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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 01, 1949

Page

2

Beloved Gavr矿? Unclear heading due to garbled text

Obituary notice for Alexandra Campbell of Canberra region, beloved husband and father, with family references and funeral arrangements forthcoming tomorrow.

Funeral service for James J. Wilson in Queanbeyan

Relatives of Mr and Mrs Rovinace attend as James J. Wilson, beloved father and grandfather, is laid to rest at St. Grosoey's Church Queanbeyan. The funeral took place on August 28 at Rotant Cemetery with Catholic rites officiated by officiants Ayew and McKay.

Queasbeyan Tan James J Wilson St. Grosoey's Church Queanbeyan Cathar Mage Fueakis Cagnerre Ld Craters Ayew Guoanean Maomar A. D

Obituary of A. C. Scott Featured in Government House Career

The obituary notes A C Scott aged about 60 born in Clackmannan Scotland and serving as a long time official in government houses. He supervised grounds at Parliament House and Government House and later became chief, associated with the Canterbury Horticultural notable figure. He served during the war and his widow is mentioned with bereavement.

A. C. Scott Berta Ava Mr. Beott Clackmian Sauahler Scotland Parita Gardena Sia Parliament Houses Uwen Scatt Pa Cardenas A. E Bruce Ganiinet Merwervedne Ogenrniment House Mader Btonehaven Bir Gowrie Duke of Gloucester Moke Koytt Canvberre Horticultural Notiety Judigre Davis France

Miners Council Moves for General Strike

The Miners Council plans a general strike action affecting up to 70,000 workers and involving 27,000 miners in a major labor move. The decision comes after a top-week meeting scheduled for Thursday, with broader impacts anticipated across the industry.

Miners’ Council Rydney Tuleaay Adiners Golinell Rite of the Coaheidia

Stud Ram Sales Report From a Murky Market

Fragmented text describes ram sales with prices around 400 eulneme and mentions offers, rental terms, and specific animals. Details are unclear, but the passage references a stud run, Wanwien stud, and a ram offered at 30. Rueat Bot 8.

Aydney Tuortay Wanwien Stud Hay Alboit Ein of Wamvioon Sin Ram

Weather Forecast for Canberra and Surrounds

The forecast covers Canberra and Fort At Prop with a mixed outlook. Daytime temperatures reach around 78 degrees, and the low near 62.4. Winds are light to moderate from the south and west with scattered cloud and chances of showers later.

Canberha Tursday Agmoteer Inveres Ietvarsluginsl Gatohn Marie Laan

Canberra Eines Debate on Tribunal Authority in 1949

A Canberra editorial argues for strict judicial character of arbitration tribunals, proposing machinery for the prefabricated industry to separate judicial from executive functions. It questions party influence on tribunal composition and warns that unions and workers may not respect new tribunal powers as they did the old commission, risking future disputes.

Arbmeniion Tebunals Miombere Mlevedoring Industry Commission Munir Membara Lye Wateralde

Assault Alleged On Japanese Demonstrator In City

Reported assault on demonstrator Kinjiro Hashimoto during a municipal assembly protest. Police used force as marchers clashed with officers. Hashimoto died after being struck by several armed police during the crackdown. Calls for a public inquiry follow.

I Oaniae Sas Comsatrary Trav de Zupe Sfaneae Usin Teat Kinjiro Hashimoto Ursek Pros ‘Agsinat Tana Publicres Hasaimoto Theo Ana Boston

May Rehear Appeal in Denham Doping Case

AYDINEY Tuesday reports a possible rehearing request by trainer Rel Pechars regarding a disqualification. The Trainers' Association will review the case while awaiting a decision from the NAW. Denham Ewan's hearing was postponed due to appeals and the ongoing doping inquiry into Hennan, who faces a life ban in this disturbing case.

Aydiney Rel Pechars Frm Tor Denham Ewan Rysny Na Manubere Denham Tnt Alan

Yass Wool Sold for 1294 in Sydney Market

A Sydney report notes the sale of Yass wool reaching 1294 shillings per bale amid a wide market decline. The piece references attempts to advance in convalescent trade and mentions various buyers and brokers, with aims to boost exports and stabilize prices.

Sydney Maine Brooks Nenu Yao

Announcement of Lighthouse Conference in London and Berlin

The Director of Lighthouses will represent Anntealle at a conference in July. Eighty conferences were held in London and Berlin in 1873, with events noted in February and March.

