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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 21, 1949

Page

3

Pasture Contest in ACT Promotes Improvement and Erosion Fight

The A C Pastor and Agris srultural Association announced a pasture competition in the ACT to curb soil erosion and boost land productivity. Judging rewards economic improvement and pasture quality across several criteria including cover, nutritive value, grasses and clover balance, weed freedom, and evenness of patches. entries close October 2 with Mr R Brown at Hall 10.

A.C. Pastor and Agrissrultural“Association A.ct R. Cac

Canberra Varsity College plans satire for commencement week

Students at Canberra University College plan a revue for Commencement Week next year as part of the 21st anniversary ceremonies. Assistant Lecturer Dr F M Todd proposes a general satire on people sending in institutions in Canberra for presentation as a physical extra entertainment by the students. The main problem is whether Albert Hall will be available.

Canberra University College Eng Wah F. M. Todd Canberra Albert Hall

Compensation Awarded For Loss Of Son In Maritime Incident

Sydney judge Rainbow of the Workers' Compensation Court awards £490 compensation to Mrs Mildred Medora Lucry of Haberfield, mother of Laurence Kippax Lucry, a seaman who died when the vessel Bombo sank near Wel nang on February 1. Lucry claimed £1,000.

Sydney Thiraday Rainbow Mildred Medora Lucry Haberfield Laurence Kippax Lucey Ron Bombo Nang Luicey

Australian petrol shortages spark political debate

A fragmented 1940s-era editorial laments petrol rationing and production failures in Australia. It cites international consumption patterns, criticizes government control, and questions policy as Parliament wrestles with postwar energy and economic turmoil. Named figures and countries appear amid a broader critique of central planning.

Debunking the Political Aspirants in December Elections

The article mocks two runners Malcolm Moir and Lew as political entrants, argues their forms and affiliations undermine Labor ethics, and critiques Dr. Kevin Windermere Nott’s multiple past runs. It cites past campaigns in Herbert and North Sydney, lampooning Liberal and Labor claims while urging scrutiny of candidates' track records and party loyalties.

L. W. Natt Fraser Labor Party Cyril Angles Freddie Tupper Malcolm Mal- Iden Lew Chifley Kang Malcolm Will Falon Lugubriella Keun Lewae Kewin Windermere Nott

Nott Defeated by Anti Labor Forces in 1940 Campaign

A fragmented report notes Dr Nott, endorsed by Nationalists, faced a decisive defeat as Anti Labor forces backed rival candidates. It mentions 1940 results, a later 1944 context, and urges support for the true Labor candidate Rhodea and Labor, authorized by John Henry of Grimith, A.C.

Aan Dr. Nott Tulare Polo A.P Nott Sydney Tain Wil Rhodea Labor

Open Letter Questions Fraser on Socialist Objective

An open letter from H Crabbe, Hon. Secretary Queanbeyan Liberal Borough, asks A D Fraser to state the Labour Party objective of the socialisation of industry, production distribution and exchange. It requests confirmation of belief in the objective and whether Fraser signed the parliamentary candidates pledge supporting the party objective.

H Crabbe Liberal Bury of Australia Queanbeyan

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