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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 24, 1949

Page

2

Taxation From Inflation in Australian Budget Pressures

An analysis warns that inflation drives up living costs and raises tax burdens through higher prices and wages. Devaluation and customs duties boost import costs, amplifying revenue but risking a wage price spiral. The piece advocates targeted relief, reducing taxes on wages and food to offset inflationary pressure and protect budget balance amid global uncertainty.

Australia Avery Walla Pecenta Australi Wien

Trafalgar Day at St John’s

The article recalls Trafalgar Day services at St John’s Ot. Jinn bageiot Convtra with a sermon by the Wain of Flinders ral the Mev, and notes funds raised near £90,000 for an angel memorial. It highlights naval remembrance, training for recruits, and chaplain duties to bolster morale aboard ships.

Jinn Bageiot Eriefin Ware New Zealand Angel Meriberms Flindare

Ampol Petrol Deliveries To Sydney Garages

Ampol plans surprise petrol deliveries to Sydney garages this weekend amid expected nationwide distribution. Sydney motorists rush to fill up as shortages prompt government oversight. targets include a weekly ration during November with controlled deliveries and sales restrictions.

Sydney Huntay Mygney Merview Salon Ware United Ain Gurney

MANKING FACES PROBLEM OF SPLITTING THE ATOM

SYDNEY Sunday report on Mankind facing a moral and political dilemma after splitting the atom. Dr Evatt, Minister for External Affairs, voices concern over the atom's vast power and urges UN unity to channel it toward peace and progress worldwide.

Sydney Dr. Evatt

Minister Induction Marks New Era For Congregation

The induction of Rev. Loi. Bae Siniegra as pastor was marked by references to national and church collaboration. Speakers urged a ministry aligned with God’s law, social responsibility, and Christian unity amid changing government and race issues.

Meiers Canbrerg Loi Bae Siniegra Gtete Sores Bealon Fem P Ap Ath Tie Toomba Arden Vale Chriatis Ima Melsegeemoe Sra Aroa Laaueten Aignona United Neng Educs Barsave National Council of Woman and Woele i Lamonton Abe Taarvunian Canes Lagtural Torama Mphare Tom Marboile Ruth Atul

Canberra Tees Faces Delivery Cost Shakeup

In Canberra today officials discuss an Interior Department order raising delivery costs and the impact on local services. BR Headiteh notes high inquiry levels as storage constraints linger and capacity is cut to one third, affecting winter tags and exports.

Canberra Wil Department of the Interior Hebitch Ald Gil Pn Cama Abt Worves

Escapees From Prison Farms Recaptured Across States

In a Sunday edition report, escapees from prison farms were recaptured after fleeing across two states. One man surrendered to a dairy farmer near Melbourne, four hours after escaping from Kru Plains prison farm. Another inmate, serving a sentence for robbery, was captured near Eng prac etiam. All are held on additional charges.

Oney New Bouts Wales Griant Walls Gia Wanean Kru Plains Tin Wisoray Queen Wien Mete Mel ‘Dourne Eng Pracetiam Waa

Weather fragment from CanbiERha forecast details

Partial meteorological notes describe temperatures, wind directions and speeds, rainfall and cloud cover with scattered references to times and locales. Data appears garbled but indicates general weather conditions including NW to W winds, federal regional names, and modest rainfall measurements.

Moderator visits churches in Canberra during weekend

The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church attended services at St Andrews Coron and Besdoon, spoke at church functions, and joined a board meeting at Andrew's Coron. Funds were sought for a church hall costing £1,000 with planned organ alterations to the position. The Governor General and other dignitaries attended multiple services and events across Canberra.

Walt Ax Tenavettont AN. Andrew's Ahd Besdoon R. Lacengeit Feomatie Frirpa Bt. Andrew's Ste Arodhart Aisc Radon Math Fay Curt Ful Duntroon Braddon Saat Heh

Motorcycle Races At Queanbeyan Highlight Local Meeting

Queanbeyan hosted a motorcycle meeting with multiple divisions. Top finishers included Ourke and Mhauke in the second division, while Taps and others posted noted times. Handicap details and rider names appear in fragmented form from the OCR, reflecting a lively but unclear result set.

Quranbeyan Feultra Landicep Ight Taps Queciing Tres Ourke Mhauke Abbom Seksan Neon Mandinap Sight Iipe Giana Bi Ia Brodie Shania i

Unified Policy in Opposition at Elections

A political rally reports Country Marty and the Liberal Party adopting a unified policy stance opposing Labour. Key figures Mr Padden and Mr Glynn address campaign events, citing Labour’s perceived economic and social policies as harmful. The piece notes party strategies, endorsements, and public reception ahead of December votes.

