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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1949
Page
5
A fragmented report discusses proposed restrictions on wireline use for broadcasts amid industry concerns. Officials cite potential safety and reliability impacts, while critics question feasibility and enforceability under Australian conditions.
The Canberra branch of the Warren Union debated prams and strollers on buses. Members argued for scheduled times and designated areas for prams and strollers, suggesting service to nearby shops and careful handling while travel remains limited to specified periods.
Fragmentary text from a civic branch meeting references names such as Mrs G Thomas and Mrs Garnett and mentions the Federal Council and Liparat Party roles. It contains political opinions on government, poverty, and morality with incomplete quotes and garbled words.
Postal updates from Canberra reveal new closing times for mail and changes to delivery. Arrangements affect service from Sydney to Canberra and Yass, with some delays in second class mail and Wednesday deliveries rescheduled.
Dawon Blewart Dawson aged 96 was released from prison to-day from Pen Farm after serving about ten years of a ten year sentence for Wouluhding Georen Rankin Mokay with intent to do him harm. He was released on licence on Governor’s recommendation.
A fragmented 19th century advertisement urges women to care for themselves amid household duties. It warns that neglect leads to chronic constipation indigestion and abdominal discomfort, and recommends daily use of DF as a remedy, stressing regular bowel movement and consistent routines.
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