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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 08, 1949

Page

2

Film director Colin Dean says directing is not fun

Colin Dean, recently retired from England, spoke at a Cyn Terra Repertory Society meeting in the United Kingdom. He described past government film work and recruiting for the Admiralty, noting many government sponsored shorts were never completed due to finance, changing conditions, and shifting wartime needs.

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Bettys Question Sparks Hidden Lipstick Choice

Fragmentary dialogue hints Betty may reveal a lipstick brand as a clue to youth and charm. The text mentions Charmosun Re¢ Robbin and a line about natural red shade, suggesting a beauty product behind the conversation.

Betty

Miners Granted Long Leave With Strike Penalty

Miners receive 13 weeks long service leave on full pay after ten years of work. The award imposes penalties for recent strike actions with one day of leave deducted for each of seven strike weeks. Annual leave accrues at six days per year, reducing overall service time value. The National Federation council will decide forthcoming steps.

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1949 National Sheep Dog Trials Abandoned

The national trial was abandoned by the governing body amid plans to reform the sheep dog competition. A new organization will be established to run the trial, with entries and qualifications being adjusted. The move affects interterritorial and international participation and follows a period of reduced prominence.

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Flying Boat Makes Honolulu After Engine Lost at Sea

A flying boat named Mars landed safely in Honolulu with four passengers and crew after an engine separated about 440 miles out to sea. Navy officials said the cause is unknown. the plane was convoyed by rescue forces and a Pan American air unit aided the mission.

Flying Boat Honolulu Philpine Mars Holulu Navy Enginn Canberra University College Murmay ‘Todd MCA Honstone Paw London Edeut Willam Garwealth

Death and injuries after stock train collision near Lithgow

Arthur Milson about 38 was killed when a stock train crashed head on into a motor tricycle near Lithgow. Phillip Nelson Alton Halston and Elwyn Page were injured as they were returning Milson and Balston from Jed Capert ee camp. An inquiry was ordered.

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ACT Experiments in Artificial Insemination in Canberra

Canberra stud cattle bred under artificial insemination experiments led by Mr DW Cargill of Kingston. Semen flown 200 miles in a special container from NSW government yards to maintain temperature for insemination trials. If successful, plan to import semen from the United Kingdom to improve local stock.

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Record Channel Relay Sets English Channel Time

A Fayplian relay team completed a six swimmer relay to cross the English Channel in 41 hours 11 minutes, establishing a new record for the distance.

London

Compulsory Unionists and Secret Ballots for State Bill

Sydney and Winnesay legislaton to provide compulsory unionism and secret ballots introduced by State Government. A committee report supported by the Minister for Trade and Industry urged reform to guard elections from malpractice and autocratic control, with recommendations for protections and implementation.

Sydney Winnesay Prima Theta State Industrial Commission Gommianiata

Air Wreck Removed Near Tamworth

Wreckage of the ANA Lastane which cracked on Crawley Range 17 miles from Nundie on September 2 last year has been completely removed at the request of Mrs M Le Haya of Brooklyn. During the past year about 2,000 souvenir hunters and sightseers had visited the spot, said Mrs Ryan.

Tamworth Crawley Range Nundie Mra M. le Hiya Brooklyn Mrs. Ryan

Turner Club Midgets Celebrate First Football Season

The Turner club staged a picture evening at the YWCA with a supper and trophy presentations after a successful first season. Les Alakworth praised Vic Samuela for his encouragement, noting junior players’ growth and the club’s policy to nurture youth from the nursery up.

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