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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1949
Page
2
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A reception hosted at the residence by acting Minister for vexi Dr M Santos and Mrs on Wednesday commemorated the 137th anniversary of Brazilian independence. Dishes featured included chicken and olive oil rice, cured ham baked in sherry, brown sugar, green and yellow national colors, and wattle among other items. About 180 guests attended, including Commonwealth Ministers, the Diplomatic Corps, and friends from Sydney where Dr Lanton was Consul General for four years. Deputy Prime Minister Dr Hf V Heit offered the toast to the President and Framit.
The Health Commission reported a steady rise in polio cases, with two deaths and 12 new infections bringing Victoria's total to 808. Dr G Cole warned future trends depend on the virus strain, while preparations for larger-scale response begin.
State Lottery Sydney announces Tuesday draw No 38 with top prizes listed for syndicate entries. Winners include Den ver Syndicate led by E L Curtis and Coming Our Way Syndicate with T Peters, plus Row ery Syndicate John J Cable and others across Sydney suburbs. Lottery No 1913 will be drawn tomorrow.
A Canberra team selected from Amalie Turner and Acton clube will face Albury in a National Football match at Manuka Oval on Sunday. The squad includes Boorn Kapt Bloomfeld Maddi Ban Birch Connelly Flannagan Curtis Evans Willama Horgan McCabe Currie D Berry McMillan N Cleary Backhouse Wiseman O Sullivan Beal and Carey. Players are asked to attend training at Northbourne Oval to mor cow might.
Sydney police say Roy Reginald Buller, 34, and an accomplice planned to rob 200 homes in the western district. Buller received twelve months in gaol for breaking and entering, with charges tied to the alleged plan and possession of tools.
Wool market easing noted by Sydney selling brokers. Good wool values slipped as buyers remained cautious. Inferior lots showed weakness with some rates quoted lower. About 16 983 bales were offered at the sale amid fluctuating demand and broad price movements.
The AGT Adv isry Council seeks ministerial inquiry into why many subscribers to the Braddon telephone exchange had their numbers withheld from the public list. Dr L W Nott accuses ALP of distributing numbers with a vote card. Shakespeare disputes suggest delays and politicisation in the telephone changeover.
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