This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1949
Page
3
London reports new women section of the RAF will salute officers and dress rules to be compulsory. A court martial system may be established for discipline. Director of the W A AF and AIF Commandant Hanbury outlines plan and aims for 26 000 enrollees.
Scout notes describe a large meet with over 50 scouts and Cubs at The Great Scout Last Friday night. Jack Lares led as lender with the Sam tren quartet and units including Bryod ann Houtnaer Bill Lamond and rey Fry providing items. A warm welcome was given to Jack Teruel returned from England alongside visiting Patrol Leaders Jacques Kovan and John Bailey.
Readable fragments show Canberra Swimming Club girls under 14 and under 12 freestyle and breaststroke races, boys and junior events, times listed for several heats. Names include Stephenson, Wilson, Kemsley, Lamond, Gellatly, Strahan, Blaxton, Byrne, Armstrong, Brophy, Watson, Robbie, Davidsoh, Brown, Bain, Chariton, Harvie, Courtney, Denton, Lamond, Le Muoney.
In Sydney on Thursday the ring scene shifts as the veteran boxer after his defeats, including Joe Grant, hints at a possible match with Zealand in literature style. A substantial guaranteed purse was reported for the proposed bout.
Miners ceased work today amid pressure to accept 30 shillings per week and to halt belt mining and hand hauling. The stoppage aims to press for wage cuts, union amenities, and union program measures while preserving power borers and the coal scam payments.
Tokyo police issued a warrant for Shoji Tanake, elected member in Saturday's Diet, on charges of spending over a million yen in votes. Tanake has not been seen since leaving his home Saturday.
Heavy yarding of 95 312 st and lambs at Flemington today with prime cattle leading. Prime bullocks to 24, prime steers to 23, prime cows to 19, bullock beef to 62 and steer beef to 46, cow beef to 60. Trade was good for bul locks and cows while heavy bullocks were a touch cheaper and other prices mostly unchanged.
Fragmentary report notes work progressing on Cotter dam with references to raising walls and public safety. The damaged text cites government departments and housing, mentioning suspensions and ongoing services as the project extends.
Record price of 170 paid for Perino wool from SW Valeview Yam in Sydney sales. Wool described as spinning quality with strong shaft character. Competition noted mainly from Bogen and Continental sections competing with the United States at 1604.
Chiward Mets, 15, of Tay or's Arm, near Mackaville, was rescued from an electrical wire after his hands burned. His mother heard his cry, freed him from the live line, and helped remove the wire from his hands.
A decision to form a spoke for pig farmers was welcomed by General President Mr. JC Gibson of the Primary Producers Union. He called unity an advance and supported considering a committee to study production costs rather than run the industry. He noted a proposed price of 4/01 for pig meat and referenced production concerns and dates discussed.
Fragmented notice describes repairs and new eyeglass services at a Kingston pharmacy. It mentions frames, lenses, and patient specimens, with ambiguous dates and contact hints for appointments.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.