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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 12, 1949
Page
3
The report fragment outlines a claim before an industrial board. It mentions interim relief, a department, and parties including a hairdressers association, Metal Trades, and brickworkers union. Details are garbled with misread names and unclear dates or actions.
Testimony in Sydney centers on Hancock and Gore denying knowledge of an improper timber deal. J W Shand KC accuses them of deliberate deception as evidence details coercion, termination threats, and discussions at directors meetings. The commission hears that Farrell and Crown involvement may have influenced actions despite warnings. The hearing adjourned with Mr Ward present in the public gallery.
Alan Ronald Dison and Aima Baker of Western Creek were thrown from a motorcycle on a loose gravel turn near Royalin yesterday. Dison was treated at Can barre Hospital for incineration and minor abrasions and released. The other rider faced no serious injuries. the cycle remained undamaged.
Fadden accuses Chipley of deception during a budget presentation. He argues that despite promising new water facilities, the plan yields insufficient revenue and inadequate incentives. The exchange centers on anticipated revenue and fiscal management.
Nearly 1000 ironworkers flooded the town hall for a decisive vote. A three to one margin approved a motion by a faction aligned with militants while tensions rose as crowds forced entry and clashed with officials.
The agriculture department reports Central Ina Southern Tabletanda's potato harvest may reach about 50 000 tons. Crockrwell and Stream Scump areas show uneven yields while New England district expects 78 percent of the crop to be harvested soon.
London dispatch reports the annual assembly of Congregational churches voting to pursue closer cooperation with Presbyterian churches. Strong differences in judgment among the Congregational fellowship were acknowledged, yet unity in aim was affirmed.
A monthly summary from the National Bank of Australia notes improved wheat prospects for the next season. Favorable April weather supported sowing, with good moisture reserves and excellent stock conditions. Lambing projections are unusually favorable, dairy regions face labor scarcity, and price shifts suggest rising tensions in the dairy sector.
In a scattered outline the draw for Saturday lists matches involving Mat I Wantee, Jeanbeyan, Turner es AR, Sarwan, Bennett, Pace G. Brown, and Queenbeyan Ty I Marukes. Several times appear with ambiguous venues and unclear teammates, presenting a fragmented program from A. Davison and 7. Green.
A court in Victoria yesterday sentenced a defendant to imprisonment for assault and related offences after pleading guilty. The case, involving a man described as a key reform and linked to a hotel incident, included a chase by police before capture near Canberra Avenue and a voiced threat to witnesses. The judge noted prior offences and urged a strict penalty to protect the community.
The Watersiders refuse to honour the commission as the Federal Council of the Waterside Workers Union endorses a plan issued today. The document proposes changes to the termination of Water Mess representatives unless compliance with the transport group is ensured.
The Trades Hall Council in Melbourne opened an inquiry today with nine charges of Communist interference by Osc Sharpley, examining ballot rigging, deliberate go-slow policies by Red controlled unions to curb production, and improper delegate appointments. The inquiry was adjourned until tomorrow morning.
Darwin reports a Tiger Moth forced landing after liftoff when the engine fired. The aircraft suffered minor damage but no injuries were noted. details describe the event yesterday at Tali.
The United States Lawn Tennis Committee announced Davis Cup ties for July. Mexico faces Cuba at Fiserv on July 2 and 4, while Australia plays Canada in Montreal between July 21 and an unspecified date.
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