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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1948
Page
3
A Meath minister faces a council vote as it seeks a full report on the hospital X ray plant. A council member criticizes medical culture and questions why doctors do not stay long, urging an open inquiry and modern facilities funded by retaining funds for a new X ray setup.
Fragmented text reports on a commission inquiry into governance and reform. Highlights include concerns over literacy, political rumination, and the government’s failure to empower educated Africans, with calls for constitutional reform amid public expectations.
Fragmentary report outlines a boxing event with mention of Evaha and a challenger from Australia. The text is garbled and names are unclear, but suggests a discussion of champions not delivering expected impact and some remarks by a person named Gus Launch.
Sydney Wednesday match at Sydney Stadium features Beele Gamara defeating Dick Raina ey Java Falla by a disputed one point, with Bamara gaining the tail in the cmre and rent but failing to connect with back and body-proaa. In the Sixth Wind, Samara Woe was awarded a penalty as Raina punched him during the week palaee ring.
The report covers finals action with rugged play and key performances from Northern and North’s line clash. North halts and late goals drive outcomes as Mitenell and Genge shine in forward pressure while Larling and Ry seal a 2 4 defeat. Referee Teri and official lines mark Saturday fixtures at Oval venues.
Walter Roth petitions for divorce alleging his wife Mrs. Roth has deserted and hidden substantial assets including diamonds. The hearing adjourned to September 6. she seeks alimony at five pounds weekly for a three year term based on alleged marital wealth and entry permit attempts.
The Mapestory enc gro will be discused by the Repertory Critics Group. Members not involved in helping are urged to attend the meeting to review recent proportions and the status of The Women.
New South Wales will meet Queensland in an interstate team match at Brisbane on Wednesday. The NSW team includes FE Macarthy, G Worthington, J Johnstone, and G Gain Beri. J Johnstone was added at the request of the land association for a junior player.
Cases at Canberra Court recount several drink and disorder charges in Kingston and surrounding areas. Defendants include kamers from Canberra Grammar School area and local tradesmen, with fines ranging from £3 to £5 and short jail terms when defaulted. The report notes drinking since morning, inconclusive testimonies, and a cyclist collision investigated by police with adjournments for further details.
Friday August 13 featured a fund event for the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides Associations in Canberra and Quaan boyan. Sixty percent of proceeds go to the Mount And Guide Memorial Appeal for a headquarters in Sydney. Flags, equipment, and nominations discussed. two former scouts welcomed back in Canberra. Rugby Union Sumner event slated next weekend for Canberra troops with captains named. Badges awarded in July for Canberra and Quean Troop members.
An unfortunate accident at Carlton station left a man named Rollie M4 of Belmore Street Arneliffe fatally cut in two after being drawn towards an electric train. Reports say he attempted to jump down onto a platform seat when struck by the moving train.
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