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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 29, 1950

Page

2

Sabotage Alleged of Commonwealth Ships

Commonwealth ships operating between Australia and Tasmania face sabotage claims voiced in parliament by Mr Duthie. He cited a crew letter alleging 90 percent of voyages between Melbourne and Strahan ran empty while private ships avoided fuel costs and delays. The minister promised investigation into alleged deliberate hindrance of Commonwealth vessels.

Aus Tasmania Duthie Wilenot House of Representatives Eugowra Melbourne Strahan Camuna Ehipa Fuston Vrew cDiutlite Lanaea

Polio Cases Reported by Health Department

Two confirmed polio patients and several suspected cases were reported to the Health Department. The confirmed cases include an adult male from Ghain and a female adult from Quesnveyan. Suspected cases involve an infant from Tuenoe and others from Braddon.

Health Department Veaterany Ghain Quesnveyan Tuenoe Rom Braddon Pakon

Employment totals in Australia and public service numbers

Fragmentary figures show July 1930 employment across Australia with 2,048,400 employed and 3,860,200 males. Public service overall listed at about 1,000 employed, amid notes on unemployment and state statistics.

Canberra Wins Bronze Shield in Narrow Victory

Royal Canberra Association clinched the Bronze Division shield after a tight run, defeating Goulburn by five miles and then edging Yaen to preserve an undefeated stretch. The event featured a week of competition with 18-hole stroke play won by Mian R Cris pile and Meg, K Permot.

Royal Canberra Ansociato Eau Goulburn Yaen Royal Canberra Thursley Wanorats Mian Cris Pile Meg K Permot

Royal Canberra Associates Race Results Update

Royal Canberra Associates reports from yesterday's competition list pairs and times for several teams led by Meadames Schapel and Howe with partners. results show varied scores such as 72, 71 and 73 in mixed formats, including entries for Pengiase, Drew, Stokes, Garnock, Cooper and Balmtont with multiple initials.

Flomite Mn Canadien Meadames Schapel

Country Week Golf Roundup Headlines

The Hhunter River golf team defeated Newastie in Maniatchoy by 3 and 18 holes. Four-ball pairings led by Page and A.B Bohol claimed wins, with partners Fle and Grey HIRE CAR contributing notable rounds.

Country Week Rydney Thureday Hhunter River Toamy Bohol Mare Isuawellioatys

Protection talk at A C P Employer Association dinner

Senator McCallum urged a balance between tariff protection and private initiative at the annual dinner of the A C P Employer Association. Benator J A Modallum spoke of industry needs and local solutions, while expressing that excessive Canberra intervention should be avoided. The address followed the association’s annual meeting with officers and sectional reps named.

Benator J. A. Modallum A.C P Lariff Protection Gras Austenian Arias Peranne Giinge Canberra McCalluy Mali Mmtort Hans Inter McCain Anas Ealin Caltan Mewes H. G, Burden KC. Crmp Trea Silver BR Roberts Stevesay Re Ree Meaars C. Chandler A. V. Callings P. P. Cox A. Ingrat Te Long G. Pitt M. B. Storen A. Wallace Bull Ring C.D. Burrows Motor Traders Mir TE Genge Bawmiter W. V. Love Jervis Bay Afr JW. Danaher

Warning to Swimmers at Muddeh Vin Pool Pending Weather

An advisory warns swimmers of dangerous conditions after recent rains. Crews plan to label the pool area with a warning and ensure lifeguards attend the reserve. Local official O ALR Lude notes a potential early picnic season with up to 5,000 people expected this weekend at the county reserve.

Wien O. Alr. Lude Cottet Tore Octnber

Theft of Radio Set and Miscellaneous Crime Roundup

A report from Duntaroon details Reginald Charlie Clarke pleading guilty to stealing a wireless radio while on leave in September and paying compensation to owner Keith White. Separate items mention Norman Laney Gitteapie facing charges of pension fraud and forfeited bail, plus broader notes on police actions, military licenses, and illicit sales. The document also references ongoing flood relief efforts and defense ministry statements regarding embargoes and equipment orders.

Reginald Charlie Clarke REC Dunaroon Tike Tt. FC Henle Keith White White Duintroon Wau Mies Unback Winrke Mt Caatbereagh Street Bydney Sydney mAnarde Ty, Ltd Tor Henaume Duntroon Fyxiney Jg Ball Norman Laney Gitteapie Car Inter Blank Mountain Fanawer Bailey Hina Bean York Mr. Keane County Down Treland Tinthy Mar Benes Dallas E. F. Fogebun

Atomic energy for electricity hailed as direct conversion method

A 19th century report claims a practical way to convert atomic energy directly into electricity using neutron thermometers and Furnaces. The article notes limited success by 1842 standards, with Jane Ruanauld noting only a quarter watt of power from the atom. It suggests potential for future atomic devices while avoiding intermediate steps.

Aciontlate Nave Enon Wien Fnersy Sisted Meravey Irom Jane Ruanauld

Walter Gifford Named U S Ambassador to London

President Truman selected Walter Gifford to succeed Lewis Couzins as United States Ambassador to London. Gifford, former AT&T chairman, is active in the Republican party and could bolster bipartisan talks and foreign policy.

New Washington Trumah Han Walter 3. Gifford Lewis Couzins United Mates London Gifford American Telephone and Telegraph Company

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