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Obituary notice for Alexandra Campbell of Canberra region, beloved husband and father, with family references and funeral arrangements forthcoming tomorrow.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1949
Page
2
Obituary notice for Alexandra Campbell of Canberra region, beloved husband and father, with family references and funeral arrangements forthcoming tomorrow.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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