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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 06, 1949
Page
3
A fragment notes a clerk in the Mepham Pergusan Pty Ltd context. The readable text hints at a business or administrative setting but lacks clear actions, dates, or full names to confirm events or outcomes.
The annual report notes elected officers including secretary Dr C Allei treasurer Rev A C usm and auditor Ageton. Delegates Camaron and J M Andetarm attend District meeting. Scouts and cubs faced enrollment hurdles with many boys turned away while observers struggle to form a senior scout troop.
Sydney court heard Arthur Tobin of Gaynwater Road King's Cross held nine diamonds worth £1000 in custody. He refused to identify himself or provide information to police. Tobin allegedly tried to sell the jewels at arrest and discard some by throwing them away. Bail set at £990. remand to May 10.
In Central Court Ernest Keith White timber merchant of Jamie son Street City appeared on two charges alleging he drove a car while under the influence of alcohol. The case was remanded by Mr CRRSA RAS to Be for further proceedings.
Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Dooyuna and Anam Streets near Bell yesterday after noon. The drivers Wilkie of Amatie Hostel Bieler of Boldvewood Street and Turner escaped injury as the cars sustained minor damage in the slow speed crash.
Lawrence George Blebert 11 of Griffith remanded to a state institution after charges of breaking and entering and stealing. He is to be held 45 days for psychiatric examination before final sentencing. William Mullin 82 of Capitol Hill Hostel received two years six months with hard labour for indecent assault of a 14 year old at Mulwala Hostel on April 14.
A fragmented report from Relbourne notes 468 small diamonds valued at £3000 landed in Sydney. Customs reportedly did not search the consignment. the claim suggests a failure to apply levy rules to the diamonds. The observant authorities dispute the handling and legality of the seizure.
Melbourne reports a Hartnett car will be manufactured in Victoria with government support exceeding £000,000. The Frankston site was chosen for the factory with land and building provided and rent waived for the company. A gas venture inquiry and capital board discussions are noted but details remain unclear.
The Police Commissioner Mr Scott refused to review a suspended officer’s claim for salary and allowances. R G Laws of Goulburn, acquitted of assault, had sought pay while suspended. the Appeal Board ruled the request out of order for missing a 30 day window. The Police Association urged action, but the Commissioner stood firm.
Willa Neville Harding, a former Lord Mayor, was fined £40 today at Central Court for failing to furnish an income tax return for 1947. Mr. B H McGrath stated Harding was a public accountant and worked as an information specialist. Harding’s 1947 income would have incurred £615 17s 1d in tax. he failed to furnish returns from 1943 to 1948.
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