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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 30, 1948

Page

2

Investigator Seat to Malaya to Gain Information

Sydney Thursday Mtr Chaffey stated that officers seek to send an investigator to Malaya to obtain information for the Government on Communist activities. He argued such action could prevent future trouble between groups and anticipate clashes. He added that he would pass newspaper clippings to the proper authorities.

Malaya Sydney Mtr Chaffey Australia Chaffey Rotary Ania Hr Moire Ries Aeroate Indonesia Jean Ng

Tumbarumba war service land approved near Albury

The Minister for Lands approved farms on Marvale Ratate Tumbarumba near Albury for war service land. Twelve miles southeast of Tumbarumba and twelve farms deemed suitable for fat lambing or wool growing will be allotted to settlement. Rentals range from about £396 to £1,000. Applications to Crown Land Agent at Fumberucion by September.

Bydney Frumwaay Landa Vareahany Marvgle Ratate Tumbarumba Albury War Service Land Farma el de Tarma Crown Land Fumberucion

Market Report on Lambs and Livestock Prices

A fragmentary stock market item records livestock sales with fluctuating prices. It notes entries for sheep, goats, and cattle, including terms like prime wether and prime steer with prices in pounds and shillings, and mentions no clear overall market change.

Homebush Premington Talon Pete Borel Nat Oe Mead

New York Skirmish Over Trieste Move Amid Slips

A New York report notes Uke United seeks big relocation ties while an Anglo American effort to incorporate Trieste with Italy faces appeals. The item suggests diplomatic maneuvering around the Trieste question and potential shifts in international alignment.

New York Tugostayin Haa Ube United Bigek Trieste Italy

Youth not guilty on grounds of insanity

Beate Johnson 16 of Pott's Point was found not guilty on grounds of insanity after a trial alleging attempted murder. The defense argued the accused did not intend to kill Laundere and that he was in a paddock when the act occurred. Authorities ordered custody as a precaution in the case heard at Leongatha.

Scuagunie Srtetten Rah Eric Mranau Tate Beate Te Johneon Fermen Pott's Point Syuemes Ee Witum Saundera Nainy Farmer Routh Leongatha Tlaundere Johnson

Adelaide PremierPresents Budget Deficit Cuts

The Premier Mr Playford urged substantial cuts in debt and indirect taxation as he presented the Budget to Parliament. He said the deficit was £313,000 and warned the State could face higher costs if the Commonwealth removed subsidies. The State would rely on price restrictions to ease living costs while controls remained.

Adelaide Thuratay Playford Playfort Commonwealth Dion Caimonwealth Uiey

Table Tennis Trade and Parliamentary Vet Entries Listed

A fragmented table tennis report lists entrants from Parliament House and various clubs. Teams include Combined Players, Immigration Bank, Eastlake Hospital, and several independent groups with scores and placements across B Grade and Mixed events.

A.C Immigration Com. Bank Eastlake

Lottery No 1684 Draw and Prizes Listed

Thursday drawing for Lottery No 1684 notes major prize winners and syndicate names with addresses in Mosman and Concord. It lists prize numbers 41914 and 9184 among others and mentions another drawing, Lottery No 1694, scheduled for tomorrow.

Sxurex Piret Riee Kingaford Ema Priae Ia V Sedna Nam D. Bradbury Prince Street Mosman Rofte Noble Street Concord

Youth college classes begin at Queanbeyan High School

Mr J D Madden headmaster reports 208 pupils enrolled with free tuition. Classes run on four nights weekly covering arithmetic English shorthand typing geography mathematics and woodwork. Students have raised £39 for Queanbeyan's total in the United Nations Appeal amid wintry conditions.

J. D. Madden Queanbeyan Focal Youth College Estate United Nations

Break In Rail Line Causes Crash Of South-West Mail

A derailment near Harden on June 90 resulted from a rail break in the down line. Coroner Gar Powell praised the railway crew for prompt repairs and efficient response. Investigations noted line adherence and immediate actions by the staff to manage the incident.

Harden Houth-West Gar Amiente Sarmn Iment Reliway Adhenen Iig Ferailmant Railways Srey Rao

Moral Re Armament Aids British Coal Production

Australian representatives report revived morale at a morning meeting boosting coal output in Britain. The New World News quotes Warwickshire Minera president stating production is improving as workers resume shifts, with 34 new presentations from Mr. and Mrs. Wood and Isa B. Burnside noted.

Sydney Thuradu Cou Tenglish Pit Elven Yoo 3 Wood Isa B. ‘Burnside New World News Minera

Replacing Rose Trees With Lawns On Commonwealth Ave

The Parks and Gardens superintendent explains removal of rose beds on Commonwealth Avenue. He notes the initial rose and tulip beds were planted 26 years ago and that most beds now hold fewer than half the original roses with diminished blooms. Beds will be renovated in spring as cedars compete and the remaining plants age.

Commonwealth Avene Parks ‘and Gardens L. Pryor Commonwalth Avenue Commonwealth Avenue

Award of Research Fellowship to Dr F L Milthorpe

The Farrer Memorial Trust announced the Levernulm Research Fellowship for Dr F Le Milthorpe studying in London. Br Noble noted Milthorpe received the Farce Memorial Scholarship in 1945 and did notable plant psychology work at Imperial College on drought and frost resistance in wheat.

Farrer Memorial Essay Winners Crown Queanbeyan Event

The Farrer Memorial Essay Competition in Queanbeyan, conducted by the West Queanbeyan Citizens Association, recognized top entrants for essays on Life and Work of William Farran. Prizes of £2 2s were presented by the Mayor in the Triumph Theatre.

Queanbeyan West Rena Cliteny ‘Association William Farraanon Giotsbeyan Conan Megaret Beuleean Beyceawent

Extension works at Cotter Dam

Weather permitting the Cotter River dam will be heightened about 40 feet increasing capacity from 367.6 million gallons to 1.4 billion gallons. The project, estimated at about 100000 pounds, requires eight weeks and includes two more valves and an 18 inch pipe to reach a new 200000 gallons per hour pump. A diver from Maritime Services Board inspected the wall valves.

Cntter River Corecter At Works W. Potts Yeaterday Beindabella Plana Maritime Services Board

Ainslie Pre School Play Centre Plans Discussed

The Ainslie pre-school play centre committee and the Department of the Interior discuss a design pattern for inclement conditions at the Brownwave Crest site. Members expect to visit Baker Gardens to plan a windbreak shelter. The annual meeting named officers including President Mrs EJ Adana and Secretary Mrs E Bee. planned events include a United Nations Children's Appeal function in the year and a Christmas pantomime in December.

Phas Amalig Baker Gardens Mra EJ Adana Moedamea Crawford W.riens Meir K. Beivenm Bra. E. Bee Atedomes Ball Moore O'Reilly Downes Fettos EuWwatda Mitcell Gwans Clair Faulling Mym

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