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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 23, 1949

Page

4

Obituary of Mr Thomab'k Beaver at Geulur Cathedral

An obituary notes the passing of Mr Thomab'k Beaver after service at Shiva Church of Kingland. The funeral at Desheera cemetery follows a short service with family and friends in attendance. The document records pallbearers and mentions the widow and mourners in attendance.

Geulur Erie Iim Narania Yabiree Tumberumbeyn Contillens Erwin Tring Shiva Church Kingland Lowe GF. Pyke Rrendeang Mears D. Beaverot NM. Bhort Od Ae Pall Bemwre Seta

Fragmentary KORA WARRINGTON Truman Ambassadorship Mentioned

Fragments mention President Truman and a U S ambassador role in Korea with unclear names and dates. The readable text references Seoul and Korea but details are garbled.

KORA Warrington Truman Pisaat Jotm J. Fin Una Seoul U.S Mared

Canberra Forecast Rough and Unclear Entrance

Unclear OCR text outlines a Canberra forecast mentioning a mix of weather elements. It hints at mild regions, rain development, and variable winds with nocturnal cooling, but the fragmentary source lacks concrete numbers, dates, or structured details.

Canberra Weather Brief Signals Mixed Readings

Weather report from Canberra notes varied readings with a 9 am temperature around 28 degrees and a morning minimum near 18. Observed wind speeds range up to 1 mph with gusts and a 20.82 percent humidity reading.

Pam Dens al Pune

Adventurous Australia debate in Prime Minister speech

A Canberra newspaper digest reviews a speech titled This Adventurous Australia, delivered by the Prime Minister. It discusses Australia’s industrial policy, enterprise, and government actions balancing taxation, resources, and national development while cautioning against extremist demands and isolationist trends.

Radio Creiala Miarlalnimeit Umea Pomemeca Constervon Imade Jokin Mackson Staie Word Eiterk Avatralia Éiacupt Sontinusur Atrippine Labour Teese Speogatan Comittutora Howe Australie Australia

VICE REGAL HONOURS TO NZ MINISTERS AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE

The Right Honorable W. FTMrKall and Mir. BW. Waters of the New Zealand Journal Services Commission were received at Government House Chinterrs on Saturday by His Excellency the Governor.

Monudeatie W MrKall

Minister to visit Taariinni ware for Excoe four days

The minister plans a four day visit to Taariinni ware for Excoe to assess staging and to meet local officials. The trip includes visits to Motmrt and Vaunceston to inspect sites and discuss plans with regional leaders.

My. Jonnaen Mchal Excoe la Eustnews Snellie Motmrt Vaunceston

Ottawa Treaty Review Denies Revival Claim

The minister for defence yesterday denied reports that the Ottawa Agreement was being revived. He said no attempt to revive the treaty was underway and dismissed speculation as unfounded.

Deteniem Dadmaeny Ottawa Agrenment Tequirga

Taxi Man Charged With Assault In Rural City

A taxi driver, Francis Charien Way, 35, was charged after an assault in a district rotunda. The victim, Jamu Moen, was hospitalized in serious condition following the incident witnessed by bystanders and police. Witnesses and authorities described concerns over stability and safety in the area.

Rydney Tureday Chareed Seth Oun Beity Francis Charien Way Meeher Chat Wilaemaen Wevien Jamu Moen

Home Building Costs Rising Across Cities

A garbled report notes rising costs in home building with urban contrasts. It cites a directorate findings showing varied percentage increases across towns and capitals, with Port slamming high, Adelaide and Brisbane posting notable gains, and brick homes increasing faster than timber in several areas.

Op Aetnaurne Adelaide Grata Rlebana Homes Brite

ACT Show At Hall Saturday

A disrupted OCR item outlines an ACT show at a hall on Saturday with unclear details. The text mentions performances, judging, and a focus on Friday and Saturday events though specifics are obscured. Names, dates, and exact activities are unreadable due to transcription errors.

A.C.T Hall

Government to Plea for Sharkey Amended Charges

Government to plea for Sharkey outlines amended charges against Starner, Ing prosecuted under the Ceues Act. The document notes miners demands and a union appeal in Rav e.

Sharkey Awit Posse UP Te Praaso Adr. Starner Ing

Defence Minister declines comment on rocket tests

The Defence Minister Dedman said yesterday he would not comment on or report that the United States wasted the Cantral Australian rocket test. He added he does not believe in publishing statements on defence and would speak in due course.

