dr J Ruth advocates social security under public ownership, aiming to cover life adversities for wage earners, with 130 million expenses and 1014 working days referenced. The party argues that a state-controlled system would channel any surplus back to workers and policyholders.

London Waal National Assurance National J. Ruth Grifiths Labour Party

Reid I Wins A Mixed 1 Tennis Premiership

Reid I defeats Forrest in the B Mixed Division by seven rubbers to six sets, with Kingston and Braddon close in a separate match. The event includes finals for Grade Ladies and A Mixed, with Reid I beating Reid II in the A Mixed final and Kingston defeating Railway in the Kingston match. Juvenile tournament planned for under 16s at Manuka courts. Melbourne tour entry hoped.

Reid Lope el Mia Kingston Sue Mt Rubbers BMC Nomeda Otter Farrahuntta Alasp Railway Mina Radcliffe Mra. Lawrence Etta. Norton Mra. Limbeck P. Burden T. Reynolda Q. Baxter R. Carte T. Re G. Baxter Mrs. Linbeck P. Barden Mra Lawrence Ire Limbeck T. Reynolds Misa Radcliffe R. Cantte Aire Norton Ainslie Flinders Ubber Grigith Braddon Eid Forrest Oie TMC ‘Cadets North Boumme Pau RMC Stam Ladies Yarralumia Amalie Grieith Subibern Juvfenile Manuka Codrte oMerala A.C Lta. J Melbourne Keith Carnal

Labour Party sets goal of full employment in policy speech

In a crowded venue, a Labour spokesperson urged full employment as a constitutional goal. They argued for sustained job creation across primary and secondary industries, while criticising the current leadership and its public support.

Lye Pithey Aleconatfuetlan Ted Catwal Ato Ace Ray Labour Party Madden Weil Hi Mrtind Prem Dedman Bour

Ainslie Jockey Injured at Queanbeyan Races

Ainslie jockey suffered a concussion after being thrown from and bolting horse at the Queanbeyan races. Dudley fell heavily in the second race, the Malden Handicap, as Atanatar at a fence. D. Mackenzie and trainer C. McDonald won three flat races with Leyte Glorious Ninth and Spear Coin. Leyte claimed her 36th win, defeating Rum Punch, a heavy favourite, by four lengths.

Canberra Patoes Ee Eeaees Beame Beng Queanbeyan Stanafar Duatey Malden Dudley Atanatar D. Mackensie C. McDonald Leyte Glorious Spear Coin Mackenzie McDonald R.A. Stewart Ginninderra Rum Punch Mr. Stewart Mr. R. A. Stewart D. Mackenzie Service B. Honan Ben Lord Hardy Sen Lord Hill Mr. T. Kelly My Gipsy Myo Dell Bimberi Ff. McNamara Areton Milton Black Arrow Misty ‘Ring Moody Wee CR Harvey F. Mena Sea Lord Herd Kestral Ren Lord A.A. Tilley Vetiri Sun Piel Sir Donald Lovering Eyaulga Honan Sunbhadel Lady Bee Air Donald Emulga Scar Mac Mr. A. Jeff Bpellthorne Appiecourt R. Bherd B. Homan D. Mackengie

Greyhound racing results from Canberra and Queanbeyan stalls

Saturday night’s events across Canberra and Queanbeyan yielded multiple Stakes results. Bay captured the Canberra Stake over 520 yards, with Key contenders like Pan grams Boy and Deed placing, while novice and other stakes saw Tiny Marg, Lite Lady, and Bandhaven among top finishers in 347 and 520 yard heats, with margins ranging from a nose to several lengths.

Panorama Bay Canberra Queanbeyan Basue Tirut Eva Speed Duke Kay Niaideh Big Ideh Mist Bold Cash Sir Cotter Tine Deed Parry Dainter Blippery Peter Sliver Bamabi Doubtful

Citizenship Of British May Be Affected

An official of the U K High Commission warns that some people in Australia may lose British citizenship if they delay contacting the office. He notes very few are in danger, probably fewer than 20, and explains that Burma born or Burma-connected individuals could lose subject status under the Burma Independence Act 1947 before January 8. Since the warning began a week ago, only a small number of applications have been received from Burmese-born citizens now in Australia.

Australia JE . Williams U.K Burma Australis

Govt Printing Works Picnic at Cotter

More than 200 officers of the Government Printing Office Canberra with wives and families attended the third annual picnic and sports at Color Recreation Reserve. Six buses carried the group to the event which marked the first such gathering since 1940 with a full sports program led by the Government Printing Office Championship won by Barry Bruce and rider placements across multiple handicaps and races.

Government Printing Office Canberra Color Recreation Reserve Barry Bruce Herbert Ray Noonan B. Herbert Benueeres P.O R Gerband Hiemines B. Since B.herbert R Noonan Igerrard R. Noonan E Wallace A. Hardfing Napier Gregory Mises Connors Milas N. Booth Sin Douch Mra Gerrard Mrs. Noonan Mra Arthur H. Mola T. MeInness Mrs. Goodwin Mex Aldera F. Wallace Jean Bwan Leone Nieman Juan Hennan Joan Blackston Norman Kfithn Val Finlace Judith Hines Graham Inman Ken King Im Jonkins Kevin, Bicbert Fi Green Gen ‘Obortion Grieme Droop Wailuoa Ate

Greenland’s Santa Claus Secretary Answers Mail

Gerda Stauning, secretary in Greenland’s postal service, handles letters addressed to Santa Claus. She said every letter is answered with a small English book about Greenland and pictures. Some children request gifts for friends or parents, including a boy seeking a mink coat for his mother.

Gerda Stauning Santa Claus Greenland Gerda Denmark

Drowning at Carrs Park Park Amid Crowd at Strand

A young girl drowned at Carrs Park in Rockdale while swimming near a crowd of about 150. Senior Conable Ayers reported the tragedy, the body was recovered from about 18 feet of water, artificial respiration was attempted, and she was taken to St George Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Bydney Bute

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