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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1949
Page
3
Wednesday report notes an experimental set appointment for Wheat Commander, with recent retirement and prior enlistment in 1942. withdrawn for special duties with the Commonwealth Controller of Defence, Poodabuils.
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a developing outdoor blaze with references to a blessing, a night scene, and external sparks. Readable terms include fire and outside. precise details, entities, or dates are unclear from the garbled text.
Iman Commi faces a Supreme Court sentence on charges of maliciously causing grievous bodily harm. The trial included testimonies from Frances Vane Scott and Mrs Beate about an October incident at the Capital HIM dining room. Details describe a broken bottle assault leading to serious injuries and potential permanent disability.
The Canberra Rotary Club's annual report notes 48 members with hope to grow as the board aims to expand vocational service and international goodwill. Addressing flood relief and charity efforts, the club donated £25 10 to affected clubs, sent over 90 food parcels to Britain, and supported the West Children's Health Scheme and YMCA camp fund. New board members include President W Dune par and vice president J H ling.
Sydney reports the resumption of Imoldings for sclaier nettement blocked by a writ against State and Federal ministers. The State Lands Minister said the case must wait for court ruling before proceeding. Owners warn a adverse decision could lead to loss of their entire property.
The Canberra convention will meet in the Albert Hall on November 1. Six discussion sessions will focus on the care report to Canberra and government. Advisory Counsellors will be invited. candidates for the House of Representatives will not receive invitations.
Court records from Newport reveal multiple railway employees charged with theft. Names include Clarence Joba and Lewin, with proceedings detailing alleged offenses while employed on the Sata line and connections to an ongoing investigation.
A young wife recovering in a London nursing home after childbirth learned last night that her parents had been battered to death. Daniel Raven, 23, was charged with murder. He drove the Goodmans home after a visit to their daughter and her three day old child, and they were found dead beside their front door.
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