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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1950
Page
5
A tumultuous scene unfolded as a mother nearly died during childbirth after a violent event. An expert mother was described as killed in the line of duty, but a doctor and bystanders intervened with a caesarean-like procedure. The baby survived thanks to Adabamay and a swift ambulance response.
The council expelled additional R.S.L. members amid a purge of men linked to communism. Names include Mowers and others tied to the Eastern territorial group. The action followed debates over affiliations and required by the stream of internal security during the period.
A protest at the RM C canteen led members of the headquarters company at FMC to smash beer glasses. The incident occurred around 4 am yesterday as demands for better gin prices and proportional wages intensified. A request was made for Commandant A Wells to receive a formal letter from the HQ unit.
Reported approval by the Commonwealth Government to allow Hawker Siddeley Aircraft Company to manufacture jet fighters in Australia. Negotiations set to continue with Hawker Siddeley and the Australian Government regarding production at the Commonwealth Aircraft Factory site.
A chaotic Sydney scene centers on an escaped pet eagle attacking to defend a child and injuring a mother. The bizarre incident unfolds near Croan Road with local residents reporting chaos as the bird rampaged through yards and homes.
A chaotic incident near Wallerawang colliery NSW saw horses trained by miners go rogue during a trial run. A worker reported the animals bolted, threatening safety as the coal exports and production targets hovered around 100 tons daily.
The readable text contains garbled phrases about a voyage or event in an undecipherable locale with references to places and equipment. No clear persons, organizations, dates, or concrete outcomes are discernible.
A report claims KROSTEL died of natural causes with disputed details. Post mortem notes and conflicting statements from investigators and signs of delayed reporting raise questions about the timeline and circumstances surrounding the death. Police and medical officials were involved as relatives sought clarification. The piece mentions dates around December 23 to December 26 and references a post mortem performed by Dr. BW Monnaun.
Fragments from a historical page reference Samiol Milk Bar and an agency’s officer in Aust Lud with names like Christopher John Shakespeare and Pedoral Capital Pram information. The garbled print hints at a catalog or ad notice mentioning a customer and a company office.
Applications invited for various departments. Experienced women and girls to learn. High wages and favorable conditions. Apply Muttoyee Ene Cane err Timea for details.
A jumble of job adverts and items for sale appears with scattered names, addresses, and wants. Includes cleaners in Canberra, tradespeople, garden work, and household services. Some entries mention accommodation, casual or permanent roles, and random items like a Brown Oakland sedan and furniture.
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