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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1949
Page
2
Australia sent an estimated 43 000 to 60 000 tonnes of steel to New Zealand to support essential works as Prime Minister Str. chidey urged Parliament to back Dominion efforts. Trade Commissioner reports OMY) Ft Hasard noted the sizable shipments to NZ.
Public notices advertise aviation agents, travel agencies, and insurance officers. Several names such as Lumley Bonn Tleyda London rover travel firms and airlines including Orient Line Phuly Co Wilbermaan Biataon American Pioneer Lines and British Commonwealth Pacific Airlines are mentioned with inquiries welcomed. Contact R A McKillon & Co Agents City for details.
A Czech press salvo attacks Archbishop Beran amid tensions with the Vatican and Western allies. In Washington Acheson criticizes Prague’s stance as the church faces pressure from communist influence and external interference. Metropolitan clergy and European observers warn of broader church subjugation and persecution across borders.
Freight carried by aircraft to Canberra and Queanbeyan remains heavy as bulk shipments move via passenger planes due to busy dedicated freight services. Branch officers expect most bulk freight to return to normal levels, with additional consignments reaching Canberra and the ACT region on interstate routes.
The Prime Minister told Mr. Davitt that he is not disposed to reconstituting the key Parliamentary Standing Committee on War Pensions. He stated the existing arrangement would not be altered to address current war pensions concerns.
Near Katoomba two groups set out for a Kowmung River expedition. Police fear for the five youths and two adults missing amid floods. Authorities organized searches as weather hindered travel.
North Canberra and Canberra teams meet at Northbourne Oval for the ACT Rugby League final. Changes include Waddell replacing Newton and Bherry moving to forwards. Saturday highlights: West City versus Queanbeyan at Queanbeyan, North City against Duntronn at University Oval, Brith City versus RAAF at Manuka, and Jand Causeway versus Alns at 8 pm. Capri isolation follows a strand by seafaring strike.
The Australian Prices Commissioner announced a new price order affecting retail clothing items including dresses and hats. The measure adjusts margins and schedules, tying margins to existing scale and specific items, with changes expected to cover imported and domestic goods.
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