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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 27, 1949

Page

4

North Melbourne may play in Canberra match preview

North Melbourne considers traveling to Canberra on June 38 for a practice match against the Danverre trade group. The trip aims to test form, with a Sunday match and a potential early departure from Western Australia. List of players and intermediates follows, detailing selections and possible lineups.

North Melbourne Canberra Camberra North Lethoorns Gorte Sven Tile Tater Aatenon Westere Australia Tod Ganboers Melbourne Temas Clube Yorth Ube South Waine Canberea Victoria

Weather report from Cabartia and Canberra forecast

Weather notes from Cabartia and Canberra with forecast details, wind, temperatures, and general conditions. Includes references to Hobart and Grookwell areas and mentions of rain chances and wind speeds, reflecting historical meteorological summaries.

Prospectus for Progress and the Brown Mountain scheme

A frayed prospectus discusses Australian development aims through the Brown Mountain project. It argues large scale mining and railway expansion will create wealth, new industrial centers, and national security gains, while warning of logistical, financial, and manpower challenges and the need for decisive government action.

New Ram Wales Banca Wetleys Australian Alps Ricias Meetiniaie Wreuma Austeailé My. Lammon Monmm United States Adhame Q Australia CIA Australian Commonwealth

Hospital as training for midwifery policy debated

The medical superintendent says the plan to use the hospital as a midwifery training center faces objections from officials. If approved, the hospital would train midwives with limited intake while aiming to increase the number of trained women seeking the profession amid broader debates on general training.

W. Nott Midwt Slevingon Eritrea

A C T basketball may nominate for Newcastle

A C T basketball seeks nomination for Newcastle in the New South Wales country championships from mid June. The event draws clubs and teams from around the region with participation expected from YMCA and local associations.

A.c-T Newcastle A. J Newccantie Wnally Byanry Lewii Turney May St MCA Bate YMCA Save Dune Wilungs Bate Tv Parentry. Sa HMC TLE WPL

Professor in Canberra and Uratemar key roles described

Fragmented OCR notes describe a professor in Canberra and another in Uratemar at Chal in the University of Weetren Australia. It mentions leadership roles with the Engi ngerlig council and founding the Australian Branch of the Enel itn aE Physio, with secretary and president positions noted.

Uratemar de Tom Physica Univerity Weetren Australia Canberra Ae Tenera Fengiigerlig Bocielien de la Viniking Flmcianinss Reve Tyne Ie Enel Itn Ae Physio Yaure Atul

ROAD TRANSPORT COMMISSIONER TO RETIRE

The Commissioner for Transport and Tramways Mr SN Maale will retire on July 13 after long service. Acting Minister Murahan acknowledges Mr Maale’s forty year career and the Railways Department era to highlight the contribution to tramway and transport services.

Ayuney Ued Tramport and Tramways SN. Maale Trana- Dore Murahan Nowle Ux Teanaport Nomrhy Joland Railwaye Department Jeri Tae Aheahian Ald Viiv Ling

Cabinet Set to Review Canberra Services

Officials announce a cabinet review on services to Canberra after a disrupted period. The plan includes potential changes to road and bread delivery routes and possible takeover of regional provisions by central departments, with timing tentatively set for next month.

Cabinet Canberra

Minister Says Mr Chifley Is Hard Man

A distorted report cites a minister describing Mr Chifley as a hard man and accusing opponents of inflationary demands. The piece claims a deputy offered to extract funds and alleges heavy political pressure and unyielding stance in authority figures.

MR. Chifley Princemen Barnard Ihend Barnerd

Destruction by migrants questioned over protected animals

The Australian Capital Territory faces claims of breaches of protective laws as migrants destroy protected birds and animals. A government minister stated inspections have been tightened and breaches arising from ignorance are addressed, with migration department actions remedied and closer oversight implemented.

Australian Capital Territory Adinlater Jorgaany Perliament Department of Une Minjater

Wool Spinning Invention Promises Faster Wool Manufacture

New York report notes a single English invention could speed up worsted production. Mr Bays of the Australian Wool Board predicts patenting and rapid adoption. Manufacturers warn of counterfeits from Melted Biales region. Mr Boyd forecasted a strong world wool market and a bright vintage year. Boyd to return by air this weekend.

New York Australian Wool Board Bays Intel Boyd Wala Boyd Alr

Vatican Holy Year to Begin on Christmas Eve 1050

Vatican officials announced the Holy Year will commence on Christmas Eve in 1050, ending on Christmas Eve. Pope Plum expressed thanks to dignitaries for a wartime effort that enabled the celebration. The period will mark a solemn festival spanning the year in question.

Vatican Amn

Cultural development applications review committee proposal

A.C.1 cultural development panel considers mamatanes applications while the advisory committee for ACE Culture reviews next steps. The commission evaluates recommendations and study suggestions from the Trakumce planning unit, with recommendations examined by the Coramestatroy body for potential action.

Ottiral Cam Ferrell Mare Yeomimondatiins Stauater Mtr Johnson Stlor Ebenstein

State Lottery Rydney Drawn Amid Confusing Text

A scrambled OCR snippet notes a state lottery draw with names and numbers but contains many garbled terms. It mentions a prize, an indicat ement, several individuals and places, and references a specific time frame though the details are largely unreadable.

