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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1948
Page
3
In a year start notice, workers face a wage uplift. Officials indicate a basic wage increase effective January. Employers promise steady pace through February with expected gains in weekly earnings. The move aims to support living costs amid inflation.
A 19th century court case details penalties for breaches of wool control laws. Key figures include Mr Juatiog Deivin, Marshall, and Friderich Witney Tyimnetl, with fines totaling £7000 plus additional sums against Willem Cady and Company and Frimmell for related offenses. The proceedings cite improper shareholding and mismanagement leading to the company’s demise and costs assigned to various parties.
Canberra tops Crookwell in the Byrne Cup and Crookwell Cup matches on turf. Drayton and Lane led Canberra with solid scores while Robin and Picker bowled effectively, securing a 198 total and decisive bowling figures. Local clubs Crookwell and Canberra clash marked by steady pace bowling and key partnerships.
In a stubborn B Grade clash at Manuka Manuka, Kingston posted 185 with Quigg grabbing three for Kingston and Mick Courl tallying big scores last season. University replied with strong bowling led by Moore and Clarke while Queanbeyan fended off early aggression to reach 30 in the second innings.
Canberra and district teams competed in mixed club and grade matches. Notable performances included Armatrope and Trompp defeating rivals, and Canberra City defeating Goulburn St with a 1036 victory. Final results show several close ends and standout scores across A and B Grade rounds.
The ceremony featured Harold Maddigan receiving a prestigious plaque shaped medal, honoring standout players in the national league. The event highlighted Australia's approach to recognizing top performers with a Canberra themed prize and inscriptions detailing the award’s history and significance.
Fragmented OCR lists British Council scholarships to Lonable Kingdom and Commonwealth government vacancies in Canberra. Includes positions in statistics, shorthand, typing, and press work with duties, qualifications, and application details for the Department of Information and related offices.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions U S Tennis and names like Benenden Tar Palkenburg, with no coherent event details or dates, leaving a fragmentary reference to a tournament or show. The readable items suggest tennis names and places but lack concrete actions or outcomes to anchor a full item.
A five year old girl suffered a severe leg injury at a depot party when a trolley damaged her limb. Authorities believe she was near an ammunition trolley and the leg was crushed.
In Prague on Sunday Father Pavel Hiicko a Greek Catholic priest and two aides were jailed for five years for harboring members of the Ukrainian revolutionary army. Another church official from the Greek Catholic Order of St Basil was sentenced to four years.
Five small fires occurred over the weekend with quick firefighter responses. The Canberra Fire Brigade contained blazes at Curling's Woodyard Analie Rabies day and at a private residence in Barton with minimal damage. No injuries were reported.
In windy Utah conditions, thirteen people were killed and between 40 and 90 injured when two buses collided on a highway. Authorities noted skid marks and debris as responders worked at the scene near Salt Lake City. Witnesses described chaotic conditions and emergency crews rushing victims to nearby hospitals.
In Brisbane a newly married couple Muriel Woodward aged 21 and her husband Kenneth Bruce Woodward 21 died when their motorcycle collided with another vehicle en route from Branthorpe to Warwick after a wedding ceremony. The bride died instantly, the groom was injured and hospitalised. The officiating minister Rev A Park will conduct the wedding service tomorrow.
A brief notice seeking a pianist for hire with details on fees and arrangements. The ad mentions potential collaborators and immediate availability, inviting interested players to respond with qualifications and proposed terms.
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