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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 15, 1948

Page

2

Ward attacked by Isaacs in Garden bribery case

Isaacs accused Ward of lying about receiving a bribe and alleged Ward’s enemies conspired with Garden and Urquhart. The testimony claimed Garden paid Ward and linked Ward to Sydney Pin and Urquhart. James Isaacs argued Ward was capable of perjury while Urquhart's associates questioned his credibility.

Tauren Ienaca J. Ward Ney Pincombes Willam Urquhart Inaaca Euld William Urquhart Sydney Pin Isaacs Ham Taanes Ur- Newtown

Ainsue School Planners Address Accommodation Needs

The headmaster outlined next year’s transfer of Glass to the primary, with looming accommodation pressures. He praised staff, the Parents and Friends Association, and noted improvements in the choir, concerts, and the library while highlighting ongoing extensions and art development plans for the near future.

Hartnett Fockine Plana Ygiens Semion Ecing Leonard Parents and Friends’ Association l Pare Vand Friends’ Association St. Hutton Hutton C. 8. Daley Minster For the Interior Johnromp du Én Donald Alexander Ait

Archer and Victoria Compete in Low-Scoring Cricket Duel

In a terse cricket match report Archer faces Potbergil with limited scores for Archer and Bowler Jhumley, while Victoria wins by eight wickets. Notable figures include Archer 1 run and Raymer 0, Cartiga and others contributing modestly as the game closes with Victoria ahead.

Myaee Tattae Raymer Cartiga Wat Archer Victoria Wight

Grass Fire At Uriarra Destroys Two Acres Of Grass

Sparks from a vehicle exhaust ignited a grass fire at Uriarra destroying about two acres. Property belonged to D Hyles of Farright Uriarra. Bush Fire Brigade extinguished the blaze after a truck was dispatched from Canberra. Police investigate the vehicle as the fire started in three spots. A separate fire near Ebden Street burned rubbish and grass, threatening the fence of the Swedish Legation.

Canberra Legathon Ebden Street

Government to Lift Controls on American Cars Next Year

The Minister for Mr B J Ward announced that controls on all American cars would be lifted early next year. Ward said negotiations with motor trade representatives were underway to vary current control methods, but no decision had been reached.

Mater For Transport B.J. Ward Ward

Nationalization appeal to be heard in London next March

The Acting Attorney General Senator McKenns and the Commonwealth Solicitor General Professor Bailey conferred this morning on nationalization of private trading banks. The appeal will be heard in London next March.

Rescue at Sea and Subsequent Sinking Near Water's Bay

Fragmented report describes a rescue after a launch caught fire near Water's Bay and later sank at moorings. The narrative mentions a person named Serman and references events tied to Tanne ont Chowder Bay and a yacht incident, with unclear timing and details.

Water's Bay En- Drees

Gribbane Case Hears Woman’s Adverse Custody Claim

A court hearing into a custody dispute adjourned to tomorrow after confusing testimony from Manny and Radward Auseeli. The storaman for the defense challenged the language and the validity of the cust in fry Stugtars te ned hat he earn sence, with references to Janusry ed Mra and Bmediey.

Gribbane Tuomlay Manny Radward Auseeli

Canberra Court Hears Drunkenness Charges at Hotel Amalie Grounds

In Canberra Court yesterday two men were charged with being drunk and disorderly after incidents near Hotel Amalie on Saturday. Both men were reportedly convicted for drunkenness in the past 12 months.

Canberra Court Tevanagh Gaga Hotel Amalie Stewart Commonwealth Avenuen Keane

Amended Divorce Petition Reported in Court

The divorce petition of Boris Emily Muriel Holland was ordered amended by Mr Justice Bonney. A copy and transcripts of the evidence must be served on Holland, addressed to Ben care of Hlangrong, amid court proceedings noted in the Divorce Court.

Sydney John Joseph Holland Juccas Islands Bonney Boris Emily Muriel Holland Holland Addrsan van Hlangrong Ol

Back Pay for Women Employees in Rural Bank Case

In Aydeney on Tuesday, arbitration ruled that 99 women workers of the Rural Bank, performed men’s work during the War, will receive back pay totaling £400. The United Bank Owners Association estimates the settlement ratified by Mr Justa will cost the bank about £10,000.

Aydney Tuenday Iit United Hank Oovers’ Association Justa

King's Police Medal Sydney Presentation Tuesday

The King’s Police Fire Service and Imperial Service Medals will be presented on Government House lawn tomorrow by the Governor.

Sydney King’s Police Fire Service Imperial Service He Iawna Government Howe

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