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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 29, 1949

Page

2

Liberal Party Campaign Opened in Australian Capital Territory

A noisy street meeting in Canberra featured Liberal Party supporters and speaker Miss Robe rts Gallagher advocating policy lines contrasting theorism realist economism and laborist aims. Gallagher urged work, fair ownership, and housing reform while cautioning against unsuitable hospitality growth and urban planning.

Whlen Roberts Gallagher Sermon Liberal Party Wald Yatorday Tomberd Bocaliniion i Regunion Canberra Gailagner

Canberra Guild of Archers Sets Melbourne Nationals

The national championship of Australis will be held in Melbourne from November 12 to 16 with junior and senior events for men and women. Archery is booming in Melbourne with about 36 clubs. the Canberra Guild completed the target building and preparations for the weekend shoots.

Australis Melbourne Ticre Canberra Guild Howne Ae Anvrian Raymds Abba Ling

Appointment Of Hospital Superintendent In Canberra

The Canberra Community Hospital Board discussed the replacement of Dr Nott as superintendent with the Health Minister Senator McKenna present. Dr Nott begins annual leave this Tuesday, with retirement set for November. Applications will be sought briefly before the appointment. Mrs W Hillyer, a resident medical woman, will act as superintendent until a new appointment is made.

Canberra Community Hscial Board McKenna Nott Enairnin Kr. W. Hillyer

Jockey and Trainer Suspended for One Year in Melbourne Inquiry

In Melbourne a two person inquiry led to a one year suspension for a jockey and a trainer connected to the Three and Year-Old Handicap at Werribee. The men were found guilty of improper conduct during the race day events and disqualified, with the trainer later involved in a separate disqualification case.

Melbourne Nile P. Iiley Ridar Werriher TLC Namwol Tw Enit

Morrison Oration at Canberra

The Morrison ration event at the Australian National University featured Professor J K Teidenut of Sydney University delivering a University lecture at The Institute of Archaeology. The talk recalled earlier Linivera Pratewar Mdcout work and noted gaps in historical interpretation, with comments on the 1000 year span of related texts and intellectual challenges.

Australian National University Profecsor of Oriental Languages Sydney University J. K. Teidenut Blas Institute of Amaloogy Weismindteval Nerumna Thetstitute Liniveraity Pratewar Mdcout Hiatney Af Q Rentury elVillaervice

Moe Leads Early in Canberra Amateur Billiards

In the Canberra amateur billiards championship, Moe won round one matches. Bennett defeated N. Ryan 21 while V. Foulken beat J. Mrendergast 21 and W. Bead anus defeated N. Edwards 2-1.

Moe Canberra Bennett N. Ryan V. Foulken J. Mrendergast W. Beadanus N. Edwards

Gilhome Memorial Shield Presented to Canberra High

The Gilhome Memorial Shield was presented at Canberra High School during a general assembly by captains T. Kim Iber and Tain Redpath. The shield honours the late Mr. PW Gilhame, a naval member, and recognizes his service with the school’s field and house competitions. Scores noted include Gowrie 43, Denman 28, and Hawke 29, with details of matches and players such as McCarty and Ryan. The event included remarks by headmaster OB Jonesy on memorial significance and pace of sportsmanship.

PW. Gilhom Feld Wan Canberra Achoo T. Kim Iber Tain Redpath Ailver H Wan Pupiln Enim Ateft PW. Gilhame Naff Jonesy Gilhame Jonon Gihame Chabrrre Young Andil Yon Wong Rene Mower Cucket Ernie Gowrie Gawrir Hansen Sport Rofball Lyons Denman Gowrie Fisher I.vons

Delayed Electric Rail Extensions Draw Heavy Criticism

In Sydney a debate unfolded on the proposed Newcastle Lithgow and Goulburn electric rail extensions. Opposition Leader Mr Treatt accused the Premier of promising immediate starts and electrification while budget plans imply far slower progress and higher costs into the next year.

Sydney Newcastle Lithgow Goulburn Treatt Saaid Legislative Assembly Treat Nxt

Lead consumption and production trends reported at annual meeting

The report notes a rise in lead consumption and changes in export flows. Britain received about 75 percent of Broken Hill lead, America 21 percent, with export prices climbing from £87 to £122 per ton. Domestic consumption advanced from £22 to £38 per ton, indicating broader market shifts.

Ste Mt Frame Bailie Broken Hill Britain America

Coal Board Warns of Post Christmas Stock Shortage

The Joint Coal Board warns the Miners Federation that industry will face a coal shortage in early January if miners cut production to two weeks instead of three. They estimate stocks on hand will cover only about 89,000 tons by January 14, prompting talks of immediate rationing to prevent a collapse in supply after Christmas.

Sydney Coal Boar Miners Federation Thorkbhutey Wil He Horton

Powder Charm Powder Conjures Youthful Glow

Fragmented OCR reads as a cosmetic pitch promising a powder named Charmocéan or Charm for skin glow. Mentions youth and attractive skin with unclear merchant text and garbled phrases.

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