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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 18, 1949

Page

4

The Caberra Ties FRIDAY March 1B

The Caberra Ties discusses migration of workers to Canberra and the cost, training needs, and delays in building projects. It notes language and Australian customs gaps, calls for remedial action, and questions government funding and project affordability for migrants and taxpayers.

Caberra Ant Wurteps Canberra Wille Kheic Atendard Europe Nibat Australia Waal Ottaane

Britain moves to nationalise steel industry

Amid strong opposition cries in Parliament, the government advances the bill to nationalise the steel industry. Critics accuse the measure of acting too slowly and warn of potential economic effects as the bill proceeds in the house.

Britain London Spoichatag Coram Hanes

National Theatre plans amid controversy in Canberra council meetings

The National Theatre English Producer discussed Canberra and Australian branch concerns at council meetings. He cited costs and aging infrastructure, noting a 40000 pound version and wartime legacy. plans included a revived opera company and a private music group, with community center and council support debated.

Australia Tyrrme Canbermin Arin Council Guthrie Heitsan Tran Zaliey Welles Opera Company Ayan Uy Etern Cama Aris Ailley Weuerver Esata Danter l Ogie Fae” Pailek Pipaganda Counell

Pharmaceutical bill debate rages over free medicines plan

Sydney parliament discussed a government proposal for free medicines to patients funded by the state. Doctors and parties clashed over access, payment, and implementation with ministers urging rapid adoption and opponents arguing against forced participation and loss of patient choice.

St Patrick Concart at Albert Hall Delights Local Audience

More than 890 people attended St Patrick s Concart at Albert Hall in celebration of Mount Patrick s Day. Children from St Chiara's Baboni offered a choral concert while a procession featured banners, poems, and dances. The program included a range of performances by students, with Mr. Treymor s and Mr. Ypres contributing instrumental and vocal items.

Mt. Tatrik Albert Halabana Tbe Chiiath J. Treymor Mr. Whine Ory Tesste Feeland Killarney Patrick Freeble Retss Fane Domagny Rae

Royal Governor hosts Canberra reception with notable guests

Excellency the Governor General welcomed at Government House Canberra yesterday a varied group including Air Harry Liu secretary of the Pocket Testament League and the Venerenie archdemon B Robertem from St Johns Church. A slipney party was hosted for which His Excellency extended invitations to commissioners.

Che Hanaureniews MoRll Government House Canberra Berang Tyrone Agn Ant Ir Wilmot Bea ‘i Weause Jarae Ing Air Harry Liu The Pocket Testament League Venerenie Robertem Johns Church Canbvera Cave

Daltons Quiet After Earth Tremors Shake Town

In Dalton residents report a minor quake event with tremors felt at the Noval Hotel and surrounding area. Witnesses describe a still morning and limited damage, while officials note the incident prompted no major disruption to daily life. A separate Commonwealth grant discussion references disaster relief funding for broader events in Queensland.

Commonwealth Chitney Biste Chiney Fraser

Debt of 79 Million Sparks Government Response

A garbled passage notes a debt figure of 79 million linked to Australia and government actions. It mentions a prime minister or minister figure and parliamentary context with uncertain references to Cameron and ministers. The snippet hints at a financial issue impacting the government and potential abeyance of payments.

Auatralia Sity Chiftey Cameron

Chains Gone After Fifteen Years Of Prisoner Use

A fragmented report notes chains were used only once in fifteen years on prisoners. The piece mentions wand imagery and a poster day in a northern territory with references to officials and a response to a senator. Names and places are partially garbled.

Tatertor Jannson Tn 2 Sydney

Cobar By-Election Sydney Vote Counting Notes

Fragmented report from Cobar by election in Sydney mentions Latent Mguren and E Wetherett candidates, 200 votes outstanding, T Ryan Lang Labor senior vice president questioned for second preference votes to Liberal candidates in Concord. Official figures unclear amid party tensions and ballot notation.

Sydney Thureday Latent Mguren Ny-Stection Mre HK. O. Camisball C.F HJ McMretein Dh. E. Wetherett Informad Mr. T. Ryan Cenior Lang Labor Party Tetsone

Australia 19 Support Pact in Pacific

Debate on defence arrangements in the Pacific centers on Australia and Betts Commonwealth nations. Senator McKenna criticizes sharing strategic Pacific islands with other powers as part of defense pacts within a United framework. He notes Australia could fall back on a pact if necessary.

Pacific Australia Betts Commonwealth T Health and Sociel Services Snator Mckenna Anid Mittin Sithin

Senate passes bills despite walkout and misprints

A fragmented report states the Senate passed bills after a walkout amendment. The House faced misprints mentioning Northern Territory Representation and Capris Twreitery with unclear terms. The article lacks precise names and dates, reflecting a garbled OCR excerpt.

