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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 04, 1947

Page

2

Post Yet to be Decided Plant Laboratory Assistants

Classified notice outlines positions in plant laboratory work covering duties in maintaining plant material for virology and other studies in greenhouse settings. It lists two assistant grades with male and female salary ranges, notes potential adherence to women’s pay acts, and requests applications with reference number, birth date, and up to four testimonials by 14th. Also includes miscellaneous wanted ads and notices for local associations and events.

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City Sub-branch Censures RSL President over Soyer

The City sub-branch of the South Eastern District censured the president at Friday’s monthly meeting, unanimously deciding to dissociate from Mr. Soyer amid tableland weather notes and talks of frost inland.

A.C.T Lady Gowrie P. M. Kerridge Canberra City Band RSL Soyer Wubcoranch South Alexander Alps

Chifley Urges Australians to Boost Production Now

Prime Minister Mr. Chifley addressed Canberra's ACT V and Chamber of Manufactures conference urging Australians to raise output through common sense. He warned that overseas pressure could force action if domestic production remains sluggish, citing postwar strains, inflation controls, and slow housing and industrial recovery. The talk emphasized improving employer employee relations and using Australia’s favorable moment to aid world rehabilitation.

Chiffey Conference of Representatives Act.v Chamber of Manufactures Canberra Australia Australis Yale Reallam Chifley

Road Safety Measures Discussed by Committee

The Road Safety Committee outlines plans including referal of a proposal for a safer road junction near the Aston Hotel on Commonwealth Avenue to the National Planning and Development Committee. Action on a nova removal and parking restrictions near Manuka bus stop are noted with minor accidents in Lad Yarda cited.

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Rices Branch Urged to Speed Wood Price Inquiry

Canberra wood and fuel merchants press officials of the Prices Branch to expedite their claims for higher wood prices to sustain deliveries and avoid rationing. The Wood and Fuel Merchants Division president said full deliveries would continue where possible, though many dealers and rationed customers face limits.

Canberra Wood Tuel Merchants Division Chamber ‘of Commerce F Strudwicke

Two Sydney Men Die In Glider Crash Test

Two Sydney pilots, Jack Munn aged 32 and Sidney Taberlot aged 25, were killed when a glider crashed at Fleurs Aerodrome near St Mary yesterday. Witnesses said the aircraft lost height during a turn near takeoff and struck the main runway, despite the glider having been rebuilt by aeronautics experts at Sydney University.

Sydney Sunda Ita Nitist Mgt Fleurs Aerodrome St Mary Txtanty Pethce Jack Munn Namur Street Granville Sidney ‘Taberlot Gardener's Road Kingsford Crosh Cit AAS Aura Sydney University

Record Prices for Jersey Cattle Set in Australia

Australian record prices for Jersey cattle were set at the Navua stud near Richmond. Navua Designs Breconia fetched 650 ruimens, an Australian record, while a Havton Dreconis heifer achieved 300 animals sold to Mr Hartley of Victoria.

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Headmaster Robert Harvey Dead in Sydney Collapse

Robert Frederick Harvey, former headmaster of Benday, collapsed and died in Sydney. The brief obituary notes his career in education and his passing.

Sydney Robert Frederick Harvey Orth Behoot Beger Benday

1947 48 Season Targets Flower Shows and Exhibitions

The season opens with a Potato Night at Albert Hall on August 1. Daffodil show September 13 and Chrysanthemum show May 1 anchor a year of exhibitions. Monthly meetings include Anglian gardens December 1 and a February 8 show. Autumn Exhibition highlights gladioli and roses with extended decorative vegetable and fruit classes.

Stomond Gladiou Reelias Mims Translat Ardcoeee A.C Albert’ Hall

Rugby Union action: North Suburbs win in tight semi final push

Royal Military College delivered an exhilarating second half to defeat Combined Sydney High Schools, Northern Suburbs closing in on final spots. Jarman and Brooke faced injuries as MC and Norths fought through scrums and penalties, with Vincent and Jones among scorers.

