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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 22, 1949
Page
4
The Canberra Advisory Council pressed for urgent water supply from Uriarra and Pierce Creeks, faster electric and tramway plans, and safer roadwork. Officials announced new bus routes and a larger city services fleet while debating garbage collection, district health posts, and traffic safety improvements.
John Cleary was sentenced to 12 years gaol for manslaughter of Minna Williams, 38, at Beaton Cheintrua Day. The Crown stated Cleary killed the woman with a kite during a Christmas Day incident in her home. Cleary fled, a man was killed, and Justice Clancy noted mercy in the murder acquittal context.
State lottery results list multiple prize numbers and syndicates with names and addresses. First prize No 126 referenced to Mune Syndicate, Mrs L Guard, Wentworth Street Manly. Fourth prize No 72000 assigned to Luck Syndicate, H C Heyolds, Albert Avenue, Cobwell. Last line notes No 9617 will be Hewes Osmarraw.
In Manly, Sydney, Frederick William Akers collapsed in the courtroom while alimony proceedings against his wife were being discussed. Akers, a 18 stone man, was attended by staff and later carried from the room after efforts to revive him failed. The witness box saw cross examination of Akers by Mr H D Murray, the attorney for Mrs Kunmore Long Ager, with testimony noting Akers’ condition as described by witnesses and authorities.
Prices moved unevenly with light supplies of a sheep and cattle sale at Flemington. Competition was fair to good, with prime stock and hoggets selling steadily while cattle offered fared better. Notable quotes cited prime bullocks and steaks with beef prices recorded, and a push for a Canberra development plan and public information initiatives followed during the day.
At a lengthy meeting three elected members and Dr Moore argued to discard the Advisory Council. The majority backed abolishing it, while A Shakeaper proposed delaying until September and ultimately a motion to replace with a Legislative Council was deferred to the next meeting.
Returning Officer Mr Me Reilly declared Liberal candidate Bruce Milson elected by a narrow margin over Labour rival Maloney. Final count showed MP 1115 and Moloney 11167 with omissions and adjustments noted. congratulations extended to Mr Mitiah amid postpoll reflections.
A partial Sydney High Court notice references Max Falstein and Max Palatein seeking a special leave appeal from the Federal Court over a 320 pound payment. The fragment notes an importation issue involving water, watches, and movements from Switzerland, with agents and court references.
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