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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 16, 1949

Page

3

Christian Science services and eye repairs advertised

The notice promotes Christian Science Services at Masonica Hall in National Circuit with Sunday worship at 7 15 PM and a testimony meeting on the third Wednesday each month. It also advertises official repairs at Davies Pharmacy Kingston offering new glasses frames and eye tests with Filmer Beats as contact.

Christian Science Society Masonica Hall Davies’ Pharmacy Kingston Filmer Beeats Fr.c Davies’ Parmacy Kingaton

Coal unions propose conference on ending coal strike

The Coal Mining Unions Council urges a conference of all parties with the Common Market to resume work within a week. It calls for release of imprisoned officials and a tribunal decision on long service leave, aiming to resume talks on a shorter working week while noting production has frozen and unemployment risen.

Coal Mining Unions Unions’ Council Enka Loeerpathatten Te Su Mlegis C.M.A. Council Coal Tribunal J. Comerford Central Council CMLU Coal Industry Tribunal

Borthwick Retains Australian Golf Title At Sydney Club

Ming Borthwick defended her women’s title by defeating Mrs. E Gowing 3 and 2 at the Australian Club Sydney. Borthwick led seven up at the 27th, then steadied after a late slide to win with a par four at the 34th. Gowing had an eagle in the morning round from a 40 ft putt at the 18th but cooled in the second 18, missing several easy putts.

L.g.u.mma Sydney Misa Pat Borthwick Mrs. E. Gowing Ming Borthwick Ashe Mrs. Gowing

U S Schooner Morning Star Sets Pacific Race Record

Honolulu Friday reports the U S schooner Morning Star finished the trans Pacific race at 10 12 last night breaking the previous record by over a day Though Wessel lacked a time allowance he may still be counted as the winner Kurrewa Ill the Australian ketch trailed about 50 miles behind amid rough conditions ashore crews expect results soon

Honolulu Morning Star Wessel Kurrewa

Four Miners Leaders Fined in Contempt Case

In Sydney on Friday Justice Foster fined Arthur Mountjoy and three Western District leaders 100 pounds each for contempt of court over disobeying an order to pay money allegedly withdrawn from union funds to aid the coal strike. The court noted limits on fines to branches and allowed a three month window to pay. The proceedings included arguments over a Prime Minister letter and the source of funds, with officials denying improper use or connections to the Communist Party.

Sydney Justice Foster Arthur Lewis Mountjoy Southern District Miners’ Federation John Parkinson William Thomas Smith Thomas Welsh Western District G. T. A. Sullivan Mountjoy Sullivan Miller Commonwealth J. Chandler People's Intery Communist Party Seamen's Union Commonwealth Bank Mr. Chambers Army Department F. R. Sinclair Chifley

Coal Lift From Cessnock Heads To Sydney Under Police Vigilance

Coal from the northern fields began moving at dawn with railway and civil police guarding against sabotage. About 20 trains carrying around 6,000 tons had passed East Greta Junction by 1 p.m. no Communist interference was reported as the lift aimed to continue through the weekend.

Cessnock Felda Weeton Jmeger Communista Cammnock Neath Calidoniia East Greta Junction Weston Abermain Hepburn No. 2 Vanahed Aberdare

Glen Davis Mine To Re Open In Near Future

The Glen Davis mine plans to reopen Monday after coal from National Coal Mine No 2 was rejected following a 35 hour week and wage rise. The mine employs 12 men and faces CMU Council action next morning with a cabinet movement involving Duntroon personnel for coal field maintenance and truck operations.

Glen Davis Mine Glen Davis National Ol Pty. Ltd National Coal Mine National Oil Pty. Ltd A. Christie W., J. Goodwin CMU Council Duntroon

Independent candidate advocates ACT liberty over party politics

Dr Nott argues for independent representation of the ACT in Parliament, pledging services for the whole community. He recalls Curtin’s wartime bipartisan support and attacks party machinery, urging residents to vote for independence and national service over factional interests.

A.C.T Executive Council Sydney Canberra Acat Vernmental Ac.t Ello Maliee

Untitled Health Report On Early Flu Cure Claims

Fragmentary note discusses disease erosion and organic decline as symptoms worsen. Mentions an early flu infection and a claimed peppermint cure found at a location called Woods Gres, suggesting an ineffective or disputed treatment without clear scientific backing.

Transvaal Coal Contract for Sydney Reported in Pretoria

The Transvaal Coalowners Association contracted to supply 1 200,000 tons of coal to Sydney as reported in Pretoria on Friday.

Pretoria Transvaal Coalowners' Association Sydney

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