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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1948
Page
3
The Retail Traders Association president Mr Ashley Buckingham warned price controls cripple competition and hurt low income groups. He cited millinery as an example where, under control, prices fell but the absence of margins harmed retailers and prevented lower items from moving at cost.
El Salvador's army announced on Thursday that it has overthrown President Castra de la Torre, citing disorder and loss of public trust. No immediate details on succession or the new leadership were provided.
Sydney Thursday judge halted the New Guinea timber lease conspiracy trial. Mr Shand testified Forshaw was deceived rather than a conspirator, saying Forshaw believed a concession had been granted and that Hancock and Gore felt no ministerial concern. He described how Forshaw and others were misled and misled Ward by showing a letter.
Bachelor of Arts courses for day students will be initiated at the Canberra University College next year with enrolments opening in January for English French history economic geography pure mathematics and philosophy. The full time base will be limited by lecturers and applicants as departments transfer to Canberra. The College Council anticipates increased demand and expects about 1000 students to enrol in 1958 with possible erection of residence halls.
Olympic athlete Shirley Strickland of West Australia has accepted an offer to join Fanny Blankers-Koen on an air tour of Australia. They will run events in Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane, with Sydney as a planned stop.
Government officials say they have no information of a planned overseas tour by Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh to Australia in 1950. They deem such a trip extremely unlikely and note unpaid costs of up to £50,000. A document shown suggested a lease for 4,000 acres in the Bulelo Valley in 1944 and 1945.
A cyclone struck Scone on Thursday afternoon causing unroofed buildings, shattered poles and uprooted trees. Two workers high on a pole nearly fell but were saved. the storm damaged Fledmere Stud with about £2000 loss. No injuries were reported.
Mr Justice De Baun in the Industrial Commission to day rejected a move to ban funerals on Saturdays and Sundays. Reserved judgment was given on an application by the Undertaker As sistratite and Sanitary Employees Union for an award. The Commission was not satisfied that the needs of either employers or employees warranted the practice or that the interests of this trade would be amply protected if approved.
In Sydney the note issue has increased by £2,500,000 in the past 24 hours to meet rising Christmas spending. A Commonwealth Bank spokesman said the note issue had risen by nearly £6 million since December 1.
The Manuke pool hosted a swimming carnival with multiple races across boys and girls divisions. Notable results include J Kearssley and Ty Russell in 46 yard sprints, times around 71.2 seconds, and various under 14 and under 12 events with winners such as Mahoney, Richardson, Robbie, Byrne, and Stephenson across backstroke and breaststroke distances. Senior and junior medley and 800 yard events were won by Harvie and Stephenson with times near 11 minutes 16.5 seconds and 53.8 seconds respectively.
The Prime Minister announced the new session of Parliament would open on February 8 and last about six weeks. It will begin with a statement by the Minister for External Affairs, Dr Evatt, on the international situation to set the tone for debate.
Prime Minister Chifley and authorities rejected American shipping companies requests for subsidies to continue the Australia United States service. Matson Line among others sought dollar subsidies to cover a portion of losses. The government offered to waive dock charges at Australian ports instead, but this was not accepted.
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