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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1950
Page
2
The article discusses government aims to support primary industries while ensuring fair competition. It notes the government acting as agent for industries and promises to maintain existing protections against exploitation. It warns of open auction sales and global access, with emphasis on safeguarding national interests.
A Saturday lightning event killed 35 cows on a New York pasture. The storm struck as cattle milled and the animals scattered, with one ball of lightning reportedly involved. Local handlers reported losses and cleanup followed the incident.
An unrest message reports planned stoppages across ports and waterfront sites on Wednesday. A labor union federation chief cites a Western region decision to halt work while anticommunist groups threaten demonstrations and a union meeting.
Canberra under 20 side, drawn from Forestry School and North suburbs, met Gordon at Canberra Oval with early errors giving Gordon the lead. Canberra recovered to level by half and pressed in the final minutes as Gordon defended hard, with Rayner and Gray showing pace and Anderson solid at wing.
The British Government plans compensation for families of miners killed in Nigeria and outlines a commission of inquiry into the mine disturbances. It criticizes the Nigerian Governor and Chief Commissioner J G Pyke-Nott for handling the strike and cites an African union leader Ojoly as a key figure.
A tentative pact between West Germany and Argentina aims to boost commerce by reducing tariffs on key goods. The agreement references machinery and steel sectors and signals broader cooperation, though details remain under negotiation.
The article discusses potential increases in bulk grain cargo capacity for ships, noting regulatory and safety considerations. It cites figures and statements attributed to maritime authorities and industry observers, and references ongoing debates about load limits and vessel design.
The Canberra tourist services bulletin lists intercity departures from Civic Centre and connections to Goulburn Wollongong Orange and Melbourne routes. It notes daily services, weekly variations, and special return trips, with contacts for travel bureaux and rail connections to rural towns and coastal links.
Montreal reports a changing International Civil Aviation Organization council with only 20 nations willing to join. Argentina Brazil Canada Denmark France India United Kingdom Mexico Netherlands Philippines Portugal South Africa and others are listed as members, while the text shows confusion and propaganda about a product called HEENZO, distracting from the aviation news.
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