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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 14, 1949

Page

4

Canberra Households Face War Woes and Ration Strangles

An Australian wartime rent and price squeeze hits Canberra housewives hardest as shortages linger. The piece cites government controls restricting private enterprise, housing allocations, and scarce building materials, hindering shops and new developments. It argues for liberalizing policy to restore prewar deliveries and allow private business to revive trade and services in Canberra.

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Meat ceiling likely in new U K agreement

In London the new 18 year wartime pact would set a meat ceiling with Britain subscribing to Australian prices and supply. Cabinet committees and ministers would coordinate with Australian officials to determine ceilings while ensuring full production and export support.

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Watersidera Not To Fill Positions Declared Vacant

AYONEY Friday reports a regulatory rejection by the Commonwealth Government affecting representatives in the waterside workers sector. The government plans to appoint interim executives while awaiting action from shipping authorities and local officials in the waterfront area.

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Swindle Claim Lingers in Hancock Gore Case in Brisbane Report

In Thursday’s proceeding, Mr Anat KC states that J B Garden and Ray Parer conspired to mislead Hancock and Gore of Brisbane. McGill, counsel for Hancock and Gore, says that Farrell and others pressured witnesses and that the commission should examine the wider scheme. The hearing ends with a note that further testimony may occur Monday in Sydney.

MR. Mecgill Swindle Hancock and Gore Brisbane Anat Selmey Mateo Spor Bhgwut Ax & Ur Faska Mir Wavel Rawant Farrell Rine Fanoud Heny Hancock Tittiver Numa Trae Hancnck Shu Fiore Lite Edwurad Payred Farrell Warrell Sydney Hancock and Gaseth Jock Garden Ray Parer A. D. McGill Hancock and Gr Mid Roya

Cuts in Wool Sales Drag Down Industry

Fragmented OCR text shows widespread cuts in wool production and a drop in sales. Mentions government actions and anticipated delays, with uncertain references to dates and places. The readable portions suggest financial strain and cautious outlooks for buyers and producers alike.

Unclear fragmentary text from historical page

Reads as disjointed OCR with names, places, events and nonstandard phrases. Key entities and context are indiscernible, leaving no coherent report to summarize accurately.

Rent Charges Across Bayside Court

Local notes indicate rental disputes involving the women's club and several residents. The report mentions payment references and approvals affecting tenants in Darlinghurst and nearby areas, with names obscured by OCR.

Visit to Japan Sparks Controversial School Tour

A garbled report lists figures and names including Felder, Peardipaal, and O'Donnell amid a chaotic account of a trip to Japan. The text references pirates, archs, and various individuals with unclear roles, suggesting a mis OCR of a historical item.

Ats

Weather Candlata Friday Report

A fragmentary weather note for Candlata mentions wind and temperature readings. The report provides unclear names and times, with no coherent forecast or measurable data to confirm conditions.

Victoria Seeks One Third Snowy Water Diverted

Victoria requests the federal cabinet approve diverting one third of Snowy River water to the Murray. Premier says Victoria should receive the water to replace Murray River withdrawals while construction authority for the hydroelectric project is appointed.

Victoria Snowy

Election Ballot Conduct Debate At AAU Delegation

A Melbourne report notes no change in ballot handling by the AAU. Delegates discuss seeking arbitration to resolve disputes, with a motion for One Arbitration Court failing to secure a militant majority. Details remain unclear due to fragmented text.

Melbourne Wriday AAU Quai State Conference the &Dpeano

Canberra exhibition features waterproof wool garments display

A Canberra Civic Centre event showcases wool made garments described as waterproof. The display, titled dual creation, runs a week starting Thursday with Mother’s interest noted in the American designed items.

Canberra Murery Ulamoet Rex Matarialere Canberra Femson Ayntend

Opera Star Will Walk Again After Paralysis

Skee Jory Lawrence, renowned opera star, said today that he expects to walk again after paralysis from illness. He described years of treatment and recovery efforts, expressing cautious optimism. Lawrence arrived from Amenia after several years abroad, aided by medical support and faith in recovery.

Bydney Grand Opersater Skee Jory Lawrence Abe Ign Lawrence CiLy Chenow Lee Lawrence Amenia

Migrant Ship Arrives From Marseille With 37 French Deportees

Forty migrants from Marseille are slated to land Friday in Acatreln aboard a ship carrying 37 French migrants. All are former members of the French resistance, with dependants of men once named Sername.

