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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 11, 1950

Page

2

Ring Lost at Fairbairn Aerodrome

A ring valued over £100 disappeared at Fairbairn aerodrome on August 8 during a layover for a passenger on a T A A flight from Corowa to Sydney. The ring features two black opals and a 16 amail diamond set in white gold. Mrs L Tabbert von of the Cuartie Hotel Albury reported the loss upon reaching Sydney. A reward of £10 is offered for its return.

Fairbairn Corowa Bydney Abe L. Tbbertvon Cuatie Albury Sydney

Address by G E Haynes at Albert Hall on social work

Members of the National Council of Women have asked if men may attend a talk by Mr G E Haynes, British social worker, at the Albert Hall tonight. Mrs L Noravan says the meeting is open to all interested in social work and the talk will cover the final scene in Britain.

National Council of Women G. E. Haynes Albert Hall

Canberra Cooma Tramission Line Authorised

The Southern Electroxy Commission plans extend high transmission lines from Canberra to Cooma to serve a hydroelectric plant at Adaminaby. MLA J W Bieffert said the minister for public works J J Cahill provided the information as survey work nears completion for a Thredbo River hydro station near Cooma. Revenues from electricity sales are expected to repay the capital cost during the Snowy Mountains scheme progress.

Southern Eiectroxy Commission Canberra Joma Adaminaby J. W. Bieffert M.L.A Thredbo Cooma Tiwan

Stockings Hard to Sell in Australia Market

Sydney reports local silk stocking makers facing sales difficulties as the Australian market is oversupplied with certain British hosiery including nylons. Bond’s Industries Ltd General Manager N H Routley testified in the Arbitration Court opposing the ACTU’s £10 basic wage proposal.

Sydney N. H. Routley Bond's Industrea Ltd ACTU

Dugan and Mears Bound For Trial On Hold-up Charges

Sydney court holds Darcy Dugan and William Mears for trial over a payroll hold-up at Mort’s Dock on February 5. Both men admit to some involvement while denying certain pistol charge details. others in the case, including Brindley, are mentioned in the testimony and remand order.

Dugan Mears Sydney Herris S.A Central Court Darcy Eekiel Dugan Willian Zeell Mears Allege Mort's Dock Brindley Tey Tr Tuck Ani Eimmone

Interior Minister weighs road transport for delayed Canberra trains

The Minister for the Interior told the House yesterday he is examining providing motor transport from Bungendore and other centers for members delayed en route to Canberra. MP Chambers of Adelaide complained of five hour delays from Goulburn after train changes at 6 am. NSW Transport Minister McBride said delays were known and discussed with his state, considering a faster train under certain conditions and the possibility of road transport from a convenient station between Goulburn and Canberra.

Steiiide House of Representatives Bungendore Canberra Chambers Adelaide McBride Goulburn

Wool Market Shows Further Improvement Amid Competition

The wool market today rose about 5 percent on merino grades except for very dirty and carbonised types, which stayed firm. Monday saw a 16 percent increase as strong demand from Continental and British buyers supported prices, with excellent sales reported.

Sydney

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