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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 27, 1949

Page

4

Move to Restrain BMA Opposition Over Pharmaceutical Formulary

The Commonwealth moves to restrain the BMA from taking further action against non-compliance with the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. The action seeks a High Court declaration on the Act's validity, with interim prosecutions suspended pending decision. Government urges prompt ruling to maintain access to medicines under the formulary.

Commonwealth Doreen Deitel Scmeine of McKenney Henald McKenna High Court Coerman Wealth Benator McKennn High Hue BMA Australia Oor Wong Victurit A. Testimin Cenkromteing Alhorney

State cabinet endorses open cut mines plan

The state cabinet ratified plans to operate open cut mines to ease coal shortages. Aimed at rapid supply, troops may be deployed to ensure work continuation if miners strike. government seeks to avert a siege and sustain essential fuel for the region.

Sydney Sete Dacion Mak Commonwealth Yeaterday Hwena Minora Anal Jory Garay Noreuaary Rompres

Spedboat to Use Table Tennis Balls for Buoyancy

London report gives chaotic OCR style details about Donald Campbell and his attempt on a speed record. It mentions table tennis balls to provide buoyancy and references 141AF raph, with names like Tuendy and Ye Ziyeareld. The passage is garbled but centers on a speedboat project and Campbell's record bid.

London Tuendy Donald Campbell Maboolm Campbell Nix Connon

Privy Council clash on Commonwealth banking and constitution

Fragmented analysis debates Privy Council and High Court outcomes on constitutional limits of Commonwealth power. Discussion centers on banking policy, territory laws, and the Attor ney General's role shaping legislation and governance. Page-wide commentary references Australia and constitutional framework.

Fifer Lord Porter Ratin Commonwealth Bank Damien Cammonwenl Privy Council Greatici Commonwealth Prine Dylvy Council Nevelling Parliamant Ita Provisiona Australia Attorney-General Tla Devuw Gavyrmettan Nitane Road

Revision Urged Of Commonwealth Constitution

Fragmented OCR summary discusses calls to revise the Commonwealth Constitution. Mentions figures such as Sal Pederul and Mn Wright, debates over interpretation and authority, parliamentary roles, and the relationship of industrial and state finances. Indicates urgency for constitutional clarity and governance structure.

Hillis Inletvale Menibern Dudges Cindy Nimenta Wright Anfegsiarde Koderalan

Ministers Consider Deputation After Public Meeting

Representatives from NAW and UMW plan a follow up interview with Minister for Trane and other officials after a Mysnay public meeting. An arbitration court and Industrial Committee were cited as context for the outreach, with emphasis on maintenance and recent wage discussions.

Naud Trane PMG Senave Cameron Datheguy Membare Ecunitier Apokcaman Inter

Bus Overturns on Wet Road Near Town

A bus overturned after skidding on a wet road late this week, injuring several passengers. Emergency crews worked at the scene near Centil Bendau, with responders from local services assisting. Details on the cause and the condition of those hurt were not immediately available.

Fae

Weather Cannera Forecast for the Eastern District

Damaged notebook text yields a weather forecast mentioning temperatures 9 am and 3 pm, with wind directions and gusts. The fragment references CannEra forecast, Eastern District, and coastal, inland areas with gale potential and 34 hour outlook, but specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Sea going air exercises postponed by bad weather

Severe seas and rough conditions off the South Coast forced postponement of sea going air exercises. The carrier and crew will now embark at a later date, with plans to resume once weather improves.

LMA

Remanded on Rydney Involving Toontay and Lavesing

Court records show three defendants including Toontay and Jonal Albert Lavesing remanded to look after age related issues while awaiting trial. The incident stems from a heated exchange at a kitchen doorway. Authorities report a date in August with hospital care cited for one party.

Rydney Toontay Jonal Albert Lavesing Lie Senuror Wall Kingarahy Murer Bang Marohl Levy Overhillien Wat Baa Reon Suiratda Nmuly Nam Amhutanes

12 Inches of Snow in North AVONEY Thebes Snow Report

A fragmentary notice notes heavy snow in the North AVONEY region with inconsistent OCR text referring to tables and possible weather or school notices. The readable bits indicate winter weather affecting activities and local conditions.

Canberra and Queensland Meet in Regional Carnival

A regional football carnival on August 7 will pit Canberra against New South Wales and Queensland with under 16 teams. Canberra’s under 16 squad travels to New South Wales for another match after losses in earlier trials as transport issues disrupt schedules.

