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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1948
Page
2
New York report quotes Dr Tony, a noted physician who helped to some bomb program, stating he believes it would be years before Russia possesses an atomic bomb.
In a heated debate in Parliament Mr Calwell accused The Herald of publishing stolen documents and wrote that the paper had copied from a geomet document to attack the Scullin Government. Ministers demanded restraint as the exchange touched on media ethics and alleged journalistic misconduct.
In Sydney on Friday 60 workers employed by Qantas resumed duties after a stop-work meeting. Interruption to overseas services was avoided. Women protested against the relaxation of a policy that barred them from special rates or pay for instrument makers and repairers.
Maps showing main routes to Canberra tourist points were erected at key intersections Canburrs Avenue Jeerabom terra North tourne Avenue near Cooyang Street. The maps, about one foot square, mark highways public conveniences and other landmarks intended to guide visitors at night. Construction of frames and printing was completed by local tradesmen using War Me odal white technicians.
A person crawled home after a fall with a broken leg and contacted a neighbor who summoned ambulance. Ball was admitted to Gladstone District Hospital in a stable condition.
Three local teams and a fourth to be formed with weekend matches under the LWCA. Players from Gorman House and Westlake will participate as the new squad forms. Most players are unavailable due to lighting issues and other commitments.
Wool re balers, members of the Storemen and Packers Union, are on strike claiming the heavy nature of the work and need for speed justify penalty rates. Bales have been opened and inspected by appraisers as they protest wage conditions.
A rural bank evaded an agreement to raise salaries for 76 employees. Mar A Richardson stated in July 1840 the bank argued the point under High Court, not a court decision, making it invalid. Judge Fouier ordered the application to reopen the matter on a date to be set.
Fire at a York garage in Sidney caused extensive damage with estimated losses around £10,000. Five residents escaped narrowly as flames spread through upper and lower floors, injuring no one but prompting emergency crews to battle the blaze.
A damaged OCR fragment discusses a legislative session with references to W A Fars, Mr Hawke, and a motion on government actions in the Black Dis items. The readable bits show debate over opposition and government behavior.
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