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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1949
Page
3
A Melbourne report notes the arbitration body may be empowered to investigate union alloy circumstances. A judge found evidence of malpractice in the matter and the case proceeds under the expanded remit.
Sydney reports indicate Canberra chosen hockey player to captain country team with selection details for No 1 and No 3 sides. Names listed include F Smith, Corrigan, Burgin, Hayes, Slater, McLean, Fennel, Webb among Newcastle and North Coast players. Officials note intercity match against Mushcutters scheduled Monday.
Fragmented report notes a council proposal under ministerial power to deport aliens based on prima facie evidence. It mentions executive action and the Prime Minister Ghiday considering preemptive measures affecting foreign nationals and their families amid democratic norms.
The Commonwealth rejects reducing the minimum butter production required from dairy farms under wartime land settlement schemes. The acting Lands Minister, Str dramuea, says 12 000 tons of butter are necessary for meat and other needs, and will not be lowered. Consequently, farms approved by the Beate will be rejected.
A Pitt Street jeweller shop robbery during lunch hour saw two women and a man steal 11 rings valued at more than 700 pounds. While one man distracted staff by engaging an attendant, his accomplice grabbed a pad of rings and fled, with police noting a connected woman present and later denying involvement. The suspect claimed to be a casual customer.
A damaged OCR fragment suggests a home remedy claim for hearing issues and head noises. It mentions a chemical or tonic and a dubious preparation, but the text is garbled and lacks reproducible instructions or credible sourcing. It records a general reminder that readers have sought advice for ear symptoms.
A report from Sydney describes the minister discussing pensions for war widows and the complexities of eligibility. He notes a pilotless question regarding a widow with a rumored plan to travel by sea and air routes amid wartime service. The discussion touches on pension rules, property ownership, and how marital status affects eligibility.
The Brabaxon trials in July push the giant airliner toward first flight amid months of buildup. The second prototype Brabason Tr is shaping up with Proteus prop fas turbines and will serve as a flying laboratory to refine air frame control systems and power operations before airline service.
The report details Sonya Henle Tas and others robbed for the second time this year as suitcases vanish from a hotel lobby near an air freight terminal. Affected items include furs valued at 2186 dollars, with suspects fleeing prior to authorities. The incident catalyzes speculation about festive aid motives and an imagined cure.
A carjacking episode ended with a crash after a police chase through Sydney streets. Two occupants escaped injury and were hospitalized following the collision as officers described facial injuries on the suspects. Police reported the pursuit reached up to around 60 mph before the wreck.
The Austin Motor Company of Birmingham reports a new weekly high for motor car shipments in May with 2185 units valued at £780,000. Over nine months the firm produced 100,000 vehicles, exporting 7 percent, and plans to continue overseas output in the coming months.
A recent Melbourne meet saw a featured lightweight bout with Rudy Crus clocking 9.73 seconds, defeating an opponent from Read Wean MOT in a strong sprint display.
The 1940 March index shows Beitian production up 42 percent from 1868 base, driven by higher output. More workers entered industry, yet output gains outpaced labor increases, with a modest overall rise in employment.
A new gardening machine at Paola offers rotary tillage for home gardens. The device uses revolving blades to cut and divide soil, improving efficiency over disc implements. Weighing about 1 ABB tha, it makes rotavation affordable for individual gardeners rather than only farmers.
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