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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1949
Page
4
Mr Milmeer Sceata will visit Canberra on Friday and Saturday January 27 and 28, with appointments at a Kingston pharmacy. Call Davies Pharmacy in Kingston to arrange.
The 1848 price fears fade as talks shift from imports to exports with a long term aim. The United States may refuse to ratify the Wheat Market Entente now pressuring exporters to hold prices, while Argentina contemplates joining and Britain may skip the conference.
The Labour Council debates line of action amid dispute between two leaders tied to the Industrial Board and advisory council. Speakers urge unity, warn of potential strife if the Industrial Board is abolished, and push for public support without weakening the rank and file.
A Canberra Times piece from January 13 1949 reflects on the United Nations as a vehicle for world peace, noting veto sabotage and mutiny among its ranks. It cites Europe Asia issues and pending peace treaties with Germany and Japan, stressing courage and steadiness in personnel for outcomes.
Sydney police report a car crash victim left a note directing his body be used for corneal research. the note mentions the University and specifies eye tissue. Authorities are investigating the circumstances and authenticity of the testament.
Bishop EW Burgmann warned of tension and lack of unity at United Nations Organization level saying Christian unity plus migration could solve global conflicts. He cited experiences from Lambeth and Amsterdam conferences and argued for British migration to ease overcrowded nations. He noted violence over Indonesia and Palestine and warned against racial hatred.
Hobart reports Prime Minister Mr Chifley nearing return from Engiehawk Neck after a three week break. He has dictated correspondence daily and kept in touch with Canberra, while Mr Duthie plans a two day stay. the minister will meet electors informally and speak roadside.
A man identified as George Hallett, 27, of 1 Ray Street, was found in the harbour after lingering illness and an unspecified fall. Police report an absence prior to discovery and ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Weather notes for Canberra show scattered readings with barometer values near 9 am and 3 pm, temperatures around the mid sixties, and winds from the east southeast at multiple times. Readings are garbled and include several unclear figures.
Forecast notes erratic input unclear. Highlights mild to warm conditions inland with possible hot periods and moisture in the east coast. no precise dates or locations clearly identifiable.
A major Cowra country store, The Squire and Pepper Pty. Ltd., was gutted this afternoon leaving only the grocery section intact. Firefighters climbed to the Lachlan Hotel roof as flames and explosions swept through paints and flammable stock. Damage is estimated at 250,000 pounds and the fire started in the refrigeration unit.
A move for affiliation of the Australian Workers' Union with the ACTU will be made at the AWU conference in Melbourne on January 25. The motion aims to pave the way for progress and unity, submitted by a Government State branch. The AWU has about 120000 members and is the largest union in the Southern Hemisphere, and the only big union outside the ACTU.
In Charleroi France funeral rites for Jean Clo a Leaves area farmer were postponed after his body was found. Doctors said he died of influenza complications with relatives present. Officials reported ongoing investigations into the incident and funeral arrangements are pending further confirmation.
Brisbane reports on redistribution in Queensland as federal MPs consider changing seats. Alf Adermann of Maranoa reveals intent to contest Fisher, while H H Corser and C H Davidson may adjust to Wide Bay and Capricornia respectively. Debates over Senate seats and transfers loom as nominations open.
Sydney Wednesday The Suite ALP Executive on Friday night will decide the rail for nominations for the Cabat seat. The by election has been made necessary by the death of M A Davidson. The Liberal Party has not yet decided to contest the seat. Davidson was elected to the seat in 1918. The Executive will fix a date for a ballot to select the Senate candidate for the next Federal elections. The Executive will select the NSW am for N8 NSW from more than 100 candidates. There will be seven Senate vacancies to be contested at the next Federal elections, but it is not yet certain whether the ALP will nominate seven candidates. Under proportional representation the Labour Party appears certain of winning four Senate seats in NSW.
The State Parliamentary Country Party appoints a committee to negotiate with Victoria Liberal Party to overcome differences. Rebels led by Menara Hyland and Levnhep again absent from conference amid other breakaways signaling support for Premier Hollway. The conference also considers a committee to handle negotiations and calls for central control of electoral strategy.
Sydney reports the Combined Mining Council blocked a return to work at NSW open cut mines before the next Monday. The Coal Board had proposed a limited two day return at Lithgow and Stuartsville open cuts to boost production.
Sydney police tentatively identify a nude female corpse washed ashore at Manly Beach as a spinster aged 86 with a prior disappearance in October. A post mortem produced little useful information due to the battered condition, and investigators will compare hair strands to a brush in a vain search for clues.
The vicar of St Stephens Holmshaw sent a telegram to the King and Queen asking intervention to stay the execution of Margaret Allen, a farmer convicted of murder. The plan involved warders who might face mental strain from carrying out the death penalty amid fringe uncertainty about the accused’s mental state.
A court awarded damages to a pedestrian after a collision as the judge found the driver failed to keep a proper lookout. The verdict notes the pedestrian was stepping off the pavement when struck. The report also references political events and party alignments during a federal election period.
In Liverpool a ship named Georgic carried a record 2,000 British migrants to Australia. Heavy rain hid the waterfront as farewell remarks were made by officials including Lord Mayor Alderman Beasley. The Australian High Commissioner voiced a welcome and noted opportunities awaiting arrivals in Australia.
Sydney report notes markups on new furniture trimmed by two per cent in wholesale terms. Conference of Prices Ministers to meet next month may decide on further retail price cuts. Mr Bellemore cautions that additional reductions could be deferred.
Canberra plans 11 000 volt underground feeders to six substations serving Turner O'Nor Forrest Deakin Fairbairn and Harman as part of a 300 000 electrical development program for the ACT scheduled for 1949 A seventh line to the Cotter pumping station will free the existing line for Mt Stradbroke Yarralumla Cotter District and surrounding new housing and appliance use. Outlying areas including Tharws Tuggeranong Uriarra and West Tuggeranong to receive extended power supply as development continues.
The trial centers on Willan Terman and Careton, with evidence about Winter and corneal injury and a ruptured bowel. Witness Winters denied certain claims while prosecutors argue there is enough to support a statement of what occurred. The defense notes a manalaugh remark and the attendance of an assistant during testimony.
Unclear OCR fragments indicate a likely story about a person named Strasser and passport prospects in Ottawa with unspecified details and timing.
A Hobart report cites Professor Hytten as saying Australia should target a stabilised economy with unemployment around 6 to 8 percent. He argues full employment plans fail, noting past periods lacked labour shortages and were neither attainable nor desirable, with consequences including rising costs and misallocation of skilled workers.
A garbled report notes a tie in a Queensland wool record event with mentions of payments, holes, and gold, but the details are unclear. Names and places are partially legible, suggesting an archival sports or trade record lost to OCR noise.
A fragmented notice outlines concession rates for ABC Concerts with details on subscription, seating, and renewal timelines. It notes a 174 subscriber baseline in 1948 and pending renewal deadlines for 1949, plus officers elected including chair and secretary.
An award decision in New South Wales outlines higher pay for restaurant employees and increased penalties for night work. The Prices Commissioner may apply perma nent increases, with senior and junior staff affected and a formal presentation planned by the committee.
Former Hungarian Parliament member warns Australians to defend freedom as he recounts exile after Communist purge. He arrived in Sydney aboard the Yugentay ship with his wife and two sons, describing persecution and imprisonment of many friends.
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