Marty Ldberal Party Reine Beyot Ate Aett Sociale Mtr Peddenaald Beturdey Tadden Qvard Chifley Labour Meurien Dawn Lady Gowrie Roy Glynn Alss America Atl Jand Theatlin Glynn Aurirelone From Can Maturday Hia

Australia Defers Defenses in Federal Party Debate

The text records a heated exchange among leaders of the Country Party and Communists, accusing foreign influence and debating security and trade policies. McEwen voices concern that Communists act as a foreign power’s arm to sway Australia, while the government bans Communist members from ranks but permits self described Communists in trade unions, linking policies to postwar United Nations shifts and British Empire trade agreements.

Australia Country Party Mowen Mis Intry Ir. McEwen Ampan Germany United Nationa

Annual meeting and election at Civin Center clubroom

The annus meeting will be held next Monday night in the clubroom Civil Center at 7.00. Business includes annual report and balance sheet presentation, election of directors, and an address by the General Secretary. Nominations must be sent to the General Secretary by tonight. The ladies will meet at 2.20. A Board of Directors meeting is scheduled at 6.30 PM and the Viking Grub meets.

Civin Center Othe A. Lomoree

Fatal airplane crash near Solty Ita Timber Creek

An air tragedy occurred six miles from Solty Ita Timber Creek yesterday when a Dragon Rapide piloted by Captain Colin Satmetan crashed after takeoff. The aircraft, built by Conanilan Akwaya, exploded on impact. Satmetan was killed instantly.

Darwin Eraah Wan Prout Solty

Queensland to Deport Cane to Brisbane Sunday

Legal advice will be obtained. The Chamber of Commerce reports Premier Marion ordered police to seize a ven mun of petrol stocks in Bree amid coal shortages, with Brisbane expected to be affected by the action.

Brisbane Bunday Chamber of Cummerce Marion Bree

Prime Minister reviews petrol shortage amid ration fears

The Prime Minister warned of renewed petrol shortages and hinted at reintroducing coupon rationing to ensure fair distribution. He criticized oil companies for over selling during rationing and hoarding, urging use of defence reserves to prevent supply disruption.

Casera Itr Chifley Trarkel Atonke Petrod Defence Reserve Austra Ta

Eclipse of Sun Tasmaniai event note in Hobart

An OCR fragment reports a solar eclipse observation in Hobart Tasmania with Calro and Rex laboratories noting an 80 percent coverage and equipment functioning, observers expecting months to verify data, and radiation measurements at 88 percent of normal during the event.

Hobart Seizntinta Sydney Rex

Youth Arrested for Larceny Near Girteconti

A 10 year old youth was arrested on larceny charges after an incident Saturday night near Girteconti. Police report no injuries and investigations continue.

Girteconti

Circuit Judge Transferred To 5S West District

Judge Lamaro denied that Nir Nad teen transfer was linked to drunken driving appeals. The judge moved from the metropolitan District Court to the southwestern chatiet to relieve Judge Berne who recently went on sick leave. Agmaero remitted convictions in liquor related evading cases and reduced penalties. The Attorney General said amending the Crime Act aims to prevent future drunken driving appeals.

Stoney. Bundsy Lamaro Didwe Camaro Outriet Tudge Berne Agmaero Samara Mn Martins Tomalder

Migrant Drowned At Pappinbarra Creek

A 50 year old European migrant drowned in Panpinbnera Creek near Pappinbarra, 38 miles north of Tamworth. Neighbors and a Wauchoor ambulance attended but the man could not be revived. Authorities note recent migrant deaths in the Weree shane district as work continues.

Tamworth Saniay Brant Wan Panpinbnera Creek Norn Wanvehape George Yilan Papa Dinbarra Yilan Nad Kompaev Reverwl Mipranbe Wereeshane

Back in England After Three-Year Visit to Service Bureau

The Duke of Clothes returned to England after a three-year visit in service bureau.

Haw Fee England Bureee

United Nations Day Observed In Local Churches

Readings and posters promoted United Nations Day aims in churches yesterday. Speakers urged world understanding and action, highlighting the UN Charter, world peace, and public responsibility through local church groups and the United Nations Association.

A.C T Ham Ita United Na Hane Internatonal Childeen United Nations Association Robert Garrass Peoplea United Nations Ummal Feashi World Federation

Yugoslav Election Debate Cited by Soviet Pressure

Fragmented text shows references to Yugoslavia elections and UN Day remarks. Discussion mentions Soviet influence on the General Assembly and criticism of procedural outcomes.

Alamein Anniversary Observed in Wartime Tone

Fragmentary report marks an anniversary event, referencing Alamein and a former general, with garbled names and unclear details. It hints at celebrations, return of personnel, and a war context, but many words are unreadable.

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