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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1949
Page
3
Dipenmoner, missing in rough country near Lewin Springs since last Friday, was recovered from the creek near Dorner this afternoon. Police believe the body had been in the water about two days. A resident, Mr. Oatvid, found boots along the creek bank and traced the body to the water. The body lay about four miles from where Cunningham had been reported missing.
Sydney reports Premier McGirr told a Canberra conference that uniform petrol rationing would be impracticable even if states agreed. He suggested decisions hinge on what Prime Minister Chifley told the conference and warned that rationing could be unnecessary and undesirable.
Police and mounted constabulary renewed the hunt for John Cunningham near Lewin Springs in Frescoe country. Heavy rain and obstructed tracks hindered progress, and authorities fear the pensioner may have perished if shelter is not found in the Levin Pond Mullion Creek region.
The article lists draws and umpire assignments for the final rounds across A Grade Men and Mixed divisions at Manuka Forrest and Northbourne clubs. It names players, clubs, venues, and officials, with matches scheduled from morning through afternoon as Griffith and Forrest clubs prepare for the Gee Cup and Forrest club championship events.
The North Coast butter industry faces a takeover by Bharat and Ra, aiming to boost annual output from 230 to 300 tons at Cott's Harbour and Raleigh plants. Australian officers will assist farmers to raise yields, and dairy experts from England may be sent. Milk powder for the Far East and Middle East is planned, with later infant food production expected.
Two other prisoners and Bee Cheng were not involved in the escape attempt and faced charges after re arrest. Elephants were sentenced, while police arrested a 31-year-old woman for aiding and abetting the escape.
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