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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 06, 1949

Page

3

Commission to report 5 price increase in Sydney event

The Royal Commission to consider a five per cent price rise and other issues, including gas and electricity act amendments, as it extends its term. Premier Mourihald announced the inquiry would include examining applications by gas companies and potential board of inquiry power.

Sydney Weinanday Gommingion Mourihald Gaa Price Theran Meiermaid Jelon

Amalie and Westlake play centres in vacation program

Substantial increases in attendance at Amalie and Westlake play centres during vacation. About 300 children attended Amalie, 128 at Telape Park and 90 at Westlake and Weetrides. The Amalie event featured the American Ambassador's daughter Mins Bandra Cowen and a milk distribution. Telapes Park School opened for the centres and folk dancing began. Lack of tramphone limited activity at other centres. A supervisor meeting planned for next week to outline forthcoming activities.

Alentances Muyamturyaos Tiases Yeatertay Imac Etic Handicrafia Abrafian Westlake Telapes Park Plano Aries

Maitland and Gow ford Victory In Close Tennis Match

Maitland fellows faced Gow ford in a tense round where Hughes tore a ligament delaying play. After a dramatic finish, Maitland led 10 16 but rain and mistakes allowed Asbury to edge Harden 4 3 in a crucial tie, with potential forfeits looming for Maitland.

Ava Maitland Forkelt Gowford Hughes Mutland Harnahan Nok Mellwain Yawave Asbury Harden Dakres Pamroma Betty

Captain Davis Cup Team Faces Leadership Turmoil

Fragmented text describes debates over captaincy for the Davis Cup team, with references to Captain Alrich Man and Bromwich, plus criticism of management and concerns about Australia’s prospects. The piece suggests a shift toward better leadership to improve crowds and competitive strength.

Wesnaxing Ohn Srombleh Tannia Quist Sia Australia Fateens Gnanil Aura Ernst Serta Roan Ara Gee Art Amram Ananciales Sena Australie Anata Szunene Eos

Perishim River Disaster Raises International Tensions

A Chinese report claims 60 of more than 200 men aboard a river disaster vessel were saved while others perished. Meanwhile Czech hockey players touring Switzerland refused a Prague order to return home, saying they will seek freedom in Britain or America, with some leaving behind wives and children.

Fen Rite Huchaw Nii Chekiane Tuln Lalo Bhanphal CLECH Denava Ceech Switzerland Prague Britain Amperea Childres

Speed Limit Traffic And Divorce Courts Notes

Fragmented OCR shows Trade Court fines for trade offences and Divorce Court hearings. Mentions Mr Justice Banney, timing of penalties, and large monetary figures. references open cases, unspecific defendants, and undefended matters.

Wemenday Poraone Tveraure Emann Justice Banney Freaey

Dog saved from river by boy in peril

On Wednesday a boy named George Willa dived four feet into the river to rescue his family dog, saved from deep water by pulling it toward shore. The dog had slipped and swam out, and the boy, after wading out thigh deep, grabbed the animal and returned safely. Mrs. Willa said her son was greatly attached to the dog, though she thought the risk too great for him.

Willumbar Wednenaay Aia Viegin George Willa Slicka Hue Sera Starasia Willa Utah

Canberra Bowling Club Pennant Teams Schedule Summary

Canberra Bowling Club outlines pennant fixtures across A Grade B Grade and 2B teams. A Grade face Queanbeyan on Sunday with players Benjamin Johnston Dee Fialden Dwyer Bain Bale Fryer Miles Conk Marana Beattie and others. B Grade and 2B teams also listed with matchups at Queanbeyan and Galgoyan plus Friday Saturday rounds and pairings such as Fry Armstrong Heller Cook Marshall Bain Beatie and Gellatly Lacan Lewis Gan and Eiliman with Sunday pairings noted.

Ong Queanbeyan Funday Bote Benjamin Johnston Dee Fialden Dwyer Bain Bale Fryer Miles Conk Marana Fiereon Heven Willa Beattie Noi Gaeenveyan Conan Frierson Gorman Adamson Trompagn Laverty Rogers Lee Beller Cooper Flaherty Eierly Armantrong Dignam Cavanagh C. Clarke Bowie Welch Tille Parkes Winter Millman Rowble Chestle Govan Ascan Spottawood Elliot L. Quinn Trevillian

Dr Morse Indian Root Pills Gain Popularity

The article notes Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills have become widely used, comparing their spread to the popularity of a common wager in four parts. It suggests readers ask friends or neighbors about their experience with the remedy and its supposed life enhancement.

DR. Morse Morse Moraes

Bromwich and Gil Triumph in Manly Men’s Singles Semi Final

In Sydney Manly championships Bromwich defeated K Walker 6 4 6 2 while Q Rocavert fell to D Rocavert 0 4 0 3. Walker pressed W Wallace in a tight quarterfinal as Bromwich advances to the final with a straight sets win.

Sydney Dunn Bromwich Jim Gil Chat Finutenen Manly Texding Peek Bakr Day Bromwich K Welker Qiobeiat Brat D. Rocavert K. Walker W. Wallace Chreugh Rocavert J. Brenwich Ke Walker Woran Dra. D.” Rocavert Fand Ming Fo Taylor Mise Bugerman Mins N. Gram

Three Young Men Believed Drowned On Rah Ie Day

From Boat Melbourne report three young men are believed drowned while on Rah ie day voyage. The men hired a boat, were shaken by a morning storm, and disappeared by midday. No trace of the crew could be found after a search.

Melbourne Weantaway LAA Ita

Positions Wanted From Widow Entrts and Local Help

Classified items show a widow seeking roustabout or housekeeper work, and part time jobs minded for children, waitress and hotel help. Other notices include newspaper delivery for boys with bicycles, and various business and domestic labor positions with apply details and street addresses.

Interstate Winderratten Houmemaida Taryemakter Cox Geranea Atecainde

Wanted furnished and unfurnished rooms in Canberra area

Classified notice listing multiple requests for accommodation in Canberra. Married couple seeks furnished or unfurnished rooms with board, monthly rates, and specific date ranges. Several entries mention location hints and contact notes, reflecting a busy rental market.

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