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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1949
Page
3
chaotic state cripples port as ships idle at several wharves causing bottlenecks. shipowners reject tentative terms delaying resumption of normal pickup and central to union demands amid ongoing practice sessions and political tensions in the harbor area.
Local reports say almost all Canberra taxis were off the road due to exhausted petrol supplies. Several drivers were on annual leave, with quotas of petrol slashed to keep some service running for limited hours each day. A Queanbeyan driver warned petrol would last only about five days.
London report states customs seized a collection of jewelry alleging unpaid duties. The unnamed individuals linked to the haul are believed to reside in Naty, with the items impounded for four years.
Detectives have arrested Dan Cer Vieki Vans in a drug charge case. The trial involves alleged overcharging and failure to exhibit data by firms tied to price controls. Prosecutions were launched under state law after a prior federal reference was defeated.
Disrupted dining rooms as Baltimore waitresses staged a walk out amid rumors of wage or condition disputes. Management, led by Mr Ferguson, negotiated to avoid further departures while stating two former staff members sought to return.
Police hunt a man linked to a farm shooting threat 12 miles from Wagga. The woman says he produced a 12 gauge shotgun, grappled with her, and was then fought off by her and her two sons who took the weapon. Police fear he may be armed with other guns nearby.
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