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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 25, 1949

Page

2

Cimgalese Nurse to Australia Embargo Sparks Debate

A garbled report discusses a Ceylonese nurse possibly returning to Australia under new government regulations. Nora comments on the plan to send Alice back and the potential need for others to accompany her, citing concerns about authorities and passports. The passage notes tensions with officials and references the Ceylon Government.

Alice Nowa Funn Ta Tang Fm Mim Hons Mona Whven Iris Sorvarte Mins Bona Ceylon Alice Nora

Canberra Team to Play W A

A Canberra team scheduled to play Western Australia, with a special meeting set to arrange travel and official numbers for the tour. The notice of motion by Manuks Chub aimed to appoint officials to accompany the team, but was deferred at the meeting.

Werterm Australa Tam Wall Reach Wrorth Ug Ts Oak Riral Jeway Manuks Chub Werinrwing

Melbourne men sentenced for delivering letters outside

Melbourne on Thursday heard that Raymond Alphonse Exmartine and Philip Arthur were sentenced to three months for delivering letters and attempting a petrel violation outside a penal area. The case referenced wartars and movements near the sea, with details distorted in the report.

Melbourne Itty Aumertandite Raymond Alphonse Exmartine Ont Arttewck Philip Arthur Baylin Toorak Pentridge Good Bear

Forestry School Enters ACT Tanket Ball Competition

The Forestry School has entered a team in the ACT tanket ball competition. Competitors from BALC CMCA and Baltic migrants will vie for domination. Other dominations must be lodged with the general pereneny of the FALCA. A lasting association will form after the competition commences.

BALC CMCA FALCA

Water shortage at pig farm prompts bore drilling drive

An official effort to secure water for stock spurred the Department of the Interior to act at a Commonwealth farm. Officials reported acute water shortage and approved bore drilling to power a water draw system. Over 42 bores have been sunk by rural leaners in Canberra areas to provide water.

Dore Uhe

Garden adherent of the Communist Party faced inquiry

Proceedings describe Garden as a Communist Party adherent with a drawer ticket and alleged links to the Australian Communist movement. Witnesses recall past affiliations, including leadership roles and expelled status, plus questions about his ties to a local firm and internal party conflict. the hearing adjourned to continue.

Garden THE Communist Party

Death of Mr J J McGirr Sparks Legislative Sorrow

The Legislative Assembly shows sympathy to the relatives of the late Mr J J McGirr, a Crown official and colleague, with Premier Baddeley and members expressing sorrow as they mourn a man they were proud to call a friend.

McGirr Garmer Miiniater Mr Baddeley Sis Latel M Coleague

Beetles A grade results in royal canberra associates medal field

The first round of the 140.0 medal was played yesterday alongside the monthly medal. Winners include Mrs J Kelly 08, Mrs Galloway 101, Mrs Reid 100, Mrs Kelly 106, Mrs Asthen 103, Mrs Kilmartin yon, and Mrs Mister 100 with scores ranging around 76 to 78 and a total of 17 entries noted.

Royal Canberra Associates Mra J. Kelly Mrs. Galloway Mre Reid Kelly Mea Asthen Kilmartin Mister Abe Nile Muvte

Woman Receives Gifts From John Haigh Court Records

A London case details a woman who accepted clothing gifts from John Haigh at M4 formerly One Law Court. Gifts include a knitted jumper, horseshoe, brooch, wallet with inscriptions, and a photograph. The gifts were safeguarded by a detective from the Busticide squad several days ago.

Patie Eran Donee One Law Court London Haigh Weil Gta le Room Onslow Court

Harcourt Garden Loses Appeal Over £50 Fine

Harcourt Garden loses appeal against a £50 fine imposed last year after being found guilty of demanding money for the use of city offices. The appeal court confirms the fines, stating no tolerance for practices that exploit space and accommodation.

Harcourt Garden Atoney Thureday Harcourt McLaen Corden Lnuna City Amice Marcourt Garden Thomas Leake Harvey Tian Ren Polya Aloo Mne- Michael Jeige Hohien Manny Tor Oer

Tamistenzed prices ease at Homebush stock sale

At Homebush stock sale on Thursday the market eased 2 to 4d below Monday's ruling rates at Blemington. forward pens included 20,087 head. Prime wethers to 61s, prime ewes to 83s, prime babies to 60s, prime hoggets to 1 1s 8d. About 2,000 cattle with midweights and meats in line with the day’s values. Prime steers to 24s 10d, prime cows to £22, prime bullock beef to 8s 7d, and prime bull beef to 83s.

Rydney Blemington Medlin

Brisbane tram stoppages disrupt city transport

In Brisbane the tramway and trolleybus workers staged a 24 hour stoppage delaying wage claim talks. Privately owned buses and emergency transport were crowded with city bound workers as the stoppage began this Thursday afternoon in Perth?

Brisbane Sunita Cornell Tha Tramway Tun

Man Batter Wife Tragedy Reported In Weston Home

Newcapital reports a couple Joseph Allin Paul aged 28 and Joan Mary Paul aged 23 were found dead in a Weston home after a violent assault on Mrs Paul with an iron bar. Police believe poisoning caused the death of Mr Paul. The couple, married about a year, had been living with Mrs Paul, his mother, who was at Ceamock last night.

Firul Airrel Weston Joseph Allin Paul Joan Mary Paul Mig Mea Paul Mia

Premiership Cricket Final Set At Manuka Oval

Manuka Oval hosts the Premiership match between Uni maasoi and Mingetom in a high stakes contest. Leaders seek victory as runs, wickets, and points shape final standings with several players listed among top performers and potential heroes for the decisive game.

ACIT Uni Maasoi Wil Manuks Oval Lomarrom Whet Manuka Une Mingetom New It Wer Panther Fan Tiengton En Me Ininge Ome Lampe Anima Tong Manes Amalie Northbourne Menika Arcaninan Mrure Rann Sen Nade Ie Manuke Ptrepeth Bao Mer Harry Vincent Kingston Custance Fiertaon Werke Jager Cotton Ghiradello Flynn Rabin Bebeck Herding Brand Temby

Dairymen Seek Extension in Milk Contracts

Launceston reports that a deputation including Abe Chairman and Mr. Howey urged the Ministry of Commerce and Agriculture to extend the guaranteed price for all manufactured milk from 499 to 137. The Dairymen seek an extension after a favorable hearing and discussion with the authorities.

Launceston Thursda Mike

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