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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 23, 1949
Page
3
In a London court Morrison queried delays in notifying A.C. about Phobos scratching from the Doncaster Handicap. More than £2,090 in Phobos bets since March 3 must be refunded. Halligan denied any policy breach or collusion, stating no officer destroyed documents. The hearing referenced possible official document issues and a question from Mr Miller.
A dawn robbery saw two men escape in a stolen car with watches and jewellery valued over £1,000. The owner, Francis Alexander Ramp of Queen Victoria Buildings, George Street, reported damaged plate glass windows smeared with treacle to hinder breakage. Police investigations continue as authorities pursue the thieves.
At the Perth annual Farmers Union gathering, a motion to nominate parliamentary and other party positions was debated as a key theme. Delegates discussed union unity, parity issues, and future leadership as the meeting continued.
A snooker tournament hosted by the Social Club and brigade will conduct a final round after preliminary matches. Winners include Jamin Baxter and N Ryan, Z Dogan and C Horth. Several pairs quit such as J Bower with N Prenter and L O'Brien with A Bennett. Other players listed include F Gettfot, A McDonnell, T Byepe and Beier.
An Avro Anson aircraft belonging to RAAF officers crashed on landing at Casino this afternoon. Four officers were aboard and form a Court of Inquiry to investigate the Mosquito crash last Saturday. The plane sank into soft ground as the wheels touched down.
Fragmentary report discusses the Arbitral Court and Arbitration Tribunal amid tensions between unions and employers. It notes some factions pay lip service to arbitration while undermining the system, urging government action to sustain industrial peace.
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