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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 14, 1949
Page
3
Fragmentary report notes a planned event with Dr Meena Lat and Dr Hunter. Mention of Pasets ge and Satterwase appears, with attention to how long it will take and to maintain efforts. Details are unclear due to incomplete OCR text.
Sydney report states the danger of further smallpox cases should end by the end of next week per Commonwealth Health Officer Dr. C. Wibard. Incubation for contacts of Martin set to expire about week’s end. vaccination progress noted as continuing with staff at MR. Vincsat’s House Pits.
Melbourne Friday brief announces the establishment of the Joint War Production Committee under Defence Minister Dedman. The body forms part of the new Defence Department and coordinates production requisites across development, supply, and development departments with civilian officers and center services.
Three men riding in a truck faced a serious incident when petrol exploded. One man was hurled from the vehicle and cut, another injured, a dog in the back killed instantly. The blast sent petrol spraying inside the truck, with the men narrowly avoiding further harm.
The Australian Wheat Board announces the ninth and final advance for No 10 pool wheat to be paid next Thursday. Advance payments cover bagged and bulk wheat with a rate per bushel including freight and costs. Tender details and per-bushel rates are outlined in the official notice.
Clyde Hart of Surry Hull pleaded guilty to eight charges of obtaining £2,515 by false pretenses on motor car sales. Ham pleaded not guilty, remanded for trial. Details allege a 14-year-old girl aided in financing schemes and formalities used to secure payments, with possible court action pending.
In Newcastle a racehorse and its connections were disqualified after an inquiry into races the horse had run since its deregistration. Jockeys and stewards reviewed the ridden performances, noting prior wins and seconds, while the broader context referenced the stakes and purity of competition in the meeting.
A fragment notes Mattes bandmen seating with Canberra City Band during a practice. It mentions players performing and a mix of singers and choirs with few instrumentalists, inviting inquiries about their activity and interest.
Canberra reports a green fodder shortage affecting poultry. About 9,000 bags of fodder stored at the railway amid two mills closing in West Wyalong and Murrumburrah. The reserve was estimated at 4,000 bags. unless supply improves, the outlook could become precarious by July end.
Charges of final behaviour and good behaviour bond of 18 ema arose in a case at Sabuwong in the presence of Henryka Walrast and Seed, with the defense citing Polish terms. The court noted words were not in native language and a juror testified the terms were not clearly expal or meaningful.
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