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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1948
Page
3
Reports describe ongoing struggles in the southern region with supply gaps and fighter deployments. Officials cite unusual damage from mice and heat affecting northern areas as recovery efforts continue and aid efforts expand.
Senator Ben O Byme questions the Civil Aviation Department over alleged ANA jets hitting aerodrome boundary fences at Western Junction Mildura and Parabola Canberra. He cites a Launceston Examiner report claiming few passengers aboard a 28 seat aircraft and asks if the department’s officers or the Civil Aviation Minister will ensure stricter press statements.
The conviction of Eugene Dentia, head of the American Communist Party, for contempt of Congress was sustained by the Court of Appeals. The charge related to his failure to answer a subpoena from the House Un American Activities Committee. Dentia was convicted in July 1947 and sentenced to jail with a 1,000 dollar fine. he has been freed on appeal bail of 10,000 dollars pending further review.
Wool sales again favored sellers under strong competition from Yorkshire and the Continent. Descriptions stayed firm at late prices with greasy merino Gevce holding to 524 for 12 bales AAW of CHB Roydott.
A partial report from Paris notes a collapsing strike affecting northern coal deliveries. At Port Kembla and nearby areas in Australia workers face reductions as departments close and layoffs loom, with electric steel foundry and Sapper mill among units winding down operations.
Reports from Lorraine detail a 48 hour general strike by miners, coke and metal workers with partial success. In other areas a planned railway strike faltered as calls for action spread but did not fully materialize.
Brigbane court heard Wilam Alfred Howard Bur gems Percy Neville Stewart Jue kce Michael Patrick Kally and Hector Ray McPherson face remand until October 20 in connection with an armed hold up of the Sarl Drench of the RA. Banks is said to have stolen £605 and a plate. Other charges are pending against the four men.
A wire report from Senator Courtice notes that approval was granted in August for a license related to import duties. The document indicates uncertainty over the origin and selling price of the item and states the user remains unknown. The estimated value is roughly double the typical wire scale.
A provincial tour tennis game was halted mid contest between Begure and Pulla with the score 8 6 in the first set and 10 10 in the deciding moments. Kramer and Be fidgea were among players noted in the day’s action as restrictions and scheduling issues impacted play.
Melbourne memorial for Leo Benedict Cussen a 63 year old barrister who served 30 years in public life and prominent in local mining and legal battles He helped defeat a Melbourne City Council proposal to ban St Patrick's Day processions through city streets and was a key figure in local affairs until his sudden death.
Adelaide reports describe unsettled bridge matches with play halted at night. Competitors from Queensland and New South Wales led by small margins as Victoria trailed, while Tasmania and the broader Australian teams chased dominant scores in this interstate championship.
A fire broke out in a recording room on the lower floor of the ABC building on Fortes Street. Authorities report smoke and fire debris as firefighters contained the blaze and investigated possible causes and material damage.
Hemmer loses 2 1 to 171 at The Ring Bourne Stadium in a close match. Daren Hemmer faced a tough night as the rival secured a late lead and victory.
Sydney reports an army search for a woman and her daughter who slept aboard the liner Laintroon after claiming they had nowhere to go following a return from Japan. An army spokesman said negotiations would proceed for people rejoining in Duntroon.
A legislative sub-committee approved a bill to set up a seven member Coal Board led by a Director of State Coal Mines. The Governor will appoint members on the minister's recommendation, with details to be introduced next session.
The AW, tied to a dispute with the Miners' Federation in New South Wales, will resist any move by the education to control mining at Leigh Creek.
A garbled report notes Patrick Abarcrombin, a noted town planner, will spend 18 days in Australia visiting New Pearl Water and Canberra. He plans to lecture at Albert Hall and discuss the design of new towns with officials and the public.
Fragmented report notes the minister of tests and a discussion of parcels and money being forwarded to Downing. It mentions Rad Aseartained and Mr. Dowsing with circulation concerns and a large amount returning to England.
Fragmentary text reports heavy fighting near the Tarablon area close to the frontier with Arab forces. The report mentions a counter-attack and unnamed observers noting renewed hostilities and tensions in the region.
Conciliation Commissioner Mr. Kelly has convened a compulsory conference for Friday morning as meat workers strike escalating. Workers demand a 30 percent raise in piece work rates for slaughter floor and a 10 percent increase for lair? workers.
A preliminary hearing ordered for John Charles Williams of Fairfield after a five month old child sustained leg and arm injuries allegedly when held by the father. Dr. Joan Hull reported wounds including thigh and buttock injuries and described the claim as an alleged act by the accused.
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