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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1949
Page
5
A transport delay hits wool shipments as rail loads are hindered by missing ropes and tarpaulins. Mulligan contract for 30 bales to Canberra stalled. Queanbeyan inquiries yield no buyers. Crookwell lorries unable to unload due to lack of rope and tarpaulin supplies.
The State Cabinet considers amending the Local Government Act to authorize councils to insure their members. Minister Cahill notes councils currently cannot insure aldermen or councillors and must cover their own expenses when injuries occur during duties. This follows English legislation empowering councils to protect members with insurance.
A forest worker, Reuben Cansidy of Jenoles Caves State Forvat, was pinned under an overturned lorry. By rapid action from bystanders including Ray Gibbons of Hamp toin, the lorry was moved and rescue began. Cansidy’s condition improved after emergent treatment at the scene.
The acting Pricey Commins ices Comumisasion announced postponing daily newspaper advertising rates until January. Rates, effective September 1 1948, applied to all state papers but will not be released until further investigations are completed, especially regarding country newspapers. An official statement by Mr Witheritt noted ongoing inquiries into advertising water sales and related pricing.
Sydney reports John Sidney Walike, of tz, petitioned the Divorce Court to order his wife to come back, recounting a pear tree that bore fruit yearly. Judge Mr. Justice Awards commented on the unusual case as Walike claimed his wife left after 1985 during a period of prospecting in Bere Hargraves. Other notices include accommodation wanted and found wallet with return details.
The story describes Villiers favourite performance in a crowded track event with notable contenders and the crowd reacting to early milestones. It notes a shinier cup and references to horses and riders in a weathered racing page, highlighting anticipation for the next round and the lead rider Domenicu.
In Melbourne a mother Mrs Anita Hosking 20 24 of Brunswick’s Beach Bay Hostel faced charges for causing bodily harm to her son Charles John Shane by placing his hands on a hot stove after he took pennies from a box. The court heard she claimed to have woken to the boy and that the stove had burned him. she received a 42 months’ good behaviour bond with suspension and a two year interim.
Unclear OCR text from Melbourne reports claims Sage King was not doped before a racing event. Details about the trainer, officials, and timing are garbled, with multiple misreads obscuring names, locations, and dates. The fragment mentions racing integrity and security but lacks verifiable specifics.
Applications invited for day cleaner positions in Treddan with preference for experienced Dry cleaner with Boiler Attendant certificate. Also several domestic and office help postings across Kingston and Mingston. Wages vary. contact local agencies for details and hours.
The public of Canberra was advised that a wood sale auction by the Department has been postponed from November 20. Until further notice, W A McLaren serves as secretary for the Australian Capital Territory contingent. The Tru President and Women’s Voluntary Service members acknowledge electric donations toward printing costs for Baby Content. Several Sydney and Canberra figures, including David Jones Limited and Dr Nott, are named in support of the event.
Heresy acknowledges responsibility for all debts tied to the center’s operation during tenancy. Dated the second day of November 3049, the document cites Commonwealth Rail as related authority and records a formal acknowledgment by Mervyn Agu Mtouh.
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