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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1950
Page
2
The Chamber of Commerce discusses local fruit and vegetable storage, building near railways, and a Dutch handeling site. It plans early talks with the Department for focal transport on parking, street widening, and central grass plot removals, and about permitting heavy vehicles in the ACT.
SydneyWednesday safety concerns frame a tribunal hearing on mechanical pillar coal mining. Chief Inspector D T Brewater argues ongoing control by the NSW Mines Department is essential to prevent haphazard methods as Victoria and Queensland firms seek permission to use machinery. The hearing, started Monday, aims to wrap up tomorrow with final submissions from all sides. The State Government and the Miners Federation oppose the application citing safety.
The estate of well known Brisbane racing identity and business man Charles Coward was ordered sequestrated to pay a tax claim of £141,100. No defence was filed and Coward did not appear at the Bankruptcy Court. The petition asserted Coward owed the Commissioner of Taxation £141,161 plus costs, the amount due under a final High Court judgment.
The Canberra based Mustang fighters of the Royal Australian Air Force demonstrate rocket firing dive bombing and strafing for army co operation training. The unit, regarded as the show squadron, prepared for demonstrations to Victoria and South Australia next month. Non stop flight capability with 12 rockets 2601b bombs smoke containers or fire bombs and four 8 mm guns allows demonstrations to Victoria and back to Canberra without refuelling. Light Auster aircraft support artillery observation.
The Consulate Council for the physically handicapped advised Health Minister Mr Kelly that during the pron ldsmie period care must be taken with Vonsil operations. The official noted that racing normal pully would be delayed and questioned the broader impact on the community.
The text notes Mr B M Martin acting as Clerk of Courts and traces his career from Melbourne where he attended St Christopher's School Munkee to joining the courts and title men in 1941. It mentions his wartime service, return to the Attorney General's Department, and completion of a Diploma of Public Administration through Canterbury University College.
A fire at a military camp near Colorado Springs destroyed approximately 30 buildings and disrupted training for thousands of soldiers and civilians. One soldier was killed and another critically wounded in the blaze as evacuations occurred and camp facilities burned.
Fragmented report from Victoria notes councils and farmers claim a severe rabbit plague. Inspectors say no plague exists, yet locals insist rabbits breed rapidly, overwhelm land, and threaten crops. Officials warn control measures hinge on manpower and funding.
Delegates at the ILO Asian Regional Conference endorsed the Director General's plan to provide technical aid for economic development and social welfare projects in Asian nations. The initiative aims to tackle labor and economic problems while promoting social security and democratic progress across the region.
Four new polio cases reported in Sydney raise the yearly total to 30. Victims are metro area boys aged 9 and 1, with notifications from Marrickville and Waverley. Officials warn of ongoing Paralysis risk amid public health measures.
The ACT approved new meal prices for service at Canberra outlets. The changes affect breakfast and refreshments starting Monday. Officials delayed implementation until a formal notice is issued to the public.
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