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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1949
Page
4
A parliamentary session discusses avoiding a referendum in the forthcoming elections. The prime minister and other leaders are quoted on constitutional pattern, with references to government plans in China and Australia. A separate item notes tenders for 1,000 prefabricated houses and related government procurement.
The Defence Minister announced Italy's aim to raise the army to treaty limits and to build ships including destroyers and forts. The programme, to start in January, seeks to expand Italy's fleet to the treaty-mandated tonnage over five years, with purchases of new engines and equipment and a focus on modern armaments.
Weather forecast reports mixed details including temperature ranges and wind speeds for Canberra Pekin Peeking East Southeast districts. Forecasters note mild to cold conditions with showers and thunder possible and variable winds. Currents show averages around 34 to 49 degrees with mid afternoon highs and moderate to light winds.
Readable fragments describe a capital city race event with times and participants including Adelaide and Paria TP. Names appear with unclear spellings and dates, offering limited recognizably complete details for a full recap.
An ambulance flotilla met the ship Bhangum at the wharf bringing 14 migrant children from Infee Un dharsang. Two adults and 17 children required hospital care at Prince Henry Hospital and Henry Howitt Hospital. Ukrainian infant Marin Wasins died en route. Many children suffered from measles and whooping cough after a long voyage of 1,708 displaced persons aboard the Navies migrant vessel.
A parliamentary debate outlines budget plans amid currency concerns and tax changes. Treasurer and ministers spar over devaluation impacts, cinema prices, and proposed measures while MPs criticize policy and warn of economic strain. Government faces questions on spending and industrial protection as global pressures loom.
The article critiques devaluation policy, arguing higher taxes on profits pressure private enterprise and curb investment. It cites British Chancellor urging exports, warns taxation stifles growth, and notes contradictions in policy seen in Australia and Britain as attempts to boost production while reducing earnings.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss the Commonwealth holding a majority yet lacking control over company management. Mentions Prime Minister Chifley Lang and Anglo-Asian firms. Claims inability to explain directives in building COL facilities and reference to Sterling case.
A despatch notes ongoing squatting activity linked to Mr. Forday and Canadian authorities. It mentions the house now occupied by the Auumtealian Wah Comeala- Hooer and hints at a possible recomme Ceinada's equivalent of No 30 Dawelng treut.
The University foundation stone laying on October 24 was announced by Prime Minister Mr. Chifley. Four acs Gate ese 0 Ormarch End the Messorah School and the Min-Ht plan to provide residences for about 100 scholars and staff. The Physics building work nears completion with expectant occupation by year end. The School of Medical Research plans were discussed in Oxford, with preps underway and alternate work locations arranged in Melbourne and London. Mr. Curtin will attend the ceremony.
Mr Praser denied a charge that a Canberra Labour listing contained incorrect numbers published during the election period. He told the House adjournment that the figures were untrue and tied to Canberra Times and Canberra Chamber of Commerce speculation. Opposition leader Harrinon rejected the denial and asked for an apology after the deputy speech referenced allegedly erroneous phone listings.
A demand was made in the German Bundestag for the return of Woetendland to its former German importance. Dr Linus Rather, Deputy Chancellor, led the motion citing 10 million acres more land for cultivation. Adenauer later dismissed the call as the loss of territories debate continued.
A parliamentary clash centered on a broadcasting order linked to political party coverage. Ministers, including Calwell and Menzies, defended or criticized the measure, arguing it constrained free access and favored certain parties while risking government control over national and commercial stations. Opposition figures labeled the order as biased and dangerous to democratic principles, with votes split along party lines and Lang joining the opposition to defeat the motion.
Sydney readers see opposition leader Treatty Tosib basing critique on audit policy and revenue figures. He claims government spending created costly undertakings and failed to protect transport and public works amid rising costs and private sector strain.
A fragmented report details a Geneva meeting where labor and employers discuss extending a membership act. Key figures include Gideon and Colman. The session weighs wage controls and industrial policy amid concerns about trade reception and national stability.
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