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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1948
Page
2
A mother faced a magistrate on a charge of indecent assault involving her 17 year old son. The accused, an unmarried woman who lived with relatives at Hargrave, was remanded. Child Welfare Officers will oversee her care.
The STP Melbourne merchant ship from Maaliss carried a wheat cargo and entered Port Melbourne today with a fire burning in its holds. Fire crews fought the blaze with water and equipment, delaying operations for several days.
In Sydney on Thursday Royal Blue, a three year old chestnut rolt, brought by the King, arrived in port today aboard the Wi Christopher tenda seeking riding engagements.
A fragment outlines the condition of Arthur Wilson, 34, described as weary and in a dire state after an incident near Bygdney. The report notes he was charged but the context remains unclear due to damaged text and missing regional details.
The government urges increased fines on mining firms as appeals continue. Officials report fines rising from 28 to 38 pounds, with a 42 pound target previously discussed and potential CAT submissions. Prime Minister Chifley prepares statements as Tasmanian discussions proceed. McCarthy notes no immediate decision on the majority ruling.
Sydney Thursday report: 2,000,000 pounds provided for Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission works next year. 428,000 pounds earmarked for Glenbawn Dam on the Hunter River. Lake Ballyrogan storage on Lachlan River not funded. Tumut and Murray river works planned. Sinking of shallow bores for landholders approved. Snowy River diversion expected to start before year end.
The Joint Goal Board announced today that miners produced more coal this year than last. Figures were not yet available, but the coalition expected about 11,718,000 tons versus 11,683,000 tons the prior year. The chairman, A Cameron, noted underground gains and potential output if the six week rate continued.
Government to consider legislation requiring proper accommodation and sanitary facilities at camping resorts. Minister for Tourist Activities Mr Matthews noted most operators strive to do right by visitors, but some fail to act fairly.
James Bernard Young faces a retrial on charges of manslaughter after a fatal car incident in Parramatta. The 1-year-old girl died from injuries after a vehicle crash in which Young was driving while intoxicated, with court directing the retrial and the Attorney General overseeing the proceedings.
An appeal urged motorists and pedestrians to observe care as the most dangerous road period arrives. The State reports a similar death toll to last year with 27 fatalities for the month, underscoring the need for caution on the roads.
Legislation titled Gaming and Betting Amendenta acts to regulate operators and appeals by AJC committee against racing. Public hearings required under the act. Trotting and related activities may be held at night, with extension to December 31. Provisions set up a racing line proclimed next year.
In Sydney on Thursday Premier McGirr urged increased migration to Australia noting British confidence and business optimism about the future while some industry groups hesitate to move factories here. He said Australia should stay a primary producing country and rely on overseas sources for manufactured goods, though many organizations plan to shift sections of industry domestically.
The BSP steelworks at Newcastle told the Joint Coal Board it would curtail operations by about half due to a coal shortage. Intake limits prevent normal activity during the miners' three week holiday, reducing output to 45 percent of current levels and 40 percent of production.
Ainslie School Kingston Oval Weatrage and Weetine will host a library service with book nooks chosen by National Library officials and staffed by a trained librarian. Children may borrow books home overnight with supervision and the program runs from January 4 1921 aiming to support vacation play-centres.
Sydney reports a busy travel period with about one million arrivals at Central Railway and a similar number departing. More than 80,000 visitors are expected to holiday on the Blue Mountains and spend over 1,000,000.
The passage notes shortages of beer and the influence of brewing monopolies discussed by J Geraghty MLA and MPs. It mentions mortgage issues on bottled beer, calls for a representative body of MPs and trade unions, and concerns that workers could not buy beer for Christmas due to supply limits.
In Canberra yesterday Patton Pantopoulou faced conviction for hawking without a licence. The defendant pleaded not guilty but was fined and given a six day imprisonment default. The judge noted a lack of a hawker licence for the activity. Similar cases in Queanbeyan also resulted in penalties.
Sydney court hears Donal Fragre Metnney, 44, accused of assaulting his 11 year old daughter at a local venue. He faces charges including attempted sexual assault and indecent acts. The hearing spans several days with no formal plea recorded. Metinen pleads not guilty to all charges. defense disputes details and allegations. The case continues as prosecutors outline alleged incidents and substance use.
Police allege two men, Francis Murdoch and Joseph McCauley, planned thefts of car radios valued over 700 pounds. Murdoch, 11, and McCauley, 27, were remanded until December 29 with bail set at 140 and 100 respectively.
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