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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1949
Page
2
The ACT advisory cottnal alite meeting yesterday considered amended legislation to prepare for a council led public money appeals system. Mr A Cone proposed provisions about exemptions for certain más, while Mr Shakespeare urged caution noting past audits in Canberra and the need for responsible fund handling amid financial strain.
Sydney police area searched after a large raid on intercity routes and highways. Dugan and Willim Cocu Ment, both aged 27, were not found despite intensive checks. Authorities noted one suspect letter aiming to gain sympathy and questioned the escapees' ability to evade capture. The escape attempt cost about £2000 in damages and led to suspensions of several officers.
Sydney reporter outlines that lawyer Debarred from practice after a conviction. The decision notes prior conduct and suggests restrictions on remaining legal activity and potential police cooperation. Community figures commented on trust in the legal profession amid the ruling.
Ring F555 for Orange Top Taxi Service Lou Marriott details an unclear notice surrounding a taxi business and individual named Lou Marriott. The fragment mentions OntiterTH and an association with RING F555 but provides no concrete dates locations or outcomes.
Civic Centre Canberra reports plans for new premises in the New Year as MP T. W. Chew takes over space formerly occupied by bootmaker Mr. W. H. Morris. An official said departmental space questions remain unresolved and a delay in Melbourne construction is noted.
Approximately 80 persons attended the opening ceremony for Tarner pre school centre held by the Australian Pre kindergarten association. The centre will begin functioning after February 1 with under and over three year old children from Turner and O’Connor. Milas J. Brack expected to run the centre. Mrs Bailey praised the committee and noted local support and donations. Mrs Belt thanked Mrs Bailey and residents for their help. Mr Lind, representing the Minister for the Interior, congratulated the drive for completion despite material shortages.
A Wagga official praised the Food for Britain plan after claims 4000 parcels sent from Wagga reached more than the truly needy. The scheme used street roll picks, with ten names per street, and questioned how occupations could be known. The fund has supplied £750,000 worth of food parcels to British families.
Advisory group will urge the Interior Minister to provide additional leases to boost shopping and business in Canberra. Council seeks new leases as shoppers face long trips. debate cites civic centre, Manuka, and other sites. Citizens urge action after years of inertia and limited dividends, with calls for urgent reform and new retail access.
Postal authorities outline Christmas and New Year mail plans in Canberra City Kingston and Manuka. GPO offices open 9 am to 3 pm for all classes except money orders and savings bank mail. Deliveries by postmen with closures at 6 pm on normal days and special clearances at 8 20 am in central areas. Arrangements extend from December 27 to January 3 with altered delivery times.
Melbourne rendezvous report states Bennie Gelbart and related family were committed for trial on conspiracy charges. Prosecution alleges involvement with Maurice Randell and alleged police associates in a case tied to a fixed ball game bid. Gelbart defense claims innocence while urging full inquiry.
Pasadena report states Mr Pav Hoffman declined an offer from Ford Foundation officials citing a flattering gesture but not accepting the position of managing director in the agency. The note mentions an offered salary of about 5 000 yearly and references the Marshall Plan context.
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