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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 12, 1949

Page

3

Sydney man testifies on timber deal payments to garden and Farrell

In Canberra‑style testimony, John Lesith Garden details receiving 6500 pounds from Hancock and Gore for timber dealings and payments to Farrell and others. He confirms only 6500 pounds was his, denies full sums or net gains, and mentions a 5000 pound payment to a Ward family member. The hearing probes the Umber deal and related commissions.

Sydney John Lesith Garden Gaines Tod J. Lynn Fireife Army Farrell Garden Hancock Gore Justice Ligeriwood Farrell Jonly Ward Newtown ‘Bridge Justice Ligertwond Dansock Tor Iduoy Andi 1 Iinter Darden Fartell Volved Tranaaruan sugKeate Stan Turnbull Warwick Farm Arden

Canberra ALP to choose candidate

Sydney report states the executive of the Australian Labor Party considered a protest over candidates for the Canberra seat in the Federal Parliament. The executive decided to delegate authority to the Canberra branch to nominate the candidate.

Canberra Sydney ALP Canberra Oval

Premier Mollway Urges Tax Break to Stem Population Drift

A Friday Indictment to country people to stay in rural areas, Premier Mollway proposed tax relief for those relocating from city centers. The speech cited nationwide population drift and urged Central government and the Federal Treasurer to consider reduced taxation to counter centralisation.

Mollway Holiway Chitey Victoria

Wife Accused Of Stealing Wedding Presents In Hastings

Pearl Morgan of Hastings Street Henry was committed for trial after husband accused her of taking wedding presents valued at £59. Detectives interviewed her on March 5. she claimed she took nothing specific. The case centers on a missing watch and other items from the home after the couple wed on December 4.

Sydney Ealing Pearl Morgan Hastings Street Henry Morgan AW Wright

Two States Support Rank Appeal to Privy Council

The NAW and Queensland Governments will intervene in the Commonwealth Government's appeal to the Privy Council against the High Court Decision in the banking case. They will appear before the Privy Council hearing in London starting Monday, with Mr D N Pritt leading their representation.

Privy Council NAW Queensland Commonwealth Privy Longer High Church Bute Bepsant Bouillon London Btaten D. N. Pritt

Tennis Carnival Postponed by Rainy Conditions

The ACT roardent tennis carnival, scheduled to begin this morning, has been postponed for a week due to continuous rain making matches unplayable. Organizers cited ongoing wet conditions and unsafe courts. Local clubs warn players to monitor updates and adjust plans accordingly.

Department warns of evictions over new tariff payments

Officers will inspect Rostela today for men lodging in hostels run by Works and Housing who have not paid the increased tariff of £20. Many have ignored the notice to take the new rate. Some will leave Canberra as the increase bites. Forty girls from Gorman House transfer to Mulwals Hostel.

Department of Works and Housing Departmente Rostela Dll Moray Lomien Canerra Creuip al Ainales Gorman House Mulwals

Australia Leads World in Aircraft Standards

Australia asserts its aircraft maintenance standards are on par with global bests. Airline officials state any variation stems from stricter mandates, not laxity, noting Australia’s lower accident rate supports their policy.

Australia Melbourne Nis Senate O'Byrne HN. Walsh Aln.a RD. Collins Annett Airways Walah Romthin Anett Avayan

Man adrift after mistaking ship to Sydney voyage

A man named Arnoatdimen from Fant Stel-2oure survived after realizing he was aboard the wrong ship, the Stratheden bound for Sydney. He reached Sydney today, recounting that the Birmingham had grown too far to jump and that he was booked to join the Orion to visit his sister in England.

Sydney Frida My Arnoatdimen

Red Cross Fete Planned in Canberra Amid Forecasted Dry Weather

Heavy rain would cancel the Canberra Red Cross fete staged by thirteen Canberra Church of England Girls Grammar School pupils. The event opens at 2:30 p m with Mrs Seth Burton officiating. Doll and cake competition entries were to be brought to the grounds this morning.

RED Cross Canberra Church of England Grammar Schoo Seth Burton

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