Canberra Tenders Open for Works and Housing Projects
The Department of Works and Housing Canberra invites sealed bids due 2 pm for multiple projects including electrical installations in Braddon and Ainslie, plaster walls, sleeping huts, hostel works, plumbing, painting, and carpentry. Specifications are at the director’s office. no tender may be accepted.
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Canberra
Albert Mall
Act
Department of Works and Housing
Camberra
Prick
Griffith
A.C.T
Griffith A.c T
Red Hull
Howie
Turner
Ainslie
Direator of Works
Elson Lemmon
Austerity and World Trade Woes in Postwar Britain
London reports grim view on postwar economy as world trade shrinks. Commonwealth officials warn that devaluations and short term measures fail to restore long term growth, risking deeper import cuts and austerity for petrol tobacco and newsprint.
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London
Europe
British Commonwealth
Atorling
Ben
Britain
Blood donors surge in Britain reaching new milestone
In early 1949 nearly 28 000 new donors joined Britain’s National Blood Transfusion service, lifting total donors to about 1 100 000 and donations to 106 766 for the quarter. The drive marks a fourfold rise since before the war, with hospitals relying more on transfusions. Authorities estimate another 200 000 donors will be needed to meet demand.
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Britain
Aloe
Canberra Weather Report and Forecast fragment
Weather data for Canberra and surrounding districts with barometer readings, temperatures, wind directions, and rainfall figures. Forecast predicts generally fine conditions with possible light rain on the Highlands, NW winds, and a sectional outlook for the South Eastern District with changes expected on Sunday.
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Canberra
Pam
Pointe
Fastern
Coal supplies reach Newcastle amid rail guard and theft report
Newcastle workers load coal for Sydney shipments as 40 tons of gas coal head the consignment. Police guard rail sites after a burglary at Bellbird colliery where 10 pounds of gelegnite were missing. Later about 240 ironworkers marched to the Town Hall and served a petition demanding a public meeting on the coal strike, with clashes among the crowd.
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Newcastle
Sydney
Ecal Fielda
Bellbird
New Berlin Traffic Restrictions Enforced by Helmstedt Border Checkpoints
Berlin faced new traffic limits after Musdian authorities set up two checkpoints inside the Soviet zone along the Helmstedt autobahn. Authorities searched 41 German vehicles and required proof of papers from all motorists.
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Berlin
Musdians
Helmstedt Autobahn
Theft Alleged of Air Equipment Heads to Trial
In London seven air company officials appeared for trial in Saften Wilden Essex on charges of conspiring to steal RAF equipment. The Dr Graham Wumby cease was adjourned due to his nursing home residence. A Milwaukee convention of 2,400 potter industry delegates plans to boost political action for independent labor candidates.
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London
Air Company
Saften Wilden
Essex
Graham Wumby
LAM
Milwaukee
Potter Industry Workers Group
Labour
United States
Rudolph Schock to Sing in Canberra Monday Recital
Tenor Rudolph Schock visiting Australia on a 16 week tour with 41 appearances and 95 arias. He arrives Sunday night with wife Gisela and associate Werner Baer for a Canberra recital at Albert Hall, part of the ABC subscription series, before moving on to several Australian cities.
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Rudolph Schock
Covent Garden
Brlin
Gisela
Werner Baer
Canberra
Schock
Albert Hall
A.B.C
Schook
Perth
Adelaide
Mildura
Broken Hill
Launceston
Hobart
Melbourne
Geelong
Bendigo
Ballarat
Horsham
Albury
Chor Sociely
Juenor
Cologne
Laurens Hefer
Vienna State Opera
Richard l Tauber
Berlin
Opral
Duisberg
Brunswick
Hanover
Hamburg
ABC
Aiso
Australia
der Naugierige
the Inquirer
Schubert
Einen
Roeenmund
Rosy Lipay
Brahms
Lave
Frank Fridge
Liebesfeler
Weingartner
Frublings Freden
Johann Strauss
Lehaor
Armed men rob private home in Pt Piper
Four men held up a family at Pt Piper Sydney and robbed a private home of cash and a diamond ring valued at £250. They forced the father and son to the floor, struck Mr Brooker, looted the safe, and escaped after Mrs Brooker witnessed the crime.
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Sydney
Pt. Piper
F. Brooker
Split Develops In R S L
In Sydney a split arose in the State Council of the R B L over a disputed payment. State Treasurer A B Mac Gregor resigned citing the League's constitution. The State President W Yeo said the resignation was already accepted amid questions of deferring payment led by the State Council last May.
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Sydney
State Council
R.B.L
A. B. MacGregor
League
MacGregor
Burt
W. Yeo
Tobacco Leaf Shortage Warns of Diminishing Supplies
Melbourne reports a looming cigarette and tobacco leaf shortage as stocks built up in Britain under lend lease wind down. Customs Department officials warned impending cuts in American leaf imports would tighten supplies in Australia after two years of substantial quantities.
