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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 20, 1949

Page

2

Britain Devalues Sterling Affects World Trade Outlook

Britain devalues the pound to reshape postwar trade relations with the dollar area. The move aims to stabilize exchanges, spur exports, and reduce uncertainty, with early effects seen in Australia where the exchange rate aligns with New York. Wool, gold, and commodity markets react as production and import costs shift under the new regime.

Britain Pew Australis Somie Unic New York Australia United States North America Opie Industrien Atlantic

Devaluation debate features Copland at center stage

Professor Copland of the University discusses devaluation impacts on Australia and Britain. He warns higher import costs and inflation from dollar depreciation, with mixed effects on exports, prices, and consumer living costs, noting potential wage and demand shifts amid currency realignment.

Priscot Britain Australia Austral Frathee Copland Sgoda van Weely Thu Tong Rus

Weather report fragment shows unclear timing and conditions

Fragmented weather notes report temperatures around 62.8 degrees with a min near 39.3 but the session text is garbled. It mentions wind and gusts around 19 mph and references meteorological data sources, but the overall meaning is obscured.

Bode Sng Temperaary Gearon Rem Sebe Vanrerica

Excellency W J Mokell Visits Canberra Then Perth

Vice Regal MLE Excellency in Governn General the Right Honourable W. J. Mokell received at Guy ceminent Koumr Canberra on Saturday morning Mr. A Wil on Administrator of Nuturl Tulond Rexcillencien the Governors General and Mire W. J McKall accompanied by Slee Bet estall and attended by Mr. M. Tyrrel Secretaries on Livulevani 96 Preney ALC IWAN Inft Canberra by air for Adsiaidy on Saturday afternoon grauty tn Perth Paele Bonced endica arrived in Perth yesterday evening

W. J. Mokell Guyceminent Koumr Canberra A.” Wilon Nurtulk W. J McKall Slee Betestall M. 4 Tyrrel Olea Aeretars En Livulevani Preney ALC IWAN Adsiaidy Rauty Perth Paele Boncedendica

Australia faces potential shortfall in primary produce supply

A report notes unions anticipate major expansion in livestock, with Australia becoming a net importer of beef, mutton, lamb, and wool. Projections warn population growth to ten million in twenty years and rising prices for staple goods amid tariff and wage changes debated by economic officials in Canberra.

Huatratiaie Mayer Cara Industries Rufrau of Agricultured Economica Canborra Aston Austrasia

High Court to Decide Chinese Cases in Melbourne

The High Court will hear the Chinese case to decide validity of the Immigration Act 1948 and Wartime Refugees Removal Act. Mr Justice Williams oversees a suit by 38 Chinese seeking permanent injunctions against deportation. The full court convenes in Melbourne on October 4 upon lawyer C A Marwick’s request.

Ayongy Igh Court Aueaice Williarom Williamna CalWell Trom High Court C. A. Marwick Tice Eyumsel Melbourne

Heavier Interest Charge for State Budget Revisions

A typed fragment reports higher interest costs for the state budget prompted by devaluation concerns. It notes the government paid 07,7080 pounds in interest on a national debt of 71,192,320 and mentions a premier’s estimate of another requirement to cover interest payments.

San Mate Sudget Seumant

Devaluation Spin Shifts UK US Ties and Fund Role

A fragmentary report from a monetary fund meeting discusses devaluation of the pound and its impact on Anglo American relations. It notes Britain may borrow dollars, U.N. positions, and possible Fund approval of devaluation. Wall Street reacts, predicting currency shifts and altered loan dynamics.

Cabinet to discuss dollar outlook and devaluation

The cabinet plans a day of discussion on the dollar outlook and possible devaluation. The prime minister will probe government positions and outline impact on industry and prices, with talks on further import restrictions and budget implications for the coming period.

Chitley Aspade Claio Furth Miport Iia

Personal crisis reports in guest houses in Rydney

Two reports describe incidents in guest houses in GUEST HOUSES RYDNEY area. Martone Abdy is noted to have celebrated a party that led to a foot injury at Hallyoake guest house in Cremorne early this morning. Police report a death on Murdoch Street connected to Tube Wo deaths, with Leatie Cherie a person of interest.

Rydney Martone Abdy Hallyoake Gue Cremorne Asoler Guaat Murdoch Street Leatie Cherie

Funeral tribute marks officer's loss in Canberra service

A large funeral honors Flight Lieutenant Grey, praised as calm, witty, and devoted to duty. Officers from the RAAF attend the Canberra ceremony and burial, with Archdeacon Davies leading prayers and Reverend Campbell Eggen delivering remarks. The service emphasizes peace, perseverance, and the nation’s gratitude to a young airman who gave his life for science and country.

Canberra Ether Blyssey Yamorday Jean Liewtenant Grey Whiroudet RAAF Paige van Warne Graviouenass Ecridica Eve Blaife Huster

Australian U S Double Taxation Agreement Forecast

The Australian Chamber of Manufactures director discusses a prospective double taxation treaty with the United States and Canada, likening it to Britain’s model. He notes potential export and import implications, currency exchange concerns, and long term economic effects on industry and newsprint, petrol, and related supplies.

Australian Chamber of Manufactures Canada Britain Australia Wishall Aaid McChiney Dalla Asbury

Grier Hospital Board Election Totals and Preferences

The page records hospital board voting results with candidate tallies for vacancies. It lists names such as Rowe, Beatt, Donnelly, Murley, Ryan, Mulrtey, and Davin among others, showing counts and final totals for each candidate and noting excluded entries. The totals indicate overall preferences and recounts across multiple counts as the election proceeded.

Frasce Tr van Beott Hor Joy Donnelly Doran Mowe Hott Davie Crimp Kye Murley Goran Baye Molt Davin Pannelly Reult Veo Rowe Asi Davis Weil Burkey Ryan Tox Baran T Fond Gov We Penfrrynoes Ryan Reolt Sy Mulrtey Dunmelly Bib Paver

Film Actor Frank Moreen Dies in Hollywood

Hollywood reports the death of film actor Frank Moreen. The cause is unconfirmed and details are scarce. Moreen was known for stage and screen work and had a prominent public profile. His wife provided a statement, though specifics remain limited.

Canberra Education Lag Highlighted by Australian Tour Group

A Canberra study by visiting educators led by Professor and Mrs Carleton and Mr Ming finds slow progress in education reform. They suggest that a National University could lift Australian standards, with emphasis on modern libraries, research, and practical teaching aligned to urban growth. They praise the National Library and Parliament materials as vital resources for learning and reform.

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Fourth Cortfession by Defendant in Hungarian Trials

A Hungarian trial report states a defendant pleaded to involvement in a propaganda and political activity tied to the Arrow Cross era. The article mentions alleged connections between Hungarian officials and the Tito regime, suggesting links to a central European anti-communist group.

Aydney Torhitny Athergti NLA Auviration Council Wien Lewaarn IAN Delematyx al UenuNie Congress Aimis Mulapest Maula Tibor Beonyh Fewa Fendant Hungary BE Tee Runyl Wtte Vurty Sruyuervain Alsa

Dobson Committed for Trial by Central Court

The Central Court committed William Thomax Dobson for trial at 8 ena of effecting. The clerk noted manipulation and a typed instrument presented as evidence. The case involves Manly and others. authorities allege theft and related offenses.

Mt Nieto Tsibhon Transvurkera

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