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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 06, 1949
Page
2
A report details Canberra’s Cotter Dam expansion with a concrete crest and intake changes. Work includes a new concrete dam section, a rushing and screening plant, and two 5,000 gallon tanks supplying the project site. Authorities outline progress and ongoing construction plans.
Police chased a burglar from the Wiscktown branch of the Hark of MLW last night before the intrusion could be completed. The building was disturbed but nothing appears stolen as the patrol arrived soon after. Local watchman reports say the suspect fled toward Yorougn 4 Mile. PIANO TUNER LEON noted in report.
The Leader of the Main County Party states that De Wan Murph would bring publicity and the country would react. Sydney’s Liberal stance leaned toward gathering university information, while the Sevene-Bruxney meeting implied no handshake between opposition parties.
A Canberra aerodrome fire erupted near an ammunition container as smoke rose yesterday. Fire brigade and LAA personnel fought the blaze with rain aiding containment. Wing Commander praised the rapid response and support from the Fire Brigade and Army units.
The Canterre Cues of Kae l and Gira held a founders day ceremony with teachers, students, and parents present. Attendees included Dr. Hi Gurgmann, Archdes cam Robersson, Miss T Masters, and the Reverends Pyfte and Ann ron.
Lottery No 1661 drawn today lists first prize number 1088 for Tau rus Syndicate led by Mire J Law ler, second prize No 7B60 Walse Syndicate Morton Avenue Dul chely, third prize No s2811 amr Luck Syndicate W. C. Brown Forsyth Street, fourth prize No TH02 two Trers Syndicate D J Baylian Young Macquarie Street Glen Innes. Lottery No 1848 will be drawn tomorrow.
Eugene Smith, 23, of Chippen Sini, wed Thursday at the Contra Summone Court in Sydney after asking his wife to escape from the Little Bay area.
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