Royal Military College Sydney High Northern Suburbs Easte No. 3 Thenngupurbe Donee Northern Suburba Jones Vicent Gow Lynch Antern Buburbe Dardinera Fortelt RAAF Hansen Frien W. West Land Yalty Quenabeyah Bicbead Byrne Dk Clark Humphreys McMillan Johns Pembroke Larsen Larsen Abe RAC Rm.c McCann Brevena B. Hil Eyles F Leary Maltara Yoiney High Chests Bonner Preaton Tip Pee Ammon Norther Sterling Amen Easts Northbourne Oval Northa Vincent Monaghan Stevens Bill Easta Norths Rasta Queanbeyan Quean Beyan Turner Knocksecon Turner Fleming Anal Pans Sydney High Schools A.C.T High Oval Canberra High and Grammar Schools St. Patrick's College Goulburn Goulburn High School G. Coleman Grammar Canberra Grammar School Gramm Hip At Vincent Menta Iain Bomd Pinkstone Sears

Industrial conference adopts programme for greater production

A seven point plan to raise output and fix industrial relations was endorsed at the two day Commonwealth Government, Associated Chambers of Manufactures and Australasian Council of Trade Unions conference. The leaders pledged arbitration for disputes, considered incentive payments to boost production, and will hold regular consultative conferences to cut labour turnover and waste. Prime Minister Chifley urged unions and employers to boost efficiency and warned of economic risks from overseas changes, while a dispute over a three year peace-in-industry guarantee was rejected by the ACTU. The conference’s report will go to Melbourne for the Australian Trade Union Congress in September.

Commonwealth Associated Chambers of Manufacctures Australasian Council of Trades Unions Chifley Associated Chambers of Manufactures L. TU P. J. Clarey M.lc ACE Waate Saaing Tom Ina Chifley Larned Australia Yance A.C.T.U Air Australian Trade Union Congress Melbourne ALP Canberra Teax Chiffey Miniter Unioa Midh

Chifley Urges Unity to Seize Postwar Opportunity

Prime Minister Chifley warns Australians to unite for a postwar boom: expand industry, build housing and roads, and boost exports amid world commodity shortages. He calls unions and employers to disciplined cooperation and a new arbitration system to lift living standards and aid Britain and war-stricken nations.

Rugby League Inquiry Into Brisbane Hotel Riot Abides

The SSW Rugby League management committee held a four hour inquiry into an alleged riot at Hotel Daniel in Brisbane on July 27. The inquiry questioned several players including Berce Pritchard and Alt Gibb as managers Harry Culbert and Jack Neill submitted reports. The committee will present findings to the general league meeting tomorrow night and no player will be punished without guilt being proved.

Sydney Sanary SSW Rugby League Today Daniel N.S.W Brisbane Cels Newcoat Berce Pritchard Alt Gibb Cam Harry Culbert Jack Neill League Keith Sharp Tha Ria

Melba Biopic Planned by J. Arthur Rank Group

The New York Times reports a Melba life biopic to be filmed in England by Burtney Box for the J. Arthur Rank Organization. Deanna Durbin may sing in a Melba project or The Beggar's Opera, with Michael Balcan producing.

York Melba Australia Fingland Burtney Box J. Arthur Rank New York Times Deanna Durbin John Bay

Abandoned Spring Fair by Royal Agricultural Society

The Royal Agricultural Society canceled the Spring Fair planned for September. Owing to workload at the Sydney Show Ground and organisation of the 1948 Royal Easter Show including a ten day advance, the fair could not be organized.

Royal Agricultural Society Sydney Show Ground

Readers' Views on Canberra Youth Play Centre

A Canberra readers letter urges National Fitness Council support for youth play and supervision, noting parents showed little interest last year and claiming Canberra lacks local programs for boys and girls. The writer offers association services to aid youth groups and criticizes mail delivery flaws hindering communication with officials.

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Hockey match between Canberrans and Barton ends in tie

In a tense morning match Barton clashes with Old Canberra side Joyce leads with two goals as the Old Canbermans press for a win. University beats Kingston in a middling A grade game with Grey and Peach scoring for the winners and Kingston’s Ha scoring once.

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Waratahs and Patrick's Triumphs in Busy School Basketball Meet

In a chaotic score sheet, Waratahs Wy and Patrick's split wins with Waratahs defeating Telones Wy and Patrick's drawing with Causeway William. Top players included B Grant L Brinkman Merryman Sierra and others contributing notable points as teams battled through multiple grade rounds.

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