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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 28, 1949
Page
4
Local stations report electricity shortages as supply lines falter. Officials warn of limited daytime and evening outages across weekdays, urging conservation and cooperation to stabilize the grid.
Fragmentary text mentions a person named Mant and an entity MCCLURE with a Secretary role. May 23 is shown but surrounding details are unreadable. No clear event, location, or outcome is discernible from the readable fragments.
The Albert Hall hosts a New Australians exhibition with a splenly booked program. The event aims to provide viewing facilities for residents and the public this afternoon, featuring formal presentations and a concert broadcast at 8 shillings.
Local members of the APE R, LWS, Aw Boy, Sports, Girl Guides and Young Angiann were invited to attend. Archdeacon R. E Dar announced the service, warded to the Governor General and the Governor of all Btatan by Lord Bion.
The Prime Minister announced that the next Commonwealth will include a short term security plan alongside long term securities. Details on the fermat and terms will be released before the loan opens.
Weather forecast for the Canberra district reports shower activity, cold conditions, and northeasterly winds. Snow is possible in higher elevations with temperatures around freezing and a mix of rain and sleet in some areas.
In Sydney on Friday the luxury cruiser Wan was sold for £2500 after multiple bids. Dr Fr Stuer Jones placed the winning bid, with auctioneer notes of a final sale price and a proceeding to settle the estate for her son in Australia.
The Federal Parliamentary Labour Party urges reform of Standing Orders to speed business and improve oversight. They call for limited speaking slots, a joint Public Accounts Committee restoration, and rules to curb excess speeches while ensuring thorough committee review.
The Mining Council will halt mines next Thursday following a stalemate in talks with the union. Officials warn that if no general conference agreement is reached by Monday, all mines may idle and stop work, with potential stoppages and damage to operations.
Merryville stud wins the grand merino champion and the Stonehaven Cup for five merino sheep. The event praised breeding standards as leaders from Hope Agricultural Society spoke on rural reform and wool production. Ministers and party leaders attended the ceremony.
In a House of Representatives debate Mr Beale alleges serum supply issues while the Minister for Labour promises to obtain a health director general answer. Prime Minister Chifley warns against communists in public service and confirms harsh action if subversive activity is found. Budget items include development grants and a conference at Epactone Motel with ministers noting expenses around £59 000 and an overall project cost near £300.
Australian authorities barring Val Victoria Fremantle clastered Quarantine Station as the steamship Mooltan nears dock amid smallpox scare. Passengers warned not to leave ship. guards seal wharf while health officials isolate one child and a woman with suspected illness.
The Commonwealth Government debates disbanding the Stevedoring Commission as a plan to transfer administrative waterfront duties to a board. The move would remove the commission’s role while designating a new body to manage administration and amenities. The Waterside Workers Federation has met to discuss reactions to the potential dismissal of Messrs Healy and Roach as the cabinet plans a broader meeting.
The Arts Council to stage an All India Exhibition with Canberra subsidy discussions, outlining potential funding of up to 2000 and plans for future showcases. Key officials include Sir Max Parnell and secretary D Latin, with Glenevent Colne. Action centers on council meetings and preparations for events.
A scrambled report from Brisbane covers a bowls competition featuring NSW and Victoria players. Skye and Victoniana led with strong performances while Heather Keitont Cobley and others competed in sections. Dow Nesho won his section. the event included 80 point margins and eliminations in a tight field.
Housing Commission allotments in Queanbeyan listed new two and three bedroom homes. Names include Allan, Crawford Burest, Mokanennie Street residents, and several others with addresses along Pinkam Road Youngs Road and Doddworth Street.
The death occurred at her home in Comision Circuit after sudden illness. The late Mrs Percival wife of Br Arthur Percival former Commonwealth Surveyor General devoted much of her life to the Young Women’s Christian Association and its youth work. Survived by her husband and two daughters. Funeral at Rhodern Suburb Cemetery at 11 30 am.
The report notes a large sorghum harvest on a Main Farm in Australia. The crop is projected to yield about one million bushels valued at £300,000. Harvesting runs at about 723 acres per day with grain sent from Capella to ports for Britain.
In Melbourne acting Chief Judge Kill Abe Arbitration Cogettins hinted the federation may be deregistered. He noted disputes within the union over months and suggested a possibility of restructuring or removal of leadership pending further hearing.
A fragmented church notices section lists Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist and Congregational services with times and locations. The garbled text mentions Holy Communion, baptisms, worship schedules, and parishes in Braddon, Christopher, Wesley Church and other local venues with morning and evening services.
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