Injured Cyclist Awarded Eight Thousand Pounds
In Sydney on Monday a Supreme Court jury awarded £6,000 to Eric Daniel in damages after he claimed £5,000. Daniel, 21, formerly articled clerk to his father a Mudgee solicitor, was injured in August 1949 when a car driven by Ross struck his motorcycle near Mudge. Daniel suffered multiple fractures and maiming. Ross denied negligence. stay of proceedings granted for Ross.
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Supreme Court
Eric Daniel
Baemuelkos
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Ross
Daniel
Mudge
E. Ross
Justice Dwyer
W. J. Bradley
K.C
Canberra Weather Forecast and Readings Summary
Canberra reports a day with cold to cool temperatures and scattered showers. Barometer readings vary from morning to afternoon, with temperatures from 48.5 to 65 degrees and winds mainly northwest to west at low to moderate speeds. Snow flurries noted on mountains, with cool, frosty nights and mild coastal conditions in the north.
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Canberra
Tablelanda
Alps
Canberra Hospital Board Faces Public Secrecy Critique
An editorial criticizes the Canberra Community Hospital Board for conducting much of its business in committee, arguing private matters should not be shielded. The piece warns secrecy fuels rumours and harms the hospital’s reputation and patient care.
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Canberra
Moepital Board
Watersiders Back At Work After Short NSW Strike
Sydney waterside workers resumed duties after last Thursday walkout protesting the High Court refusal to grant remission for Assistant General Roach who faces 12 months for contempt. Federation secretary Hedly said a meeting date for recommendations was unclear. Port delays affected the passenger ship Arawa as it arrived, with no cargo handling planned during the strike.
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High Court
BE. C. Roach
Roach
The
Federation
Hedly
Aly
New Zealand
Footpath Expenditure Split Suggested for City Suburbs
Mr A T Shakespeare urged equal annual spending on footpath construction and repair across old and new suburbs at a city advisory council meeting. He cited dangerous conditions for pedestrians and numerous complaints from women, while a government reply noted 69000 a year already spent on concrete footpath works.
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A. T. Shakespeare
Advisory Council
Shakespeare
J. N.ers
Commonwealth Buroweyer
Milk money thefts worry Braddon households
Braddon residents reported missing milk money and notes from a cartel left with full milk cans yesterday morning. Police suspect youths conducted the petty theft as householders adjust routines to prevent repeats.
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Braddon
Wool Board appalled by selective textile labelling rules
Melbourne reports the Australian Wool Board chairs stating outrage that new Customs rules require compulsory wool content labelling only for wool textiles. They urge uniform labelling for all textiles, arguing consumer confusion and outdated regulations undermine effective policy.
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Acta
O’sullivan
Australian Wool Board
Douglas T. Boyd
Boyd
Commonwealth
Chifley
McEwan
Commerce and Agriculture
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Vendei
Coal production down slightly shows year to date figures
The Joint Coal Board reports total coal production to May 5 this year at 3,732,206 tons, with open cut output at 960,721 tons and underground production contributing the rest. Despite weekly stoppages, overall output is an improvement over the prior year, when May 6 totals were higher in some measures.
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Sydney
N.5.w
Epg
Joint Coal Board
U S to Seek Congressional Authority for Japan Occupation Costs
In Tokyo General Ridgway says the United States will ask Congress to authorize part of Japan's public costs for the occupation of Japan. The move accompanies a plan tied to Bougainville and Solomon Islands relief, with a potential July start and further economic aid. volcanic activity around Bougainville cited as context.
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Tokyo
United States
Japan
Matt B. Ridgway
Far East
U.S
Defence
General Marshall
Congress
Ridgway
A.ap
Reuter
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Sporting Writer's Appeal Heard By AJC Committee
The appeal of sporting writer Lionel Morsdes regarding the Bing Race Uourey Fire Ship will be heard by the AJC Committee on Ya aa.
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Bydney
Lionel Morsdes
AJC
Canberra liquor law poll proposal discussed by council
The A C T Advisory Council set a June 4 meeting to discuss a public poll on liquor laws. The dialogue covered whether Canberra residents support permits and brands and whether to prohibit agreements hindering licensees from selling legally permitted liquor types.
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A.C.T. Advisory Counsil
Shakespeare
Tuor
Iquor
Canberra
National Service scheme faces instructor shortage at camps
Initial shortage of trained instructors feared for early August start as 15 000 recruits rise to 25 000. Major General Hopking notes three groups of 2 000 to be spared from industry. CMF and ex AIF NCOs to be used. tents, deferments rare. aim to build public service discipline and readiness.
