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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1949
Page
2
The Minister for Civil Aviation and the Royal Aero Club of New South Wales discuss Canberra Aero Club's subsidy and affiliation plans. Negotiations open, an October conference expected to finalize terms. Local club executive says no issues foreseen, promising cheaper flying and better training facilities.
The Anglers Association will present its annual trophy for the biggest fish caught from today until Monday night. Catches must be reported to President O. J. Retford or G. A. Scott and verified by a witness. Canberra anglers head to Brindabella and other streams to fish at dawn.
Auctioneers real estate evaluators travel in Louisiana with McKillop & Co agents handling listings and valuations. Local notices indicate sales schedules and property details managed by the firm in partnership with City offices.
Canberra tourists faced a hectic period as last minute restrictions and petro concerns shaped travel plans. Airline and coach operators reported strong demand for extra flights while local tour groups expected a busy weekend, with many intending car and plane travel.
Mr Black warned that Australia faces criticism over population limits while delegates from India Pakistan Ceylon Burma Malaysia China and Korea discussed Asia today. The three themes covered religion culture economics and independence, with fears that Chinese Communist policy may shape regional conflicts and a 1952 Sydney meeting eyed for youth delegates.
London Friday Reuters reports the Cabinet has postponed a planned salary rise for higher grade civil servants totaling £400,000 per year. The increase will be implemented in stages starting tomorrow.
A party of 39 bowlers from Port Kembla will arrive in Canberra today and stay as guests of the Canberra Bowling Club. Rink games will be held today tomorrow and Monday. The visitors will be entertained at a smoke social and a supper at the club tonight.
J A Carrodus won the Atlas Cup at the Royal Canberra course yesterday with a net 97 after handicap deduction. The Cup, funded by the Royal Insurance Company, is open to visitors from Sydney and nearby districts and Canberra players. The field of 75 featured a tight finish with Jack Ealington of Kingston and Woodger of Queanbeyan tied second after handicaps.
In Sydney on Friday a violin found among junk at Rose Bay is believed genuine Stradivarius. Owner R Kirkwood of Owen Street Rose Bay turned it over to dealer Frederick Workman Rushcutters Bay for expert assessment. The instrument, in poor repair, was discovered during a general cleanup and bears an inscription with the name Stradivarius.
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