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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1949
Page
3
A Sydney race meeting at Randwick was postponed after a sprinkler system was found to have been turned on overnight. Watchmen and the track curator, W Parry Okeden, discovered water on the course and suspect tampering with sprinkler clyps. The incident caused estimated losses and disruptions to transport fares for special trains.
The Turner Progressive and Welfare Association plans a protest against fare rises arguing the hike harms workers. The group calls on the Progress Council and Department of the Interior to address traffic and bridge safety on Commonwealth Avenue and local street hazards on Derby Road. Delegates Gril and Bourke were appointed to represent the association at the forthcoming convention.
A fragmented report indicates Bernbrook will not race in the United States. The article hints at financial pressures and taxation shaping the decision, noting a shift toward racing plans in California and an uncertain future for his American career.
The readable lines describe a shaky mix of phrases about happiness and poetry, mentioning names like Charmisan Cipmuck and Joe Toni and a claim of a product suitable for Australian climate. The passage blends nonsensical dialogue with promotional tone and unclear references.
An advertisement promotes Charmosan lipstick for glamour along with Vediabing Cream Cold Cream Face Pewter Hand Lotion and Charmosen Floral perfumes. The copy mentions chemists and a range including dainty tency hotties.
A historical notice discusses a health tonic method and its perceived effects on digestion and wellbeing. It mentions attempts to show local community efficacy and hints at concerns about overuse or misapplication of remedies.
World famous cornetist Rex Stewart wowed nearly 100 delegates at the Albert Hall with Graeme Bell’s band in a high energy show. Critics praised his intensity and technical prowess in a program featuring The Whisk of Archy and Smokey Mokes amid packed, enthusiastic audiences.
Sydney debate sees Mr Clyne of the Lab party urge stricter bigamy penalties with arguments that current law is too lenient. He proposed degrees of bigamy similar to murder to counter morality concerns and protect the state.
Soviet Official News Bureau reports Major General Boger Tulpanay, chief of the Soviet Military Administration on Information in Berlin, was removed from his post and left for Moscow after a likely personnel reshuffle. The move follows leadership changes within the Soviet Berlin command and information divisions.
A Jaguar car sold for two pounds today in an odd sale as part of War Veterans Art Union festivities. The seller, Henry Buckleton, lists a 3 litre car and arrangements include a furnished Greenmon house and a Lane Cove wedding gift. The purchaser is Buckleton’s two year old son Mia who is set to marry soon and receive the Lane Cove house rent free.
The ACT Tennty Association outlines a men's singles draw with top contenders from Sydney and Canberra. Notable players include Roswell Ram Paul C. Johorta Hatton and Daley Lawrence, with several matches listed and many names confirmed for the opening rounds at Manuka.
Fragmentary report shows a women’s hockey event at Wold Park on Saturday with unclear kickoff times listed as 345 pm and 30 pm. Mentions YWEA TV and players or teams including High Hot Pai M Mtargulen and BL Chris inners along with yard and 3- Maken wey in sparse wording.
The High Court heard a challenge to deportation power under the Commonwealth Immigration Act. Mr Barwick argued the court could prohibit entry and interpret the act, while the opposition contended the Commonwealth could not extend the act’s reach. The case involved migrants including some with claimed relationships to China.
The Prime Minister answered a question about whether Canberra area workers with living-away-from-home allowances can vote in ACT elections. A departmental rule previously tied allowance status to eligibility, but the ACT Representation Act grants British subjects who have resided in Australia for six months and six months in the ACT the right to enrol and vote.
An attorney general announcement said Judge Berne was granted leave due to illness, prompting questions in the Legislative Assembly. The attorney general stated Judge Berne could not attend duties in the District Circuit Court and would be relieved from his position. A replacement was appointed to take over Berne's workload at Albany.
Fragmentary text notes babysitting by TN T and associates in a local context. Names and specifics are unclear, but the item appears to describe child care arrangements or advertisements in a community notice.
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