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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 13, 1949

Page

2

Batemans Bay Day Return Tour to Canberra

Tour coach depart 8 a.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays from Civic Centre Canberra for a day trip via Batemans Bay, Boutheri Monaro, Choma, Bouthero Alps, Snowy River, Mount Histoire, lunch at a hotel, return for tea at Cooma, fare 25 shillings. Also Thur and Sun tours with fare 23 shillings.

Bateman's Bay Eich Anith Braidwood Plateau Pituresque Clyde Mountain Clyde River Batsman's Bay Australia Boutheri Monaro Choma Bouthero Alps Tainuna Snowy River Hos Iuate Imay Te Cooma Canbarra Leparta Tourint Burest

Nehru Arrives in Calcutta as Violence Erupts

Prime Minister Nehru arrives in Calcutta amid unrest and calls for calm. Police patrol the streets as West Bengal Premier Bakar appeals to the public to foster a peaceful atmosphere during the visit.

Calcutta Prine Pandit Nehru Bengal Xa Bakar Neha

Three Years Gaol For Polish Merchant

Mixrit Kaexwrmuk a 40 year old Polish subject was sentenced today to three years in gaol on charges linked to obtaining information for a possible enemy. He admitted aiding in acquiring data deemed useful to an opposing side.

Manchestem Mixrit Kaexwrmuk Polah Secrvts

Charwoman Heir to Fortune Claims Six Million Inheritance

Herian, a charwoman at Hesernabi Tailway station, has been informed by a United States attorney that her claim to the seven million dollar fortune of American uncle Heinrich Traegar has been substantiated. She seeks to trace two sisters who share the estate with her.

Herian Har Wonkin Hesernabi Tailway Station United States

Threat of steel strike looms in U S A and Europe tennis play

fragmented report outlines a potential nationwide steel strike in the United States over a wage dispute, with mediation under the Taft Hartley Act possible. It notes European tennis events in Paris and a court injunction process, while flags ongoing talks between unions and management and possible broader impact on 1.4 million steelworkers.

Washington Turaday Truman Cyrus Ching Federal Mediation Ervice Ching PAWS Tuenaay Tat-Hartley Law Fiies Tealy Paris Tr Tovlanest

Stealing Skins At Irilaide Muesday Arrest In Sydney Case

An attempted arrest in a city street led to a man being taken into custody over a charge of theft of valuable items valued at 500 from Alexandria pre bitea of Daleety and Co. Ltd. The photograph of the suspect circulated statewide, with authorities seeking the individual across Australia.

Irilaide Muesday Waa Sydney Alexandria Daleety and Co. Ltd Elliot Australia

Unclear lottery draw report with scattered names and places

Fragmentary OCR shows a state lottery with drawn numbers and numerous proper nouns and street names. The text mentions syndicates, individuals such as Mr. Stuart and Aston Hill, and locations like Sydney and Rooty Hill. The fragmentary lines suggest a draw result and prize references but lack coherent details.

Fortemy Fedtay Lpal Resista Fleanen Fe End ¢ Syndicate Min Mr. Stuart Aston Hil Rooty Hil Arrisitari Agar!” Syndicats KA. Thoms Puno Sydney Thin Prize Oni Keomnn Borg Psni Et Mag Catlins

Moir to Campaign for Canberra Seat

Mr Moir told the Canberrra Chamber of Commerce Council that to focus on his federal election campaign as the Liberal candidate for the ACT seat he would need leave of absence until after the federal elections. The Council agreed and elected Mr H Ganter as Acting President.

Candere Chamber ‘of Commerce Council Kresident ML. J. Moir Act Egunell H. Ganter

Tommy Burns to See Specialist

Former welterweight champion Tommy Burns plans medical evaluation after head injuries and recurrent blackouts since his bout with O’Neill Pell in March 1947. He says symptoms worsened after a recent night and a Brisbane specialist advised jaw and head treatment.

Sydney Tomy Burns Kev Raina O'Neill Pell Brisbane

Goulburn Leads Croup 4 Rugby League Standings

Goulburn sits atop the Croup 4 inter-town rugby league standings with Queanbeyan and North Canberra in second and fourth while Captain's Flat occupies fifth and Canberra trails at the bottom. Two Queanbeyan matches were unplayed and will be added after the third round. Sunday's draw places North Canberra against Yass in Canberra, Goulburn versus Canberra at Goulburn, and Queanbeyan versus Captain's Flat at Queanbeyan.

Ynos Queanbeyan North Canberra i Canberra Whit Queanbeyan North Yass Goulburn

Canberra election campaigns signal party activity

Canberra candidates have announced their intents for the advisory council seat with names such as Ashton, Mote, Dr L W Nott and R Hathoott. The Canberra ALD branch plans an early round of nominations for September elections, urging ALP contenders to contest seats.

Canberra Ashton Mote Il. W. Nott Indepar Fent Rhodea Lahoutt Advisory Council ALP Portionas

Communists Active in the ACT Spreading Pamphlets

Readers report pamphlets advocating communist ideas circulated over the weekend in the ACT. Residents on the northern river suburbs found leaflets titled TW Great teal Conspiracy at multiple street sites. The Commonwealth security branch noted the distribution and ongoing concerns.

Tatter Cankerrt Commonwealth Security Branch Montay Catamonlols Muburbs Inter Boxer

Communists DISCREDIT EX COMMUNISTS in Victoria hearing

Melbourne reports on the Royal Commission into Communist activities in Victoria where Cecil Merbert Sharpley testified that a Communist who opposed party lines would be expelled from his union. The committee heard claims of discrediting opponents and pressure on private contractors and government bodies amid internal party tensions.

Melbourne Communist Party Victori Cecil Merbert Sharpley Phil Wilson Deer Park Newport Wilton ARLU Wilkwiseus Avilnon Bharpley Communacs Wert Ingtmueta Lo Waite Neif-Criteuma somsUmea Pres Sustice Lowe A. A Hughes AL Diamond Wellneak Indepsa Shacpley Haughen Bass Diamond Actors’ Equity Agid Uy Asuwer Hal Alexander Acton Fanny Sharpley Moualn

Unclear Memo on Rain Needs and Agricultural Aid

Fragmented report discusses rains needed to protect crops and aid allocations. Mentions department, Frosty and nat towns, and Southern Districts. References to 1948 and various officials or groups, but text is garbled with numerous misspellings and unreadable names.

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