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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 24, 1949

Page

3

Canberra Gardeners Society Marks Twenty Years

The Canberra Gardeners Society of Canberra marks twenty years of activity with a year end report. President J. M. Ronce and others praise innovations, exhibitions, and displays from the Canberra Technical School and Parliament House gardens. The society plans drive-in membership and highlights include the Dr Graham Butler Bowl and awards for rose art. The group will attend a Melbourne conference to set standards for hardy flowers.

Mor ‘Enural Society of Canberra Kaveland Bolentine M. Feronce Car Serra Technical School de Faciment Uber Interior Parliaerat House Linlee Victoria Mp 8 Rhoden Trallw Fawkner Royal Horticultural Fcemv Cmpaton Ine Melbourne Pontiegs C.F Mra Butler van O Siew Ion Wuturn Ex- Mbitiona Auatr Ty Browrn Preadent Vine Promdeath Manner Mackespeare Wardle Olmont G. H. Fetherston Gallnel Mendamon Fc Gurria Waugh Harriton Moan Thorp KK Rochford H.C Avent West Bradley Malilard C. Etfool D. Pryor B. K. Lawrey J Wright Mensis A Spencer M Nicholaan Aon Tramaurer Rlm Suitor Miler Fe. Shannon T. Flme Ingurtey Australia

Burragarong Floods Subside in New South Wales

Floodwaters in Burrage Tong Valley are subsiding with only a few areas still evacuated. Police warn roads may be passable by tomorrow and relief supplies are being organized. The Wollondilly River peaked Friday night, isolating several homes as authorities monitor further rises.

Bydney Tong Valley Theroa Wollondilly Mhoworn

Maoris for Big Game Here Today

The fourth information item notes the Canberra arrival from Adelaide for a three day stay. The Maori team plays at Manuka Oval today with a 2 p.m. start against Canberra Royals. An official reception by the Governor General is planned and government events are scheduled around the match.

Canberra Fugby Ubon Fromm Adelbourne Brain Simona Melbourne Canterre Laawtey Manuke Oval Mr. MoKely Mr. Barclay Maisie Manuke ‘Oval Yimit Parliament House Sydney Public Servier Board Adelson Manuka Oval Canberra Royals Bea

Maori Team to Play Canberra on Wednesday

A Maori side is set to face Canberra on Wednesday with a lineup including Reid Paruh and Marriner, while replacements and bench players are listed in a dense, names-heavy report. The event centers on an upcoming clash, with selections such as Bryers, He, and Carrington noted among others in the touring squad.

Canberra Sydney Wodheming Il Lanigen Mr. Delemer Dihgees Ciearrth We Kenny Anigan Wuyt Famien Mlolemere Ruurea Hope Atrling A Blake Ds Yenbala RF Bryers Weytcapes Stathons Carrington

PastorAL Award Varied Report Incomplete Text

Fragmentary report notes varied pastoral award references in Sydney amid weather issues and a rear main service, mentioning Commissioner J Donovan and general variations. Text is garbled and unreadable in many parts, with several legible names and terms.

Sydney Servne Tion J. Donovan Lawi

No Substitute Fuel for Production of Electricity

A report notes that petrol kerosene and diesel must not be used to generate electricity without approval from Fuel Control. The chairman and Commonwealth authority confirm no power generation should occur for shop draping, awnings, lighting, or heating during periods when public electricity supply is restricted.

Bydney Itr. C.f Neale Lby & Commonwealth Authority Petral Apollon Inése Furry Nora

Farmers to accept Wheat Agreement

The Australian Wheat Trg eta Federation agreed to accept an international wheat agreement under proteat, as the Government seeks ratification in Parliament. It will press to be represented advisory in negotiations and record approval of the Government's policy to allow its representation in talks overseas.

Fefchnel Pollard Wuld Legion Don

Australians Beat Rhodesia At Tennis

The Australian tennis cent Yeaterday defeated Rhodesia by six matches to nil. Mrs Lang defeated Mire two sets to one. Brown and Fitch beat Mors and Wiles. Nubrown and Worthington defeated Irvine and Mackay. Exhibition match saw Fitch beat Worthington and Mire. Overall Australia dominated the day with multiple straight-set victories.

Bulwayo Riodomia Mrs. Lang Mire Wile Pon T. Brown Peel A. J. MacKay Worthington Kevin Patan Lave Tom In Minh Fitch Wilaon Brown Mle Fitch D. J. Mors

Canberra Picture Theatres to Run Baby Minders Service

Canberra Picture Theatres plans a baby minding service within two weeks if more volunteers sign up. Demand is rising in northern suburbs while southern areas may have enough minders, and the scheme aims to pair minders with parents living nearby to share childcare duties.

Canberra Braddon Amalio Reid Turner

Flemington Sheep and Cattle Sale Reports Mixed Demand

At Flemington sale yard, 24437 sheep penned with generally firm demand. Prime wethers sold to 86/ and prime lambs to 64/, prime ewes to 46, and hoggets to 56. Cattle yarded, Froome of Gostard won 1888 load. market generally advanced with stronger bids noted for some classes. The day included bowls and local events with various quotations expressed for beef and dairy stock.

Sydney Flemington Bydney Monaay KR. Wynter Byron Bay Waveriey India

Cotter Dam Wall Damaged by Rain Storms

Early reports indicate significant strain on the Cotter dam wall from recent rain. Workers diverted concrete and prepared equipment to lower water levels, delaying further construction amid wet conditions and weather-related setbacks.

Cotter Canberra

Potato Season Narrows Through Incentives for Deliveries

The report notes a better than usual potato season with potential for steadier output. It cites the Commonwealth committee and A C Mc Bannaton as involved in arranging production measures and delivery timing, suggesting an incentive price to encourage growers to ship during the lean period.

Ayoney Monsay A.C. MC Bannaton

Victorian Premier Hospital meeting report in Melbourne

Unclear OCR text describes Victorian Premier Hospital and a meeting presided by a state premier named Holle. Mentions Mercy hospital and unrelated garbled phrases. Focus on hospital meeting details and authorities involved, but text is largely illegible and fragmented.

Melbourne Holle Eke Lady Erie Erne Oemat Bani Mtr

Von Nida Sets Course Record At Brisbane Pro Purse

Norman von Nida led the Brisbane pro event on Monday, breaking the course record with a robust round that included several notable strokes. The field featured players such as Worth, McInnes, Nichola, Cremin, Brown, and Nagie, as officials noted the best score since the course’s two year alteration.

Brisbane Royal Quicensland Fae Norman von Nida von Nidw Pielworth Jmclnnes L. Nichola

General notices and classified ads fill Canberra pages

A scrambled OCR page listing many employment openings and notices. WANTED workers including a man with a truck, a cook, a secretary, a dental surgeon assistant, and a seller. Also general meeting notices for unions and organizations, plus accommodation vacancies and various judged adverts across Canberra and surrounding areas.

Enday Canberra W.ca Cleary Ringaion J. A. Reilly

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