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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1948
Page
3
A field dusting operation was successfully conducted in the Dingi district at dawn under Meggyta and Tamworth supervision. A barley field near Byulney will be treated tomorrow if weather allows, with plans to cover 300 acres and address worm and pest issues.
Washington reports Australia signals willingness to nominate Beth AL Hew to the IMF executive board, replacing the Netherlands in the upcoming re election. South Africa backs Hew amid regional support for the move.
A court rejected a hearing on charges against Bav iu officials amid disputes over the case. Officials Meodunns Weansed and others faced questions, while Judge Foster noted the matter could only be resolved in another court. The decision followed concerns about competence and possible biases, delaying resolution of the state charges. Mulloy refused an invitation to tour Australia due to business time constraints.
Sydney miners insist on A W A membership as delegates meet in Woolgang to decide how to proceed. The dispute centers on which union should cover about 30 men in the coal industry while two contractors seek negotiation talks with the Miners Federation. Industry tribunal possible if agreement stalls.
Four fulltime holiday play centres will be established in Aviatie Kingston Westlake and Westinge from January 4 to 20. Director General Metcalfe said the centres will be staffed to provide welfare and sporting activities for male children during the holidays. Regulations are being prepared and equipment purchased.
The cabinet will reconsider the decision on granting additional holidays around Christmas and New Year. Proclaimed holidays include Boxing Day and New Year, with possible adjustments causing inconvenience for housewives and seafood storage.
The Toronto like fragment reports Tony Henderson known as Tony the Toft was jailed for 2 months on unspecified pretence charges. Sydney police arranging extradition to answer further charges after a sentence in Melbourne for fraud involving several thousand pounds.
A fire at a chemical factory near Poiaux caused injuries as workers battled the blaze. A falling structure and partially collapsed buildings were reported, with emergency crews responding from nearby stations and police securing the area.
Ten records fell at Canberra High’s sports carnival with standout performances across age groups. Notable names include Lyons, Meeking, Barnard, Charlton, Denman, Gowrie, and Thompson as they set or tied multiple marks in sprints, jumps, and relay events, amid schoolwide team events and a strong senior relay showing.
The Australian Red Cross ACT division prepares for its annual meeting and membership drive after reporting steady growth from 681 to 701 members in the past year. Activities include sending second hand clothes to Britain, donating funds for royal presents, and expanding welfare work and hospital comforts. a new branch and mobile canteen are under consideration to boost overseas aid and rehabilitation programs.
The Minister for Air Mr Drake stated in parliament that Asian Airlines Limited had not secured required permissions for future operations. He indicated applications to enter the airline business at Take Bogn were being reviewed, with the government awaiting a clear decision on the carrier’s license.
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