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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 26, 1949

Page

4

Award Variations Are Unacceptable in Railways Dispute

Sydney unions seek a further variation to the recent award change. The Conciliation Commissioner will decide on Thursday whether to empower the Railways Commissioner to enforce rostering during the coal strike. The unions claim the variation creates wage equality and seek fortnightly rostering to ensure average hours and penalties are counted.

Sydney Mir Austin Railways A.f.ulle A.R.U

General Rains Over Most of State

General rains covered the state with strong winds and rough seas. A Nimmitabel grazier near the town predicted losses of about 1000 sheep after last week's snowfalls. Rain continued with more expected tomorrow, while a Qantas Catalina bound for Lord Howe Island turned back. Lancaster from England arrived late at Mascot due to bad weather, as towns like Tom, Bellbrook, and Nambucca Heads logged substantial rainfall.

Bydney Nimmitabel Qantas Catalina Lord Howe Island England Mascot Bellbrook Nambucca Heads

Applications for Social Relief in Sydney Rise Sharply

Applications for unemployment benefits rose sharply last week to exceed the thousand mark. State totals show 140,444 unemployed. Sydney metropolitan 1,466 and rural areas 304. In the city 84,557 people receive social service benefits, more than double the country total of 35,887.

Sydney

Canberra Rugby League Prepares After Yass Victory

Elated by a Sunday win over Yass, the Canberra Rugby League team plans three training sessions this week at Kingston Oval 4:90 pm to field a fully conditioned side against Goulburn next Sunday. Selected players include Reynolds Almond Hasselgrove O'Brian Southwell Betta Hawke Sty man Newman Olive O'Reilly Dinnerville Cameron Archer Gathyher Speering Walters.

Yass Canberra Goulburn Kingston Oval Reynolds Almond Hasselgrove O’ Brian Southwell Betta Hawke Styman Newman Olive O'Reilly Dinnerville Cameron Archer Gathyher Speering Walters

Royal Canberra Associates Championship Finals Preview

The final of the associates championship runs 36 holes today with Mrs Penglase facing Mrs Tregear. Other finals include the Lady Jeance Cup defending by Mrs Galloway against Dawkins Howe and Moore, and the Mary Horan Cup match play with several closely contested quarters and semis. The draw for the associates foursomes sets start times from 10:15 a.m. with pairs including Tregear Wallace Penglase Downes Wright Cooper and others facing varied opponents.

Penglase Mra. Penghase Matron Wright Mra. Downes Mrs. Cooper Mrs. Tregear Mra Drew Mra. Dawkins Rei Kenny Kelly Mix Galloway Aitken Dawkins Mary Horan Mrs. McKerrow Mrs. Howe Malleach A. Moore Jeffery A.m. Drew Rolfe Horan A.m J. Kelly Dawkina Thompson Fryer Balmford Reid Blackman Langker Orr Moulton and Parbury A.m. Stokes Kilmarti

Amateur Golf Championship sees Watterson and Enderby advance

At Royal Sydney R Thorne and L Mailfert exit as Alan Watterson pac akes 7 5 par round to beat Thorne 12 and 10 and Keith Enderby defeats Mailfert 2 up. Other results include J Lemon over C Esdaile 5 and 4 and A Black over B Fitzpatrick 5 and 4.

Sydney R. Thorne Wagga L. Mailfert New England Royal Sydney Thorne Alan Watterson Mailfert Keith Enderby Watterson Faulllous Harry Hattersley 2D. N. Weeks Hattersley Werks Beaulta A. Watterson RJ. Thorne J. Lemon C. Esdaile P. Heard D. Davies T. Tanner L. Stuart H. Berwick F. Griffen J. Stephen R. Plant A. Black B. Fitzpatrick TD. Sharpe L. Patterson J. Grant G. Thompson J. Ratcliffe M. Storey

Falstein Seeks Remission of Fines from Gov General

Mr S M Falstein M P said he would petition the Governor General to waive the £320 fines imposed last year for alleged Customs offences. He plans also to ask the Central Executive of the ASP to review endorsement for federal elections amid comments in the Special Federal Court about Walter Sternberg's case and related invoices.

Sydney S. M. Falstein M.P McKell A.S.P Falstein Salen Walter Sternberg Isles Sternberg

Sternberg Fined in Customs Irregularities Case

Sydney based Sternberg faces £240 fine in Special Federal Court for customs irregularities tied to Falstein. Prosecution argued Sternberg aided in undervalued invoices and misused licenses with Swiss suppliers. Sternberg denies guilt while appeals are planned. prior related fines cited from last year.

