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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 25, 1949
Page
2
The commission reveals an eight and eight per thousand fetcon allowance to county speakers. Donovon and Mr. J R Conciliation Commission announce the plan. The payout aims to support wages and press rewards, with a review after one month.
AYDNEY Tuesday reports the State President Mr. W. Yea urged a united Soldiers League amid tensions over communal policy. He criticized federal actions, warned against witch hunts, and spoke against large migration of ex-servicemen to Australia while declaring he would focus on RSL work. He planned to rent his sheep farm or appoint a manager.
Two Russians Vladimir Sokolev and Alexei Sokolov arrived in Sydney to advise their government on wool purchases. They will spend two months in Australia meeting wool brokers and surveying the industry. Sokolov said Australia would be valued for the best clothing wool.
The ACT branch president outlines eligibility for returned service personnel under the Maltese ex servicemen and Polish forces categories. Maltese ex servicemen with Africa Star or 1948-49 Medal, Polish service under British command, and civilian air pilots with overseas combat service and campaign medals are eligible. Dutch merchant navy and British secret service personnel are excluded. applications from Czechoslovak Brigade members referred for further investigation.
Munuke remains unbeaten after four matches with 16 points leading the national premiership list. Bantiake is second on percentages ahead of Amalie, Turnera, Queanbeyan, and Acton. The main Saturday clash is Mannie and Ainslie at Munuke Oval, Ac cn facing Queanbeyan at York Park, and Turner meeting Uastlake.
Rain halted play on opening day as 4th mound matches were postponed. Braddon secured finals bids in multiple divisions. Braddon star Kamen led Railway 482 to 407 and 452 for a strong showing, while Braddon and Forrest dominated the Mixed and Ladies brackets with semifinals and finals set across Manuka and Northbourne venues.
Sydney report notes Francis Gerald Bauire a 42 year old ship's officer is charged with manslaughter in the death of two road workers, Alexander Butur of Lidcombe and Charles Mason of Lakemba, and bodily harm to Bery Newnham of Caringbah. Additional charges involve driving under the influence. The case references Elizabeth Street location and related negligence.
A deputation from the Nation Council of Women seeks relief for private employees and bakers to ease bread delivery in Kingston area. High Council meetings discuss authorizing 9 percent private-employer aid while bread shortages prompt shoppers to travel for loaves. Housewife buyers north of the river reportedly fetching bread at Kingston amid shop closures.
The Department of the Interior and the Chamber of Commerce plan an immediate survey on housing in Canberra tied to bread delivery. Minister e Johnson says providing worker housing does not guarantee continued employment in any industry and raises concerns about bakery labor dynamics and food service issues.
A December notice from the Minister for Immigration Mr. Calwell warns aliens to register promptly or face prosecution. The alert stresses that registered aliens must notify changes in address or occupation, and forbids aliens from changing names without ministerial consent.
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