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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1949
Page
2
Fragmentary text reports a rise in the Molonglo River with water levels near the Lennox Crossing and disruptions to roads and footpaths. The atmosphere describes a day of poor weather affecting maintenance crews and local travel.
Mr A Fraser MOP pressed the Minister for Works and Mining for improvements to the Cooma Canberra road. He said the Mayor of Cooma reported Main Roads had started asphalt work this summer and that local authorities would carry out further improvements as soon as work began.
Reports describe divided audiences at coalfield gatherings in western New South Wales. Miners and union leaders faced heckling and hostile reception while calls for ending the strike gained support in some meetings.
Mr Noel-Baker will enter hospital tomorrow for an operation. In his absence Lord Privy Beal Lord Addinom will be in charge of the department.
Seven entrants compete for the Lady Jeanes prize on Monday to write an essay on the place of Canberra in Australia's future. The competition, created with funds originally collected by Tridente for presentation to Sir Taawen after to form as Governor-General, will announce winners on Alga.
Tollis defeated Molloy of Liverpool over ten rounds in a Commonwealth welterweight bout at Liverpool venue. Thilsted outboxed Molloy with sharp work and mobile defence to claim the victory. Molloy stood his ground with short punches but Tollis dominated the later stages.
In Sydney on Friday Anthe Kirby secured approval for the Engineers' Union to withdraw funds to provide financial benefits for members across Australia. A sum of £41,800 was mentioned, with Kirby described as nationer and the payment source noted as unavailable. The report notes no attempt to insist or encourage any broader action.
A garbled OCR list mentions Allan Assurance Coy WLC Aspurance Company P and C Shipping Lines Huddart Parker Union Steamship Companies and Australian Fertilisers Ltd. The text references rents collected management and real estate and insurance matters, with several firm names and partial phrases.
Dr NOTT critiques the UN veto as a weapon that stifles action and risks world war. He warns that major powers refuse charter changes, leaving the organization sterile for peace. He cites Communists and bloc influence, urging focus on real security over veto politics.
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