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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 19, 1949
Page
3
An account notes the ending of royal leases in New Guinea and relates ongoing investigations. It mentions J B Garden and a potential bribe linked to a judge, with discussions of evidence and possible involvement by a named individual.
A fragmented OCR item references remarks from a prime minister and a dean about transport regulations and safety. Names and places are unclear, but mentions of the core, governance, and exams imply government statements on safety and compliance during travel.
A deputation of ironworkers urged government action to amend the Labour Act to curb Communist influence in ballots. They claimed mass intimidation at ballots, shop stewards pressuring voters, and called for government or court checks on ballot conduct to safeguard union elections.
The Women’s Basketball A Grade RWG announces matchups and senior umpires for Saturday. TV Fishwyck hosts M McAppion duties while Corisheps Pam and H Pelsley officiate. Other games include Dx-Bipidente V vs Grama Cidyon at 2 pm and Bigs My TV wok OT at 3 pm with C Pini and R Thornton. Late games feature Teo-Ipes Iv and Grammar i at 3 pm as teams prepare for week ahead.
The Munmorah, a collier owned by Wel, grounded on Marjor Reef near Bellambi Point. Crews attempt refloatation tomorrow with the Glen Tug and Port Kembla tug War ang. About 20 crew members remain aboard as hull damage and inflow of water threaten to break up the vessel. The ship is the fourth to be stranded on the reef, with previous vessels already wrecked. Watchers on shore hear the grinding of the ship against the rocks 800 yards away.
Sydney reports that the Coal Industry Tribunal led by Mr FH Gallagher hopes a private conference tomorrow will settle a dispute between mining unions and Lecho parties. A nationwide stop-work campaign looms, with weekly conferences warned by the Miners' Federation as crucial to avoiding arbitration.
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