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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1949
Page
4
A heartfelt memorial keepsake honors a mother and grandmother, recalling her kindness, guidance, and family bonds. Names such as Arthur, Dot, Jackie, Mary, Juan appear with dates like December 22, 1947 and 4047 in a sorrowful tribute. TheFamily remembers her warmth, courage, and enduring love through faded lines and memories.
Miss McKell embarks a tour to the Far East with plans to visit Manila and other places in the Philippines. The voyage highlights her public appearances and engagements abroad in the coming months.
The High Court found the War Service Land Settlement Act of 1945 invalid and blocked Commonwealth actions to acquire land for ex servicemen. The decision delays pensioning and unsettles plans to resume land settlements, as the court notes potential constitutional conflicts and future challenges to state property rights.
Court records show remand of gaming judges to address a divorce charge. Proceedings occurred on a Wednesday with a Forther examination and a subsequent date set for further action.
Report from Eyedney on a government appeal drive. Mentions Telegram to the Council’s Appeal Committee and plans to raise funds. Channel Se toward Australia to contribute £230,000. Officials indicate extensive measures to support wartime relief.
The Industrial Court weighs reinstatement by Penney Newca stle in the case of Analrine Davidauu charged July 4 by the Newcastle Constabulary. The bench sorts objections as Justine Centar leads an inquiry next month to determine the form of reinstatement amid union actions and past resignations.
Court hearing discusses pension claims and termination terms in an ongoing case. Justice Kelly notes participation by involved parties and emphasizes judges should focus on the evidence already presented.
High commissioners from India Pakistan and Ceylon are slated to join the Australian delegation for the forthcoming Empire conference in Colombo. Attending officials include Mr Bpender and several ministers and departmental heads with talks covering trade agriculture and external affairs on the agenda.
A report describes Professor Hytten withdrawing a threat of action amid a dispute with Dr. Evatt. The contested claim involved Hytten advocating an unemployment pool, which he denied, with timing noted during the election campaig n period.
The board secretary stated that the Victorian decision did not release funds by institutions. The board raised money for administrative costs from registration fees and other margins to cover distribution expenses.
A fragmented weather report from Canberra lists temperature and wind data with many garbled terms. It mentions wind directions and speeds, and scattered numeric values, but the overall forecast remains unreadable and unreliable.
Fragmented text describes a dawn blast in London with unclear details. Mentions Covent Garden, a flower market, and a city setting with references to streets and neighborhoods. Overall event hints at a disturbance with minimal readable facts.
A string of polio cases expands in Adelaide with multiple areas affected, prompting health officials to monitor outbreaks. Investigations trace origins to recent travel and possible community exposure, while medical centers advise vaccination and early symptom awareness.
Reported public grievance centers on rising electricity costs and reliability. Officials defend decisions while promising coordinated action to secure a steady current and avert shortages amid industrial and residential needs.
A fragmented notice from the Liberal Party outlines nominations for the state election. The readable fragments mention several candidate names and regions, indicating an early preselection effort.
A political dispute centers on Senator Ashley and the seizure of ministerial quarters. Reports describe threats and opposition accusations as the case plays out, with remarks about continuance of stay and government handling amid a charged Senate atmosphere.
A scrambled report from Adel adelaide notes a decision to convene a conference of Prime Ministers on butter price rises. The Premier and ministers planned a January meeting in Sydney to discuss price controls and actions to be considered by the Prime Ministers.
From Sydney and surrounding districts the final counts show Labor leading in several seats with 15 000 to 19 50 votes for Labor candidates and Liberal opponents close behind. Regional totals indicate Labor holds key seats with margins around 16 to 20 thousand in NSW, while minor party totals and distributions suggest a broad national shift.
The High Court in Sydney declares settlement schemes for ex soldiers invalid. The judgment references Commonwealth and State land arrangements and notes anticipated revisions by the Minister for Post War Reconstruction. Government actions imply compensation debates and potential impacts on veterans land rights.
Woman for trial on murder charge listed among notes and schedule items. Train information mentions Monday departures and local details with brief references to officials and preparations. The fragmentary text indicates court action and transit notices tied to a county or city region.
The readable fragments reference a sporting event with scores such as 140 for Canberras and 83 for Yous, mentioning Canberra in Troan and players like Vance and Paensenacers. The text is garbled but hints at a match or tally across teams with multiple names.
A state record price was established at Vig on the sales day for Mudgee Woot. The high price paid reflected demand for the commodity and indicated robust market activity, with details referencing suppliers and competition among buyers.
A government minister will review the scope of war pensions and consider changes to pension rates. Officials aim to adjust current feialsation and ensure timely action, with a decision expected early in 2860.
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