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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 03, 1950
Page
2
London Tuesday reports a possible change in the royal title may be discussed at Commonwealth Prime Ministers meetings. Writers note Canada and India push for stronger constitutional independence, some premiers prefer ending the link to royal status, while others see no dramatic shift imminent.
London divorce court heard a booking clerk Edward Collins complain that his wife ignored him and that his wife’s attitude grew increasingly unreasonable. The court granted divorce on desertion grounds amid the wider public reaction.
In Vitawa on Tuesday readers saw debate over Canada's place in the British Commonwealth. Reports note wide regional variation in attitudes toward Canada's role and the recent statement by South African Prime Minister Dr. Malan.
Canberra Hire Car Proprietors Association members resolved to open hire car ranks at Civic and Manuka from Aram day. The Kingston rank will also open soon with a phone in booth. Ranks operate from midnight to 16 hours daily. Public support urged as cars can be procured by ringing the ranks or private numbers of proprietors.
Coroner at the inquest found Walter Hutchinson, publisher and race horse owner, committed suicide while his mind was disturbed. Death was caused by pneumonia accelerated by an overdose of barbiturates, taken as Hutchinson faced extreme ill health and overwork at his job.
The British meal limit for restaurants and catering establishments has been removed effective today. The first order will come into force on June 1942, with ore shilling and related provisions noted in the accompanying notice.
The Minister for Civil Aviation Mr White said there has been no official discussion of merging TAA with ANA. He noted many possibilities could occur and a cabinet subcommittee is examining the whole issue of airline regulation. Any major issue would be handled by the subcommittee.
Red bearded Birmingham poet Fred Kendall-Husband, who claims his great grandfather was Australia’s greatest poet, is delayed at Trieste during a Europe-wide walk. He has worn out his boots after 6,000 miles through England France and Italy. He plans to continue through Norway Portugal and Palestine with his overcoat crucifix and monk’s cord, aiming to convert Ragland to Catholic lent.
Sydney report notes exploration in Queensland with a deep tent well at Morelia near Spritacure planned this week. Dewan, general manager of the shel company of Auatea Malta, Mr Avery, says the well could reach 10000 feet and the group has spent over £1,000,000 since 1940 seeking commercial oil. The site is touted as the best in the area though still未 considered virgin for oil.
Sydney report says lightweight rider Noel McGrowdie secured medical permission to ride in yesterday's Grinbane Cup, won aboard Silver Buss. He had suffered jaundice three months earlier and had retired from race riding on medical advice, but was cleared to ride in two recent races and plans to return to Brisbane.
Melbourne Tuesday reports the Victorian Liberal Government plans open race appeal inquiries once in power after state elections The Chief Secretary Mr Leatt says the government would consult with the VRC before introducing such legislation aimed at administration duties in NB.
In Parliament Mr Finnam disputed hotel alterations without consent from the Department of Building Materials. He cited restrictions around New iaxtie, Mount Victoria and Fort Kembla on building operations at hotels. The Licenses Reduction Board will weigh local inhabitants’ concerns in hotel license applications.
Test aspirants excel in county games at Lewis and other venues. M C C with Al wicket led by 111 over Yorkshire as denkinge and Bailey dismissed the county for 113. Amateurs Simpson and Fil rich both hit centuries in a 263 total for their side. Glamorgan dominates Burrey in a county match while Cambridge University posts 340. Gloucestershire vs Oxford ends with Oxford 3/95 Hofmeyr 69 not out.
Mr Justice Roper ruled the will of Alma Isabella Dunn invalid, saying she was not of sound mind due to an alcohol problem when she signed it. Dunn's husband Eric John Dunn challenged the will leaving about £1500 to two nephews of her brother Richard Pinson. Mrs Pinson testified Dunn dictated the will and appeared capable, but the judge found she lacked proper discretion and memory at the time.
Ola Karl Kharisen, 92, a boiler attendant, was sentenced to four years for manslaughter in the death of Willan Stewart, 58, whose mutilated body was found at a city lodging house. The court found Kharisen not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter after medical evidence. An appeal for clemency was urged, noting a drunken spree between the two men.
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