Luyouck Cuntarne Apmis Haris London Berlin

Elliott to Attend World Trade Union Congress in Europe

Mr Elliott travels to Europe to participate in the World Federation of Trade Unions Congress in Milan and Rome. He is a secretary of the Seamen's Union and a member of the central communities in Australia, heading to the event in June with planned meetings in Italy and Vatican areas.

MR. Elliott Wf.t.u Europe Belaba Giotto Maetrape Oe Elliott Seamen's Union Central Comunnties Oye Australian Cacamumi Rome Zune Worle Federe Men of Trade Unions Milan Marzellica Bmaritima Aly

Canberra Drome Closes Five Hours Amid Heavy Fog

A Sydney Melbourne Canberra weather note reports heavy fog across the region. Canberra drome was shut for about five hours as morning conditions remained poor. Forecasters note near freezing points and transportation disruption across air and rail routes.

Canberra

£100000 Estate For Melbourne Varsity

In Melbourne the estate of Miss Mary Ann Margaret Lock was reported to total £100,000. The university plans to eke the sum from the estate, with details of the Wakely family and locations in Victoria cited among the scattered references. The notice mentions names and districts as part of the inheritance context, reflecting a period obituary-like financial matter.

Delaida Tueson Motherttnes “University Misa Atary Ann Mangaret Lock Atv | Dlerie Lachle Graafew Gretka Strathdownie Victoria

General Farm Strike in Mantova Sparks Injuries

A general farm strike in Mantova, Northern Italy, led to clashes between striking farm workers and non-union workers. About 20 people were injured as the protest escalated, with the pall rated at 70 persons.

Italy JOM Gremans Mantova Nove Healy

State Lottery Sydney Draw Inspires Diverse Listings

Fragmented OCR shows a dated lottery notice mentioning numbers, syndicates, and participants like Ruben Eric Sinh and William Bale. The text references locations such as 20 FlotIrky Street and 4390 Grady, with garbled names and unclear prizes, typical of a damaged public lottery notice.

Sharp Rises In Postal, Phones And Telegraphs

Ganinet yesterday approved a rise in postal charges to meet deficits in post offices trading. The move also signals increases in telephone and telegraph rates as part of broader fiscal measures.

Ganinet Mest Eh Mitten

Deportation Ordered for Malay Seaman Anail Saimat Bin Aman

A historical notice reports the deportation order for Malay seaman Anail Saimat Bin Aman, 29, of Melavan. The document outlines appeals, costs, and related charges, noting imprisonment prospects and adjustments to rates for telegrams and mail under wartime postal conventions.

Anail Saimat bin Aman Melavan Fee Lane Taraarsa Lina Fe Leah Ald Austra Riane Premantie Achal Aary Wueurding Verina Jment Beceume Ncranmed Coe Yepra Srinig Wehour Ramatthe Nefete Ryon Aineapors Avdars Austealia Onneaa Empire Xtea

Telephone charges rise for subscribers and trunk lines

A Melbourne telephony notice reports increases in subscription charges and trunk line rates, with day and night call rates adjusted for various distances. The change affects country groups of about 303 subscribers and higher charges for extensions, outdoor lines, and extra directory entries.

Melbourne Ita

Charges Rise for Apparatus and Telephones Proposals

The article notes increases in charges for apparatus extension and private exchanges, with the aim to raise portage royalties and telephone line connections. It states that subscriber maintained lines may incur higher fees, while government license and other services will not be affected.

Tvs Wt Net Gola

Industry Robbed at 74 Million Hours a Year

ARLBOURNE Tuesday report from the Chamber of Commerce warns that industry and trade are damaged by high costs and inflation. It notes total employment rose by 402,100 from July to February while government services grew by 20,200, signaling rising prices and manpower shifts across sectors.

Woman Rescues Child and Burned Woman in Palmer Street Fire

A young man rushed into a cottage in Balmain as fire broke out and rescued a 6 year old girl and a 24 year old woman named Mira and Matilde Pine from a trunk. Mrs Finch suffered burns while trying to extinguish the blaze and save clothing. Hamilton, a Pitt Brevot Agoney worker, witnessed the incident alongside Dr Taplin electron manufacturers.