Canberra Kinraton Oval New South Wales Queeneland Transport Dis Canterrs Aesinat Hayy Ywau Te Tranaport Canberry Queesland Brierasa

Smaller States as Contribution to Balanced System

A transcription of a political debate argues for creating smaller states to balance federal power. It cites Australia's constitutional convention, rural and industrial development, and concerns over independence, population distribution, and national security. The piece references figures, parties, and proposed northern states as potential examples.

Ayer Tien Mmajor Farle Page Loli Australia Tates Arangpuri Tate Maeve Sewdango Walbon Rouen Ruscealin Axel Ieee

Monash War Records for War Memorial

Monash War Records for War Memorial recounts Sir John Monash's role in forming the memorial and collecting items for the Australian War Memorial. It notes manuscripts, orders, and surveys tied to Sir John’s leadership, including praise from his daughter and family, and vows to preserve his distinguished service through the memorial.

Ral Ar Jolin Asebel Kram Prea Ficke Bowe Sir John Lipa Tun Fonk Tau Atraln Jane Ine War Memorial Board Gerais Bennnett

CUNNING THEFT AT PICTURE SHOW IN SYDNEY

A man at the Vitery Theatre in Goorse Meroe City last night allegedly approached a theatergoer and claimed Wem, then fled with his belongings. The incident occurred during the picture show, described as a cunning theft.

Sydney Tiny Nny Pine Ulee Vitery Theatre Goorse Meroe Ain Tah Wem

Distress Appeal for Aged and Infirm

Distress appeal during a Tuesday meeting in algeney Hil Eh focused on aiding the very young and elderly. Alderman O Dea urged the Lond Mayor to contribute, with Jonah helping organize gifts of money, food, and clothing at the town hall in an afternoon gathering.

egAl Auky Tien Wall

Man Glad. He Was Caught After Stealing

SYDNEY Thexilas AL man was caught after stealing at Rovlfern court yesterday. He died six at Healing two tina at Aahwart D8, declared today he was using con AME, and he would not lose again to Wve abarvinng. The man Miller AteN IY, O, af Cherhen Blt, Baieyy FUNK. He leaves two children and had been unemployed since Uneatrik TM Hapted.

Sydney Thexilas Rovlfern Court Agaiin

Canberra Poultry Show Awards Celebrate Winners and Exhibitors

The Canberra Poultry Show honored top birds and exhibitors, with special prizes for best bird and standout performances. Notable names such as J. O’Malley and H. Cohaston appeared among a long list of entrants, reflecting a widespread turnout and household names in local poultry circles.

Fragmentary note on income and names in Chi Plato context

The readable fragments mention a daily amount of 120 pennies in Chi Plato and reference Torpete, Waiiallofia, and Jean with a $4 receipt or payment. The text is incomplete and reads as a casual report or ledger fragment without clear context or full details.

Daly Plato Waiiallofia Jean

Four Years Gaol For Assault On Boy

Franklin district report details a trial where Oliver Kemp was convicted of assaulting a boy. The judge condemned the act, noting harm to the youth and referring to the Salvation Army as a context for the sentence. Kemp received a four year gaol term with consideration for mitigating factors.

Sydney Oliver Janne Alfred Kemp Joe Kemp Salvation” Army Cathay

No Special Representation for Aborigines

Fragmented text notes imply a debate over Aboriginal representation in a parliamentary context. References to councils, ministers, and political groups suggest concerns about rights and voice within governance, though the passage is garbled and unclear about concrete actions or outcomes.

Decline in Steel Production Highlights Market Pressure

A fragmented report notes a decline in steel production amid shifting markets. It references figures around 1.3 hundred thousand and 4.2 million, with May predictions and prior outputs. context includes discussions of forms and commerce through 1908 era terms. The text preserves named entities such as May and Me.

Price Cut in Mens Worsted Goods Worldwide

Reported reductions sweep mens worsted wool fabrics as major producers trim prices from four to eighteen pence per yard. Industry observers note pressures from competing mills and shifting demand amid later textile years.

Nest World

Theft of Jewellery Raps Delaney in Welter Title Bid

A chaotic report outlines a daring jewellery theft and a disputed welter title bid involving Delaney and Toumey. The narrative mentions alleged theft charges, inquiries, and possible legal action linked to the event with multiple unnamed parties and foreign venue references.

Wilt Poir Incident Report From Fragment Skyed Passageway

A fragmentary note describes a short time after Wilt Poir found me in a passageway. The text records a tense moment and hints at a confidential call or warning surrounding the event.

Wilt Poir

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