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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1949
Page
2
Tuumin Tae Reivedte of the abe Jan Warda are invited to attend Monpital at 2.48 pam this day for the Catholic portion of the Public Cemetery. Funeral Directors.
Opinion piece argues Hong Kong should stay under British control, citing sustained governance and regional stability. Report discusses colonial administration, wartime losses, and residents’ attitudes, with references to local leaders and geopolitical implications.
A Canberra dispatch analyzes the 5 July situation noting the coal stoppage slows industrial revival and will reverberate globally. It warns of extended idle periods, urging stronger policy to counter reduced production and pending shortages in housing and equipment.
An informal note mentions Viceregal and attendees Mine Tetty McRee and Ligay enone MG Prohey, A D C, at Mine Barjorge with decorous ceremony. It is followed by a curt line about a person named Mibert Hen Caniarre and an apparent casual mention of emery even By.
W. R. Bul Sook sentenced for a further five years from December 17 1018 after a derisive cabinet meeting in the department of agriculture, reflecting a harsh legal outcome in a historical context.
A damaged notice describes a proposed underground railway from Liverpool Street to Victoria with work costs and routes under consideration. It mentions registering work plans, funding, and potential timelines, but many words are garbled. The fragment references new underground lines and incomplete details about agencies.
CANDEERA FORECAST from the meteorological service for the 24 hours starting at 9 p.m. shows fair to cool conditions with light NW winds up to 18 mph, occasional gusts, and moderate wintery wind. Temperatures around 37.3 to 38 degrees with a high near 99.90 indicating a misread entry. wind from NW to W at 2 to 18 mph.
A match listing shows teams and players including Mornay, Lyell, Dean, Wilson, and Bate at Byilney Cricket Ground. Participants span Newtown Cham foham Western Subury and Coolamon with several clubs like Haghis and Byuth Mines named among entrants.
Fragmentary text reports Burmese communist forces moving in Rangoon to seize gold stocks from the military or security installations. No clear date or names are readable. activity described as a military action with possible arrests or detentions as part of the operation.
Fragmented notes describe a Grand Prix meeting at Winnumvee track with references to a contestant or team. Mentions of Ved phuranlon eyelet and fractured hia eleull Ima mene suggest unclear details. Overall event status and participants remain uncertain from the readable text.
The ACT Labor Council and union leaders discussed a possible stand down for workers in Canberra amid a building and materials shortage. Officials warned that continued electricity and staffing constraints could force delays, with a conference urged between unions and employers to prevent job losses and maintain essential services.
The Australian cabinet discussed coal supply and the ongoing strike with no formal decision taken yet. Government to seek outcome of arbitration court proceedings in Sydney before acting further. Officials warned unemployment and welfare fund pressures would persist if the stoppage continued.
The article reports Britain moving to raise butter and cheese prices under an agreement, with adjustments effective by late 21/10 per cwt for butter and per hundredweight for cheese. It notes July 1 start dates, mentions Australia and New Zealand trade links, and references agriculture officials outlining the policy shift and its expected impact on consumers.
A chaotic meeting in Fulre Neterday exposes labor tensions as ALP miners threaten walkouts and Communist speakers clash with hecklers. Officials indicate voters may back federal government action to restart mines or back away as the strike spans 34 000 workers.
The director of the Ashott Ated Chambers of Manufactures warns a U hour week would reduce coal production by about 1.2 million tons annually. He notes the industry could lose 2,000 workers and that a shorter week might lower output significantly across mining regions.
London readers hear Dr Garbett denounce a population report and advocate against expanded state childrearing plans. He urges resistance to proposed reforms and defends parental choice over childrearing methods amid debate.
Fragmented report outlines clashes over liquor ordinance during coal strike debate. It notes ACTU leaders and federation figures discussing rioting, enforcement, and delivery violations, with references to Grocers licences and Saturday enforcement plans. The piece cites political figures and municipal notes on granting licenses and supervision.
The Minister for Maes Sr Rasacey urged miners to return to work to settle the dispute through arbitration. He argued that a large share of workers and families could not continue to endure the ongoing disruption and called for immediate settlement.
Fragmented report notes general president Williams absent for meetings as leaders discuss wage dispute and potential court intervention. Details unclear due to garbled OCR but references inched to funds, authority, and a strike affecting payroll.
Around 10 000 workers face stand down without pay as rail and tramway departments implement a nationwide strike. Public transport disruption spreads daily with TAP operations affected. many payments and job protections are cited as unsettled. Government bodies announce applications for 97 000 payments, including 27409 tied to the western region, amid ongoing industrial action and potential layoffs.
A garbled report mentions government actions related to mining in Queensland and an upcoming weeklong training or work period. It references public officials, community measures, and concerns about protecting workers, with scattered names and places obscured by OCR errors. The piece hints at regulatory oversight, scheduled events, and safety or labor considerations affecting local industries.
London faces record heat as coal and water shortages strain transport and industry. Emergency measures disrupt service, with reports of freight bottlenecks, power outages, and public concern over rising temperatures. Authorities warn of continued heat and seek to stabilize essential supplies.
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