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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1949
Page
3
Sydney crane garble. A court today considered an appeal over an expulsion for a Communist member amid unclear evidence the person was expelled or merely charged. The Chief Justice noted no proof of actual expulsion and no injunction evidence.
Witness Sydney describes arrival in Australia and alleged roles of Sareeen Farrell and Jock Garden in wartime government operations. He notes 1942 appointment with the Army Inventions Directorate and a Brisbane mission tied to a secret conference, with references to Roy Hancock Forshaw and others. The hearing adjourned to tomorrow.
The ACT branch of the PLA.L. has decided to establish a leading advisory committee for ex servicemen to build homes. President Mr HK Joyce said sub-branches will appoint representatives skilled in building matters to guide builders on construction and related issues. Local officers doubt Canberra transfers will occur for years after talks with Federal and state reps.
The school dental service arranged by the Health Department will commence on Monday at Te Jopee Park school. It will treat primary pupils and may extend to non-government schools, with a clinic established in the Health Department offices for country pupils. The service is free but not compulsory. no general anesthesia will be used.
David Cross, Canberra Repertory Society and Canberra Grammar School children's theatre producer, rehearses his next play in Canberra before departing for Melbourne. This marks his third Ath production in two and a half years, following Peter Pan and others as Foland Harris leads the cast in Punch and Judy adventures. The Canberra Cremmar runs Thursday and Friday, March.
The Public Service Board reports criticizing efficiency across government departments for the year ended June. It notes that even with shortages in staff, accommodation, and equipment, a more efficient operation is possible through simplified procedures training and constant departmental oversight. It cites unavoidable growth in civil service due to postwar expansion and national duties, with staffing increasing from 47,443 in 1888 to 120,901 in 1943 and new departments adding 5,074 while extensions added 47,874.
Alfred James Melton Heath Birathfield awarded 1500 pounds by a Supreme Court jury after injuries from a car collision. Dr D J Regall driving, Melton testified he worked for the court shorthand branch and suffered blackouts since the incident.
In a heated session, opposition members vow to challenge the Shipping Bill to the limit. They argue ministers promised no renewals, while shipping companies gained favorable legal opinions. Amendments to restrict or redefine the national shipping line are anticipated as the parties prepare a united front.
Britain plans to purchase exportable copra from Mew Gunes and forceful trade restrictions are anticipated. The bridge is expected to carry 48 tons with an estimated margin of 30,900 tons.
Ser J Witte, director of Wiles Manufacturing Co, announced a prototype front wheel drive tourer. The car will seat four and feature a T2 engine with a front wheel drive, aiming at a top speed of 40 miles per hour. Trials are planned to conclude at the end of the month in Poland.
In Melbourne on Wednesday the issue of re registering the build exchange faced questions as officials noted union rules and contested registrations in New Brunswick and other states. The decision to reject or accept appeared pre determined per observed statements.
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