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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 13, 1949
Page
3
Acting Works Director K Limburg commented on plans at Fairbairn for prefabricated wooden single‑cell huts for Maltese men. He said a Maltese hostel was considered but abandoned due to site constraints. Tenders were being called and rent for the huts would be £1 13s 6d weekly.
VRC reports show requests for tote increases tied to Eresler developments and VR C sector demands, underscoring budgetary and supply chain pressures across the organization. Officials weigh capacity, costs, and impact on operations as stakeholders push for expanded tote allocations.
SYDNEY Thursday reports that the Cabinet plans to cancel or suspend the Stevedoring Industry Commission appointments. Healy and Roach would lose their seats, despite high-level recommendations to renew the commission. The Waterside Workers Federation faces a likely backlash as the government backs Justice Kirby’s recommendation while risking a waterside work stoppage.
The Sydney state lottery draw for No 1846 listed first prize No 51070 tied to the "a" Syndicate with R Becker representing Sunray Bron Alexandria. Second prize went to No 31082 "On ay Own" Syndicate with A Murray at North Parade Auburn. Third prize No 82641 awarded to "ATL.C. Syndicate" with Costello of 8 Gandi gan Street Stanmore. Fourth prize No 4860 to "Stil We Try" Syndicate with Miss M. Tembyn Box & Boat Office Bowtes. Fifth prize No 62015 "Teletype" Syndicate with Reymond Hy nard at 142 Stanmore Road Stanmore. Lottery No 1847 will be drawn.
Fragmentary notice mentions dry weather and wet weather, referencing Peas Queanbeyan 41 and comers and et al. No clear named persons or organizations discernible.
A controversial treatment promoting sun radiated phosphorus and animal fats as a universal cure for arthritis. The piece asserts divine law and claims results from research, urging readers in Australia to contact SP Hornsby for full particulars. It stresses non drug nature and bodily lubrication as key factors.
Scottish captain Murray Hunter calls the team to Duntroon Oval at 2 pm for a pre game session ahead of the 6th RMLC match. Players listed include Bibee Hunter Wiles mitbell Murray Birch Dwyer Mhechy Waite Kennett Dune Guest Edwards Nutter and others. A special bus leaves Civic Centre at 1 pm for Outroon Oval for tomorrow’s match with United Services next week. Selectors Arcare Lynch McGrath Mullholland Webster and Jackson to meet at Duntroon tomorrow to pick Canberra players for the Services team.
Royal Canberra Associates hosted a 28 hole stableford competition yesterday. In A grade Mrs Ki Sraith led with 35 points while Mrs Kenny scored 24 and Mr Galloway 23. In B grade Mrs Kilmartin posted 29, Mrs Horan 24, Mrs Charien 24, and Mrs Hylen 22.
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