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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 09, 1948

Page

2

Italian resident speech sparks immigration minister dispute

A Sydney reception by the fishing Harlan Opera Company featured an Italian resident whose remarks, reported by a journalist, accused Australia of democracy failings and praised Mussolini. Mr Gul and Mr Gullett disputed the accuracy of the report, with calls for authoritve evidence and potential action if the statements were verified.

Sala Pestada Sydney Harlan Opera Company Fome 1 Gulif Thaly Mir Gullett Australis Masuli Cilwell Ody Australia Munwolia Pesham Mallang Jef Amon Talana Conlichenovien Phar Gaswell

New Wheat Variety Produced by Australian Plant Breeders

Sydney reports that Department of Agriculture breeders have developed an early maturing winter wheat with disease resistance and high baking quality. Minister Graham notes it may take several years before grain from these wheats is available to growers. Also noted is Princess Margaret attending a second outing with Prince in Buckingham Palace gardens.

Sydney Wednnesday Department of Agriculture Mtr Graham Maid Grawera Prince London Princess Margaret Ister Rowe Prince Buckingham Palace

Death of Former Parliament Member Matthew Chariton

Newcastle reports the death in his sleep at Lambton of Matthew Chariton 82 a former MP who represented Australia at the League of Nations in 1924 and later served as mayor in Newcastle He is survived by two wives and one married daughter.

Newcastle Lambton Matthew Chariton Austra Siw Laiague of Nations Waratai Ister

Claim Against Commonwealth for Compensation in Melbourne

A Supreme Court case in Melbourne proceeds at the Commons 1 Hunty House. The writ targets unimproved property value and claims added value from improvements at £157,000, with the company reportedly offered.

Melbourne Hunty House, Pty Emko Campwenaatio E—E—S

Canberra Court Adjudges Motorcycle and Bicycle Offences

The Canberra court fined Cecil John Kite for riding a motorcycle after dark without a rear light and Lennie Robert Borman for riding a bicycle without brakes and a headlamp on after dark. Kenneth Leonard Robert Stafford had driving licence restoration approved after a seven month pause. Henry William Burgess received a suspended sentence for a theft case. A Melbourne incident involved a young woman accused of stealing a watch near a railway and resisting police, with police escort to a shelter for the night.

Plesding Guy Wentworth Avenue Cecil John Kite Appenis Ad, Patton Costa Lennie Robert Borman Punders Way Grif Kenneth Leonard Robert Stafford Yarralumia Stafford Herry William Burgess Capitol Hill Mews Wan Siler Cae Melbourne Tamaramathia Ccoant Grangeil Mabs Rte McDonald Tonaph Byrnes Bondi Stold Yen Trnck Ately Gir Foge Chia Talen

Adjourment in Case Involving Kildea Driving Incident

A case against Paul Fraskcia Kildea, 21, of Empire Circuit Forrest IA, charged with driving fast and dangerous to the public, was adjourned to today for magistrate to view the scene. Constable H H Chapman described Kildea’s car as erratic and veering, causing a gravel loss and broadsiding. Kildea denied dangerous driving as discussions about locality examination continued amid testimony from other witnesses.

Paul Fraskcia Kildes Empire Circuit Forrest H. H. Chapman London Chapman Palley

Opposition to the Wheat Bill in Legislative Council

The Legislative Council debated the Wheat Establishment Bill with opposition to eliminating licensed wheat receivers. Mr. Gleeson (Labour) said receivers were often dishonest and misused by farmers. Sir Henry Massing urged a ballot to gauge opinion. The Minister for Justice, Mr. Downing, said eliminations aimed to reduce handling. the committee stages advanced.

Byoney Weelnomlay Legislative Council Gieoson Labour Henry Masming Downing

Bradman Testimonial Finish Denied as Rigging Claims Rise

Melbourne officials dismissed claims the Bradman testimonial match was fixed saying the game was close and the players were flat out. Asked if the team had the result won in the closing stages, Huswit said he was not sure, with wet conditions cited as a factor.

Melbourne Bradman Umsett

Wool Sales at Newcastle Market Solid, Prices Up

The Newcastle wool sale saw buyers from Britain and America. quality wools fetched high prices with several lots exceeding six thousand and a hundred dollars. The market quoted above previous Newcaste prices, reflecting strong demand and premium colour and length in specific lots.

Newcartle Wan Tay Prvmein Air Amarican Buy

Licensee Robbed in Gresham Hotel Rooms

Sydney report notes a robbery at the Gresham Hotel on Druitt Street where a licensee was relieved of an autommade fur cape a tanto and other items valued around £200. The theft occurred on the second floor between 6 and 8 90 pm.

Sydney Winward Higwinn Gresham Druitt Street Amt

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