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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 28, 1950

Page

2

Timber Fire Watch Extends Over Pine Reserves

Timber valued at over 41,000,000 faces risk as bushfires loom with warm months. Chief Fire Control Officer C K Cole says precautions are in place with twenty on duty around the clock to curb outbreaks. A radio system links Red Hill and Mt. Stromlo with a central Interior station to speed aid.

A.C R C.K. Cole Canberra Fed Hill Gale Red Hii Mt. Stromlo Department of the Interior

Wholesale Market Near Railway Urged by Dr Nott

Dr Nott urged a wholesale market near the railway in Canberra to serve warehouses and traders. He cited potential sites at Ainslie and OConnor and urged government backing, noting a nearby minor industrial area could host a sub depot if needed.

Dr. Nott Braddon Interior P. A. McBride L. W. Nott McBride Bradshope Ainslie O'Connor Sore Nott South Coast Canberra Ailway Station

Left Hand Brakes For Bicycles Urged

The Minister for Transport announced a campaign to educate children on safer road habits before the holidays. Senator McLeay called juvenile road safety education a nationwide feature in coming months, noting that children under 11 die or are injured on roads at about 100 per week and urging parents guardians and teachers to help reduce the toll.

Bicrcw Lo Duuu Srakes Traffc McLeay

Brabazon sets pace as world’s largest airliner tests UK runs

The Brabazon landed away from Filton Bristol for a second time and later at London Airport. It demonstrated short field capability by taking off in 1,400 yards and landing in 1,200 yards. Officials estimate it can operate from a dozen UK aerodromes. On service it could carry 100 passengers and freight non-stop from London to New York at 350 mph.

Filton Bristol London United Kingdom Seas Airways Corporation Cently New York

Soviet Reinforces 12 Mile Baltic Waters Claim

The Soviet Union reaffirmed its claim to 12 mile Baltic territorial waters in notes from September 1 carried by Sweden and Denmark in Moscow. Sweden recalls long standing Baltic regimes of three to four miles and notes friction over Swedish trawlers Layex and Marion.

Baltic Soviet Union Denmark Sweden Moscow Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Uly Marion Anita Bdinister Am Triosalianes Polit

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