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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1949
Page
2
The annual Manuka Pennant Tennis Championship returns with a weekend schedule at Manuka courts. Notable entries include top players from Darton and Reta, with early rounds setting the pace for a crowded lineup and potential title clash.
Police and Commonwealth authorities report large withdrawals linked to a coal strike escalation. Government moves to curb transport and declare emergency powers to seize mines while urging arbitration. Leaders warn against communist influence as public order concerns rise.
The secretariat indicated mine work unlikely for members at Mauntan amid no union renin inquiry. Officials warned a strike would continue until claims settled, insisting unity of one miners and opposition to government action. The Federations criticized the legislation as it could increase tensions and reduce mine safety.
Western Australia dominated New South Wales at the Sydney Cricket Ground finishing with a clear victory. WA scored decisively as NSW struggled to respond in a one sided contest.
The Arbitral Court ruled the expulsion of Norman McVicar by the Amalgamated Engineers Union council illegal. McVicar, a former shop steward, was expelled a year ago for failing to account for funds, with a private receipt contested but paid back before protest. The judge noted the council did not frame charges and questioned the proceedings.
The Minister for the Interior Fohnen refused the Northern Territory Legislative Council's push to appoint a Board of Inquiry into Dr. W. H. Webster's dinner star and related administration matters. Administrator Driver and Mr. Johnson were advised of the decision. The council's motion, tied to earlier adjournment debates, failed in Parliament.
Irregular OCR text lists women’s hockey matchups with unclear team names and players. The fragment mentions University versus Queane Weyan with Brophy and Geughiwin, Nurme versus Young Angienan with Kingham and Brophy, plus extra unclear notes. No concrete scores or dates.
The Queanbeyan Carnival raised funds for the Cot Fund including a dance at the Parish Hall to boost finances. Travellers, local officials, and supporters attended the event led by CTA treasurer A Byrne. A figure of £25 was handed to the CTA treasurer as part of the evening’s fundraising, with a piece box competition among the highlights.
Det Willam Ford reports a labourer named Norman of Cities Avenue Walstonecraft pleaded guilty to four charges of breaking into a charmers’ residence. The court heard Norman, rejected by the police due to disability, studied criminology and psychology before crime. Judge notes potential for rehabilitation with treatment.
National level details outline a busy weekend with matches across Manka Manuka Queanbeyan and Northbourne venues. Key seniors seek wins as intermediates and subjunior contests feature Manuka and Queanbeyan clubs along with Northbourne pairings.
Putraane reports that kidney complaints are not the primary cause of most illnesses. Ald J. Bean asserts the claim is unreliable, citing percentages and statements from medical professionals. The piece notes confusion and uncertainty among readers and mentions opinions from local doctors about the role of kidney issues in widespread disease.
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