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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1949
Page
3
Antwerp reports a severe shipbuilding crisis as the industry slows, with over 2,000 workers in Antwerp idle and German wartime constraints worsening the situation. Belgian unions warn of reduced output and shifts in labor, including potential Sunday work to meet demand.
London reports that the Soviet Union warned it may walk out of the United Nations and pull its satellites from Eastern Europe, signaling a possible coordinated departure if Yugoslavia is chosen to fill a vacancy. Romania accuses Moscow of provoking instability in the Balkans, amid denials and diplomatic notes between Belgrade and Bucharest.
A violent wind swept a group at a fairground site along Bexley Road Besley North, lifting ropes tied to a display and pulling workers from a ledge. Bystanders heard emergency responders treat the injured on scene and transport them to hospital.
Adelaide reports wheat prices for export climbed as the pound devalued, lifting Australian wheat costs beyond the quota under the international Wheat Agreement. Chairman Mr Cullen notes available export wheat remains within the quota and calls attention to market impact amid fluctuating rates.
A comments from the Superintendent of the Welfare Board relate to closures by the Reverend Harold Randelt of the Church of England in Coonamble. He notes a group living under dire conditions in an area known as the tip and urges the Shire Council to secure a court order before the board can take control. The group is described as migratory and difficult to manage, with many families moving in and out.
The Australian Country Party conference will open in Canberra next Saturday and conclude the following month. It aims to include Senators and House of Representatives candidates, with leadership by Mr Freder attracting attention and extending to regions including Victoria and Weston.
Aggregate scores in the Kings Shoot event were led by Oakey of New Zealand with a high total. Others from Canberra and nearby teams posted notable scores including Taylor, W Hing, W Husson, A C Hussey, and C K McCarty with varying marks. The list shows multiple competitors and their points in a dense, OCR damaged segment.
At Barwon Downs near Calpe Victoria three people, Ken nett Viner Patrickland, 47, Lil figu Strickland, 43, and William S Mae Premars, 10, perished in a house fire. An 11 year old boy escaped from the burning building to warn relatives but the structure and nearby rooms were ruined. Neighbors, unable to save the family, fought the blaze with buckets as the inferno spread driven by wind. The boy's dog died in the fire alongside him.
In London on Sunday the Australian Department of Information will release the film Spotlight of the Australian Ballet to about 200 theatres in Britain on October 24.
Fragmented job ads appear for youth and adults seeking work including car deliveries, junior clerk positions, embassy messengers, and other listings. The notices contain numerous misspellings and garbled phrases but indicate opportunities and contact points in Canberra and Kingston with phone references and addresses.
Trevor Bichon, 44, of aiitie, died after drinking from a bottle in front of him. Police say he signed a duplicate and drank from a bottle he threw out the window. He was rushed to Lismore hospital but died shortly after.
The Transport Commission led by Mr Winsor discusses prohibiting passengers from boarding or alighting from trams on the wrong side due to danger. He cites risk of accidental death and warns of implications for tram operations amid unfamiliar issues with a card index scheme and a distributive network. Police note a trial behind closed doors with authorities.
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