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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1950
Page
5
Sands defeats Alf Gallagher in a fierce title fight with a late surge, earning rounds on power and precision. Gallagher lands some jabs but Sands maintains control, earning praise for his performance and remaining the favorite in this heavyweight showdown.
A Canberra junior football awards night announced winners of the meet and trophy events at Manuka with 12 Roten trophies, led by captain Ve and featuring A Hauwin. The event noted upcoming junior grade finals and interstate travel for the midget and intermediate squads, with Manuka Oval hosting finals and teams including Goulburn and Albury set to compete.
The Mulrooney Medal contest at Acton Club sees senior players and rising talent vie for the award. Competition crowding and schedule pressures prompt talks of reduced events and a possible shift in how the prize is awarded.
Victorian goods train guards decide to keep statewide strike, threatening to cut hundreds from work as rail services stall. Officials report about 180 goods trains to and from Melbourne affected, with fruit, vegetables, and other cargo held up at Albury while talks attempt to ease tensions.
Sydney report says a motor cyclist appeared at Paddington Court on Monday charged with manslaughter in the September 2 death of Hilde Grace Champion of Woolahars. The driver is accused of wanton driving on his motorcycle causing bodily harm and dangerous riding. Bail of £200 was set.
A main meeting of all ALP affiliated organizations plans a campaign to press for a referendum on prices. The group, including electoral councils and youth sections, aims to present recommendations to authorities.
The Liberal Party council urges urgent government action to establish training facilities for rural advisers. It calls for a commission to examine training opportunities for rural workers and to raise production through higher skilled work. Party membership rose nationwide to 107,264 by June 30, 1950.
A Swedish seed disinfectant method named Panigen, recently introduced in the United States, uses a liquid preparation with an organic mercury compound to decontaminate seeds. It avoids dust formation and is aimed at minimal crop disruption, after being developed in Stockholm and exported in concentrated form.
The ninth annual hospital conference in Sydney heard Dr Earle Page outline a government health plan emphasizing state control, a national council for nursing conditions, and integration of medical and nursing professions with educationists and government. He urged reforms to reduce domestic workload for trainee nurses and introduce universal health funding with patient contributions, while acknowledging political obstacles in Parliament.
An early report notes a suspected uranium deposit near Rainy inlet in the Northern Territory with initial estimates suggesting rich ore. The mineral is described as possibly radioactive and potentially valuable, with a preliminary value around £29,000 cited.
The position at the Mouse's dining and associated rooms requires managing non member bar and dining spaces with a large daily service load. About 1,900 male daily patrons and many applicants including Australians are noted. former manager Mr. F L Jonson retired from the Royal Hotel Bundanoon and is mentioned in context.
Grain growers may obtain sacks on credit from the Wheat Board chairman Ayoney. Payment will be made by the grower delivering grain. Machinery needed would be in operation by the week. Various rental and accommodation notices appear, including a request for an architect and a couple seeking to rent a furnished shop or garage.
A collage of early 20th century job ads and notices. Listings include a hotel employment call in Albury inviting applicants for front desk and maintenance roles, a stenographer wanted with reasonable pay and hours, a kitchen aid and repair show positions, and a general notice from the Legion about an annual meeting and require attendance. Several personal ads seek housework help and lodging, with various phone references and names like Jounston Bros and MelchZor & Co.
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