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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1949
Page
4
The Canberra housing initiative faces major delays and material shortages. Production constraints and licensing issues threaten supply, while power grid resilience and radiation concerns affect construction timelines. Officials debate priorities amid capacity limits and the impact on planned housing delivery.
The report covers Prime Minister Chifley defending against inflammatory remarks by ministers amid the coal strike. It notes discussions on government action, possible prosecutions for incitement, and concerns about maintaining order while addressing miners' demands.
Notices call for tender on works and housing projects in Canberra and ACT detailing submission deadlines, delivery of materials, and required documentation. Officials list contact points, closing times, and evaluation criteria for bids including cost omissions and delivery schedules.
Fragmentary notes say parliament plans to adjourn next week with references to ministers and government actions. Mentions of Australia and other names appear in garbled form, indicating a political summary from a parliamentary session with dated expectations.
Fragmented forecast notes scattered phrases about Canberra weather. Mentions winds and sections of a sectional forecast with unclear details and illegible data.
Mr K A Greene bids farewell during departure from Analenlin Australia. High Commissioner to Canada, Mrs A Greene, reflects on travels from Britain to Australia and gratitude for warm reception. They express hope to return and praise Australia’s climate, people, and development efforts while pledging future service to their native land and Canada.
Fragmented text reports a death linked to Baron Rothschild and references German law, a clash or arrest, and a scene at Huntingsbin with a wicket-keeper and a heat pad moment. Names and precise details are unclear due to OCR damage.
The column reports Mr Hughes dismissing a death threat with humor during a recent public appearance. The piece notes speculation about extremist rhetoric and tensions over coal mining policy amid a broader political climate.
A garbled report discusses population projections and political context, mentioning Japan and American observers. The text references Catholic views and public reaction while noting uncertainty about future demographics and government ideas.
Report outlines the enforcement reach of the Fauna Protection Act in New South Wales. It notes the chief warden and inspectors overseeing centralized control, wildlife protection, and penalties, with emphasis on monitoring and licensing duties across regional areas.
A fragmented report discusses rising costs and trade issues involving Britain and New Zealand meat, referencing economic strains and policy debates. It mentions figures and names in a broad survey of postwar trade dynamics and affects on consumers and producers.
A garbled brief reports deputies meeting on an Austrian treaty. The text cites unclear party names and financial or political terms, with references to a firm and wealth but no clear outcomes or dates.
A garbled report references parliamentary sessions, mental health concerns, and investigations involving multiple figures. Various names and places appear unreadable, but the piece hints at official actions, hearings, and public worry over governance and welfare issues.
In Washington a tense dispute over a wheat agreement draws tribal backers to the pace of negotiations. Officials report progress amid lingering tensions as agrarian interests push for a favorable outcome in the ongoing talks.
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