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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1951
Page
2
South Africa secured a first test victory by 71 runs with strong bowling and disciplined batting. Notable performances included key wickets by Tattersall and Wardle contributing to the total and limiting the opposition’s run chase.
The New South Wales hide and leather industries act was challenged as an unconstitutional incursion. The defendants named were the State Government and the Leather Manufacturers Board, with firms disputing the act as an infringement of wealth.
Fragmented OCR reads about coal owners and industry awards, noting invalidation of central and local reference board orders and decisions. Mentions Aberdare Colliery and Blackheath Collieries in a dispute over regulatory actions and writ declarations.
Market reports show onions priced at 2 shillings per pound with scarcity driving up retail costs to 9 pounds 10 shillings for large lots. In Sydney stock is running thin with no improvement expected until July, when imports from Japan promise relief.
The Legislative Assembly will consider a new government move to acquire the Sydney Ferries business if negotiations with the company fail. Minister for Transport Mr Sheahan said the legislation would authorize acquisition but would only operate if talks do not succeed.
Market reports show price volatility in vegetables with officials examining alleged irregularities. Dealers dumped produce as tails and dairy items influenced by a dented cooperative market inquiry. Minister Me Pingaa and Booth discuss cooperative society oversight and price controls.
An inquest into a woman's death revealed unusual procedures with the coroner receiving a written request. A witness recounted Toland's movements and Henry Bhav, former Cremorne resident, testified about living with Toland as husband and wife and other men. The body was found near a doorway with clothing disordered, prompting police involvement.
Melbourne reports two teenage youths appeared in City Court today charged with assaulting a New Australian woman on a road in Itham yesterday. Each was remanded on 186 bail. A third youth linked to the attack was believed to be dealt with elsewhere, police stated.
D Corrigan Wiss of Royal Canberra captured the Southern Tablelands golf title at Goulburn in a record 137 for 38 holes, include a 90 round and eight birdies. He led by eight strokes from Goutbara, with Powell second.
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