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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1949
Page
2
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Australian X1 makes a good start in the race series with a strong performance spanning 10000 meters, 119 in 138 minutes for the fourth race, and a 111 in 168 minutes segment. The effort contrasted with England's results as Australia led early but faced losses as the event progressed.
A man, aged 88, was arrested and charged following an explosion near Burney Road. Detectives investigated the bombing incident, linking the suspect to a suspect device and a risk to nearby residents. Names and specifics are unclear in the damaged text.
Weather data fragment lists times and measurements with inches and temperatures. Entries include 3 PM 3.800 inches and 9 PM 3.000 inches with unspecified locations. The readable parts indicate a weather log style for Canberra with multiple readings and rough times.
Fragmentary notes mention Canberra weather and uncertain forecasts. The unreadable lines reference rising winds, possible showers, and a distant reference to Everest and travel. The passage lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable entities beyond Canberra.
The text outlines planning problems for capitals like Canberra and Port Moresby, noting interruptions spanning years and slow progress due to fragmented departmental committees. It argues for a full time planning authority at high level to drive decisions, separable from ordinary departments, to advance capital city development.
Personal ir. 77 notes Bites now heading toward an appointment in Melbourne to join the View frien branch of the society. Biden plans to settle permanently in Melbourne as they prepare for the next era.
In Pebble Beach California the Bun Chosby tournament saw Ferrier place second after the second round with a two day total of 13 under par. The article notes Bing Ostpair leading with 13 under par and mentions Ben Bogan and Catal in the field. A separate Berlin fragment reports a military court imposing up to 25 years hard labor and seizure of all property.
A fragmented notice lists a student theater event at 2CY tonight with names like Mareen te Besland, Bernary Kearns, and Molimeuum. The text mentions Othelie and a play titled Beard of an Author and indicates a December scheduling of the troupe’s performances.
A veteran recounts two decades in Salvation Army work, detailing wartime service with the group and later duties in various districts. He mentions associations with leaders and friends, noting moves between communities and ongoing service after the war years.
The acting minister faces a decision on the site for the capital, with Port Moresby favored. The plan includes a housing program needing 14 million pounds and cites technical and material shortages. Mr Chambers backs an administrative union bill for Papua and New Guinea.
The Kelly Trenaport Company of Canberra in conjunction with a second party announced a tender for manufacturing machinery weighing around 6100 tons. The project involves transport from Maldon to a coastal port, with details on the shipment and contract terms to follow.
A garbled obituary note reports the death of Mike Conwors in Sydney after a long illness. It references his origins in New York and a recent contract in Australia, noting a decade in charge of AMC relations and reptile containment.
Dr Evatt urged friends in Southeast Asia to unite for postwar cooperation within the United Nations framework. He affirmed faith in peaceful coexistence and emphasized regional collaboration, while discussing wartime lessons and postwar governance in the Pacific. The address linked Australia’s future to a broader, cooperative Commonwealth strategy amid renewed calls for regional stability.
Inquiry into Kemira tunnel operations opens today with debate over control between AWU and the Miners Federation. The federation argues miners should be members due to the dangerous nature of their work, while the AWU supports broader oversight.
A local Labour activist with long service resigns from the Labour party amid plans to form a new grouping. The article notes a choice faced between Labour and three allied factions, including the Peoples' Council for Cul and the New Housewives association, as part of shifting local political alliances.
The Australasian Petroleum Company reports a major oil and gas exploration effort in New Guinea and Papua, with 19 060 tents reached during the tour. Acting External Territories Minister Mr Chamberlay was briefed by the local manager on survey results and progress, noting both potential and delays.
Alexandria youth Watana 14 was critically injured when a railway goods car derailed from a 40 foot fall onto a street. He was admitted to hospital with multiple fractures and other injuries after the collision near the tracks.
Sydney report of a man dragged along a rail at a platform, Moore Park resident McPhee, 23, narrowly escaped death after an incident at a political institute site. The fragment describes a violent event with unclear details and names involved.
A brief notice notestelirah hae Hee and Japan have been invited to the New Beth Indone ids Conference, outlining participation and expected discussions at the event.
In Melbourne a mill fire gutted wheat and flour causing significant damage. Firefighters contained the blaze after efforts by local crews, with several sheds and bins damaged. Authorities report two-thirds of affected grain already delivered to storage and the blaze under control by nightfall.
London reports 47 influenza deaths in last week as the Ministry of Health notes continued spread in major cities. Officials warn the epidemic is not yet marked by a sharp spike, with higher tolls in London and England’s towns compared with prior weeks and the continent, despite criteria not met for a formal epidemic.
A garbled report cites Mr Wilkins of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Australia arguing against heavy price controls. He favors allowing prices to rise gradually to cover costs, warning that strict control delays competition and risks market instability. The piece critiques centralized intervention and suggests a path toward decentralized pricing policy.
Strikes disrupt meat supply as workers block unloading in Sydney trucks. A meat industry union official warns delays threaten daily supply and price stability while protesters demand changes to working conditions and wage terms. The strike activity expected to continue into tonight, with officials urging calm and orderly demonstrations.
Sydney meet features Anattatian champion Nancy Lyon age 19 and fellow Olympians Nancy Lyon and Tuy Davies competing in multiple events. Lyon wins 220 yards in 110-4, Davies dominates 10k backstroke and 110 yard races, with strong showings from Beryl Mankin and others as records and interstate victories emerge.
The article discusses projected North Australia development, including irrigation schemes, mineral resources, and agricultural expansion. It notes debates on Commonwealth cooperation, potential peat culture, dairy and cattle improvements, and the need for scientific planning to harness land, water, and labor for growth and export opportunities.
In Sydney proposals by the acting Beer Commissioner sparked a protest from the ratepayers and the workers industrial union. The discussion touched on amending the contract price system and extending price controls to intrapolitan areas, with calls for a mediation panel as preparations proceed.
In Sydney beaches authorities logged about 2,000 people witnessing a surge of rescues and near misses today. Seaborne teams reported 120 rescues with many boats and lifeguards directing swimmers to safety along The Nye and Central North Coasts, while 37 individuals required medical checks.
Australian wrestling talent Bundi Ton Tony Galento, a New York heavyweight contender, eyes a tour down under to boost exposure and build ties with Australian promoters. The plan includes bouts against local heavies and regional promoters.
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