Co-operation as bulwark against world Communism

Australia’s High Commissioner Mr Beasley urged stronger Australia Britain United States ties at a Australia America Association luncheon. He warned that world Communism threatens more than WWII and urged full co operation to support Britain amid postwar financial strain.

Bydney America United Kingdom Mr. Beasley Beasley Australia-American Association Trocadero Austra Royal Canberra Waalia Britain Wollongong Moss Vale Goulburn

Salary Increase Sought by Public Servants in Australia

Melbourne report says the Commonwealth Public Service Organisation seeks a 26 percent pay rise for the public service, covering temporary staff if approved. Organizing bodies claim living costs have risen about 50 percent since 1859, with half the rise occurring since a 25 percent increase two years ago.

Melbourne Commonwealth Public Service Organisation G. W. F. Smith Smith

Lottery results from Sydney draw No 1885 announced

Principal prizes listed with syndicates and names: First No 57068 Tom and I Syndicate E Horne Renwick Street Alexandria. Second No 89184 Lucky Fred Syndicate F Langham c o Pioneer Coach Bexley. Third No 2104 Out of It Syndicate A Maniali Pitt Street City. Fourth No 48405 C Stott Boundary Road Pennant Hills. Fifth No 84901 Hop ing Syndicate J Keecham 73 Willarong Road Caringbah. Lottery No 1886 to be drawn tomorrow.

Sydney Tom and I E. Horne Renwick Street Alexandria Lucky Fred F. Langham c/o Pioneer Bexley A. Maniali Pitt City C. Stott Boundary Road Pennant Hills J. Keecham Willarong Road Caringbah

South African Coal Shipment to Sydney Ordered

The final 30 000 ton coal shipment from South Africa is en route to Sydney as the first of three consignments ordered by the Government. Premier Mr McGirr announced the initial delivery should arrive mid next month with a large quantity of coal at about £4 per ton, costing at least £120 000.

Sydney South Africa McGirr Exeas

Hi Y Conference Effort Supports Melbourne Camp Delegates

Senior Hi Y Club members in Canberra organize two person teams to raise funds for £15 to send three delegates to the annual Hi Y conference at Camp Manyung near Melbourne. They earned over £2 from wood chopping gardening and duties during the weekend and over £1 serving tea and biscuits at the ACT table tennis championships. The September conference will feature a talk by Mr. John Forester-Paton president of the Work Alliance of MLA C A.

Canberra Camp Manyoung Melbourne A.C.T John Forester-Paton Work Alliance of ¥.Mlc.a‘s

Hire car ranks to be set at Canberra centres

An applicant reports hire car ranks will be established at Civic Centre Kingston and Manuka with options for garage or ranks. Successful operators must have first class vehicles on the road within three months of receiving plates. Three applicants are said to be from Sydney and one from Melbourne.

Civic Centre Kingston Manuka Department of the Interior Sydney Melbourne

Patrols Mounted For Illegal Fishing In ACT

Fishing inspectors patrol ACT streams following reports of illegal fishing near Queanbeyan and on the Cotter River. The ACT Anglers Association president Mr C J Ratford says three additional inspectors have been appointed. The season opens on October 1.

A.C.T Queanbeyan Cotter A.C.T. Anglers Associaton C. J. Ratford

Scratchings and entries listed for major races

The document lists scratchings and entries for multiple races across venues including Epsom Rimbay Metropolitan Folkestone and STC Cup. It notes horses De La Salle Sayani and others among scratchings and entries for Star Port V AT C.

Epsom Rimbay Metropolitan Folkestone STC Cup Golden Plumes Maranga Delaware Boon Obert Curnory Double Gift Kingsrote Star Port V.at.c de la, Salle Sayani

Heenzo Cough Remedy Endorsed by Famous Names

Noted figures including Meny world romuun pe Me bray Hage ry Leeden Pa Petey Daweon and Miss Gladwe Manepleft test and praise Heenzo Cough Remedy for quick acting economical relief from coughs colds and related illnesses. The ad claims adding 9 Senale of ron venteated He M2 to sweetened water yields a pint of effective family cough remedy suitable for adults and children.

Romuun Bray

Dr Morse Indian Root Pills Promised Regularity

An advertisement touts Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a gentle vegetable remedy to cleanse poisons and restore daily regularity. It claims improved liver and kidney toning and urges trying a dose tonight for felt improvements tomorrow.

Dr. Morse

Clearance sale on Ken Cook 40 All wool Pullovers

All sizes in stock offered at 13 shillings 11 pence each. Sleeveless pullovers come in shades of grey and fawn.

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