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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 06, 1950

Page

3

Forest Fire Danger In Newfoundland

A government report from Newfoundland describes urgent preparations as forest fires threaten villages near Heown't Arms and Lawrence. Evacuation may be required if residents cannot defend homes as wind shifts fire paths. Fire crews and residents face advancing flames with wind forecast to influence spread.

RA John's Newfoundtanay Imaugdiate Vasa Haparilal Arms Lawrence

More Workers in Australia Rise in March 1900

The article notes an increase in employment during March, detailing the total employed as 2,527,800, up from a prior figure. It cites variations by region and sector, with a focus on urban and government employment. Names and some figures appear garbled in OCR.

Hospital board turmoil and staff resignations at Can Serpe

The Hospital Board faces nursing staff resignations and delayed replacements amid wage disputes and department reassignments. A radiologist appointment dispute sparks contention with the Health Department, while the board reviews staffing costs and outpatient services. Major figures include Dr. Le R. Olver and Mr. Fraser.

Nuraas Can| Serpe Bir’ Karle Fraser Taft von Riven le R. Olver Department of the Interior Diver Nba Ndfologiet de RM de’ Lambert de Lambert Henith Het Innnorary Raudiologiat I Health A. J. Metcalfe Prager Health Department Jaribert Public Service Nestae van Devnet Atalmant 2

Field Marshal Amata Improver Update From Pretoria

Field Marshal Jane Route, who vanished on a WAN pneumonia day after his eightieth birthday last week, showed slight improvement yesterday in Pretoria.

Amata Pretoria Jane Route

Prosecution Details At Pentriage Gaol Case

Fragmented notes show a grown prosecutor recounting events at Pentriage Gaol where Kerr allegedly struck Wilzabett and others. Testimony covers a challenge over reading a letter, an inquiry into who struck first, and Warder observations of exercise and attempted endurance during custody.

Kerr Pepenmy Tar Wowace Wilzabett Tito Pentriage Kerr Herr Anderson Pyran Phe Joe Edna Rte

Murder Charge Charged in Belmont Belmont Injuries

Newcastle report details a murder charge involving Horace Edward Richards, 54, of Pretoria Street Belmont, accused of quelling a man named William Payne near Belmont. Constable Bruny and Beaney testified Payne was found bleeding at home, with wounds in head and shoulder. Payne taken to hospital, Moriasct Mental Ray later admitted.

Newcastlis AC Balintdekh Mas Iit Moriawel Ment Newcastle Dnaught Aman Horace Edward Richards Pretoriatreet Belmont Rueder William James Payne St Belmont Mfucharia iv Alec Mr. W van Uab Aries Fen Constable Bruny Qubt Payne Howse Beaney Richarde

Boy Dies of Tetanus After Small Foot Wound

SYDNEY Monday death of Kenneth Bennet a seven year old boy after a minor foot wound while playing in a field led to tetanus. Parents report the child slept fitfully and awoke in distress before succumbing at home after medical steps failed.

Sydney Kenneth Bennet Carlton Grorpe

Three Killed By Truck Inquest Hearings In Victoria

An inquest into the deaths of Mervyn Hutt and Grant and Grieve found a truck driven by Tan Hannah and owned by Hannahs Transport caused a fatal accident on May 4 near Victorian Road. Witnesses described the driver’s actions and the truck’s condition, noting red paint and damage on the bumper. The court heard statements from Hannah and others about events leading to the crash and subsequent investigations.

Jean Thomas Che Uma Tan Hannah Artur Grant Mervyn Hutt Rytaymore Tattua Varie Hannah Brickneld Parramatte Stanley Hannah Thompann Street Lade Cite Grant Mlatt Bath Rydalmere White Hannah Tan Ube Waco Eeatheree Asta Mpc Frascia Fitzgibbon Gatarcu

Dugan and Mears Face Murder Intent Charge

A Central Criminal Court case describes two men alleged to have feloniously wounded a bank manager during a January robbery at the Commonwealth Bank in Sydney. Allan Hobart Grant testified about the assault and the events at the counter before escape. The defendants are charged with attempted murder and related felonies in the break-in at the Randwick area bank.

Byydney Central Criminal Court Comemonwealth Bank Sydney Allan Hobart Grant Howard Street Randwick

Salvage Success from Wrecked Steamer

A damaged report describes salvage efforts from a wrecked steamer. The crew, led by a named master, secured valuable cargo and towed the vessel to a protected harbor for assessment and possible repair. Further details remain unclear due to OCR errors in the source.

Saturday Shopping Live Issue Sparks City Council Debate

In Sydney Montay of The State Council of the Shor Aasintante Union urged an immediate ruling to resume five new openings on Saturday. Ald. B C O'Dea and Le Vinson asked the Commission to review the prior decision allowing shopping after 5 pm. The council did not discuss the Friday night query. The union pressed for a full Saturday shopping schedule, favoring arbitration and parliamentary action.

Sydney Montay State Council of the Shor Aasintante’ Union Ae Sond Baineday Anon Uf Topping Ald O'Dea Levinson

Newcastle Trades Hall Council Elects Action Over Intimidation

The Northern Branch of the Shop Assistants Union plans to urge Newcastle Trades Hall Council to back action against employers who resisted a five day week. The council charged intimidation and victimization. the Full Bench of the Industrial Commission ordered deregistration if the union pressed coercive campaigns. Executives stated measures will proceed while waterfront leaders prepare a hearing on intimidation and harassment.

Newcastle Rauistante’ Union Newcastle Trades Hall Council Unite- Mare Tradex Hall Council Dowhing Nomertoron Batut Dowing Wpei Uninaa Hetfmaation

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