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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1949
Page
3
Washington reports the State Department has not confirmed any British move toward recognizing the Communist Chinese government. A leaked memo hints that Britain may proceed with formal recognition, but no decisive action has been announced or confirmed.
W Brady of the Basatlon Department stated that penalties of 70 and 80 pounds were imposed on Dunia Hoban produce merchant and John Gould of Cl Buen for failing to file income tax returns. The troubles were blamed on an accountant who handled both cases.
Lottery notices show first prize number 42461 with initials Miss B Jones and syndicate Birth day. Third prize 0101 with Toung. Fourth prize 14082 with Dest ration syndicate Fr. Smith. Partial, local names and addresses appear. final draw listed for tomorrow.
In a Monday night accident a cyclist named Donald Pat was knocked from his bicycle after a motorist hit him. He sustained minor injuries and his bike was damaged. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Australian venue to host October 28 wrestling bouts featuring IC. Bennett and Demag Hoyle who recently beat Bip Mangeld and Bundanoan, with Darcy Arm Rig ger also slated to appear. Page contains garbled text and unclear opponents due to OCR errors.
Sir Sproule, Davia team manager, spoke from Orcas about Australia challenging in the Davia Cup next year and the United States facing issues. He named Schroder as likely to lead the defense and warned of changes and problems affecting the squad.
A military action labeled Spring Vale opens with forces deployed to secure objectives. Details on location participants and timeline remain sparse. reports emphasize the operation's initiation and initial maneuvering.
In Melbourne on June 22, 1945 a Kyneton District Hospital birth involved twins believed swapped at birth. The Morrison family contends the first baby is theirs and the court reserved judgment after hearings while disputes over custody and identity were heard.
Fragmentary text reports wet weather delaying sheep shearing and affecting market prices. It mentions Mr. H Curran and prices in the AGT, but the copy is garbled with many unreadable words and incomplete names.
Headmaster Mr R McD Fry says there are problems with some children and parents and notes emotional and educational factors. A film on this issue will be shown tomorrow night in the school library to help teachers and parents discuss causes and remedies with students aged around 15.
In a late year or early year debate in the House of Representatives the Prime Minister indicated Mr Mighell’s confirmation in his private secretary’s post is desired. The discussion referenced the death of the Seromtestenet Mi and related actions by the High Commission.
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