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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1949
Page
3
Fragmented OCR notes report the appointment of Sydney officials including a head of police and a senior inspector. The text is garbled but indicates a council or office announcement and a change in personnel, referencing a former head and a new appointee.
Melbourne officials discuss wool supplies from Ararat with Simonson reportedly present. Continent traders claim restrictions spread across districts in Victoria and New South Wales, affecting auctions and shipments. Local women and traders observe tense market conditions as authorities enforce new limits on wool exports.
Townspeople of Hughendan work late to fix 400 holdings after a dam break caused 30,000 pounds in damage. The Commonwealth and State governments have changed plans while workers address structural deviations. Only three residents remain from the original group involved.
Apprentice rider David Cameron, 17, remains in a critical condition at Parramatta Hospital after a training injury at Rosehill on Saturday. He suffered a concussion and facial injuries, with doctors hopeful for recovery as his condition stabilizes.
SYDNICY reports a pending petrol rationing plan with quotas easing for garages. The government will begin regular distribution on Wednesday, with measures to ensure adequate supply for workshops and new and second hand vehicle operations through January.
A noisy classified page lists urgent job notices and lodging requests across Canberra and Kingston. Ads seek junior clerical staff, domestic workers, live-in arrangements, couples, a nursemaid, and accommodations for single men, married couples, and service personnel amid offers from Canberra Cooperative Society and local newsagents.
The Premier announced the constitution of the Greyhound Racing Board in Sydney. Mr B Tanks, attached to the Department of Commerce, was named chairman. Members include Mr Hewyer, Mr G Bailey, Soma V Peters, C Baxon, and others to represent estate and measures. The government indicated further appointments would follow.
Daview Pharmacy in Kingston offers EW classes, new frames and optical repairs with mechanical workmanship. Eye tests available for Getobirl 37 28 or 39. make an appointment with Filmar at Davies Pharmacy Kings ten.
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