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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 30, 1949

Page

4

Building Workers Indy Strike Victim Case at Forties

A report from ByNd ey details a strike at Forties involving the Building Workers union. It describes an alleged victim from the Indus ta Soe Ginaion and the involvement of Ferrell, a former member of the Aap Southhee, who faced retaliation after the strike. Judge Cantor comments on union connections and the handling of the dispute amid claims of injurious actions and unrest.

Bydney Building Workers Indy Indus Ta Lac George Minas Mn Sft Ferrell Rosengagiit Colesawae Farrell Ema RAY Gustice Cantor Bearne Forties Gatton

Petition to the Interior Minister on land alienation

Residents of Caune Amay and Kingston submit a petition through a deputation asking the Minister for the Interior to consider measures on alienation of certain lands. The note, dated September 22, 4040, asserts political motives behind the petition and references an Independent candidate’s influence.

Rexpands Caune- Amay Kingston Interior Ubnertion Cote Fain Tande Cumoway Palvaniee Miranian Lewis W. Nott

Australian resolve under recession plans outlined

The discussion emphasizes maintaining high employment and public works as key to staving off recession. It notes the need for confidence, private enterprise participation, and a clear government plan that outlines roles and objectives to steer Australia toward prosperity. The piece urges unity and a shared goal in applying the national blueprint.

Arias Cantratta Aiatine Howe Une Depreacch Australia P Jaiown

Acting Speaker To Act On Hansard Plait

A regional report notes the acting speaker will address a Hansard matter and a temporary forecast shows a day of warm weather with possible thunder across Canberra and surrounding regions. The weather outlook mentions northwest winds, interior warmth, and risk of storms later in the period.

Incomplete Hansard Inquiry on Newspaper Error

The Acting Speaker Mr Clark cited a faulty report on air craft safety and press statements. He urged Privileges Committee to examine whether use of r claims from a purported source should be restricted or removed from publication.

Harriitan Clark

Hospital Board To Meet Today In Canberra

The AIAE meeting of Canberra's Community Hospital Board will be held at Brart tawa. New members include Monare D Fraser L Fe Grip Haute Renan 4 Donnelly and government nominated member Mr J Brophy. The advisory council meets October 10 and 11 with possible attendance by the Minister of Interior.

AIAE Canberra’ Community Hopital Board Brarttawa Monare D. Fraser L. Fe Grip Haute Renand Donnelly J. Brophy Miniater Fe Interior

Fire Billiards Champion Favours ACT Title Win

After a 12 game break, the Fire billiards champion showed form in the ACT championship. He defeated Mliolt 200-178 with a 44 break. In next round P Luton beat Murphy 0-41, M Redwardn won 200-181, and V Levy defeated J Freidergaat 70-313, with the Premier championship anticipated within four fortnights.

Mliolt P. Luton C. Murphy M. Redwardn SF. Apmwmene V Levy J. Freidergaat Preanaaker Ronmence

Wool Market Advances in Sydney Wool Prices Rise

Sydney wool prices rose five to ten percent amid buoyant demand. Brokers reported strong competition and buyers showed willingness to advance prices, with 15?244 bales on offer and private sales totaling $85,000 alongside 2.74 bales of skin wool sold privately.

Wool Market Sydney Thimiay Witeney Duyine Welling Eternit Neriot Pricow

Confidence in future of wool industry in Australia

Sydney reports the Winehelmire directors predicting a strong long term demand for wool despite sterling devaluation. They cite wartime distributions, rising prices, and the Snowy projects as key drivers. Officials expect substantial revenues from historic stock, with emphasis on irrigation farming and inland settlements as essential for growth.

Sydney Winehelmire Corman Sterling Axneta Australia Pauaitalla Woicyrly Mnerino Beil Fat Abe Wil Anid

Fishing Season Opens Tomorrow for Nabing, Canberra Anglers

The Nabing fishing season opens tomorrow with the Canberra Anglers Association urging anglers to report catches and locations. Due to reconstruction work on the Gotterdam area, a bridge access restriction remains in place and fishers must verify big catches with witnesses to win the association trophy for the largest fish.

Gotterdam Awing Spltway x Angives' Association Wight M Wotnese Ratford MG Weathert Malkabile

Russians to Carry Wool in Own Ships

London reports that Russia plans to transport wool bought in Australia on ships under Russian control. The move follows delays at London docks and aims to bypass foreign carriers by using routes via the Suez Canal and the Black Sea to reach Sweden and other markets.

London Rvenia Poland Australia Rusein Bue Black Sea More

South Coast Miners Break With ALP in Split Vote

The South Coast Miners Federation votes to sever ties with the ALP after top meetings decide for a leftward shift. about 2,600 miners on the coast contributed a year each to Labour during the affiliation period, while the northern district remains with the federation.

