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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 03, 1949

Page

2

Canberra Retsims Guinery Trophy Coffee House Result

Canberra Retsims Guinery Trophy event notes heats and participants. The City Club hosted opening play with visitors from Sarker and Conherts South. Rink competition finished with a 37 percent margin by Mal Come Aikenwell and Marshall amid a crowded field.

Canberre City Jack Smith Sarker Conherts South Mal Come Aikenwell Marshall Thanh Copens Ant Hell Ms My Aitchell Ter " Dywes Dickson Harvey Romerville Grooms Cox Htincks-man Dave Turner Fiimiry Medians Dewita Aryton Magwan Chthbertann All Milfre ‘Wilson Thommon Welsh Parkes Taylor Dunner Ticknee Smith Mewish Barnard Roberts Pitette Osborne Mage Martin ¥. Parver Cook Blewith Gheeyam Yawcett Cooper Smith Soyce Marchant Pointer Grangell Bradshaw Andrews V. Lancaster BicCloskiry Alder Timer

YMCA Notes Public Exhibition and Meetings

The YMCA public exhibition opens 9 am to 2 pm with about 3000 attendees including children. Exhibitors urged to call Albert Hill at 2 pm. a Young Men's conference is planned at the Yarramadl venue from December 28 to January 4, open to men over 18. secretary Mr. F L P Black can provide further information.

Albert Hil Calloet Menibete Yarramadl Byaney Caip Uno Wingwaral Flp Bilack

Rugby League Moves to Ban Player Poaching

A motion proposed by Newness aims to curb poaching of players across clubs. The plan seeks to prevent repeat poaching and protect team rosters by introducing stricter controls and penalties.

Rugby League Aydney

Move Toward Closer Australia New Zealand Ties Debated

A discussion in Parliament weighs a customs union and joint defense with New Zealand. The piece notes mixed views on political union and emphasizes trade, industrial links, and coordinated defense between the two dominions.

New Zealand Gahs Beral Australia Waapeot United States Britain New

Canberra Forecast Notes Foreboding Weather Update

The Canberra forecast reports a mostly unsettled day with high and low readings. Winds shift NW to NE, barometer around 80.130, daily max near 37 to 62 across capitals, and possible thunderstorms developing later in the day.

Uni Dereon Pa Caine maXionuts Tig Pam Canberra Annday Baromotor Jane

South African loan in London details unclear

Fragmentary text discusses a South African loan in London with scattered financial references. It mentions Africa and possible figures, but the passage is garbled and lacks coherent details or identifiable entities.

London

Sabotage Suspected In Finnish Fire Colossal Blaze

Fire damaged a large area in Kamit North-west Finland as investigators probe sabotage. Fire crews faced delays from worsening conditions while Government officials dispatched engines from nearby towns to battle the blaze and protect strategic sites. Estimated losses reach into millions of sterling as authorities tighten security and widen the search for culprits.

Kamit North-wast Finland Rae Eaperte Srat Aden Aix Te Finnlen Aghem

Maltese Premier Hooted as Crowd Drowns Meeting

In Valetta 1000 supporters of former Minister Buin son hooted Maltese Premier Hale during a public meeting. Police escorted Hale away as clashes broke out and hundreds remained outside, fearing further disorder amid the unrest.

Latar Carsied

Anutt and Bunas Shelter Hosts Animal Prevention Event

A Los Angeles animal shelter plans a community program focused on chealihy and prevention. It features local figures and volunteers promoting kennel care, nutrition, and humane practices for dogs.

Buna Inmasa Lom Angeles Uclites Bik

Prayer essential in national affairs

Archdeacon Davies urged that prayer be central in national life and Canberra's future, arguing that spiritual guidance sustains education and public welfare. He warned that rapid growth and material focus risk eroding humanity and moral purpose, calling for a revival of prayer in public life.

Transport chief aims at courteous service by staff

Transport Commissioner Winsor drives reforms to improve relations with department staff and the public. Public Meetings Director O Gorman plans a backstory of corporate ends to support reorganisation. Efforts will address fare collection and service improvements through staff and printed notices.

Transport Bydney Winsor Ita Publc Yoge F. O'Gorman Cooporate Ab Accountant Alina Eaves Men Staat ropruiLl

Man Charged With Brisbane Murder

A suspect is charged with murdering a Brisbane woman. Police report the victim was found in her home, with the scene described as violent and the defendant named in official records. Authorities say the case involves a domestic context and ongoing investigation.

New Track Record Set by W Morris at Queanbeyan Carnival

Crowd of over 1400 watches W Morris of Wallongong set a one lap track record at the Queanbeyan carnival. The distance is about 508 yards and the time noted is 381 seconds. Other riders from Bouney Canberra and Wollongong compete in the event with expected results.

W. Morris Wallongong Vetcettett Guarbevaa Anbott

Ministers to be sent to the Middle East

Australis agreed to dispatch ministers to the Middle East. The Minister for External Affairs Dr. Evatt announced last night.