Defence Dedman United States Pestis Nevia

Social Service Pact Nears Between Australia and NZ

A formal agreement between Australia and New Zealand aims to unify social security provisions. Key figures include Australia’s Minister for Social Services MW Parry and New Zealand’s Social Services Commission chair Waters. The talks cover old age, invalid pensions, unemployment, sickness, and widow pensions, with anticipated terms to include related allowances. The plan centers on extending benefits and coordinating Pension and welfare programs across the two nations.

Australia Ialand Bene Ata Adi Tarly Powland Parry

Boy Scouts as Enemy No 2 in Cominform Propaganda

Fragmentary report cites Cominform material labeling the Boy Scout movement as Public Enemy No 2 after Fascism. It claims the aim was to control youth and promote a totalitarian state, with Lord Rowallan tied to the push for indoctrination and obedience.

BOY Scouts Adelaide Twesaar Public Enemy Boy Scout Movement Setish Lonmonweatth Xapire Seout Rowallan

Chinese Interim Injunction Granted in Melbourne

The High Court granted an interim injunction preventing the minister from taking action against two Chinese individuals, Young Hing and Quang Bhs, until a formal application is heard. The case follows the O'Keefe decision and addresses deportation concerns.

Melbourne Tueeday High Court Toalay Kee Cadwell Ciyoung Hing Quang

Sydney university joins new coast technology alliance

Five new university links form the NAW and Ue Mintatnr Feueaton collaboration at Sydney with Newewatiin the Wonlongong arcimic university system. Groundbreaking blocks begin for a public works department backed technology academy in Armidale.

Sydney Tusciay Heffrynyan Neweaatin Wonlongong Bubliec Works Department Bern Bydivey Daivepaity

University Technology Proposal Shows New Tech Faculty Plans

A proposed university plan outlines creation of technology faculties at the University of Peennology. Introduced by the Legislative Minister for Education, the proposal aims to provide training for graduates and post graduates and to support research in engineering and technology.

Rydnty Tureday Fue Fe University of Peennology Touly Educugh Tts Hetrom Howald University of Trotolemy Facultien Forge

Journalist Fined for Official Secrets Charge in Court

A journalist, named in the report as Jeanne Tivestimete, was fined £35 after being found in breach of the Official Secrets Act. The proceedings referenced minutes of a conference and a later ruling on privilege, with the court considering whether to accept certain documents as evidence. The case involved the handling of confidential information and potential implications for press privilege and reporting.

Detwroan Marubers Britah -Australasian Tobacco Company Sydney Ann Kathleen Moore Department of Postwar Reconstruction Snore Ullee Ana Herm Sither Teles Mira Anne Monre Om Raathers Spe Davey Gourt Dinvey Way Anid Rhand Fariand Jeanne Jeanaert Informa West Brales

Legal dispute over appeal rights and Privy Council leave

The report discusses a High Court decision involving private and public relators and a potential appeal to the Privy Council. It notes divisions among parties, the possibility of Bishop Weide appealing, and that the Attorney General commented on consent and waivers affecting special leave to appeal.

Carecal Ar Siaria Tnt Igs Justice Roer Weide Privy Council

Johnny Hawke Not to Coach St George This Week

The Kangaroo footballer Johnny Hawke will not coach St George this week. He remains with Canberra Rugby League and will instead assist in a temporary role at Cromwell as speculation about his appointment grows.

Johnny Hawke ST. George Jahryes O Mciela Cromtla Hurvivilie Saontha

Farmers Against World Agreement on Wheat Sales

MELBOURNE says the World Wheat Agreement debated at a government economic day. J F McKindlay of the Australian Primary Producers Union signals willingness to back official terms. The discussion covers parity, price supports, and quota limits to 78 million bushels, with Australia potentially leaving the pact if terms constrain production.

Farmers Against World Agreement

Will and estate case ends in invalid marriage ruling

In a probate decision, Justice O Bryan ruled the marriage on the deathbed invalid, denying de facto wife claims and altering the distribution of the estate tied to late Baker Taylor of Victoria Street Melbourne. The will dated 28 Tae, two years before the marriage, is deemed invalid for the deathbed union.

