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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 09, 1950
Page
2
The readable fragments mention 1600 tons of something, a sudden limited impact, and an interim event related to contracts. It notes 474 tons shipped and references misunderstandings, friction, and concerns about pollution from wood and drying processes.
In Sydney the 27,000 head sale at Flemington and surrounds showed fair inquiry for sheep, lambs, and cattle. Quality was satisfactory with prime ewes and wethers selling to modest bids, lambs firm, and cattle generally weaker though yarding was good. Prices ranged with ewes to 74d, wethers to 94d, heifers 70-80, and other stock varying around market levels.
The ALP executive met at Marvonte Mall after delays due to prior bookings. A dancing class and other uses reportedly forced postponement, with calls to avoid repeated conflicts that have prevented gatherings in past years at Muroni Hall where the Liberal Party formed.
Commonwealth Statistician Dr. Roland Wilson reported Australia’s net migration reached 180000 in 1949, triple the 55000 tally in 1948, with total population at year end about 10,050,883 divided into 4,050,546 males and 4,000,337 females, noting females outnumber males in Victoria and South Australia.
Melbourne court hears case against Florence Walker a Middle Park typist charged with forgery and ten cheque utterings from a union fund totaling over £4400. Evidence includes a detective statement about Walker admitting gambling and misusing union money, and a branch official noting suspected deficiencies.
In Auckland on Monday the case of Frederick Stanley Hodgson a 59-year-old dairy chemist was heard. The defense argued the accused Brooks a former English woman claimed to have waited at a road junction for hours before Hodgson was shot. The prosecutor said Brooks admitted a tormented pursuit and the incident allegedly involved misidentification and financial disputes with union officialsAssessment notes mention a mix of unrelated details about debts and military service but these do not change the main legal issue.
In Sydney, Monday, Dugan and William Dell Mears faced charges linked to a February 3 Mort’s Dock hold up. Dugan denied plans to escape Long Bay, accusing newspapers of false reports and urging authorities to verify the truth. The case, now under two KCs, proceeds with further proceedings anticipated.
The Sydney wool market generally rose about 15 percent above European levels with strong demand across continents. Wool auctions reported 9,660 bales offered and 6,283 bales sold, private sales plus catalogues adding to the tally as traders noted notable interest in crossbred and Merino types despite some carbonizing varieties underperforming.
YMCA members and friends plan autumn events including a Vienna waits competition and solo items. Brochures and applications for the Youth Leadership Course are available with contact through YMCA. A basketball team will play tonight at 7 45 in the hall, roster including Bell Menales Spolrwond Brauns Murray Dunbar Bhane Jones. May 28 gym drills, YMCA Youth Club meeting next Saturday, and a Canberra HIY Carnival participation noted with Sydney teams.
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