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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 17, 1949

Page

4

Merger Talk in Global Aviation Industry Cited

Fragmented report notes eROeE or AMINES eae or ci aviation plans sale by Lertat the Su ueraean Corporation. Britain America Air wave merger rumored amid regulatory inquiry in London. Auction details mention a sale at private price up to 60/2 per head, with top prior year value higher.

Eroee Amines Eae Ci Aviation Sae Lertat Su Ueraean Corporation Britapouth Amwerioa Air Wave Rupley Ack Prive

State May Amend Electoral Laws

An obscure note reports a proposed amendment to electoral laws. The fragment lists a commentator and mentions polling provisions, but the readable text is incomplete and lacks clear names or dates. The item reads like an update on legislative changes under consideration and notes potential procedural shifts.

Canberra Weather Summary Fragment

Weather fragment shows scattered data and unclear timing. Mentions Bam maximum 9 p.m and minimum 8 a.m. plus references to pm and am intervals and a point count. Unable to extract a clear location or outcome from the illegible text.

Parliament Debate on Mail Tampering and Customs Powers

Quoted instances reveal Parliament's range of a wartime practice to temper with letters in transit. The debate questions customs officers opening private letters and opposes tapping telephone conversations, urging government investigation into the alleged private annoyance and public mischief.

Customs Department Maribera

Investiture in Melbourne for Loyalist Viceroy Officials

Vice-regal ceremony with His Excellency the Governor General and the Lieutenant Governor of Victor presiding. Brigadier General Sir Edmund Herring attended with Lady Wy J. Me Well and a royal party. Insignia, decorations, and medals were conferred amid formal proceedings.

Mia Malem Betty McKigh Candeera Melbourne Yeatreidday

Dr W McCool Arrival for Canberra Conference

Dr W McCool, Director of the Division of Applied ... National Re Count of Canada Ottens, arrived at Canberra on Tuesday for brief Canberra conference. The Seventh External spending works Australia bedure resily Ing 44 Rta, be.

W. McCool Division of Applied Canada Ottens Canberra Australie Bedure

Allocation Sought of Petrol Tax in Ger Allocation

At a Labour meeting today in Sydney representatives criticised the Federal Government for allocating petrol tax revenue. About £10 million was collected in tax and donated £7 to be divided among states by population and area. The remaining £49,000,000 went to consolidated revenue.

Rydney Country

Electoral Bill Passed by House

A chaotic report on the electoral bill passage notes Aboriginal voters in the Northern Territory gaining or losing franchise status. Debate centers on postal and in person voting, with ministers and opposition claiming manipulation and debates over who may apply for postal ballots.

Shipbuilding Amendments Pass House Amid Debate on Nationalization

The Bonate tax and amendments to the Shipping Bill faced a House vote amid arguments over nationalization aims. Supporters urged balanced distribution between government and private yards, while opponents warned amendments could derail construction standards and required forms. The amendments were carried by a narrow three vote margin.

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Senator Collings Remarks on High Court Judge Clash

Senator Collings spoke during a foreign affairs debate in Australia noting tension between Britain’s parliamentary form and another system. He described postwar petrol issues, court pricing, and Commonwealth traffic as factors shaping policy. The exchange referenced the president of Renate and various unnamed members discussing postwar costs and governance.

Benator Collings Quewne- Tandl Unr Renate Henatar Iran Australia Commonwealth

Inquiry Into Sanberra Hostels Sparks Canberra Debate

A general inquiry into Sanberra hostels was urged at a Le Frade meeting chaired by Mr AR Clardiner of AWU. Secretary Mr Fisher of the Painters Union urged action while hotel managers and union officials discussed conditions, supervision, and possible country-wide allowances amid calls for reforms by Trades and Labour Council leaders.

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Parliament House Additions To Be Finished In May

Work on Parliament House additions faced delays with May 18 as the target finish date if conditions allowed. Officials described workers laboring under great difficulties as they push to complete the renovations while the Joint House Communities coordinates the project for better air and efficiency in the chamber.

Parliament House Benate Benatar Snower Benatar Extrehiey

Prime Minister Denies Communist Leakage Charges

Prime Minister Chifley angrily challenged Opposition claims of Communist leaks and asserted no evidence existed of any leakage of defense information from Australia. He said no complaints from other countries supported such accusations as a Senate bill proceeded, while critics warned of safety risks and questioned foreign influence on national security.

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Relatives Search for Hidden Money Near Palm Meadh

Relatives on Palm Meadh search thick bush along Barrenkey Road for an alleged hidden inheritance after Felativer pt mio, who died recently, reportedly promised £5000 to a benefactor. Mancer's widow and kin, including G Keri, spread word of the so called payout as they comb the area with friends and neighbors. The search has yielded no sign of the money yet.

Sydney Mio Palm Meadh Jaye Maren 4 Mie Hye G Keri Mucha Road Patt Beach Kerle Barrenjcey

Trades and Labour With Soviet Sogety

The Canberra News outlines a Trades and Labour meeting amid a Soviet theme, detailing speakers and local participation. It notes sessions led by council figures, the presence of legal observers, and mentions a May 18 date.

Treatt Accused Of Failing To Combat Rabbits

Summary details a dispute over rabbit control on Mr Treatt’s property with accusations from Mr Graham and Mr Trout. The opposing side reports claimed negligence in wildlife management. proceedings referenced legal pricing and administration concerns.

Mm. Treatt Abney Treatt Graham Trout Lee Mbutue Trier Tha

State plans to test all cattle for state plans to test all cattle

Fragmented OCR text outlines a plan to test cattle across the state to address dairy shortages. Mentions a university course, potential compensation for affected dairy herds, and efforts by Mr Graben and others to establish a compensatory program for dairy farmers.

Wool Post Chronicles of Australian Wool Commission

The Australian Wool Rassimios Commission chair, Norman Migeal, appointed after a national meeting. The post notes the commission’s mandate to oversee wool metrics and industry measures, with focus on governance and international market influence.

Norman Migealam Aturphiy

AC man arraigned in Casitarra police court

An arrest case from Casitarra police headquarters appears in court today. Details are sparse in the readable text.

Casitarra Police Parece

Jet Bombers and Fighters Proposed for RAF

The article outlines plans for jet bombers and jet fighters to join the Royal Air Force. It notes ongoing replacements and upgrades to the frontline force with dramatic emphasis on new jet types and rapid deployment, signaling a major modernization phase.

RAF

Fragmented OCR political briefing from Western state

An incoherent OCR fragment references Liberal Swingin concoRD and government plans. Mentions Minister for Air and general elections, with scattered place names and dates, yielding a partial snapshot of a political realignment discussion.

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