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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 21, 1949

Page

3

Australian boxer Archie Kemp dies after night fight

Archie Kemp, 24, died at Sydney Hospital after being knocked out in the 11th round of a light welterweight bout at Sydney Stadium. Doctors said brain hemorrhage caused his death. Kemp had planned to open a Melbourne garage with prize money. His trainer and manager expressed shock as investigations began.

Archie Kemp Jack Haaser Kemp Rydney Stadium J. Dow Melnonine Byd- Iney Hnemana Fitzroy Melbourne David Rhine Archie Waasen Mel Hassen

Congress Rejects Communist Claim in ACTH Debate

In a heated session, Congress rejected a Communist-backed resolution on wages and arbitration, voting 230 to 19 to direct a three month claim decision. ACTU members pressed to maintain wage plans, while attempts to exclude Communist delegates from Victoria’s Trades Council failed. Weiner and other delegates faced exclusion motions amid clashes over accreditation and representation at the embassy event in Sydney. Lottery results from Sydney are listed with prize numbers and locations.

Congress Ain Cangrons aiBlin A.c.tu Eaglier Saverican Ambanay Refusa of Trades and Labour Council E Thornton Tranworkers Union Aid ACTU Toon Clarey Menareenolt Thorntan Indanea W. Powell Twit Aydney Embasy Tony Clary Firat Peint Winn Calbran Street Kogarah Bay Bey-gt M. Bev- 'Gy Weiner Richard Street Te Bydnes

Polio Deaths and New Cases Reported in Melbourne

Melbourne Health Department reports two polio deaths and ten new cases, six female and four male, bringing the total number of cases to seventy five. The deaths occurred in Melbourne with the new cases spanning metropolitan and country areas.

Melbourne Health Department All Australia P.O Jonesy Jain

Government orders review of broadcasting control decision

The Commonwealth Government orders a re-examination of the National Broadcasting Centre Board's order to regulate political broadcasting. Prime Minister Chifley says he and Attorney-General Evatt discussed the matter by telephone after receiving representations and will review the issue with the PMG’s guidance.

Commonweath National Broadcasting Centre Board Chifey Lang Rel Dr. Evatt Omer Pontmaater Cameron Maaner PMG Sein Pepys Taenee Country Party McEwen Duca Communist Party ABC Sharkey Mir Lang

Mystery Around Atvsundey Pay and Mine Unsolved

An unclear report details agitation at Atvsundey Pay and Mine involving Thelma Bennett and others. The meeting chief of Gert.Shiperintendent and Superintendent Hialaali discussed unresolved funds and suspicion surrounding Hay and Mina Bennett. The fragment hints at a pending inquiry into possible misallocation and ongoing unrest.

Melbourne Atvsundey Thelma Bennett Hernan Harmsworth Gert Hialaali Hievinnworth Hay Mina Bennett Dean Cuiminatio

Death sentence for assault on child at Newcastle

John William Bryan, 28, a machinist, was sentenced to death by Mr Justice Dwyer in the Newcastle Circuit Court for feloniously causing grievous bodily harm to a 6 year old girl with intent to murder at Brockton on June 28. The jury returned a guilty verdict after a brief deliberation. The judge noted an abnormality and recommended medical treatment if possible.

Newcastle John Willian Bryan Justice Dwyer Brockton Nay- Ing Bryan

Australia to Decide on War Lite Rites Amid Passiona Talks

A garbled report suggests Australia may adopt a lighter war rite depending on the Britain America accord. Lt General V. A. H. Bruptio said Australia would not follow Britain's decision until the outcome of ongoing discussions.

Austra Batt V. AH. Bruptio Rasid Britain America Australia

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