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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1949
Page
2
The Australian Workers Union on Contwrra filed an application with the Arbitration Court for variations to the Miscellaneous Workers award. The requested changes cover casual employment, overtime, travel time, and related working conditions.
Sydney The Labour Courax met to discuss a disclosure about houses in the Archbald Estate Rovenville that had been allotted to public servants. The Minister for Housing said the Housing Commission approved 41 homes for public servants and pledged action if undue favoritism is found. He also noted attempts to suspend the Housing Commission Chairman, with the aim of a full investigation.
The Royal Canberra golf team will meet Yass in pennant play on Sunday at Moss Vale. Players listed include R. Doddrell Corrigan Crombie Riggs Griffiths Ley Bull and Shepherd. The match was set after the local club could not join the team.
Two young men were arrested after a post office larceny on Kam Street. Detectives from Darlinghurst and Kam Street offices recovered evidence and a portion of the stolen items. One suspect was held at Darlinghurst awaiting Central Court appearance tomorrow.
The Young Women's Christian Association in India showcased its service focus including training teachers for social service departments and rural fund education. National Secretary from South India, Mrs Mist Baim Hack, discussed expanding maternity and child welfare centers, kindergartens, and adult education. About 50 guests attended with Mrs. Bedi, wife of the High Commissioner for India, present with her daughters.
The Maorias outplayed Central West with strong tackling and rapid breaks, scoring through Couch Smith Ki and Cherrington as Wade Park hosted the match. Central West struggled to contain the visitors with only winger Bese Wey showing notable defense while Maorias built early control.
Mr Bernard Weise of Fairbairn Hostel was admitted to Canberra Hospital with a fractured wrist after an accident at Mount Kingaton tile works involving machinery.
A Queanbeyan man, Mr W Foy of 12 Inabell Street, was found yesterday morning near Tidbinbilla after wandering all night. He was crouched by a burning log several miles from his abandoned utility track near Tharwa and was treated at Canberra Hospital for exposure before returning home.
The Rugby League draw lists Booth City versus RAAK at 2 pm and Causeway versus Albare at 3 16 pm both at Manuka Oval. Queanbeyan hosts North Canberra at 3 pm, with Dan Tron facing University Oval. North Canberra to play Canberra on Sunday with Browning Newton Shoobert Waddell Humatten McCullough Gibson Kerwick Lumadoi Delaney Netiann Trad Cowl and Bierry in squad.
Railway team won two rubbers with 40 games overall defeating Reid III in five sets. Kingston took two rubbers across 49 games defeating Reid once. Alnalls claimed four rubbers with 48 games, beating Braddon in eleven and seven games.
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