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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 13, 1949

Page

2

Pre School Play Centre At New Griffith

A formal meeting of the New Griffith Pre School committee approved a new play centre at Bannister Gardens. Construction will begin as soon as possible with two classrooms and a playground. The project, funded by voluntary work and £42 expenditure this year, shows a balance of £612 in hand. The centre aims to complete early due to rising district population, with support from the National Planning and Development Committee and Monaro Crescent Centre for accommodating more children. Officials listed include President Mrs BV Youngman, vice presidents Mrs B Roberts and Mr J F Willoughby, secretary Mr D Five Craik, treasurer Mr D V Youngman, and committee members.

Bannister Gardens Jiany Corneil National Planning and Development Committee Monaro ‘Crescent BV. Youngman Mira B. Roberts J. F Willoughby Craik R. Taylor D. V''youngman Puracr Kindergarten Society Mire W. J. Willoughby Meadamea Ingram Hillrahy Booth le Merureau Lambert Ryn Hennath Foxcroft Bee Craliz Kenny McGee Dash

Victoria rejects royal commission on communism act

In Melbourne the Government won 32 to 37 against a Country Party Labour challenge to the Commission Bill. Opposition proposed stripping the government of power to summon the Supreme Court for a judge. They argued the royal commission on communist activity undermines judicial principles.

Melbourne Country Party-Labour Legislative Assembly Eupreme

Shand Claims Garden and Witnesses Condemned Themselves

Sydney report as Mr. Shand K C. asserts that J S Garden Edward Farrell and Len Paver condemned themselves by evidence while others were discredited He accuses officials and a secretary of dishonesty and describes a letter dated 1947 as a Bluff The hearing adjourned to tomorrow.

MR. Shand Sydney Shand K.C J. 5 Garden Edward Farrell Len Paver E. F. Biges J. R. Hancock Hawkins Sinclair H. G. Farshaw Addi Guineaum Mr. Bhand Mr. Bhandwad Gannen McAdam Halligan Flern Igen Thad Bugge

Queensland Industrial Court Raises Rates Across Several Trades

In Brisbane this Thursday the Industrial Court valued the heating rate at 82/10 75 per 100 paid by Wool clausers, shearing experts and grinders will receive a 21 percent increase. The union claimed full amounts, with workers set for higher pay.

Brisbane Inon A.W.U

Ski Competitions Proposed at Mt Franklin

The Canberra Altune Club proposes ski events at Mt Franklin on July 31 and Mt Kosciusko if conditions improve. The Canberra club links with the South Australian District Sk Federation and regional clubs Looms Harridale Nowy River Hadabyne Ilandra Adaminaby Tumut Cenberus to boost participation and membership. Local groups seek permission for transport and a Federal The Group plans to coordinate with Conralian Council and Bid Council to promote sport development.

Canberra Altune Club Rmaikeiin Secon Mt Franklin Mt. Osciuska Augie If Canberra Rlube Bouthora Dixtriety Sk Federation Rompires Looms Herridale Nowy River Hadabyne Ilandra Adaminaby Tumut Cenberus Tne Federation Week Ua Tubielanda Park Trust Teangake Permiasion Treet Plana

Aircraft carrier reaches Fremantle in welcome by RAN crew

The new carrier HMCA.8 Australia arrived from England and was welcomed by the Royal Australian Navy at Fremantle. Crew lined the decks as the vessel was nudged to berth on North Wharf. Agnier planes stood in formation on the flight deck.

Fremantle RAN Hla. Bydney England HMCA Australia Andreda Pamengera

Canberra Women Protest Over Shopping Shortage Plan

A Canberra meeting at the Y.W.C.A. is set for Friday May 20 to urge action on Canberra shopping shortages. Acting NCW ACT president Mrs B A Bilis outlines plans for a public gathering with speakers from CWA Canberra and other groups to propose solutions and highlight months of investigation into retail access.

Canberra W.C.A ACT National Council of Wanton Mra B.A. Bilis Yestontay Everad Mien Bad Invelsivns Meribwrn Boden NCW Mra. Ellis Peakorn

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