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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1949
Page
2
The Carnival marks an official opening ceremony with remarks from the C.T.A. president Mr McKinnon and Mayor Ald. H C Taylor of Queanbeyan. Attendees gathered for the event highlighting community service and local involvement.
The Attorney general said in the Legislative Assembly he would review the situation of a Dobson association with W C Wentworth an endorsed Liberal candidate. A question by Mr Skerman sought details of a guaranteed account with Beharfalus Ltd of Sydney George Street.
Supplies of sheep and lambs were lighter at Flemington valleyards with only 25 807 head to select from. Market for lambs was unchanged while general quality was good. Prices ranged from bid up to 41d for mutton, 5d to 6d for wethers, 6d to 7d for hoggets, 8d to 9d for lambs, and 11d to 12d for suckers per pound.
Five new Australians are included in 288 students taking annual exams at Sanberra University College starting Monday. They pursue arts commerce and law degrees as forerunners of a larger year group next year. Examinations run at the college until November 24 for universities Melbourne Sydney Adelaide Queensland and Tasmania.
Graziers in Sydney appealed for delays to the Western Amendment Bill asserting urgency. A deputation to discuss the sections was planned, but government officials indicated no parliamentary timetable, delaying consideration.
The Queen Carnival in Queanbeyan raised 5500 pounds for the Children's Hospital in Sydney and the Queanbeyan Ambulance. Four queens contested the event, with Miss Shirley Melunes (CTA) winning 82000 votes and being crowned at a ball. The ball drew about 800 attendees and capped a month of local organising with commercial traveller support.
A brief notice notes a rabbit invasion affecting ACT regions with statements on activation efforts and local response plans. The fragment suggests officials consider measures to control the spread and protect gardens and crops. No names or dates are provided.
Members of the Canberra Community Hospital Bear and tre Medical Practitioners Association invited to a people’s convention next week. The Joint Citizens Committee met Thursday to finalize arrangements and questions for a Canberra style government. The Cole report on Turaday and Wellnes day is cited from Hobart.
The Liberal Party announces street meetings to back candidate M J Moir with speeches from Mr Moir and Miss Roberta Gallagher, NSW Labor Party executive member. Rallies set for Kingsley on Friday afternoon and Manuka Civic Centre at 2:30 pm, with ongoing sessions possible if Friday reception is satisfactory.
A NSW motion moves to limit the ACT’s status within the RSL. It appears on the Federal Congress agenda for November 7. The plan would restrict voting powers of the ACT’s small membership while allowing attendance but no vote. Recommendations would be reviewed by state bodies before submission. The issue centers on constitutional amendments tied to a 26 year old court matter.
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