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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 12, 1949

Page

2

Liberal Party meeting discusses past and party realignment

The Canberra Liberal Party monthly gathering attended by MLA McCaw and General Secretary Carrick reviewed the party's history, noted four years of examination, and pressed for restructures while denying external financial support from any organisation. It urged formation of new branches and commented on amalgamation with other groups.

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Boy Awarded 3600 Pounds for Loss of Arm

Sydney reports a 18 year old boy from Gippa Mtoe Haunuin awarded 3600 pounds after a tram accident on May 1 1948. The court, while ruling damages, ordered a new trial on damages and noted Supreme Court duties. The incident left the boy amputated and he sought redress through the State Court appeals.

Sydney Peter Cowie Gippa

Hightmare of Tri Across Tasman

A Sydney bound voyage from Wellington to Sydney turned dreadful when a gale lashed the Monowst vessel. Passengers were hurled as the ship rolled, with more than half of them in bed for hours. Captain G B Stor warned the trip was the worst he had endured in 43 years at sea.

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Burma Alerts To Meet Attack On Border

Burma warned of possible attack as reports stated Burmese troops near the China border and security measures were tightened. A government spokesman said authorities prepared for any drive by Communist forces toward Burma.

Rangoon China- Burma Burma

Volunteers Reequip Braddon Play Centre Faces Appeal

Community volunteers organize to renovate the Braddon preschool playground with support from the Department of Interior supplying materials. A local survey shows strong parent interest in a pre school play centre and more volunteers are sought to complete the project.

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Melbourne Assault Trial Grim Endings

In Melbourne a 23 year old man from Canfield was found guilty of assault with intent to commit a capital offence. The incident occurred on the Yarra riverbank as a couple from a tea garden party returned home. Grasso’s lawyer argued the girl drank with him and went with him, but the court ruled the act intentful and grave.

Melbourne Yarra George Peter Graaso Canfield Sdeneral Seasiune Graaso Wan Assaint Yonatan Hawthorn Garena Graso Womai Gepre Gatbutly Grasso Urama Uramma

Haystack Fire at Fyshwick Rages Near Woodgrove Farm

Canberra Fire Brigade responded yesterday to a haystack blaze on Mr. J. F. Smith’s Woodgrove property at Fyshwick. Firefighters believed grain was being burnt off and the blaze spread toward the haystack center, with heavy effort required to control the fire.

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Burt's Hat Trick Wins Wagga Cup

Burt's hat trick win in the Wagga Cup at Huc cemion Colliaun marks his second win of the event, following betting rumors about Colligan's form. Colligan's victory comes despite a price drift to 10/1, with Burt securing the win by four lengths and a half head.

Burt Wagga Colliaun Colligan F. Burt Clyde Collison Bolivia F. de Leetana Curyalus Bar 'Camge Lestons Io Colina Athe Divas Kor Bels Ney

Caesar appeal inquiry sparks union tension at Delain

An inquiry into ballot rigging was stopped amid protests by the Vir toran Labour and allied leaders. Organizing Secretary Mister Lovegrove and officials challenged independent witnesses and demanded protection for unions, while tensions rose as Henderson and Woodhouse were barred from the room.

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Ealing Studios Plans to Make Films in Australia and Britain

Report from Darwin states Ealing Studios will shoot scenes in Britain and Australia. Director Ahm direc Awiph Smart returns after three weeks in Britain with a company including Lippscombe. Filming for the project will begin next Monday in South Lipscombet and Australia to locate a site for "Arma" and to source contemporary Australian stories for the production.

Darwin Ealing Studion Ahm Direc Awiph

Amateurs Billiards Round In Caldera Contest

The Fire Brigade team faces Acton Silent Howe tonight at Bretation Land Hotel in the Caldera Amateur Billiards competition. Second round matches see J Bower T Burn and N Ryan on the Fire Brigade side. Final rounds set for Sunday with Bower vs Byrne in the billiard final and Prendergast vs A McDonnell in snooker.

Fir Brigade Acton Silent Howe Bretation Land Transport McDonell L. O'Brien Thin Wesk

No Need for Smallpox Case Reported

A report details vaccination efforts and health authorities responding to a smallpox scare at Commonwealth Health. Dr Wiburds and Minister for Health Benator Kenmm eld vow strict precautions. Sydney and Darwin vaccination extensions are noted. no confirmed cases yet, but vigilance remains high.

Australian Health Minister Talks Precautions Against Outbreak

The Minister for Health Senator McKenna said yesterday that he is satisfied with precautions by health authorities against a possible outbreak in Australia. He noted a vaccinated person could still contact the disease but authorities acted quickly and there is enough serum to treat everyone if necessary.

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A Timely Warning About Monday Blues and Bilious Feelings

A fragmentary note describes the familiar Monday malaise and seasonal changes that cause unease. It links dull moods to wind shifts and warns of liver trouble when bilious symptoms arise, urging readers to consider Dr tracing remedies.

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