Marseille Larmorrow

Death of Liberal Adviser

Sydney report notes the death of a Liberal adviser connected with the McConnell circle. The obituary mentions his involvement in policy debates, long service in party circles, and his standing within the Liberal party legacy.

Government not bluffing over commission cooperation demand

An official statement asserts the government will not waiver in pressuring the waterworks workers to cooperate with the commission. The spokesman warned that the government would insist on operation and compliance, signaling resolve in the dispute.

Rtevedor Ingraduatry Commission Edore Hon Metre Apokorman Ite Rome Hen Mr. Hokebt Commiadion Ahs Westepatio Aon

Alleged Bogus Vaccination Certificates Reported

Commonwealth authorities investigate alleged fake vaccination certificates linked to animal health markets. Inquiries note doctored records and unverified vaccines circulating, with health officials considering compulsion only if state governments approve. Australia faces calls to quarantine and possible mass vaccination in certain outbreak scenarios.

Beer Prices May Be Increased in State Proceedings

The article reports potential rises in beer prices tied to government deliberations. Officials discuss if price adjustments are warranted, with ministers and authorities considering economic and regulatory factors.

Boy Wounded by Man in Wesuimoar Shootings

A boy was shot Friday afternoon at Wesuimoar by Thomas Malcolm Cowan of Rand Street Wert Mead. Cowan faced charges at Barras Mata District M capital after the incident, with a bullet reportedly lodged in the boy's hip and surgery planned.

Rydney Mapa Wesuimoar Thomas Malcolm Cowan Rand Blreet Wertmead Barrasmata

Migrant Deportation Planned for Four Air Travelers

In MNPLAOURNE on Friday four air migrants were detained and placed in the city watchhouse. The Immigration Department cites improper conduct and claims the men attempted illegal entry, prompting plans to deport them as prohibited immigrants if found to have violated regulations.

Mnplaourne Peice Immigration Department

Plane Crashes into Wires in Melbourne Area

In heavy fog a plane crashed into electric wires near Belmont Attodrame, Melbourne. Witnesses report a damaged craft and efforts to rescue occupants amid confusion and poor visibility.

Melbourne Filey Penton Belmont

Boundary Aid Awarded Four Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Six Damages

A court in Warrine Station heard details of a road traffic accident involving a lorry collision with another vehicle. The jury found the claimant suffered injuries and awarded damages around £4,946 after adjustments by Justice Dwyer, with the final amount reflecting partial compensation and apportionment of fault.

Aynney Winton Igenkey Warrine Station Gularangibione Aunsteine Cniert Tony Pawel Henry Ache Jamon Fatyear Gular Teat Miles Howe Bin Amd

Schoonmaker to Meet Wennett in Avurry Betwonmaker

Fragmentary OCR text describes a planned meeting between Schoonmaker and Wennett amid a busy event with references to Betwonmaker, Avury, and various unclear terms and numbers. The readable pieces suggest a schedule or competition context with multiple named entities and possible dates, though the passage is heavily garbled.

Princess Leaves for Florence Amid Royal Journey

Fragmented note reports a princess departing for Florence with travel details hinting at a royal itinerary. The text mentions a grand motor event and a stay before heading to an unspecified location, reflecting a ceremonial phase of the voyage.

NT Doctors Say Health Service Was a Failures

Northern Territory medical observers criticize the health system during a liberal party event. A letter questions hospital care and names officials tied to the inquiry into the health service's failings in the territory.

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All Amenities on Aircraft Carried by Carrier

A cryptic dispatch details onboard amenities and comfort features aboard an aircraft carrier. It mentions provisions for water, canteen, and garbled references to equipment, services, and personnel aboard with scattered names and places, leaving the core facts unclear.

Hayly Mydney Byaney Pep Svaney Garmin Ralen Sonjir Albert Georges Ringley Bann Koues Aystarsy Teaster Heah Ayuney Feenissitde Nonlin Ip Avivee Mayid Rysney Anter Jinavine Protote Amiss Ravers

Two Men Killed in Car Crash Report

Fragmented text indicates two men killed in a car crash near a highway intersection. Names unclear due to OCR errors but mentions police involvement and a telegraph report. Vehicle damage described with broken machinery terms and partial details of the event.

Rydney Kilild Minchel Evel Hick Pate Wurst Carsten Bas Rewntchy

CHURCH SERVICE NOTICE FROM ENGLAND AND LOCAL PARISH EVENTS

Church notices and service details from multiple parishes include Holy Communion at Paul’s Muawko, morning and evening services at various churches, and devotion times. The text lists dates, times, and locations across congregations, with mentions of Easter week observances and Sunday worship schedules.

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