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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 11, 1949

Page

4

Misitter Reveals Criminal Record of BCOF Petitioner

Private record details surfaced in the House of Representatives about a BCOF petitioner named Weaver. The testimony listed prior offenses including improper conduct, unlawful detention of a Japanese spouse, and charges connected to enlistment while under 18. The discussion centered on Weaver's character and possible repercussions of his actions.

BCOF Frank Loyal Weever Weekdiay & Millen Japan Tom Gonvicled Elniien Irmitar Overarden Chai Zerenald House of Rap Cyamnare Init Fria Mr. Chambers Ahha

Canberra Weather: Thursday Report and Readings

A Canberra area weather entry notes barometer, temperatures, and rainfall. Readings show a max around 80.3, min near 4C, and rainfall totals up to several points, with regional figures from Crockwell to Jindabyne and Delegate.

Sthureday Scienare. Toman Yemerdey Crockwell Goulburn Cuama Bom

Parliament’s Audit Report Sparks Call for Action on Irregularities

The Auditor General’s annual report highlights rising irregularities and weak parliamentary scrutiny of Commonwealth ministers and departments. It urges stronger public-accountability mechanisms, an enhanced Committee of Public Accounts, and immediate government action to curb waste and improve efficiency.

Commonwealth Adeniniet Parnamgat Bhp Buchivat Sarliamant

Lincoln Bomber Damaged Upon Belly Landing

A Lincoln bomber suffered damage when it belly landed at an airfield during a morning incident. Details are scarce due to distorted wording in the source.

Sprwion Troreaday Pepwchionh Lincoln Avaveriy Tndel Omine

Wool Ruler Auction Notices From Downgraded Market

Partial OCR reads like a sale notice with names Geelow Wool Ruler and Aarelong. It mentions brokers and terms in a Thursley area context with references to selling under different brokers and a possible go sale.

Aarelong Thursley W. J

New Form of War on Says Mr Menzies

Mr Menzies says a new form of war is being waged and urges Commonwealth unity. He calls for a coordinated plan with clear mutual obligations among nations under Crown authority, warning the current approach risks weakness.

MR. Menzies Aden Abel Minot Oapostan Heaton

Time Regulation of Capital Issues to Be Introduced

The Capital Tamure Advisory Cote outlines a new process to ease undue pene ure on capital investments. Measures aim to streamline applications and permit quicker fund raises with director cooperation and post town notices.

Owley Tamure Cote Stat Tamara

Minister Defends Petrol Saine For Labour Picnic

The minister defended petrol supplies amid a Labour Party picnic debate. He noted temporary service adjustments and city needs to maintain normal midweek operations, with government vehicles utilizing petrol reserves and extended hiring pauses following prior years.

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Overseas Firms Tender for Television

The Australian Broadcasting Control Board will hold its inaugural meeting to consider tenders for establishing television in capital cities. Cameron stated that bids from towns and regions have been received and the process aims to expand broadcasting nationwide with a broad plan under review.

Australian Broadcasting Control Board I Boulene Oo Cupital Cameron Renator Cameron Anld Landers Atmereny Ringllah Rem Inders Leteviator Tnron Clijer Aiyanes Baria Ad Aatlhlae

Bourke Rally as Communists Target Local Branch

Residents of Bourke rally to expel Communists seen as aiming to influence the town. Police report a crowd clashed with speakers after ten axgs were hurled at a lecturer. one man was taken to hospital with a concussion. Local RSL and Country Party figures denounce the Communist presence and promise to drive them from Bourke.

Bourke RSL 2 Rowe Ons Lan Hospital Tft Wes Leat BO Miles Towarge Sydney Suembere Mosare Braman A. Bearer Wy Put MeMeekin Fox Tate Poaphal Apa Ld. MduNettl Rewa Jeffrey War

Granians Push for Universal Grains Defence Training

Sydney reports the Grasiers Association conference urged universal training to build a rapid mobilizing defense organization. A. McLaughlan of Nyngan said trained personnel would detect attacks and deter outsiders, while Glennis warned Asia's awakening and looming war clouds.

Sydney Geining Iy Gay Grasiers Association A. McLaughlan Nyngan Tr Afack Glennis Asia

Canberra Forecast For the 34 Hours After Yesterday

Meteorological bulletin from the Canberra area predicts fine weather with occasional high winds and rough seas. Northeast winds may bring brief showers, with temperatures remaining mild and variable throughout the period.

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Move to Force Doctors in Free Medicine

Senator McKenna reports a government attempt to push free medicines through Parliament amid opposition. The amendment would require doctors to use government formularies and allow appeal to the supreme court if approval is revoked. Only a minority of doctors backed the formulary plan, with many resisting volunteer participation.

MoKens Wan Eta Encary Labour Party Curita Uee Britten Medical Anselm Proclaia Michal Cruge Senate de Nindawoal Australia Benator McKenna Tensor McKenne Ahuwi Riimeni Atv Neuer Fener HCA Reaarit Supreme ‘Court Casey Inter Benatoy McKenna

Government hints at soft pedal on new medical scheme

The government signals minimal prosecution for noncompliance with the new regulation scheme tied to the medical formulary. From next year doctors may face reduced penalties for failure to participate as the ministry aims to familiarize practitioners with the formulary and related government machinery.

Tor Mengenna Maas Mireanik

No compulsion of doctors in health scheme

Government plans to pay doctors 30 percent for participation in a health scheme faced opposition. The health minister said there would be no compulsion for doctors to join and proposed patient notices in waiting rooms to show which doctors cooperated.

Limdor Dortora Hegith Heinbradel Labour Party Yes Chartors Ista Hamas

North Canberra Rugby League Elects Officers

A meeting of the North Canberra Rugby League elected officers and formed a Langue board. Key figures named include president G. Findlay, secretary McThomald, treasurer Whelan, and delegates Burne Averbody and Meivon. Postponement requests were rejected as the league prepared to form a Board of Control and unify grounds allocation.

North Canberra Rugby League North Caverre Civic Bast Amnalle Chin Ings Tr Etter Gein Gmen Fay Langue Fehpecupen Amnalle Deputation Watdrew Omcera

Marvellous Mr Punch at SRAMMAR School

The SRAMMAR School presented a pantomime based show titled Mr Punch to an amused audience of students and parents. Four weeks of preparation produced lively scenes with Roland Harrie and Rashad Cowie taking key roles, while a projected modern setting stood as the backdrop.

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Fragmented text about a dubious topic in Romania

The readable fragments suggest references to Romania and scientific ideas with unclear context. Names, dates, and concrete events are missing or garbled, yielding a cryptic note with no clear lead or outcome.

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