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Melbourne
Customs Department
Britain
Australia
America
Defense plans for German field marshal Manstein
The Lord Chancellor announced measures to defend German Field Marshal Erich von Manstein, former commander of the 11th Army, accused of war crimes on the Russian front. His trial is set for August 9 in Hamburg.
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London
Viceant Jawhtts
House of Lorda
Margha
Erich von Manstein
von Mansteit
11Th Army
Hamburg
Forecast on British Cars
Sydney reports Mr James Fielder former chief engineer of the NLR MA returned from England aboard the Malia to study British car data for a book on repairs tuning and overhauling He notes cheaper cars seem unlikely but British manufacturers are examining Australian requirements more than ever before
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Sydney
Britain
James Fielder
NLR
M.A
Malia
Fielder
England
Scientific Magazine Publishing Company of
Locke Named Captain of Professional Golfers
South African Bobby Locke is appointed captain of the Professional Golfers' Association and receives the Ryle Memorial Medal for winning the British Open. He leads the group with distinguished wins and honors in golf.
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London
Bobby Locke
Professional Golfers’ Association
Ryle
Soup Kitchens Open in Sydney Amid Strike Strain
Sydney City Mission already feeds unemployed in three kitchens and will open three more on Monday. Other charities plan to follow as strike effects worsen. Workers provide relief in industrial suburbs where unemployment rises. Mr Mc Donald notes plans to expand to all districts, hampered by lack of equipment.
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Sydney
Sydney City
Sidney City Mission
Mr. McDonald
Franco Named as Journalist in Spain Prong Card Debut
Madrid reports that General France will be presented tomorrow with the first Prong card for Spanish journalists, marking him as the initial newspaperman to receive the new credential.
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Franco
Madrid
France
Spain
Canadian trade felt by Britain's import cuts says Abbott
Canada will feel effects as Finance Minister Abbott says other sterling area members will follow Britain's lead in cutting imports from dollar areas. He doubts Cripps' cuts will have immediate effect though all existing contracts will be honored. in the long run Canada will set the effects.
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London
Mr. Abbott
Britain
Stafford Cripps
Canada
Electric chimney sweep using vacuum system debuts in England
A South of England firm introduces an electric chimney sweep that uses a vacuum system to clean soot while protecting furniture without dust sheets. The device features a two inch hose, a fireplace screen with an extension rod feed, and a bottom screen connector. The brush and vacuum operate together to extract soot as it loosens, with any remaining soot removed by the vacuum at completion.
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South of England
Rise Sought in Price of Petrol
Sydney oil companies petitioned for a petrol price rise to 2d a gallon. Prices Minister Mr Fin non will decide after Hobart State Prices Ministers examine the request on September 3.
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Sydney
Pridav
Mr Finnon
Hobart
Fire destroys chemical store in Lan Cove
Fire at a Lan Cove chemical store and packing works caused by an explosion. The building owned by Townson and Ser eur burned completely after waste ignited at 6 30 am, with flames spreading quickly and engulfing the premises.
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Sydney
Lan Cove
Mesers Townson and
Sereur
Injunction Sought Against Communists in Coal Strike Case
A Commonwealth application to the Arbitration Court seeks an injunction against the Communist Party and members from distributing funds during the coal strike. Mr. Miller KC pressed for bank notice and a continuation of a prior injunction. hearing adjourned to Monday. Sir L Sharkey claimed party funds were not aiding miners, while noting destruction of records and no funds reaching miners.
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Sydney
Communist Party
Miller
K.C
Commonwealth
Arbitration Court
Justice
Foster
L. Sharkey
Sharkey
Darling
Communists Aimed to Hasten Day of Revolution
Cecil Herbert Sharpley told the Victoria Royal Commission that industrial actions by communists sought not wage gains but to hasten a revolution. He argued strikes helped solidify workers for the party and claimed the movement pursued Russia’s national and economic interests, urging rapid revolutionary conditions.
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Melbourne
Cecil Herbert Sharpley
Harpley
Hoya Commission
Victoria
Communist Party
Russia
Commonwealth Not Consulted on Unloading Coal Incident
Official statement says Ute Commonwealth was not consulted on the unloading of the Halcyonian Duke carrying coal from India. The issue arose amid a Canadian maritime dispute and Melbourne declaring the coal shipment black.
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Commonwealth
Ute Commonwealth
India
Melbourne
Confusion Over Proposals for Workers' Clubs
The Interior Minister’s coal strike estimate sparks debate on proposed Workers' Clubs on both sides of the Molonglo River. Officials insist the ministerial decision does not affect the existing Acton Trades list and that alterations to the building, to meet Liquor Ordinance rules, are near completion with a hoped August 31 operation.
