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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 28, 1949

Page

3

Third Battalion to Have Cadet Platoons

Canberra reports Recruit for asset platoons in the Third Battalion CMMs to form cadet units. An August 2 open evening at Turner Drill Hall invites 14 to 18 year olds who are British subjects and school leavers or pupils. Col D May and Col Hay outline limited uniform, training as rifle platoons, 14 day annual camp, monthly bivouacs, and Werriwa Regiment affiliation with cadet ranks under Third Battalion command.

Canberra Cmms May Walennie Col. Hay Werriwa Regiment Pintonne Tworray Carmpa Citizens Army

Unemployment Relief Amid City Aid Push

The report notes the metropolitan department reports total unemployment relief applications rising to 132 403 with ongoing efforts to expand homes and social support amid a national relief initiative. Local agencies, including department leaders and community advocates, push for timely assistance and broader housing relief.

Bydney Department of Racial Ae Thene Aguiren

Bank share prices rise amid uncertain market in NSW

Bank shares edged higher after a Privy Council ruling and mixed economic signals. NSW lenders including the Five Worn and National Bank showed price gains though overall holdings hardly moved as banking legislation loomed.

Rydney Privy Council Dans of Nsw National Bank Commercial of Sydney Union Bank Bank of Auustealimpin Bank Aharen Alures

Aggregate meetings of miners urged by Mining Unions' Council

The Mining Unions Council in Sydney calls aggregate meetings of miners on coalfields to vote on a possible return to work next week. The plan follows a day of discussion with ACTU input and a proposed conference of state and federal governments to end the dispute. Army mobilization and open cut mine preparations are noted as contingency steps for resumed production.

Sydney Srpera Mie Wy Ball Mineral Central Council Saturlay CMT Council Neve Votea Ypwia Cal Miki Unions’ Council Ater ACTU Horn Cative Thin Caliell Tn Bnturiay Rc.t.u TMT Florian BO Chapeyy Connell Wo Weil Farina Che Milne Coal Industry Tribunal Jong-Service Jain Tts Ainally Cmte Council FELDA Mutherland W. Crook Cwwik Sutherland Defence’ Service Readinan Browne Woaldwidy Coalelda Camula Ingleburn Mr. Chambers Trope Rontields Ashley

Rail protest disrupts Western Line at Bunnerong stay

Reports say 2000 railway workers were moved to Bunnerong as Lithgow protesters plan a display against railwaymen. Demonstrations were warned, trains halted briefly, tensions rose before authorities limited actions. Police monitored Ben Balen area while screenings continued at night.

Lithgow Bunnenangs Bey Bullen Plana Ben Balen Tosnight

Alpine Sports For Mt Franklin Slalom Races

The Balmain Cup alpine event at Mt Franklin features two slalom runs on Saturday at 10 am and 1 pm, with a Sunday session at same times. Officials warn spectators to stay 10 yards from the course marked by flags. food and drink will be available. vehicles must carry snow and safty equipment and depart Bull's Head Chalet after 2 80 pm, with access restrictions for Bull's Head area past 3 30 pm.

Mt Franklin Tim Os Mt. Franklin Canberra

Fire at Meggitt's Oil Refinery Rages Through Plant

A morning blaze at Meggitt's Oil Refinery in Glacierville started by an emergency power motor damaged over 430000 dollars in property. A maintenance officer entered a burning section with a extinguisher while four workers evacuated from the affected buildings.

Meggitt Rydney Thuring Mee Ritt Glacierville A.spark George Donds Marty Prender

Sharpley Admits Mistake From Levy Testimony

Cecil Herbert Sharpley admits error in levy figures cited at the commission hearing. He recalls being questioned by Mr Hill and acknowledges inconsistencies in earlier statements about weekly earnings and the total amount raised for a member. The exchange touches on alleged exaggerations and the commission’s scrutiny of party finances.

Miunourive Cecil Herbert Sharpleye Wu Ant Cron Tatemanta Hill Bharpley Uae Bhurpley Bern Attuck Neuere

Egypt's Surprisi Athletics Move in Tallinn Meet

Fragmented OCR text mentions universities and athletic motion in Tallinn with unclear names and dates. Key entities include Egypt, University, Tallinn, and Milton, but details are garbled. The readable parts suggest a track or athletics movement or withdrawal affecting participants.

Fremantle Lumpers Protest Over Vicious Gaol Sentences

Fremantle lumpers stage a protest against what they call vicious gaol sentences. The meeting urged a special Federal Council meeting to push for decisive action after Healy and Roweh were jailed.

Fremantle Lumpers

Ex M L A Denies Being a Communist

Melbourne reports former Independent Victorian MLA A A Hughes told the Royal Commission into Communism he never held the view that communism equates to Christianity. He denied Ci erbect Sharpley’s claim he was useful to the Communist party. Cross examined by Mr Ei Reynolds KC, Hughes discussed church ties and resignation from ministry over theological conflict. He stated prior to Parliament in 1845 he associated with communist groups and dissidents, though associations were not constant.

Melbourne A.A. Hughes Cierbect Sharpley Con Munist Ei Reynolds Bharpley Hughes Fucier Chiren Christ Ny Nave

Car wheel damage guidance and safety tips

The notice discusses common wheel and tire issues from driving and neglect, emphasizing wobble, misalignment, and potential accidents. It mentions causes like distortion, loose rims, and improper tightening, urging readers to seek maintenance and avoid unsafe operation.

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