Middle East Australis Eal Y

Anglican Bishop Stands by New Guinea Policy Debate

An Anglican bishop defends the policy for New Guinea, stressing colonial administration responsibilities and the need to balance native rights with development. He warns of critical voices and says the territory should serve its people with improved medical and educational services and economic progress.

Aydney Sunitny Nig Mat New Guinea Strong

J Galloway Wins Services Cup at Royal Cambridge

J Galloway claimed the Services Cup with 37 points while Power finished second with 36. The event featured a field including Ha and Griffiths and noted a World War II era context with teams and players competing for 18 trophies.

J. Galloway of &S Royal Canbares Acund Fornee Winnier Meyer Power Wanal Gervice Herd Ievice M_ Griffiths F. Doner SZ Paints Wella Parker Weight Fore ‘Griffiths Carrett Pete Ryan Brysaele Aly Forges Joyce Falow Gay

Federal Golf Club Abrokn Count Contests Baturlay

The abroken count on Baturlay afternoon was won by Th Houd fon over 700m in a count back from Fram GQ Turner. Other good causes included Den ran 143 with 20, Bindiate iit 71, Ware 7a, J. Punter 72, Brinkman 112 with 75, neynuide 18 with 78, and R Ware 10.

Baturlay Th Houd Fon Turner Den Bindiate Iit Ware J. Punter

England Rugby Team Tour Across Country Planned

A draft itinerary outlines England rugby union players touring various districts including Gunnedah and Wollongong with matches set across multiple regions. The plan will be submitted to the Australian Authorities for approval with aims to boost national soccer links and fan engagement.

Tne Englah Ribtenlin England Gunnedah Ngland Mona Coutamundre Rivwettin Forbes Tweland Western Ile New Aieteae Twonari Albur Cormack Languy

Planning Council Created for Absorption of Migrants

Government approves proposals to establish an Immigration Planning Council chaired by Prime Minister Chifley. Minister Celwett renews weekly nation broadcast noting migrant inflows require unprecedented planning for absorption into industry and community. Joan Worn, director, coordinates planning with regional chairmen.

Celwett Immigration Planning Council Dover Chifley the Nation Australia Industry 2

Ten thousand urged to leave for Australia this month

Wartime officials announced plans to relocate about 10 258 refugees this month. The movement aims to resettle many in Australia and the United States with 28 departures scheduled, including nine bound for Australia and fourteen for the United States.

Australia Wis A Banat Fice Anotter Wiese” Setugeen Wilthin Iyia'ae ‘Chatrivist Australie United States

Australian council hears plans for urban development

Dinara and council figures in Banton Lewis discuss industrial and art sector roles. The committee plans review of planning procedures and funding for new development projects. Emphasis on guiding immigration toward a desirable growth pattern in Australia with a February deadline for nominations.

Dinara Council Banton Lewis Industrialtat Shemci Art Heven

Unclear New Zealand Urges Unified Korea Policy

A fragmented report discusses NZ urging unity and cooperation on Korean issues and immigration planning. It notes calls for closer attention to migration, population growth, and economic impacts, with invitations extended to leaders and groups to aid policy development.

Utr Chifley Induakrice Lntex Sonnel Nd Aireahy Adair Ned

Albury Leader Wins Apex Convention Presidency

The Apex Convention elected Ron Wilkins of Albury as president at its Sunday session. Frank Pritchard of Goulburn, Helen Wiseman of Wollongong and other delegates were named as vice presidents and attendees. The gathering, opened by Vice Marshal Megguley, reviewed district projects and supported Apex drives including the NEW Anth TD Mobile Clinic and hospital assistance programs.

Albury Megguley N.E.W Apex Genen Wompitals Oeyman- Recs Varlown Charitana

Drawazon in the arena tests

Report describes a test event at an arena related to Drawazon with mentions of the Brinlal Aeroplane Company and Winkah Will, aimed at exploring new operations during the coming months.

London Sunlay Brinlal Aeroplane Company Ne Soming Montis

Death of Well Known Journalist Tom Crouch

The death of Tom Crouch, a prominent journalist, was reported this morning. He served as editor and held key roles in advertising and governance, with prior ties to The Big Teale and the Australian Journalists Foundation. He is survived by a widow and three sons.

Tom Crouch axDner Thames Craich Ceauch Wax Ieee Trutitute

Atlas Cup Winner Claims Prize at Oceanview Course

Fragmented report notes a competition at the Atlas Cup event on a pri flay at the Conserve course. Names like Gabtres and a djacent ceriires appear in the OCR but details and results are unclear.

Women Injured Boarding Ferry In Crowd Incident

A Sunday ferry boarding crowd injures two women Meg Aili and Theron Wynne, 36, near Manly Corry at BMealy. Both women suffered severe facial lacerations and a possible fracture, taken to Manly Hospital. The incident occurred as a gang of men surged forward on the planks.

Lippert Manly Corry Bmealy Meg Eet Aili Ewell Theron Wynne Ulvingatane Road Blackekinbs

ACT Open Tennis Championships Final Play Today

More than 200 players competed in the ACT Open Tennis Championships at the New South Wales grounds. By yesterday afternoon the quarterfinals of all main events had been reached, with MEN and LADIES divisions advancing to the next rounds.

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