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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1947
Page
4
A son was born at Canberra Community Hospital on August 4 to Frank and Kath, with Geoffrey Francis as a possible middle name.
Bill Alley of Petertham signed a 12 month contract to play for Colne Club in Lancashire. He received £500 with what was described as ration-class fares in rugby league.
The Dominion of India flag will be raised in Canberra at noon Friday in a ceremony at the Indian High Commissioner's residence. About 500 guests, including the Prime Minister, ministers, and diplomats, are expected with a banquet to follow.
A Canberra reader disputes the Sunday football programme at Manuka, noting incorrect or missing player numbers in the programme for rugby or national rules games. The letter requests accurate names and numbers for all players to inform and satisfy supporters.
An editorial criticizes Sydney’s persistent power shortages and rising risk of blackouts, blaming bureaucratic neglect and political short sightedness. It cites the Gibson report and Fortes Mackay proposals as examples of valuable plans ignored or shelved for years, with Bunnerong coal use highlighted as misapplied resources.
Canberra forecast for the 24 hours ending 9 pm Wednesday calls for isolated showers in places with fine conditions elsewhere. Expect scattered to broken cloud, a mild day and northwest winds ranging from moderate to fresh.
Met station reports barometer readings at 9 am 30.205 inches and 3 pm 30.183. 9 pm 30.154. Temperatures 49.8 F at 9 am 60.4 at 3 pm 83. Maximum 53 for 24 hours ending 9 am. peak 61.1 from 6 to 8 pm. minimum 34 at 9 am. grass minimum 27.2 at 8 am. Winds NW 28 mph at 9 am, WNW to 15 mph by 1 pm. notable NW to W winds 12 pm 10.10 mph. District shows light showers in the South Eastern District with light snow on the Alps. elsewhere fine with fresh to strong NW to W winds.
Vice regal misexcellency figures include Governor General Mr W. J. McKell hosting Right Honourable E. J. Williams High Commissioner for the United Kingdom Canada’s High Commissioner Mr KA Greene and Colonel J K Murray Administrator Papua New Guinea at Government House Canberra yesterday.
Residents near Flemington were exposed to poisonous fumes after a cylinder of compressed gas was unscrewed. Leslie Veenen had bought the cylinder for driving and paint spraying gear, believing it empty. Canaries were affected and a nearby person fainted before recovering.
A five day shopping week is anticipated in Queensland with legislation expected in the Assembly to reduce hours from 44 to 40 while maintaining weekly wages. Hobart already has a five day shopping week and New Zealand follows a similar model.
Thirteen university students were remanded at the Central Court to pay on charges arising from a demonstration on July 2. The magistrate was in Mr. McCiements KC for the adjudication, and a judgment was to be sought by the magistrate to view it.
Commonwealth authorities examine cutting meat and butter rations as part of a broad plan to aid Britain's food position. Petrol and newsprint imports will also be reviewed with aims to reduce non essential overseas items while ensuring alternate fats to cover any meat losses. The Industrial Committee of the Australian Labour Party backed government moves to assist Britain and support for all out production in factories amid Britain’s strained dollar position.
Four public bodies have indicated interest in amendments to the Liquor Ordinance. The Returned Services League ACT branch seeks post Anzac Day liquor hours, Trade and Labour Council wants a deputation, and welfare associations push liquor amendments with some opposing stricter brewery control. The Turner Association says no poll on liquor, while the Welfare Council delays until June.
Sydney report notes Mr Belifert of Monaro will move for amendment of the Liquor Act at the Parliamentary Labour Casicus meeting. The aim is to allow registered clubs to provide members with liquor after 6 pm and on Sundays.
At the annual Canberra Riding Club meeting in Sydney, members debated pit pony cruelty and mine safety inspired by Great Britain. The gathering elected Mr Robert Autiers as president with officers including Pagron and Mrs L Firth, aiming to boost membership and reinforce safety standards.
The Legion of Ex-servicemen and Women in Canberra reports 878 members and aims to boost housing access. It criticises the Department of Interior for housing information and notes its own housing scheme with members already using it. Tribute is paid to Bert Davin for work aiding non-public servants and to retiring president Eric Daynting amid illness. Election of office-bearers listed. executive committee results pending.