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Molonglo River
Inl Acton
Regen Niuinous Telephone Iquiries
USA
Murder search extends 3000 miles for Maroubra case
Detectives chase a Maroubra murder mystery after Miss Mary Fahy, a 4 March statekeeper, was stabbed to death. The hunt has taken them far north toward Cairns and the Atherton Tablelands, with hopes of a breakthrough despite little progress.
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Townsville
Mary Fahy
Maroubra
Akprih 13
Cairns
Atherton
Montune Beats Flannery In Melbourne Ring Bout
French lightweight Pierre Montune, aged 55, outpoints Frank Flannery over 12 rounds at Melbourne Star Magna. Referee and crowd present as Montune dominates the unexciting bout with clear advantage.
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Melbourne
Pierre Montune
Frank Flannery
Star Magna
Anigghys
Varsity College eyes national status for Canberra unit
Canberra University College and Professor Benj ami Hiwwry urged development into a full undergraduate university with degree programs and campus housing. They proposed a 24‑student hall, local scholarships, and closer ties to the National University, with government support for construction.
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Calberra University Codsge
Australian National University
Nvat
Canberra Universiy College
Benjamie Hiwwry
Frotespor
Bu Tan
Ertan
Atudies i
Canverta
Universitiea
Atmes
Natiural University
Ungahlin
Burton
Unato
University College
Matina Vional Acholarshipa
Women Press A C T Candidates To Explain Policies
The National Cases of Women plan meetings for ACT candidates to outline policies affecting women. Vice president Mrs VA Elife says the group aims to spark local interest. At a Thursday meeting three delegates were appointed to the People’s Convention to discuss shopping issues. A tribute was paid to J Hornwell, whose department workers run an emergency housing keeper service for low income groups including six housekeepers and assistants from diverse backgrounds. An expansion of the scheme is under consideration.
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Wome Ws
A.C.T
Mra. VA. el Ifise
Tislap
Misa J. Hornwell
Police Guard Volunteers in Coal Unloading Plan
The police will protect volunteers unloading 6,700 tons of coal at Haligetias quay and man ports from Anvesnes to the Metropolitan Gas Works. A 2 mile radius emergency is proclaimed near the GPO for four weeks if the Gas Employers Union refuses to handle the work.
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Melbourne
Haligetias
Anvesnes
State Executive Council
GPO
Wopwer
Walenderdt
Tywis
Uwee
National Prlmes Committee Plans National Sports Split
The National Prlmes Coqueat tee of the ALT will meet on July 26 at the Institute of Anatomy to discuss plans to convene National players in Canberra. A committee has raised approximately £1,000 to support the task, with sport bodies drafting an imminent amiatitaton. The governing group includes most major bodies in Canberra except the Royal Canberra Golf Club.
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Institute of Anaomy
Ltmers
Canberra
Yoovive
Sportng
Royal Canberra Golf Club
J. Brophy
ACT Hockey
Cowell ' Si
Church Service Notices Across Denominations
A dense listing of services for Anglican, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist, Congregational, and Christian Science churches. Includes Holy Communion times, morning prayers, evensong, confirmations, catechism, and minister names, with locations such as St. John’s, St. Paul’s, St. Michael and All Angels, St. Christopher’s Forrest, Braddon, Forrest, and Yass Road.
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Church OF England
Trinity
Sacred Heart Sodality
St. Christopher’s
Forrest
St. Patrick’s
Braddon
St. Therese
Causeway
St. Francis
Hall
Duntroor Rmc
Fairbairn
M- Grants
T A
Fivening
St. Christopher's
St. Patrick’s Braddon
Therese’s
St Patrick
St. Therese’s
Duntroon
Rmc
Presbyterian Church of
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St. Ninian’s
Yass Road
Hector Harraon
Worley Church
Wo Whittiead
God
J. Hazlewood
Bastlake
Reid
Ho G Howkworthy
Mc Mal
Mitchster
I Congregational
W.W.C
AC. Burll
Hays
Limestone
Ainsherkwn
Sunkey
The
Muister
Christuan Science Society
British talk on food monotony and living standards
Mrs. K. H Bailey president of the National Council of Women cites tough British food conditions and a move toward Australian imports. She notes easier living in Australia versus England, rising eggs and milk, and the impact of food parcels while visitors remark on synthetic tastes and teenage protein shortages.
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National Council of Wom
K. H Bailey
Mia
Bailey
Austra
Australia
London
Eneuta
No Deportation Halt Granted in Anie O Keefe Case
Justice Dixom granted an undertaking that Annie O Keefe would not be deported until her challenge to the Government’s deportation powers is finalised. The pledge was given on behalf of the Commonwealth and the Minister for Migration Mr Culwell.
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Melbourne
Annie O'Keefe
Juatlee Dixom
Commonwealth
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