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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 12, 1949

Page

4

No Bribes to Electors 13 Chifley Aims For Reform

A verbose excerpt reports Prime Minister Chifley condemning bribery to electors and outlining policies. He warns of economic strain and tax resistance, proposes reduced taxes and pensions, and discusses unity with Labor and the 14 party platform. The piece mentions plans for railway and western Australia development.

Chifley Westardar Mr. Chifley Chiffey Selvan Sania Labonir Tabor Rag Seinwy

Immigration Chance May Not Recurr

Fragmentary remarks discuss immigration policy as a potential chance for Australia to balance population needs. The speaker argues for minimization of immigration to build a population worthy of the country, citing defense and future prospects.

Memorial Window St John’s Church Honors Sister Hayman

Memorial window at St. John’s Church commemorates Sister Hayman. Archdeacon Robertson recalls letters from her and describes her life as an example of selfless service amid wartime hardship. He notes her work with native communities, sacrifice during Japanese advances, and dedication to aiding the needy.

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McKenna Industrial Board Stand Challenged in Canberra

Acting Attorney General and Senator Gardiner clash over the Industrial Board’s authority and independence. They defend the board against claims of weakness, noting past amendments in 1947 and emphasizing that external pressure did not threaten its existence.

Notable British Deportation Case Hinges on Prohibition Rule

Fragmentary OCR reveals a court or immigration case regarding prohibition and travel with mentions of Mr Lindsay and a home destruction. The text names Britons and a transport event, plus a family including a wife and children facing foreign restrictions. Context suggests a controversial legal proceeding on exclusion or deportation.

Brower Simah Ai Ey Youl Tayan Inari Lindsay Amiak

Adelaide event in Mayoon parade stalls progress

Fragmented OCR text references Adelaide and Mayoon with unclear dates and phrasing. The readable elements mention an event in Adelaide and potential obstacles to a high capital effort, but specifics are not clear.

Colin Wins Adelaide Cup Shout Ends Crowded Race

Colin triumphed in the Adelaide Cup as major contenders sailed wide. Race details appear garbled with several names and times scattered, but the winner is clearly Colin with notable competitors listed in error-filled lines.

Royal Commission To Probe Communism In Australia

The Victorian Government moves to appoint a Royal Commission to inquire into communism in Australia. The inquiry aims to adduce facts and present them to Australians, distinguishing between those who oppose communism and casual sympathizers, and to protect constitutional government while avoiding an inquisition. It seeks to reveal the extent of communist activity and foster healthy public opinion while preserving individual rights.

Riyal Australia Ueclaire Communist Party Moya Commission Frre Wal McLavin Ita Activitim Wilreaira Australis

Workers Hostel to Rise Near Civic Centre Site

A derelict text fragment outlines plans for a workers hostel near the Civic Centre, noting accommodation for 399 residents and a tied site layout. The brief mentions a director from Canberra and Melbourne linked to the project, with blocks of two and three stories and recreation spaces.

Market Report on Sales and Prices at Local Yard Auction

Fragmentary notes show sales at wood and hardware stalls with values reported as generally firm. References to buyers and sellers are obscured, with partial names and unclear dates, but indicate steady demand and stable prices in today’s market segment.

RSL Backs White Australia Policy in Hobart Meeting

In Hobart on Wednesday the Federal Executive of the RSL pledged unwavering support for a White Australia policy. The conference aligned with the Federal Government’s plan to repatriate wartime evacuees and signed a resolution to back any action needed to remove evacuees from the country.

Hobart Wedvenda The ROBL

Man Acquitted Of Damage In Sydney Court

In Sydney the Quarter Ber many Court acquitted Sunn Willan Prrelval Jarvin, 82, Inbourrr, of damaging two steps at Saint Benedictine Church on December 14. He claimed a vision and believed a robber was after him. The court noted no immediate criminal intent and he faced hospital care for his actions.

Sydney Wedni Q Sunn Willan Prrelval Jarvin At. Benedicte Broadway

Penalty Sought For Tax Evasion In 1948 Case

Charis Coward faced a £50 000 penalty for tax evasion involving funds over £12 000 in 1948. The court was asked to find the company and directors guilty of tax evasion and income understatement with substitute returns. A total £60 000 in penalties was mentioned as the outcome. A May 1948 delivery of documents and a roadside incident were noted as related details during the case.