In Sydney the secretary of the Colery Pro rictart Association said coal shipments this year fall short by about 154000 tons. shortages hit due to lack of manpower and transport issues. The report notes food on board an aircraft carrier and talks of welfare reforms for miners including female organizers and better housing.
In Sydney proceedings the counsel argued no evidence showed Lush or land sales figures acted corruptly. The inquiry heard disputed claims that Burke, Alexander, and Parry influenced Lush, with possible improper confidence and preferential treatment discussed for future court consideration.
The Royal Naval squadron sailed this afternoon for Brisbane. Up the coast the squadron will join units of the RAN in another mock battle. The Australian ships Austral Arunta, Warramunga and Murchison will leave tomorrow. The men were sorry to leave Sydney where they had thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Half of the 2,600 officers and men want to return to Australia when their tour ends.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at bribes connected to a local election or campaign, with mentions of a person or group named Bratt and possible timing around a vote. Details are unclear due to text damage.
Preliminary findings indicate a link between high starch content in sapwood of well supply trees and potential strong honey flows. Unfavorable flowering-period climate may limit yields, while starch testing by practical apiarists could offer a reliable forecasting basis.
The scattering of the usher of the late Vin Boyden on the Port Melbourne football ground before a match sparked a controversy. Many condemned the act as desecration and unchristian, offending a solemn Christian moral.
Inter-Continental Air Services will operate two aircraft with 25 passenger capacity for a London bound round trip from Sydney to London and back at a coat of £600. The fare covers all travelling expenses except the London stopover.
In Honolulu Hawaii the first proclamation by Admiral Louis Denfeld as High Commissioner orders retention of all mandates laws and orders previously enforced by the military government. Some officials disagree with President Truman on civilian rule and executive orders shaping the transition.
Warm tributes marked the Canberra branch annual meeting at Canberra University College as retiring president W Hartley was lauded for renewing the branch. President Inglis Moore and vice presidents Bailey Hartley and Inna highlighted growth in membership and activities under Hartley. Bishop Burgmann urged future Europe and Pacific peace discussions to sharpen public opinion.
The Dutch motorship Roepat left Gage Roads Fremantle bound for Sourabaya this afternoon carrying about 800 tons of steel and iron products from Western Australian manufacturers for the NEL Import and Export Organisation. The vessel had been anchored for several days awaiting clearances.
The High Court granted the Commonwealth leave to intervene in the Tasmanian Market Board case. The Market Board of Tasmania and the late DUNAM are seeking to validate compulsory regulations. Similar leave had been granted by six states including NSW and Victoria as they defend regulations with the Commonwealth. The illness of Mr. Dixon caused an adjournment so no hearing occurred today and the case was postponed to the next sittings in Melbourne.
Arthur Hirst 20 of Canberra faced the Divorce Court with a plea of desertion by his wife Yvonne Norma Mery Patricis Hin formerly Brown 28. She alleged violence and perjury in counter petition. He claimed she threatened harm over a baby. The case was adjourned.
An official notice announced plans to expand the Royal Australian Navy with new aircraft carriers. The minister indicated a base expansion and a mid year move to begin construction, with about 1,000 personnel to be involved.
The report notes agriculture must abandon old methods to boost production amid shortages. The director general of Agriculture, Bulcock, will attend the annual conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization in Geneva next week in August after a period of gluta and scarcity.
The Industrial Commission advised the Tee and Milk Carters Union it will act on the strike after a mass meeting of the men on Thursday. The Secretary Mr A Thompean reported to the union executive that Commission men refused to follow a union pledge to refuse cooperation.
The Minister for Supply warned of a world tin shortage lasting at least to 1960 with a projected nine percent shortfall. Australia supplied 2900 tons while output was 2000 tons. Closure of the Brisbane mine penalty cuts production by 250 tons yearly, raising concern over supply and prices. A 108 ton surplus was noted, with hopes for an additional 200 tons in August.
In Melbourne Arbitration Court a witness described a five year plan claiming workers faced 58 hours a week with minimal leave and few holidays. He argued a demand for 05 10 products amid war devastation and cited Fortitude company as representing Australia.
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