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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1949
Page
3
A Reuters summary notes within the last day Russian armor was seen near Timisoara close to the Romanian frontier. The report mentions a semi circular deployment and increased tension as both sides brace for potential further actions amid a war of nerves and threats of broader military moves.
The Canberra Tourist Bureau and the Department of Civil Aviation plan a buffet service at Fairbairn Aerodrome to offer hot and cold drinks, light meals, and information assistance to passengers waiting or grounded by weather or mechanical issues. The service, managed by the Canberra Tourist Bureau, will be open to all planes and linked to accommodation and travel arrangements.
Vice Minister for Labour Mr Holloway announced a sharp drop in unemployment benefit recipients. He noted 3,700 in Businey, with Wollongong and Newcastle figures much lower, and said coal strike relief had reduced total claimants from a peak of 101,462 to a level aiding industrial restart and placements for displaced workers in basic materials industries.
London reports the Chancellor of the Exchequer Sir Beafford Crippay leaves for Washington to join the Mauretania on the voyage to the capital for dollar talks.
The newly elected Federal Council of Waterside Workers Federation may lift the four year old ban on Dutch shipping at its October meeting in Wollongong. Supporters claim a slender ALP majority, while left wing factions may push for continuation of the ban despite talk of restoring trade with Australia valued at £40 million.
An elderly permanent resident of Berowra on Irish Bellare Street died after an incident involving a train. Witnesses say Sellars rode a bicycle toward the train as it approached, jumped off, and was struck. Police say timing and railway procedures are under review and no official statements have been released.
A ministerial report notes a person convicted of pie in 184d served last June. It cites two 1048 convictions for the man, and mentions Francis W. Montgomerie and an inquiry into jury service as unchanged over 30 years.
Provincial reports indicate the large meat works at North Casino will cease operations due to Kempacy funds and supply delays. Local transport is limited, with sea delivery for Remilentas and most butchers already cutting their own meat locally.
The Saturday draw for 1 45 pm lists High Ty Young Anglicans Beech and other teams. Players will be chosen from a long roster including Lam Baula Lavington Hart Via Re Rows Smith Davina Me Genge Bentate Woot Barnett Manning New port Williams Clowry McKensie Higneil Brophy for games at 1 30 pm on Sunday at Turner Street.
Canberra police arrested a man for possession of suspected stolen goods from the Hotel Criterion Hollhrops robbery on August 20. He will appear at the Canberra Court this morning.
The advisory council and Hospital Board elections open nominations with votes by mail to AU members. The roll shows 9425 names as of now. Turnout concerns prompt calls for address changes checks and post-election ballot handling.
Australias rugby union team defeated Mariawhenua 28 to 6 today in a midweek match held at an unspecified venue. The win adds to Australias strong performance this season.
Peter remarks on Pamela Creme Charmonan’s youth and charm in a lively, period voice. The speaker praises a new product line and the appeal of "Creme Charmaman" without explicit modern phrasing, capturing a sensational tone about beauty and allure.
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