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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 30, 1948
Page
3
Thick fog cripples the eastern coast delaying 10 airliners and causing hours of hold for ships in port. Radar aids navigation as analysts report widespread disruption with hundreds of workers late to shift changes and a stop at Dublin airport lasting seven hours.
Director General of Agriculture H R Bulcock spoke at a 3 PM conference detailing shortages hampering wartime efforts. He noted plans to brief Australia and New Zealand, with a road conference in Washington influencing policy and potential Commonwealth talks next week.
A C7 hockey card lists matches at Waratahs and Duntroon with times and results. Teams include University and Old Canberrans across A and B grades with players such as Adams, Whitelaw, Newman, Gratton, Kaye, Dunn, and Webb. Rosters show multiple names per club and notes on missing players.
More than 400 vouchers fuel parcels of food for Britain, dispatched from Canberra. The program delivers food to England Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland within three weeks of address completion. Recipients may receive up to two parcels, each weighing variedly as the scheme supports migrants and others with regular weekly deliveries.
Parliament heard the Council of Defence ordered completion of the five year defence programme with strict limits on expenditure. Minister Dedman reported reduced outlays to date with only £93 million of a £2511 million plan spent by early 1947 40 and £10.85 million spent on another element. the Navy budget for five years stood at £78 million with only £2 million in the first year allocated by February 29.
Nerain and Nida advanced from two qualifying rounds in the Detly Mail 62M pals tourney at Sunbridge as rivals, with a British ole lore style noted for the Thursday event.
Fragmentary report records talks among senior members about a royal commission, with unclear statements about government refusal and political maneuvering. The text includes garbled person names and uncertain events, hindering precise details and dates.
The Cobbler won the LGO Guineas at London on a Thursday in 2000, beating My The Cobbler second and Prince af Tad third. The One set a race record in a 2 1/6 length finish. The race carried a prize of 14,169 pounds, the richest ever in England.
A meeting of the ACT Rugby Union committee will be held at the Hotel Canberra tonight to discuss arrangements. Negotiations on Northern Suburbs Reserve and Throsby play are noted, with reference to Gordon M and Gordon on May 30. Names listed include J Brill, Mt. e hurat, J Reddy, M Kerrison, H Miliston, R Gilbert, G Pettit, J Crispie, and others across First and Second grades.
The secretary Mr Marrett announced a record prize for research work at the hospital. The offer guarantees seven years of support to two suitable applicants for the director of research role.
In Canberra officials outline overnight readiness for a staging area and accommodation for associated purities. The General Manager H J Lawrence announces arrangements for vehicle tracking and map preparation with support facilities retained at Quan Bayan for external work outside the ACT.
Canberra grocers move for licenses to sell bottled beer wine and spirits. The Chamber of Commerce has been asked to urge amendments to the Liquor Ordinance with ministerial support to advance the measure.
A new occasional care facility will operate at Pixy Centre on Wednesdays. It will accept children and provide limited supervision while parents attend to activities. The initiative introduces a care service in the area with focus on safe supervised play.
Lottery No Mead wan drawn today with the major prize not yet confirmed. Fourth prize number 1435 appears, while Brick as per the draw will be issued. No. 1846 will be drawn to win a prize.
Facilities in Mandwick and Waterfall face nurse shortages due to limited staffing and training delays. Health officials cite gaps in morning shifts and recruitment as key factors, impacting patient care and hospital operations.
Fragmented notice describes stock sales at Homebush with terse lines. Partial details mention prices, times, and vendors but are unreadable in places, leaving the main event unclear.
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