Sydney Balmain Tan Hamilton Pitt Brevot Agoney Mira Matilde Pine AW James Palmer Street Hamilton Taplin

Shameful Servant Paid Slave Rate by Minister in 12 Month Gaol Term

Darwin court scenes reveal a case where an aboriginal man was convicted of murder after tensions over imported domestic labor and wage standards sparked government action. The minister faced questions about foreign labour and policy while the jury delivered a 12 month imprisonment verdict with potential extensions under wartime conditions.

Mosman Park Calyoll Norwood Australain Darwin Supreme Court Bob Japan Giles Croker Island Syrutkin Roy Jwaier Bobbie Long Gemma Hineamp Atmuata Sayin Lee

Stevedoring Commission Abolished in Government Move

The Commonwealth Government decided to abolish the Stevedoring Industry Commission and replace it with a one man tribunal. Arbitral matters will transfer to the new Administrative Tribunal. The action mirrors coal industry reforms and follows Labour Party recommendations.

Commonwealth Mishiri Healy Howe Fontes Eapino Labour Party

State to recast electoral boundaries five new seats to Sydney

State Labour Caucus votes to redraw electoral map reducing seats elsewhere and adding five new seats in Sydney. Assembly seats adjusted from four to nine in key divisions, with several areas losing population and others gaining representation as the plan unfolds.

Sydney Tuesay Labour Santa Edney Sveta Atx Thres Srute

Pact in Pacific alliance debated after war years

Debates in parliament reflect a preference for a Pacific pact including the United States over an alliance among Bettiah nations. Prime Minister Chafeey cites steps to invite three Pacific countries to join postwar security, while Australia weighs continuing support for Britain and potential detente with America.

Bettiah Doms Pacific Prine Minter MY Europe United

Modern Public Office Furniture Proposal

A detailed plan outlines modern furniture for public offices. The report, approved yesterday, proposes four spaces with improved layouts and better furniture. It highlights a central management layout and anticipated rewards for clerks and typists while promising a complete study by relevant departments.

Alam

Simpler Forms for Statistics Cabinet Proposes Act Change

The Cabinet yesterday recommended to the Federal Parliamentary Labor Party that the Denmis and Etatiation Act be amended to simplify procedures for creating new forms and to reduce unnecessary work arising from the present Act. The Prime Minister stated all forms must be prescribed and printed for practical use.

Federal Labor Party Chitfey Asi Tema Abun Aril

High Court to Be Asked to Intervene in Trade Dispute

Solicitor for the Amalgamated Union will apply to the High Court tomorrow to grant a rake and to permit care while awaiting an award. The move seeks to prohibit certain proceedings ahead of a likely action by the Assocation and the Metal Trades union, with the court asked to rule on the validity of the award in dispute.

High Court Sydvey Twentay Uinions Iaineigh Rami Solicttore Hien Mooney Assactaeton HP White Wemn 1 Houter Ie. Mooney

Fourth Victim of Bus Crash Identified

SYDNET Tuesday reports the fourth victim in a bus crash near Spit yesterday as hospital staff say none of the 34 injured have been discharged and one person remains in serious condition. Alexander Telford, the bus driver, says front wheels jammed causing loss of control near Qurw uct. The Road Transport Department suspended the driver’s license as standard after a serious accident and compensation details are being arranged.

Sydnet Spit Mather Alexander Telford Tor Ie Rin Bern Road Transport Department Ail Caves Ari

Smallpox Victim Released From Quarantine

Sydney Twesday reports Willard Wenzy Martin, a smallpox patient, released from quarantine at North Head. He recalls the moment symptoms appeared and notes he left the facility to resume his singing after threes days. Local officials and family thank the health workers for their care.

Sydney Amalipon Willard Wenzy Martin Martin Ania Martin

Passengers From Multan for Portsea Station

Passengers from Multan who are to debark when the Weasel arrives in May will be quarantined at noon at Portsea. Medical officers report satisfactory conditions for release under surveillance, though Janet Welach who contracted smallpox at sea remains under monitoring after landing at Fremantle.

Aelbourne Tusday Thenor MoolLen Hugo Wilh Uney Janet Welach

State to muzzle press on electoral comment

Fragmented report describes government attempts to curb press discussion of elections. It cites proposed Labour Ceara policy changes aimed at restricting editorials and commentary to influence voters ahead of polling.

Bydnen Labour Ceara Iley Hogan Raul Mey Beccatee Levin Minient

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