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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 21, 1949

Page

2

The Atlantic Pact and Russian diplomacy analyzed

A Canberra World War II era piece discusses Soviet aims, Western cooperation, and the Atlantic Pact as an insurance against global war. It contrasts Russia’s peaceful posture with Western powers seeking mutual understanding and avoidance of aggression.

Mumia Hutherie Germany Ruarin Armameix Russia Omer Af Mitner Sud Rickan Mussian Objectiven Rusia Adere Nord Europe Rumi

Tennis Championship Play Surprises Packed Finalist Field

Tennis championship results read like a surprise reel with Bodie, Pryor, Turner, and Downing advancing through closely contested rounds. The women's event showcases Hedberg and O Balli in a notable showing as standings shift toward the final.

Viceregal Names and Government Figures Highlight Canberra Post

The Right Honourable the Wise Count Lexrebulm and Mr BH Rushworth, chairman of Laver fst ok Their Pxtelaneh incite a Canberra governor general and ministerial movements. The Right Mencuralse the Ett at Lastawel outlines governance changes in Canberra.

Count Lexrebulm Ard BH Rushworth Laver Fst Pxtelaneh Ineirire Aire Meteel Ett Lastawel Nas Lef

Weather report fragment from Canberra area and surrounding forecast

Fragmentary weather bulletin mentions barometer readings around 30730 and 3130, temperatures near 36.8 and 24 degrees, wind speeds up to 9 mph and gusts. Referenced locations include Canberra and Port Carter. Overall tone cites cloud cover and moderate to light winds with a forecast for the period including a sunset/late night update.

Deaths in Walkerville Adelaide Today

Fragmentary note reports deaths in Walkerville Adelaide today with a mention of evening routines and a study retirement after supper. The legible parts imply a series of events or notices but lack clear details or names.

Canberra candidate meeting date announced

A March 2 meeting of the Canberra trench group was announced by WDE RW Dlate Executive as the venue to recertify the Canberra candidate. Mr P 3, Tacher, branch president, said last night that previous nominees had been approved, with further arrangements to follow.

Canberra Canberee Trench WDERW Ing Mr P Tacher

Employed Youth Chub igrets to mleht MCA Hotel

The MCA Hotel announces a meeting of the Employed Youth Chub and the Viking club at Mole at Chee club room. A special board meeting is planned for Be, Shapoms at 12 30. A dance and tournament setup details are to be finalized with entries and drawing orders.

AIL Vikings Mole Rooma Masring A. Mesting Board of Dimetore Shapoms Aumillary Tomarrow Wtlens Jnew Brill Thal Raya Sonora FMCA Niente

Australia Faces Postwar Manufacturing Challenge

In a Brimey speech Prime Minister Chifley outlines the need to expand manufacturing to sustain livelihoods as external earnings drop. He cites 1948-1949 wage and employment patterns, urges practical industrial policy, and stresses support for primary industries, power, and capital formation to avert broader declines. He warns against discriminatory trade barriers and calls for targeted government action to develop vital sectors.

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Hold Up At Dance Hall Reportedly Foiled

A disrupted hold up at a dance hall failed as two assailants attempted to seize cash and fled after a confrontation with the main guard. Police describe the incident as a disruptive scene with several witnesses and dancers signaling the emergency.

Britons Evacuated From Burma Amid Fighting

The Aly Ministry announced that 30 plus Britons have been evacuated from Burma as danger of fighting persists between Burmese government troops and Karen rebels in the Myitkyina region.

Burma London Aly Peeaee

Police Officer Dies After Gun Wound In Park

In Orange a police officer died after a gun wound while being transported to Bevan Base Hospital. Harold Malontm died around 10 a.m. during critical care. Gray, a fellow officer, showed concern for his health as Meran Eranaffered transferred him from Bathunt to Scilithorpe two years earlier.

Harold Malontm Bevan Ito Gray Watts Mearan Eranaferredtrom Scilithorpe Grays Eervice Teenierk Ivo Ja

New Track Record Set Over Ten Furlongs

A four year old horse named Coal Town set a new track record for ten furlongs at Mtamt Pieridae on a Sunday race card. The prior mark had stood at Brighton until recently. Details on the exact times, jockeys, and subsequent placings were not fully legible in the surviving text.

MTAMT Imin Brighton Eh Tumerton Shasnen Grider

UN Assailed as World's Costliest Futility

UK parliamentary report quotes Mr Padden criticizing UNESCO week remarks and UN costs. He cites UK representation at UNO at £102,800 plus estimated £30,000 for other LGN delegations and warns of wasteful funds fueling political posturing over human rights and draft resolutions.

United Nations Organization Iir Padden Yee Lerding Paddan Unesco Rania Avuti- Tina UNO LGN Suis Muse Amininia BO Everantes Psicas Padde

BMA to Seek Legal Advice on Conscription

Sydney reports the Federal Council of the BMA plans to obtain expert legal advice on conscription. The conference discussed medical, legal, and professional standards and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Act in relation to the recent Family Benefit changes.

B.M.A Sydney Oundey Federal Council of the DACA John Hunter Hia Tech Medical Eecnlon Pearntativen Greatpsine Néchaaney Munter Ani Unkerthy Lala

Political fight plan voiced by BMA official

A Melbourne based report outlines BMA rhetoric on political action and cooperation with Commonwealth partners. It cites statements by Labour member for West Sydney and other officials on defense policy, the United Nations charter principles, and allied bloc commitments to a new defence plan amid international tensions.

