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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1948
Page
2
The Trades Hall Council met to suspend militant unions over untruthful statements in the "Trade Union News" and related acts. The special meeting carried the mission motion by 30 votes with 22 to 12 against. Legal action was promised to enforce the suspensions.
In Paris, tenants estimate comfort and value of homes for a new rent system starting January 1. New rents will be assessed per square metre with amenities. Tenants will settle disputes on a 33 percent rise based on last July's rent. Minister Claudius Petit says only 20,000 flats can be built in France monthly, aiming to ease reconstruction through rentals and housing.
A cold east wind may bring Britain a white Christmas with forecast winds continuing through the weekend and light precipitation in eastern and central districts. The text notes heavy snow in parts of the United Kingdom, cuts to landlines, and a Vancouver incident with a sea plane overturning and a runway skid involving passengers, with no injuries reported.
Johannesburg reports rising speculation that Nicolaas Havenga may topple the Nationalist Government after a Brakpan speech opposing reform of the non European franchise. Malan insists the plan to amend the franchise will proceed, while discontent grows within the Afrikaner Party over seats and nominations.
Patricia Evers, 18, had her dress and petticoat slashed while shopping at noon in the city. Three other similar incidents were reported from the Lottery Office, all occurring in crowded public spaces with a razor blade used.
The case centers on Myles and a disqualification related to doping of Amitsar. Myles states he was not charged with doping Amitsar but was found guilty of improper practices arising from the doping incident. He argues the VRC order blocks appeal and mentions the £20 issue.
Sydney Tuesday The Conservation Minister Mr Weir announced a demonstration to be carried out on the Kywanna property in the Hume catchment About 350 acres will need mechanical treatment to control sheet and gully erosion The plan includes 200 acres of pasture furrowing in shallow trenches The minister hopes nearby landholders with similar erosion issues will also join in the conservation work The words indicate a government initiative to address environmental degradation in the area.
A 65 year old woman in a semi detached cottage on Bathurst Street shot at an intruder with a revolver after he confronted her with a screwdriver. The burglar, Arthur Wilton 34, was admitted to St Vincent's Hospital with two bullets in the abdomen and later moved to operating theatre. Police initially suspected an underworld hit but later traced the crime to a Woollahra house where evidence of a break in was found.
The Prime Minister Mr Chif fey received a report from the Australian High Commissioner in London Mr Beasley stating damage to H.M.A.B. Sydney was not caused by sabotage. Bombardment was suspected when large bolts were found in one engine of the airframe carrier Beasley noted stories were greatly exaggerated.
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