South Coast Touther Dietict Benuich Miner Federation ALP Winare Agate Hart Bard Labour Party Hinds Chel Ir Naw Nuw Ue Alle Minera’ Federation

Australia Sees £748 Million Works Programme Debate

The discussion centers on a £748 million national works plan aimed at offsetting economic effects and maintaining employment. Mr Lemmon argues the program provides insurance for workers and businesses, with regional construction projects totaling about £247 million and excluding the Enowy River and Northern Territory schemes.

Auatralia Enowy River

Speaker Denounces Political Sticker in State House

An incident in the state house prompts Speaker Lamb to condemn a political sticker found behind the acting premier's chair. The assembly debates the act as a matter of decorum and privileges, with calls for investigation and possible disciplinary action.

State House

Australia rejects UK joint dollar loan plan move

Prime Minister Chifley said in the House of Representatives that Australia would not consult the United Kingdom on a joint IMF loan approach. He stated Australia has not drawn IMF funds and would only consider a loan if necessary to meet national commitments with Fund approval.

Chille U.K Noarcen Pawn Australia Joraech Chiney Australi Chifley

Petrol Rationing Likely Starts December First

Melbourne reports indicate petrol rationing may begin December 1 with Mr. Cumming stating controls will apply to Victoria South Australia and Tasmania while other states await. Premier Hollway expects full operation before Christmas and notes tickets will limit to one state.

Melbourne Sistiguene Woskay Oy Transportuene P.O Offeinis Cumming Ihdee Ma Te Tore Vigtoria South Austeaile Teamania Achontes Cart Seaten Victoria Qhownanda

Russia defends stance as China-UN debate moves agenda

In a tense UN General Assembly session at Lake Success, the Soviet Union blocked China’s demand to keep a Sino-Soviet treaty complaint on the agenda. Foreign Minister Vishinsky accused Beijing of false charges and warned the Kuomintang ally seeks to blame the Soviet Union for regional turmoil.

General Assembly China Union Andrei Vishnnakyy Noeve Egalt Hot Vighingky Tnsit Soviet Union Kuomintang Rede Vishinvky Chine Rae Arma Itat Lab Lite United Staten Whitr Uodie AW Tin Chinem Robe BRM

Prime Minister Denies Petrol Allocation to Government Use

The Prime Minister denied that petrol allocations were given to government use. He answered a question from Mr Turnbull of Victoria about a weekly Tasmanian ration uplift claimed by officials. Turnbull argued the practice advantages government over private buyers and urged conservation steps.

Mir. Chifney Chifiey Turnbull Vic Sheramber Calley

Average Pay Rise of a Pound Weekly in U K Since 1945

The report shows average pay rose about one pound per week in Britain since 1945. It notes the April wage total included October 1946 figures, with miners and factory workers near the top due to higher basic rates and allowances. Some trades like cement workers and milk producers earned more, while farm laborers remained on low minimums.

U.K London England Minera Primara New Apaper Ewnpaper Ourm

Centurion Tanks For Australis

Bursaries for secondary education discussed in Melbourne relate to the Australian Army funding and approval. The text notes imports from Britain and America, amendments to eligibility, and the aim to support which income groups and years of schooling amid World War II context.

Melbourne IMF Awatraliac Britain Deter Experta Penta Normandy

Lawson's Prog Beyond Verse A Scholar's View

Dr. Tost reflects on Lawson's prose and poetry, noting a largely ignored but influential body of work. The analysis discusses Lawson's methods, the tonal balance between art and rhetoric, and the impact of his writing on contemporary literary criticism.

Tost Goa Quay Lawhoe Ign Sai Thuat Lawson Snow Abe

Northern Territory Plan Attacked By Mr Blain

The report records Mr Blain criticizing the Northern Territory development plan as a costly misallocation of funds. He argues government spending should focus on roads and rail projects, urging deletion of the current plan and suggesting alternative routes from Mount Isa to Alice Springs and Wyandra with a shift toward developmental works.

MR. Blain Binion Narerm Gallle Crile Raihou Blain Mount Isa Alice Spring Wyjaa

Royal Family at Harewood Pages in Unknown Chronicle

Fragmentary OCR notes reference Harewood and individuals such as Manion Mack and Gerald Lanceston. The text is garbled with place names and numbers, making a coherent event unclear. No verifiable details of date, action, or outcome are present.

Mack Ayia Uli Almple Gerald Lanceston

Far S. Ta Districts Verse The Anomalous Page

Fragmentary OCR text lists scattered names and numbers like Barbion Braxtueno Crookes and Foalspin with dates and figures, suggesting a damaged section of a district or politics page. No clear event or outcome is discernible.

Barbion Crookes Ay van Sktirlis Evan

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