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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1948
Page
2
Wartime program notes indicate continuation of agricultural courses for ex servicemen at the Experiment Farm. Trainees last year received concise yet broad instruction across farming tasks, with future offerings contingent on enrollment numbers.
South Australia virtually wins as they beat Victoria 96 to 31 at Ruadcutter's Bay. Other results show New South Wales defeating Queensland 37 to 21 and Tasmania defeating Western Australia 30 to 20.
A local notice discusses the Mital amendment to a landlord ball matter and related judicial or administrative actions. Officials clarify changes and potential impacts on tenancy and property agreements.
Uneven sheep and lamb prices at the Sydney market seen with firm tendencies in certain classes. Strong demand noted for select sheep, while prime cattle and beef prices fluctuated, with buyers cautious amid uncertain conditions.
In the ring the performance of Bande outpoints Tom Lead to secure a decisive victory. The bout featured strong exchanges and a clear edge in points. Sienna's crowd noise rose as the final bell rang.
Major Lucas A Gratien was reelected and a Canberra branch member urged organization reforms. The discussion covered discipline, possible protests by waterside workers and coal miners, and the impact of 5.5 million bushels of wheat stuck in the country. Opposition warned against ransom-like actions and public harm, suggesting a firm stance.
A local council motion authorized the Minister to install electricity in Tharwa. A letter from the Minister for Interior confirmed funding for the calculation and planning phase, with vice presidents and council members noted as supportive of the project.
Fremantle prepares for a five-a-side interstate tour ending in Canberra tomorrow morning. The party will meet Parliament House officials and tour the city, with captain C Lewington leading the 13.9 kg lining man and Jenkins noted as a premier centre. Canberra names include Chicnadetta Bloomfield McNamara and Dorman among others in a delayed team selection announced yesterday.
The Royal Canberra Championship sees 103 entrants on Saturday with sixteen in each grade advancing to 18 holes match play. A. E. Shepherd is the favorite, while E. Doddrell and Crombie are among leading contenders after strong showings in Dominion Cup week.
In Sydney on Thursday a motion from Terramum Famine branch favouring direct action failed amid calls for arbitration. The conference narrowly defeated the measure and urged the Primary Producers Council to push government action to set up an advisory committee of producers to chart long term agricultural reestablishment, with assurances that recommendations will be followed.
A long OCR list details numerous Torrens district lots, owners, and addresses including Lot 13/44, DP 14045 on Syke Street, and multiple Crescent and Crest Road properties. The document enumerates names such as Archibald William Anderson, Alice Cecilia Blackall, Clara Annie Bull, and many others alongside lot numbers, DP references, and street names, indicating a public auction or property record extraction.
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