Senate House Northern Territory

Polish Ballet to Visit Canberra

Polish Ballet to visit Canberra performing two one act ballets See By Prides and Dante tit Printemps by Chapin and Etraas. Presented by the Polish Australian Ballet Company on October 12 at Albert Hall in March 85. The program will include Carnival Laue and Aurora's Wedding. Bonoole will receive 16 per cent of the proceeds from fashion she gave day.

Prides Chapin Etraas Pollah Aue Tralian Mallet Company Albert Hall Will Anche Corata Aurora Bonoole Rashinns

Meat Production Pre War Peak in Australia

Government figures show meat production in 1948 fell well below prewar levels. December output reached about 28 300 tons, roughly 8 percent above prior year but still far under the 167 000 ton prewar average. Peak production in 1939-still cited as 1 058 600 tons-marks a distant high.

Australia Sears Beatietieian Armagh

Government debates future economy stabilisers plan

Government ministers defended economic stabilisers aimed at postwar recovery including public works and transfer payments. The debate covered balance of payments, trade leverage, and maintaining employment while preparing contingency plans for privatization if needed. Dedman argued voters would decide in referendums on changes.

Ube Dedman Tha Ube Commonwealth Woonombe Hedman Plana Paivi Chinamestwest Brates Theotienite Banking Nterc National Sconomie Flald Epson Dedman Tovarnmant Coult Deeman

Concerted Plan for Defence Urgent

Fragmentary historical note discusses an urgent defence plan involving Empire fiefence and cooperative strength. Mentions Menzies and an Avasteli government obligation.

Avasteli

Government debates ACT hostel and works program

In Canberra discussions on workers hostels and the broader ACT works program proceed. The Minister for Works and Housing lammun comments to the Leader of the Country Party, while admission that the government conducted 134,744 om remains noted amid protests over capital and maintenance plans.

Canberra Act Mx Lammun Courrtry Party Itr Padarns Lemmon An& Dovernment

Dr Evatt on Freedom of Competition Debate

Dr Evatt discussed freedom of competition before the Privy Council amid Australia’s banking policy dispute. He cited the Commonwealth Bank case, noting the government’s steps reduced banks from ten to one and warned against revolutionary private industry control.

DR. Evatt Freedom Lonton Thursda Commonwealth Bank Nationaliaation Ipuldnekte Aay Principian Ing Industring Evatt Justice Dixon Hvatt Abe Grunell Drovale Cyril Fadel Sunvy Connell

Macquarie Internitae Relief Aid In Australasia

Fragmented OCR text discusses an international relief effort linked to the Murvail of Minecas Rasor and a projected event in Australia and New Zealand including the Parish group. The garbled lines reference a sister organization, a concerted title, and the need to name concrete instruments or titles for the relief initiative.

Macquarie Bacquarie Ueland Ye

Mine Closes Down Owing to Expense

A senator spoke on a bill to fund wartime loans, noting high costs and the need to aid returning veterans. He warned the nation faces years of effort to finish top priority programs and ease veteran and domestic burdens amid wartime loans.

Judges Free to Comment on Political Activities Debate

Report notes comments by judges including Jandgen Ur and Mila at a forum about freedom of expression. Mentions names such as Priane Mininber, CAS, PTI, and Aytiyan Flinders, with questions on private spin and public activity. Context suggests a discussion on labor party ties and potential political engagement by listed individuals.

Jandgen Ur Vivil Privat Spinon Priane Mininber Cas PTI Ney Aytiyan Flinders Tan Ine Labo Jumtios Comet Orlin Wangur Gr Duh Bennet

Queanbeyan Seek Better Phones Queanbeyan Seek Better Phones

Fragmented text outlines a Queanbeyan meeting and elections. Mentions Gum Sevan Chamber of Commerce, secretary A Byto, editor W A Woodger, and officials J A Claws and Brow Srammaree. Notes vote timing and voting access for players and public officials.

Olin Primplenhale Colmany Wembert Anmual Sevan Chamber of Coolmeree Activision Enryram DML J. A. Claws Brow Srammaree A. ByTo W. A Woodger Co Keatén Bray Ratin Bengal ALM le Shore FL Williams Bauer Luton Irwin Queanbera Chenier Coe Erminnes Aiakeiey

Woman dives clothed into Manly Lagoon amid strange incident

A Melbourne date line reports a fully clothed woman diving into Manly Lagoon during a troubled episode. Eyewitnesses recall a tense scene in a front garden as onlookers watched the diver enter the water. Police were not immediately available for comment.

Manly Lagoon

Padden Attacks Labour On Communism

Padden accuses Labour of harboring communism and criticizes party leaders for alleged leniency toward communist influence. He warns against allowing communist cells to operate, urging action to protect democratic government and stability.

Padden Labour Adarwaning Fadel Activitien Merat Democratic Party Maine Dawkroy Canatttat Prarweurg Boston

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