Wah Marriot Lumer O'Bryan Baward Taylor Frutterer Victore Steet Taylor Tae Mare Oran Therman Alina Sano Lavina Peal Taylor Sid Pot -Hacome Faylor UN UL Q'Bryon Watt Iy Hla Deckalin

Consta ble Charged With Assault and Robbery Case

Kenneth Austin, 21, stood in Central Court on assault and robbery charges tied to an incident involving grievous bodily harm against elderly Wit Usher at Venctuse on November 2 and a postponement noted to March 30 due to police prosecution.

Rydney Kenneth Austin Guy Coupe Neri Avatin Vinatahie Bifenvas Agin Wiracat Wit- Wam Str. Memgner SM

Penalty reduced on flying doctor appeal in Darwin court

In Darwin Northern Territory court, Penitential appeal reduced the flying doctors penalty. Judge Wells noted the case and considered it a minor issue. The Crown argued the license violation and late sighting while Penton faced a prior fine for similar offenses.

Darwin Chete Fenton Derwin Ag ‘Wells Keith Earmunds Wells Walt Pentin Penton

Dam and irrigation plan linked to Murray River dam project

A rugged, partially coherent report outlines a joint government venture on the Murray River to raise a dam and spillway to full capacity. It describes water conservation, potential electricity generation, widened Lake Victoria channels, and submergence of land along the Murrey and SiMe Valleys. The plan anticipates 12 feet rise, 4000 square miles affected, and end-of-1953 completion with significant coal savings and power station construction in Fait.

Avonwy Tyresder Predictey Watern Weteralag Mina Alii HNL Cubitt Terangatta Murrey Valley SiMe Mita Valley Ryding Warten Viotorte Murray Mab Burrintuck PP Phe Aotuin

Vaccination Plan Aims to Halt Spread of Tuberculosis

Tomday date in plan by John Hughes director of the TB division of the health department outlines a vaccination program using a drug developed 40 years ago by French scientists. The vaccine offers sixty weeks of immunity, allowing vaccinated individuals to work around TB patients with reduced risk. The rollout targets Royal North Ancre hospital and includes medical students and nurses among those to be vaccinated.

Bydney Tor John Hughen Dee Partment of Health Will M.C. Geurland Hughes Wis Bete Royal North Ancre

World Sculing Challenge on Evans River

A rough report from Evans Head about a world sculing challenge held at the Evans River near Parramatta. The fragmentary text mentions Lisomre and Maradny with unclear references to vessels, filder, Tevank, ClourRe Colk, and a rowing event scheduled in May.

Evans River Lismore Maradny Filder Tevank Mand ClourRe Colk Parramaits Wil Ny Tver Evans Head

State Lottery Sydney Turwiky Draws Result

Lottery numbers drawn and prize details appear mixed with misread names and places. Key names include Boomerang Syndicate, Nes 0834, Thewe Syndicate, Osborne Road Manly, and J D McKay. Event notes reference upcoming draw and locations in Sydney suburbs with uncertain spellings.

Sydney Turwiky Bootle Syndigate Dew Osborne Road Manly Thewe Denn NSIS Gnamrock Alin McCabe Parife Highway Haraby Erhyarar Gat J.D. McKay Cooper Oad Yegoone Urewa Temmorraw

Aircraft Carrier Arrival Date Revealed for May

Melbourne reports Australia’s fret aircraft carrier Australie is expected to arrive on May 12, announced by the Navy Minister Riordan. The move follows plans for escort vessels and submarines, with departure details and crew numbers still to be clarified.

Melbourne Tumary Australia Australie Wid Fremantle Navy Riordan My. Ie Tervin Bary Byrne Cary and Man Lastry Tabterine Firety Abecarat Avelepumnst Tote Redern Tose Force

No Deferment in Deportation of Aliens Melbourne Tale

Fragmented OCR bleeds political debate on deportation policy. Minister for ration and government figures debate potential changes to immigration and transport actions. Opposition critiques government handling of policy and potential shifts in parliament.

Melbourne Tuamiay AAR Cabell Australia Traditionel WiKer Labor Meibar Uyanette Mr. Calwall Mr. Colon

Minister's Hopes For Canberra's Racecourse

A report notes the minister hopes Canberra's racecourse will become a notable venue. Johnmon and council members discuss plans and expectations for future development and approval.

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