Charis Coward Rite Penaltina T.X. O'Neil Coward Mime MacDonald Ti George Street Hart Wan Jatoten

Britain Leads World Shipping Tonnage Amid Steel Advances

Lloyds Register data show the United Kingdom owning about 23.4 percent of world merchant tonnage, with fast tracked aging fleets and strong shipyards. Norway remains third, while Britain plans 1948 steel capacity using welding tech to boost output and reduce costs.

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ALP Disapproves Miners Stand On Arbitration

The Australian Labor Party rejects the miners demand for arbitration and urges referral to the Australian Council of Trade Unions for handling industrial disputes. A party statement cites devotion to arbitration as policy while urging unity with trade unions through established bodies. The Coal Mining Union and Council dispute how claims should be settled and propose consulting the ACTU.

Chetr ALP Cpa Eps’ Council McAlpine Clarey Stewart Kennelly Ogunall Coal Mining Uniond Council Caemum Ue Council A. TU. Ae Clalina

Wage control debate sparks reform push in 1945 court ruling

A debated intervention targets wage levels and purchasing power amid calls for a commission to investigate employer power and price mechanisms. The 1945 triennial conference hearing discusses establishing a wage regime that preserves workers’ real purchasing power while regulating metal pricing and inflation.

Aps Ali Wurl Poversaing Ihjuatingata Enaingie Metalledi Indix Mg Uitvs Auiche Commienda acAlpibe

Darby Munro J Bill to File Against

Attorney General Mr Marin has decided to file a bill against Darby Munro J Ay dney Wetnewing. The case concerns negligent dering and Munro was committed for trial in Koparais Court on March. Crown Promentor y te Kiiston end Une Bolisttnr-cen eral Mr Wrngail says the case should go to trial.

Darby” Munro Aydney Marin Munrs Bie Koparais Jay Crown Kiiston Mr. Wrngail

Recession in U S Could Seriously Hit Australia

A Northeastern commentary warns that a U S downturn could significantly affect Australia’s economy. Prime Minister Chifley and Australia’s ALP leadership consider strategies to shield the nation, including government steel policy and imports, amid debated spillover risks from U S recession and global price pressures.

U.S Australia Hiner Pee Warioun Austral Exericus Catfrey Fede ALP Chitey Ameriien Ann Eruflan America Iaid Atuiralla Dolluca Ana Tony AE France Chifley

In the Ring Yoney Wrestling Bout Ends Fast

Ted Chetaty defeated Lee Grable in a wrestling bout at the Byngding Sladium on Wednesday night. Grable was disqualified in the eighth round after a dispute with referee Harold Norman of the ring, with both men scoring points before the stoppage.

Ted Chetaty Lee Grable Rmin Grable Harold Norman

Exhibition of Gandera Nie xery Kindergarten Society

The Gandera Nie xery Kindergarten Society reports strong attendance at the exhibition of pre nursery pupils. Nerramindah team member Wepnaihan Aenuhin gave a recital at Albert Hall on April 30. A local recital also featured at Western District Romie atl iempeon and Lee.

Ofletala Gandera Nie Xery Kindergarten Society Art Andiibes Minthera Nerramindah Wepnaihan Aenuhin The Albert Hall Hribuarne Romie Airmall ACI Lee Fhition

Mobile exchange for Civic Centre proposed in Canberra

A mobile automatic telephone exchange, the relay type to be used in Canberra, will operate in Mort Street, Braddon for about six weeks as a temporary expedient pending a larger permanent solution. The exchange will use standard equipment from Sydney workshops, with cables installed to serve northern suburbs and likely approach full service soon as additional cables are laid to serve residents.

Canberra Wil Oper Mort Street Braddon Exchaner Wilhowe & Paperity P.O Wate Go

Chifley States Russia Does Not Seek War With U.S.

Mr Chifley tells Federal AGP executives that Russia does not want war with America. He warns against overextension and notes Western powers balance against aggression. He discusses Germany and Allied goals, sanctions, and potential credit shifts affecting postwar recovery.

MR. Chifley Russia America Pelune Mualstri Caffey Federal AGP Chifley Kuesserer Tinh the Shang France Hunain Mir Asia Germany Aurela Chee Miniator Chat United Tales Halance

Analyst to Sit America on Conference in New York

An analyst is set to attend a conference in New York, representing the American association. The event focuses on racing chemistry and doping topics, with participants including national representatives and officials.

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