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Nk. N. L. Mopkina
Canberra Hotary Club
Ale
CMF
A.lf
Hopking
Australia
Hopkins
C.M.F
Registration Closes for 18 Year Olds in National Service
Melbourne officials warn that tomorrow is the final day for 18 year olds to register under the National Service training scheme. Minister Holt says a £60 penalty may be imposed on non registrants. Those aged 18 between November 1 and July 31 must report. About 4,000 registered so far, with 11,000 expected.
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Melbourne
National Service
Holt
Resignation sparks debate over Canberra Advisory Council method
At the 318th Canberra Advisory Council meeting Mr. U R Ellis resigned in protest over Bourke’s appointment, arguing the council’s democratic basis is eroded. He noted 1940 election results and questioned the current composition while calls for reform and a proportional voting system grew.
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Council
C. 3. Daley
Bourke
J. FR. Fraser
ACT
House of Representatives
Elliz
Canberra Advisory Council sparks calls for reform
Mr Fillis argues the Advisory Council is unrepresentative both in votes and composition. He warns the Minister may appoint a candidate with minimal support to the council, while peers call for ending the council as an outdated body.
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Ellis
Advisory Council
Canberra
Elile
Darling
A.C.T
Appointment of Dr. Nott Considered by Canberra Council
On the motion of Mr A T Shakespeare with Dr G Moore the Canberra Council records the services of Mr Fills and notes Mr Ellis resignation. Shakespeare suggests Minister appoint Dr L W Nott to the vacancy and calls for a Select Committee to investigate departmental administration. Debate covers self government for Canberra and potential commission reform.
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G. Moore
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Nott
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Ells
Five economists urge UN finance body for development loans
A group of five international economists advised the United Nations to establish its own Finance Corporation to lend money for underdeveloped territories. They proposed a present duty to a total budget of £446,425,011 a year within two years.
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United Nations
Osacnonmi Recomendeel
No Snowy Trip Proposed by Canberra Council
Advisory Council member Mr. Oliver Bourke urged examining Canberra issues before an expected Snowy Mountains visit. Director Mr. RB Taylor noted the invitation from Snowy Mountains Authority to visit the works but said conditions are uncomfortable and little substantive work appears completed, focused mainly on campsites.
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Snowy Mountains
Oliver Bourke
Advisory Council
Bourke
Snowy
RB. Taylor
Auty
Simge
Taylor Aaid
Canberra limits on illuminated sign colours proposed
Mr. C. 3. Daley of the ACT Advisory Council explained Canberra building rules restrain sign colours. The council hopes to publish a guide to permissible colours after a discussion prompted by A. T. Shakespeare about informing the public.
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C. 3. Daley
A.C.T. Advisory Council
Daley
A. T. Shakespeare
J. Daley
Tribute To Jim Brophy From Turner Club
A Turner National Football Club supporter laments Jim Brophy Manuka's injury and wishes him a swift recovery. The letter praises Brophy as a fine player who always pursued the ball and played the game in a creditable manner, signing off on behalf of club members.
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Turner National Football Club
Casberra
Jim Brophy
Manuka
Jim
Fang
Heman
Behiut
A. Papastatis
Extensions at Canberra rail yard delayed by labour shortage
Canberra goods yard extensions were approved but hampered by a lack of workers. Station master P B Talbot cited unsatisfactory arrangements and urged carriers to speed clearance of goods to relieve bottlenecks as officials consider the matter.
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P. B. Talbot
Talbot
Canberra Chamber of Commerce
Tranport
Senator McLeay
Commonwealth Railways Commissioner
Rege
Tal- Bald
Canberra motorcycle fatality claims 19 year old Taber
Police in Canberra continued inquiries into the death of 19 year old Taber after a motorcycle crash near Manuka Oval. Officers said there was no evidence of excessive speed at the scene and they reached the hospital before arriving at the accident site.
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Taber
Manuka Oval
Ntil Tuber
Pilot's Dramatic Last Message From Vampire Crash
Two Vampire jet pilots from Williamtown crashed in the Karuah River area near Newcastle. One radioed at 750 miles an hour he could not pull out before impact. Bodies of Flying Officer Bruce Wilson and Sergeant I J Booth recovered. inquiries to determine cause ongoing.
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Earth
Williamtown
Elaa.f
R.A.A.F
Bruce Wilson
Petu Point
Sydney
I. J. Booth
Karuah
Wileanton
Poolh
Ani Ia Ae
Cagerty
Ying Cer Gogerly
Booth
Kenneth Rootson
Directorate of Fying Safety
Melbourne
Karuah River
Tolay
Undergraduate Tours of Oxford and Eton to Open Student Life
A Festival of Britain program invites visitors to join Oxford and Eton students in campus life during May and June. Guests will attend coffee gatherings, visit dorms, and explore cricket and university routines beyond standard tours.
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Eng
Eton
Dadergrad
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