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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1949
Page
3
Fragmented text references better food prospects in the UK this year with garbled phrases about Franar Briguat and eating and a note on bat food. No clear events, dates, or named organizations are readable.
The City Bowling Club match results include hones 2 D and Oreos defeating Brick v Pairs 1d while several players like Jogan acd Law and Tony appear in fragmentary listings. Other names such as Bailly Tiron Lam and Sambal Eon show uneven results with several events and standings unclear from the OCR.
At the Achseming Club pool in Mer Pook on Saturday morning, a disturbance interrupted the start of a race as competitors dove in. The event featured numerous divisions and times with several swimmers and officials listed among the results and entires.
Manuka moved ahead of Kingston in the ACT cricket premiership after an innings victory in the first match. Kingston’s batting collapsed amid tight bowling as Manuka posted 112 runs in an eventful chase, with standout contributions from Wall and Lang. Northbourne’s counterattack faded, and Manuka seized the day to inch closer to the final rounds.
In a muddled report Hingaton toppled Manan after Maoule failed to stop a Mingaton total of 182. Israel Iyons scored 41 for fanine while Murphy Tosh 6 50 Belen took 6 33 including a hat trick to help Cram nar beat Griffin by 10 runs. Carpenter 33 led Grttath while Hall sparked a quick 4 for McFeelers to defeat University by a curt innings total.
Amilagie aged ex serviceman was found unconscious after taking tablets in a Bilal Cantera hotel room. Police attended and he was transported to hospital in Sydney. He was staying with Canberra Community and was being arranged for return home.
A.W. union leader Mr J W Wilson argued the standard 63/2/8 per day for shearers is insufficient amid rising living costs. He cited better wages for bale hands and wooldressers and said the union awaits a reply on arbitration.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Prarling Base near Arwhem Land in Darwin with a northern river site at Triviny Deland and A. R. Driver listed as administrator of the Northern Territory Meaterviay. The island lies about 420 air mile east of Darwin and was part of Aboriginal renweve for up to twelve months. A caretaker will be appointed for the sale during the next Peneting Renate with allotments to be issued for the ergea writ ald ef eet mating ateed toy pearlahell.
Frank Hayward of Fuveraide Shontel was fined two pounds after pleading drunkenness at Canberra Court on Saturday. He admitted to being under the influence and promised to pay. police said he was seen in a street near Heneth Statheron. A second defendant, 34-year-old laborer, faced separate charges of going about drunk and dis gravely in the town.
Fragmentary lines reveal a blurred scene of morning talk and proposed plans. Mentions a girl named Marjorie and a character Peter who notices someone, with scattered phrases about fashion and youth. The text reads as a disjointed diary or chatty snippet.
An old beauty ad promotes Charmael Charmosant lipstick claiming sun and wind protection and eternal youth. It touts BMY Charms quality cosmetics available at all chemists and stores.
A threatened confrontation arises as the Trades and Labour Council faces a dispute over Camp Cormithers and Riverside camp matters. Mr Lywen and Mr Tynch attended recent meetings as delegates, urging action against alleged denial of union rights and a stand against direct deal making with the camp secretary. The committee plans a Thursday meeting with departmental officials to resolve the Riverside manager dispute and labor tensions.
Cherie Lothian, 17, is charged with murdering her mother at their Lachlan Street home in Lithgow. A man, 85, involved in the home incident was found fatally shot hours later in Brisbane Street. Police traced a girl leaving a table room and later found the youth in Lithgow Brent. Investigations followed as witnesses described the incident.
The Council of the New South Wales University of Technology discussed extending degree offerings to country centers and establishing new courses in civil, electrical engineering, architecture, and mathematical studies. A new industrial management program and a diploma course in science covering food and nutrition will start, with post graduate electrical engineering to begin in the near future.
Sidney detectives arrest a man hours after four women were assaulted and a fatal attack near Surry Hills. Two elderly men Herbert Durkin and Laurie McDonagh reported no screams as the suspect allegedly attacked a sex worker at a Melbourne street corner. The case involves grievous bodily harm and multiple charges.
A garbled wartime field note discusses doubling the 3rd Battalion for a 1950 camp. The fragment hints at leadership, training, and planning steps, mentioning command, progress, and preparation for higher ranks amid unclear context.
A fragmented notice describes house improvement plans and dormitory renovations. It mentions drawings for intermediate steps, water systems, and furniture, with dates and department notes.
A threatened report to international authorities looms if the Australian Amateur Swimming Union does not settle a pending bill. An Austrian official requested hotel arrangements for Australian swimmers at the national championships, with a legal notice to follow if funds remain unpaid. Local notices also mention a gold wrist watch, a Royal Enfield motorcycle, and other small items for sale or reward.
Ainslie residents report a fatal bandy-bandy incident near Roden and Trwon streets. Witnesses say two youths were attacked on the footpath. one boy died from stones while the other escaped. The bandy-tandy known as Pu Ine Occinitalia is described. it is black and white with rings and can grow to 30 inches.
The South Maitland Railway Employees Association ended the threatened strike over station master appointments. The decision followed appointment discussions involving Mr T Owens as station master at Cens aoc and related duties.
Brisbane faces a tram stoppage as workers protest over pay and working conditions. Officials report potential 34 hour disruptions with limited service across key routes. Local unions urge government to negotiate a new pay deal to avoid further delays.
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