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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1949
Page
3
Fragmented OCR summary notes an industry rise in a period ending June 30. It references the Ministry of Labour and Industry and a man named Piomun, mentioning patente infuse and a figure around 100,401, with unclear context and doubtful wording.
In Sydney at the Bart election declaration Mr EJ Ward claimed about 1,500,000 has been spent in the past 28 months to defeat the Kitey Government. He said Labour supporters now seek their dividend as Aviation interests await their payoff.
Melbourne report states the Tramway Union apologized to the Arbitration Court for contempt of court. J R Andrews, W H Watson, Ke J reawan, and D F Menzies pleaded for protection of workers. Brennan admitted regret and offered apology. Court found four men guilty but decided not to punish.
The Wednesday draw of No. 1074 produced prizes for several syndicates and individuals. First prize went to Fires Prine with No. 58 603, Second prize to Ce eit Syndicate and Phil lips, Third prize to Us Aiga Bysidicate and B. Goldbart, Fourth prize to The Big 5 Syndicate, and Fifth prize to 20mas! with No. 61,068. Lottery No. 1878 will be drawn tomorrow.
Eronex Weaeney remanded on a charge of murdering Edward and Sue at Lidcombe after an alleged entry attempt. Bal Parmenter and Mr Brooks were named in court. The accused admitted a prior injury and stated drinking with the deceased beforehand. The victim died in Auburn’s Joseph’s Hospital.
Holiday trading services face altered hours with December 27 and 30 deliveries noted. Closures occur Christmas and New Year’s Day, while many centers resume operations on January 2.
Talks between the minister and the Coal Board focused on expanding coal output for 1930. The board reported that newer mineworkers should produce about 10,600,000 tons this year, roughly a fifth of last season’s 11,721,448 tons, due to a coal-pit slump.
Muddled OCR notes describe a fire incident at Surry Hills tied to a factory complex owned by Barry Milla with extensive damage and a crowd of around 3000 observers. Firemen from multiple brigades controlled the scene as authorities investigated the building collapse and related chemical manufacturing hazards.
A garbled report notes a reception at the Oriental owned by Anne Hayes with uncle Mr Tunen. References Strathfield Randwick and Randwick residents include HaYeu and Tilden as workers returning from England, unclear details about fees and names.
In an unclear note, a cycling event or rider named Jay is mentioned with fragmented phrases about admission and air, suggesting a partial report of a sports or credential item with no clear outcome or organization.
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