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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 17, 1949

Page

3

Gardin Adroits To Commission Béing in Trouble

Sydney report from Wednesday on Garden and Ward before a commission. Garden admits discussing a £6000 envelope from Moasie Hyam and mentions a £11,000 claim about Practer but doubts if Weed earned it. He complains of misstatements and defends his counsel’s tactics as the hearing adjourns to next day.

Sydney Somamissios Garden Youngel Ward Moasie Hyam Bini Jay

Shoulder Strine Threatens Wool Loss in Early Signs

Fragment reads as an OCR damaged note on shoulder strike risks in flocks. Mentions Husoid conditions potentially precipitating severe wool losses and sheep mortality, with figures ranging from 130 to 1,000 in some flocks. Likely a historical agricultural observation with unclear terms and broken phrases.

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Corar By Election Report From Local Post

Corar by election report notes a local contest with candidates and polling details. Names and exact places are unclear in the fragment but indicate a vote outcome and campaign activity in the region.

French Premier Wins Decisive Victory Over Communist Deputies

Paris reports Henri Queuille, French Premier, secured a decisive victory amid a censure clash with Communists and de Gaullists. The assembly rejected a motion to extend debate, censure motions were tabled, and voting split across multiple blocs as tensions rose over economic and political policy.

Paris Henri Queuille de Gaul Warioe Volun Gaul Duclos Voles

Minister condemns hostel conditions in Canberra and Darwin

In Parliament Mr Gullett questions hostel standards and stores bought for Canberra ACT NT hostels. Mr Lemmon notes complaints about construction and cooperative housing efforts with government paying overheads. He says private contractors carve out Lawley House area for offices and that engineering service costs are under review.

Lemmon Canberra House of Representatives Gullett Henry Irving Act Darwin Jobe Lawley House Harrajang Ehother Isbour

Canberra Services Club seeks growth and leadership changes

The Canberra Services Club presented a report noting nine months of profit and a turnover of £3,973. The treasurer K R Parker chaired the meeting as the retiring chairman and a director did not stand for re election. Twenty three nominations were received for the Moerdaf Tirec store with several directors re elected. The board discussed extending facilities for a reading and writing room and plans for future building work.

Canberre Cub K. RG. Parker Ube Moerdaf Tirectore Mears WJ. Brey HA Bearee Binnie A.D. Beamn Cole D.lliman Lewis J. Bk. Orr Ant H J. Yeend R. @. Parker E Gray Pster Packer

Settlement in wool dispute eyed for next week

Sydney reports a mass meeting of Sydney men endorsing a union decision. The union executive will offer employers new settlement terms expected to be accepted. Newentle foremen to meet Friday at 2 pm and the union to approach the employer Monday to negotiate.

Sydney Sesok Newcastie Coulburn Newenntle Sasment Ben Ap

Minister Awaits British Report On Press Inquiry

The government plans a Royal Commission on the press with evidence gathered from 1947 to 1948. Minister Calwell said a report would be presented to the British Government in June and printed by Majesty's Stationery Office. Independent observers and various proprietors and associations were noted in the discussion.

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Yarralumla Seeks Improved Bus Service

More than 20 residents attended the Yarralumla Progress and Welfare Association meeting discussing the need for additional Wortridge buses. A deputation plans to approach the Minister for the Interior for improved services and other grievances. Mr J Riddle did not seek reelection as president. Mr A Woods remains secretary.

Wortridge Yarralumla Mesars J. Radcliffe H. R. Quigg Tremwurer V. Rees Meadamen F. Yandell K Deane V. Marah H.R. Mir Riddle ACT Progress Council

New Arrivals in Itchen Furniture at Youngs Queanbeyan

New arrivals at Youngs Furniture Showroom Queanbeyan feature dining tables and chairs praised for splendid construction and value. Inspect the excellent ranges and be pleasantly surprised by affordable household furniture tailored for keen shoppers.

Queanbeyan Young

Health Minister Denies Doctors to be Conscripted

Health Minister denies conscripting doctors under amendments to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Act. Senator McKenna argues against tribunal proposals and criticizes the zero-qualification body to adjudicate disputes. He cites costs of the free medicine scheme and opposition amendments fail by 26 votes.

McKenna BMA America Great Britain BAMCA Hv. Witient API Huey Benator McKenna Benator Liviaien

Political unrest reported as Security Council awaits action

A hazy report from Batavia describes a political hush as the Security Council is expected to act. Nearby, communities await developments while regional tensions rise amid clashes near Multenzury and unrest in surrounding districts.

Batavia Tadononia Security Council Tuya Dapanoas Multenzury

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