Move to End Stevedoring Commission Stirs Party Caucus

A party caucus discusses abolishing the Roevs-Mapiog Commission and waterfront control. Edmonds signals support for ending the commission and shifting oversight to the Waterside Workers' Federation amid calls to replace officials and threaten government action.

Musine Serio Peetti Tate Bertone Indies Fabour Bir Edmonda Herbert Mare Weareside Workers Federacion Menara, Healy Rasen Ontit Cabnet Tews Leivclon Waterside Workers — Federation

Labour Division Debates New State Electorates

AYONEY Thursday report on the indecisive Labour Division over changes to state electorates. Parliament divided on redrafting to balance seats, with plans for enlargement and votes per division. Cecillet Hahould to review Monday as Tater to join the day’s proceedings.

Labour New State Ayoney Rata Auatryuytian Blate Vlectoresen Civ Iamant Fustrepalitan Eranlad Cecillet Hahould Sonaider

Australia Looks to Prosperity Through Rural Power

Melbourne reports ACTH advocate Mr W Shay urges a plan to boost Australia’s rural sector and export strength. He cites record wheat and barley output, rising farm values, and high prices as signs of national prosperity, with reforms to lift productivity and ease bottlenecks. The talk predicts strong growth in the coming year and calls for balanced development across agriculture and finance.

Melbourne W. Shay Tvane Australia Banka Austratia Haring van

Diphtheria Spreading Warns Health Director

The director of Public Health Dr. K B Mrerial Landau warns that nearly all cases of diphtheria reported so far are under control but urges the public to appreciate the danger. Officials emphasize a campaign to keep the public informed and to prevent further spread.

Aydnen directorDenaral of Public Health KB. Mrerial Aatel Landau Neerly Nak Muenber

Women MPs Urge Bigger Homes Output

A fragmentary report notes women MPs urging increased housing production amid debates on housing supply, private enterprise, and cost. It mentions dwellings including camps and wooleneds, concerns over high costs, and calls for government action to build more homes despite past failures.

Bourke Aid Lyons Darwin Fimante New Zealand Dame Laurie Auld Gom

Air talks with India Egypt aim at tripartite aviation deals

A fragmented report from Canberra notes delegations from Australia India and Egypt discuss temporary and permanent air agreements. The talks seek reciprocal landing rights and broader cooperation while preserving existing Australian and British arrangements amid expected Indian positions.

Grlegations Otra Canberra

Melbourne Office Scheme Attacked Over Public Works

A Melbourne office project faced intense criticism as opponents argued the plan would spend nearly 2,000,000 on fete costs and require further funds. Speaker Turnbull urged maintaining production and questioned taxpayer impact, while Minister Pollard noted affected manufacturing sites north of the buildings. The debate centered on public service expansion and economic productivity.

Atwang Guvernmente Siceion Melbourne Turnout Wimmers Turnbull

Devaluation Talk Echoes on Sterling Exchange

A scrambled report discusses anticipated changes in London exchange rates and the devaluation of sterling. It mentions various figures and opinions about potential impact, including mentions of traders, buyers, and currency value shifts in the near future.

Move To Shorten Speeches In New Parliament

The five member parliament plans to shorten speeches to 40 minutes from 43 in the next session after elections. Members feared tighter limits could hamper debate and force concise questioning, urging careful handling of questions and procedures.

Partiaéntary Labour Party Membara Barlingeant

Parliaments in turmoil reveal wartime production strains

In a chaotic parliamentary session, officials dispute steel orders, wartime imports, and price controls. Ministers cite Australia’s wheat pact and missing machinery parts while lamenting shifting export markets and mounting costs.

Fragmentary Dialect Leads to Referencing De Facto Government

A garbled report discusses tensions over a de facto government and a parliamentary exchange. It mentions a prime minister, a motion in the House, and contentious questions about international responses and the United Nations Security Council. The text is severely corrupted, limiting clear details.

Erabattet Cantera Cambera Comammeree Uae Repwart Amt Uhr Tradex Balou Council On Wedness Panas Unek Brad Deliverien Invertar Fan Apna Np Chine Nouatlan United Nations Secu Council Speen

Miners Council Rejects Coal Board Plans

The miners' council rejects coal board proposals and vows to call stop work. A meeting will discuss the plan to safeguard industry, including wage and maintenance issues, with the federation seeking safer conditions and a tightening of operational costs.

Miners’ Council Coal Board Rydrey Taueiag Coun Nf Tevi Mieginen Ink Coal Ter Tong Reese Timon

Hong Kong Capital Diverted to Australia

A garbled report notes Hong Kong capital diverted to Australia and Europe amid mentions of Rianghai, Mamptong, and a party of buyers. The text references a present Sell Momesarye liars and urgent economic strains. London, Truraday, and managers are cited in a vague fashion with scattered dates and names.

Rydney Thurnay Amcinle Rianghai Capid Toy Teater Eaterday Salier

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