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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 11, 1949
Page
1
An intruder climbed a wall into the royal palace triggering an alarm. Police cordoned off grounds as responders attended. The would be burglar is reported seized and taken away for examination. Rootland Yard will investigate the alarm failure.
Prague on Monday reports that government plans to control church signatures threaten the cause of Christ and the Roman Catholic Church, with critics calling it treason to the Holy Church and church formation services. The text reflects disputed government measures affecting church approvals and signatures.
Fragmentary text discusses wage minimums and potential chaos, mentioning Britain and America. Lacks clear facts or named sources, but signals concerns about wage policy impacts and global economic effects.
Announcement by the Minister for the Interior states a cabinet committee will review planning for a major development in the Northern Territory. The aim is to supply large quantities of meat to the United Kingdom under a government arrangement, with a departmental committee to draft recommendations.
London report outlines a portable atomic plant intended for hospitals universities and menon centers to produce radio active traces for medical use. The device is said to be compact in a metallic wall and would weigh about two tons. Estimated cost is about £500 and orders are claimed for empire use.
British preferences to the Dominions were altered by the Annecy conference results with reductions mainly on imports valued at £4,800,000 in 1938 and British exports worth £50,000. The United States signaled concessions affecting trade and tariffs, while Britain expects gains from nonmonetary exports, with overall tariff reactions shaping colonial trade under the empire.
Prime Minister Chifley and ministers outlined ongoing defence links between Australia and Britain under the North Atlantic alliance. Officials noted exchanges on the Frendeker Rhodden and the major defence projects, with informal talks on broader military interoperability and shared information.
Mr C C Mitchell won the ballot for a vacancy on Lee Mitchell's slate of the Sydney Turf Club during a Monday meeting in Sydney. He secured 9 votes, while CH. ticka received 227, Dunlop 123, Paistein 30, and W. Gecker 1.
Seven polio cases were confirmed and exported to health authorities as officials warn of a potential late-year outbreak. The report notes earlier cases and cites medical teams tracing origin and spread, urging monitoring and vaccination campaigns across Melbourne.
Hong Kong dispatch reports that the Chinese National Government will move from Canton to Chungking before October 1. A Boulet correspondent cites a reliable Chinese source. Foreign diplomats will be officially notified tomorrow. Communist forces are placing troops north of Canton along the Canton Faknlow line.
Sydney carrier able to launch aircraft without wind, accused of outdoing prior methods. Reported maneuvers in Australian waters involve Australian ships and New Zealand squadron. claims of propulsion without wind attributed to carrier operations. Navy officials defend capability and outline protective escort by destroyers and frigates.
A major public works project in the Monaro district moves forward with the Adam inaby Dam scheme. An explosive charges the start on October 17 marking the opening of a 200 million pounds irrigation and power system. The plan covers miles of roadways 20 miles of raceline and 36 power stations to deliver irrigation water and electricity to towns including Coomb. The authority headquarters will be in Coomb with permanent officials to attend the opening ceremony.
Paris reports a Socialist minister calls a showdown meeting of leaders to address the ongoing French crisis. The move aims to soothe cabinet tensions while President Auriol hosts weekend discussions on economic and political responses to the weak currency and rising living costs.
The 1999 lamb breeders ewe competition crowned Sy nth Wage of 88.0 points as state champion with Joy by Whe Rape Ronducted joint winner. entries came from rural districts with Mrs C Bradbury and C Graham among top placers. The Minister for Agriculture stressed export lamb supply and breeder continuity, while the Rural Bank president noted lamb breeder prosperity hinges on sustaining external demand. Australian officials cited competition as support for export-oriented breeding amid international competition.
Reuters reports that Austria’s postwar parties shifted right in the general election with the nationalist party retaining a comfortable majority. The socialist opposition won fewer seats compared with the previous poll, signaling a clear drift to the right in Vienna.
AAP reports a decisive 30 to 5 victory for the touring team over the Auckland Colts in a sparse match. The tour included ten matches with nine wins and one loss, as Newam Ind thhe Mire Test fails to clarify.
More than 50 million worth of dollars have been lost to the British Treasury through exchange evasion via Tangier. London merchants export diamonds and people to New York via the British office in Tangier, with sterling received in Tangier and sent to America. The issue alarms the Treasury, prompting officials to study the trading method in Tangier, an international free city.
Vatican City dispatch reports Cschechs plan to relocate prisoners to a Roman Catholic College near Prague. The town of Podskaloh is ringed by troops as the area is cut off from surrounding regions during the campaign era.
In Berlin, a new East German republic was proclaimed amid Soviet and Western commentary. The Soviet Tangliche Bundechau forecast a peace treaty and troop withdrawal, while Communist leaders praised the Savi Government. Western leaders including Chancellor Adenauer urged unity with allied powers to manage Germany's postwar future.
The AT Junior Cricket Association announces a winter competition from December 10 to February 4. Regional regional matches against visiting teams are planned with entries via C. Mophens TS Etreat Ainslie or Mr G Wynn Bett before a specified PM.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a deadly incident during a thunderstorm. It mentions a family of 12 and a man named Rolla Ripimarde aged 27 in Teranto, with fatalities previously affected in the same location. Details are fragmented and uncertain.
A special commission is expected to probe a blackmarket in government building materials tied to railway officials. Detectives plan to question Fall Way employers and others as court charges await. Allegations include overpaid work not performed, long overtime, and night watches to stall progress.
A Daily Telegraph report claims organized forgers in Germany using counterfeit dollars, with U8 watermarks, have disrupted economies abroad for over two years. The plan includes a worldwide police code and a coordinated drive against international criminals, discussed at a summit in Switzerland.
Framefort reports seven toms of tombe and more. American maneuveres near Grafenwone and Paderburn area indicate a week of exercise. About 25 000 British American Belgian and Nor forces threaten in the south, with preparations led by a secretary of war.
The Pope received delegates in a private audience at Castel Gandolfo during the ninth congress of an international conference. The event involved discussions of social welfare, including mothers and infants, with plans for support and gifts to be carried to distant countries. The Pope praised efforts to aid vulnerable populations and encouraged continued humanitarian work.
The Premine told the Biennial ARC conference that Government would regulate and coordinate all forms of transport except air, with Parliament to pass the legislation by February. A 1930s proposal urged creation of a Drmnaport Commission to control railways, roads, tramways, and inland services, with a responsible Parliament through the Transport authority and a chairman to be named.
The Commonwealth Government raised 25 million pounds from the Commonwealth Bank on Treasury bills during September to finance a deficit and met an unfunded debt position of 21,103,000. Revenue collections for the first three months lag behind the budget, with major headings showing shortfalls against yearly targets. Major items include excise, sales tax, entertainments tax, and post office revenues, while defence services and endowments weigh on the overall balance.
A British company proposes aluminium homes for Australia described as easy to erect with all components delivered to site. Plans include 80 year service life, limited drain on resources, and delivery within weeks of order. The offer covers Northern Ireland connections and a factory setup in Britain.
Parker dominates Droeny to win the Pan-American title as Muxico Cra’y reports the action. Parker may retire after a final round, with plans to travel to New York for a forthcoming appearance.
New York Yankees defeated the Dodgers in a tense game with late rally stifled by a strong closing effort. Key players mentioned include Page and Hogan in a hard fought East Coast matchup with notable runs and defensive plays shaping the outcome.
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