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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1950
Page
2
Fragmented account mentions a deckhand who locates a sum of £2720 and receives £500. The text is garbled with multiple names and places including Adelaide and Sydney references, making precise details unclear.
The report outlines large sums tied to wool propaganda linked to international efforts. It notes figures discussed by officials including the former chair and various figures connected to International Wool Scere and clothing fabric production. The piece mentions attempts to promote wool via demonstrations and markets, with references to projected outcomes and industry figures from the era.
In Sydney at the Sydney Stadium Queensland aboriginal lightweight Ale Clay and Mexican Baby Ortiz fought twelve rounds ending in a draw. Clay mounted a late surge in the final round pinning Ortiz to the ropes and exchanging body and head shots as both fighters traded heavy exchanges throughout the bout.
West Indian delegation to the British Food Ministry and Colonial Office protested the sugar contract offered by Britain. They argued that while export for the year reaches about 725,000 tons, the guarantee covers only 640,000 tons or a fixed price. They cautioned that importing West Indies sugar would not stabilize the economy or aid Britain’s consumer needs.
A scheduled Canberra to Sydney service was canceled due to lack of bookings. The return trip planned for the following week was also affected, with a reduced timetable and notices issued by the railway authorities.
In Sydney a government minister discussed defense funding. He denied rumors of budget cuts and stated there is no plan to trim pensions or downgrades in defense. The exchange touched on supply concerns and the minister named Mr Beuer as a point of reference.
A garbled fragment mentions tables and a tableware scene with items described as honey and nerve or venom related phrases. References to vendors, walls, and a warning note appear, but the full context is unclear and unreadable.
A remand hearing was held yesterday in Canberra on a stealing charge. The accused faced authorities over alleged theft from a residence, with property said to belong to John Stevenson. The magistrate ordered continued remand as investigations proceed.
An Argentine businessman, Mr Mackinnen of Peeks Argentina Land Che Ltd, traveled from Leinton by air to discuss sourcing Merino sheep from Australia. He argues the Australian climate suits producing heat superfine wool, urging government support to secure imports for Argentine breeding programs.
A newly reported marriage in Cairo unites King Farouk’s former spouse with a new partner, surprising observers. The ceremony reportedly occurred abroad, with plans for residence along the Nile while associated officials pursue duties in foreign affairs.
An unclear report from Central Court today references a person named William Noa and a barber at Elk Ingen Suey Hills amid a murden case involving Coema and Davi. Details are fragmentary and rest on the court record.
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