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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1948
Page
3
Fragmented OCR yields unclear phrases about a service or memory goal. Mentions of planning to establish a goal of memory and a potential service hint at a historical context but details and entities are illegible.
Local detectives used hoses and chemical testing in an investigation centered around a central issue. Agencies coordinated through late afternoon operations to gather evidence and identify involved parties. No arrests announced at this time.
Chicago reports three operating railway unions ready to strike, potentially paralyzing morning transportation as they prepare to employ industrial action across the network.
Officials warn of a renewed effort to close dollar leakage in the sterling area as Hong Kong tightens export surrender rules. The article notes Singapore and regional markets, with exporters to America facing new surrender requirements and a 10 percent rate on remaining proceeds. Some exemptions may apply for certain Empire-origin goods.
Sydney Wednesday records show Mrs Margaret pursuing a claim over a cooker with a verdict failing in her favor, details indicate a civil action initiated by the plaintiff against a defendant in a dispute over kitchen equipment. The case outcome is noted as unsuccessful for the claimant with forthcoming court costs and potential appeal considerations.
The Bougainville Street premises of Mr Stan Cusack, among the first solely owned in Canberra during the war, will be returned to its owner on May 7. The building housed Home Security Department then the Department of the Interior in 1945, and this week the letter section moved to new premises behind the Department of Work and Housing in Acton. The vacated space is being restored to original condition and several organisations including Commonwealth Bank may acquire part of the premises.
Bob McEwan won the final of the tournament played Saturday after a 20 point handicap and 15 to 35 point starts in 22 games. Division winners were McDwar, Chapman, Hackett, Laney Anna. Mrs Chapman dominated to win the ladies title.
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