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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 31, 1949
Page
3
fragmentary report mentions injuries at Newtown and Seen nary and favine Road Wavering. references to individuals Edward Colinns, Mrs thn 08 Aromen, Douglas Rediren, Mary and Gordo. unclear details and garbled terms.
Unionized firefighters demand reduced hours to four-day weeks as a dispute on work schedules surfaces. Report notes tensions with the department and potential impact on coverage. Leaders say current shifts exceed a forty hour week, pushing for reform.
An Art Club has been formed with provisional secretary MY B Bagel leading membership. The group aims to foster cultural development across branches including sculpture and wood carving. Officers include President WB Melis, vice president Sasi, and committee members from local schools and art circles.
In the Madden Big Stud sale at Wars Fen buyers paid 14 316 guineas for 31 rams averaging 61 guineas, while 4 500 guineas were realized by Mix specials averaging 2 380 guineas. A buyer from South Australia paid 1 800 guineas with others from Western Australia. Bundemar Stud Trangie led the sale with ram averages and high prices, while Mr LB Coward of Gulgong purchased a Bundemar ram for 1 800 guineas.
A serum from the United States is expected to arrive by Pan American Airways at Anton Island to aid a well known Pert guardess daughter and her son in hospital. Doctors say the patient’s chances of recovery are slim as the serum fate remains uncertain.
Lady Lavertsl retired from a visit to the area and claimed white women in the world suffer worse conditions than those in northwestern Queensland. She described ruined huts bare water shortages and widespread distress. Mrs A G Chapple, visiting from Victoria, noted the conference found the association had given away far more than it had spent on its own work.
A fire damaged Crow's Neat as flames swept through the premises. Firefighters battled the blaze, with authorities investigating the cause and extent of the damage to the structure and any contents.
About £180 raised from the Hew Australian's Pas Lival event organised by the Joint W J M. funds to aid amenities for new Australiana. A Sunday meeting with Rev. A Bust and others will plan a repeat performance date for Canberra residents.
A British chief scientific adviser arrives in Sydney by the Qaniaa Constellation to review the Northern Territory meat plan. The report notes Britain’s food production rising by 100 million above the 1889 base year, indicating ambitious growth projections.
The Minster for Information Mr Calwell received a souvenir cigarette lighter from Major General F G Galleghen, head of the Australian Military Mission in Germany. The message noted the lighter is a replica of last Christmas gifts to those serving in Berlin.
The Melbourne University Council distances itself from a delegation that attempted to interview Minister for Information Mr Calwell and other ministers last Friday. The information was relayed to Mr Calwell by the Council secretary Mr Jarman.
Lottery No 1808 drawn today with major prizes listed. Syndicate players include KB with W Dunn Westmiesd entries, BNL with Bell Maynord, HOH Mea LM Webber Park Road Olebe, and Shamrock syndicate Mr Hynes. Lottery No 866 to be drawn tomorrow in Sydney.
A fragment discusses butter production and rising demand in the Commonwealth era. It notes an estimated 30 percent increase in consumption over the current year and the need to boost annual output to 330,000 tons to meet home and export needs. Implication is reliance on milk for manufacturing amid strained supply and potential imports from New Zealand if shortages persist.
The Waterside Workers' Federation Brusvene branch reports a meeting where delegates voted to overhaul the Commission appointments. J. Healy and E. Roach named as representatives, with Cantidescath link and other items discussed during the session.
There was good inquiry for the 22 180 sheep and lambs penned at the Flemington yard. An active market established with better rates on the day. Quotations ranged Prime merino to 7/-, prime ewes to 4 8/-, hoggets to 63/ and 2,680 cattle noted with best linen selling at top rates. Prime bullock, end steers, and cow prices varied around 63/- to 10/ each, with overall improved values for higher grades.
Road transport service announced by Cunningham Street dealership Canberra Car Distributors inviting customers to place orders. Details indicate available vehicles and contact arrangements as the organization expands offerings in Canberra.
A chaotic mix of notices and fragments including missing person hints, lost items, rewards, and contact pleas. Names such as Hartman, Brown, Kennedy appear among scattered addresses like Monara Bt and Wentworth Avenue with vague dates and locations, plus vehicle and item descriptions and reward offers.
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