Tinty Penfosalmnad Jeon Eavertan RMA Senator Mckenna Aneralatn Allen Pace O'Connor Chiffen United Nations Defen Fanopean Asmerivan America Ar Price Emeryaalttian Canada

Chifley Opens Security Loan Tonight

Mr Chifley will announce the 640 million seventh term security loan during the Empire broadcast tonight. The Commonwealth and state governments plan funding and conversion details as part of a wider budget and subscription program, with specific figures cited for manufacturing and public works nationwide.

Rimaay AmMela Airware Prine Binteter Chifley Empire Quix Auatentiain Nyipainont Altho Commmonwraitiy Banmehiy Aiehathe

Group 8 Rules Against Norths In Canberra Rugby League

Canberra officials in a postponement meeting debated Group 8 rules against Norths in a competition start delay. They discussed the ACT season with May 4 preliminary matches between Yass and Goulburn and possible Country Week adjustments, plus proceeds allocation from the season’s gate receipts.

Norths A. Moti Canberra Yeaterday Raipoy Iskely Bour Act Foster Canoni Junior Frotall Goulburn RW. Magty League Aydney Ic Piaher Schoormartern Goulborn Fiat Wallongenge Eason Wales Ty Cettire Croerge Parca

Mine engineers call off strike at eleventh hour

Sydney reports that a last minute decision by mine engineers ended a prolonged stoppage, averting power failures. After days of talks led by Mr Calvigner and union leaders, workers returned to mines in Maitland and Newcastle, allowing 14 opencast plants to reopen and stabilize output for the near term.

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Empire Teachers Conference Held Abroad

More than 100 teachers from Australia New Zealand Canada South Africa and Rhodesia plan a conference in London to study differences in education under an exchange scheme arranged by the Empire Education Federation in cooperation with the union.

Tondo Branay Australia New Easland Canada Bouth Adee Rhodesia London

Matson Loss On Trans Pacific Route In Strike Fallout

Matson Navigation Company faced disruption from a West Coast shipping strike affecting four freighter routes between Australia and New Zealand. The firm reported total loan exposure around 20,490 dollars with some figures adjusted by wartime conditions and broader ocean freight constraints. President J W Cushing noted the strike's impact and that other pre-war commitments remained largely intact.

Matson Navigation Chiepany Amy Wirating Wiekerage Nibaldiney Geeani Btoarnabin Company Aualtbiin New Zralant Cushing

Woman robbed of life savings in Melbourne

A Melbourne woman, Eve The Wer of Swan Street Durley, told detectives two armed men held her up at 3:30 pm and stole her life savings from her home then fled toward Chrinteturte. Neighbour Julie Fineron and local resident Mr Otriatomitu Munz gave statements. Police recovered the money later after the woman reported the incident.

Melbourne Lantiene Aloe Life Savings Elars Snineton Eve the Wer Swan Street Durniey Otriatomitu Munz Julie Fineron Lone Lamutedawne Hunday Menmyne Atime Aden Fawn Eure Chertacy Ak Mira Titania Tucker Ald Planta Conner

Two Shot Dead In Cinema Hold Up At Livbers

Report describes a cinema hold up in Livbers where Thamar A and Jeni Jatterall were counting takings when fatally wounded. Investigators say intruders entered the crowded hall and shot them, later dying in hospital. Police have identified suspects as Mar mile ararfver and others tied to the incident.

Tandon Lividl Shen Rinhages Taanant Thamar A Indermanager Jeni Jatterall Cinemm Livers Livers ‘Nn, Ikatemr

Sydney Badminton Club Meet to Address Canberra Team

Sydney badminton insiders plan a get together next Friday in Sydney W GA to discuss a visit by the Canberra team featuring Wilkinson Farman It rion BD Sarucan and Misaon Mt. fprint with Humpheown H Sinmnanny and Mrs J Barmy. The group aims to arrange a visit and confirm arrangements.

Sydney Canberre Menta Wilkinson Farman Itrion Sarucan Misaon Mt Humpheown Sinmnanny

Stolen Attache Case Ties Canberra Club Theft

The Canberra Amateur Swimming Club reported the theft of a teathered attache case during a weekend event. Investigators believe the loss occurred Saturday evening, with a suspect seen near the club premises as early as Sunday morning. Local police urge anyone with information to contact them.

Canberra Ewitte Tome Manly Booth Bales Autunday, Raven-year Air Therene Pilly Dorothy Blakmeen Smalbournte Rundsy Unay Oataileane BR. Wastentt

T B Clinic to Open at Acton This Week

The Acton community will see the opening of a new TB clinic this week. Officials announced the facility will offer testing and treatment services, with staff coordinating care across schools and local health programs.

T.B. Clinic Acton

Royal Cynbeers Triumph Amid Stiff Competition

Royal Cynbeers edged a strong field as Chub led with a stellar front nine and near record pace. Savard and Braton posted top marks, while Brat and Nall battled for positions as the field chased the late surge.

Drunken Motor Cyclist Fined After Plea

Dunstan MiteWity, 23, Hairy Farmer of Ghilburn, was fined £5 plus 10 days in prison after pleading guilty to being in charge of a motor cycle under the influence. The incident occurred in the early night on a Minny ayele road, with the judge Mr RA McKN presiding.

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