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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 08, 1947

Page

2

Canberra Coroner Hears Death Inquest Details

The inquest into a Canberra death heard that the coroner found no definite cause. Clyde Dizon collapsed in the witness box during testimony about relations with the deceased, who was found in Acton with a newborn infant corpse recovered from the Molonglo River. Investigations included doctors Holt and Nott, with evidence from James O'Brien and others about the infant’s age and circumstances.

Commie Tool Geoewin Clyde Edwin Dizon Westlake Riley Jane Gardiner Canberra Moapital Ana Ian Monaghan Dloner James O'Brien Weatlake Clyde Edwin Dixon Ahe Dixon Grangell Acton L. Ivey Molonglo

Farmer Harry Napper Left Estate in Melbourne Will

The late farmer and grazier Harry Napper of Drayton Melbourne left a gross estate of £47 606 after his February 17 death. He directed that 12 children each receive £10 at age 21. no provision for his wife. One son and one daughter to inherit the property revenue. The others were limited to £10 because they had left him.

Melbourne Thurmiay Harry Napper Drayton

Ambiguous fragment hints at world market surveys and farming policy

A fragmented excerpt discusses security for farmers and a world wide market survey approach. It mentions standards, main directions, and knowledge from surveys to ensure adequate supplies and prevent gluts.

A.C.T. Hockey Draws For Saturday Matches

The upcoming ACT HOCKEY schedule lists Barton versus Hingston in the early session and Waratana Grigit against Fisher and McGregor at 3.30 pm. Barton faces Fisher and Yeend, while Norths meet Navy under officials Reid and Welah with R. Christie.

Barton v. Hingston Eld Eral Gordon and Foulkes Norte Usaa Uso Waratana Grigit Fisher McGregor Barton Fisher and Yeend Norths v. Navy Reid Welah R. Cristie Een Lareal Clapton Unt And Cla J. Colwell Townsend Joyce Bullock

Steady Market Opened With Mixed Hog and Cattle Trade

A steady market showed little change from last Monday with good trade quality forming most of the supply. Quotations listed prime feeders and lambs at set prices, cattle supplies forward and available, and demand described as good with values 10 to 15 shillings higher than the previous day. Prime bullocks, steers, cows, and beef figures are noted with specific price ranges.

Stoner Tay

Prime Minister Chibey Considers Shipping Freight Policy

The government discusses freight rates for passenger and general vessel movements under Commonwealth control, noting possible increases while outlining ongoing support for specific goods. It plans to retain chartered British vessels and maintain subsidies for eligible shipments amid broad market considerations.

Chibey Millon Commonwealth Chidey

Police Arbitral Tribunal Sees Salary Talks Postponed

A police arbitral tribunal meeting reviewed a log of claims from the Jelles Association. Members include G A Findlay as chairman, M Bonnivel for the Attorney-General's Dept, and B Rochford for the Police Association. Salaries, from £1 a week to higher with seniority, were discussed and adjourned for Dr Watt to consider increases. several matters were agreed but await Dr Evatt's return.

Tara Meeing Yoann Cone Jelles Association G. A. Findlay M. Bonnivel Det B. Rochford Police Association Watt Evatt

Woman Beaten at Bandwell Park Intruder Flees

Beatrice Piddington, 50, answered a door ring at Bandwell Park home in Sydney when an intruder, about 30, appeared at the back door. He attacked her, striking her head several times before she wrestled free and he fled into the bush wearing overalls and white leather gloves. The incident occurred Thursday and police search is underway.

Sydney Bandwell Park Beatrice Piddington

Peace of Asia rests on India says Major General

Major General C Ay Gaborse who served thirty years in the Indian Army and led a seminar on India’s role in Asia asserts that regional stability hinges on India. He emphasizes that the British dominions in the Middle East and surrounding areas must stay within a coordinated strategy to prevent wider conflict.

Asia India C. Ay Gaborse Conan Steeath Sara Purant

Adequate Jute Supplies for Next Wheat Crop

Sydney The Jute Controller Mr J Hevenson told the Farmers and Settlers Association conference there is no cause for concern among wheatgrowers about jute for the next wheat crop. India’s crop estimate is 10 million bales with Australia quota 100,000 tons, 10,000 tons more than last year. He urged farmers to cooperate in using all available jute.

Sydney Tarmera

Australia to implement air convention standards worldwide

The denunciation of the Paris air convention and the 1944 Chicago air conference will take effect in Australia. They provide wide provision for civil aviation control in line with international standards operated globally.

Australia

State to Proceed With Abattoirs Plan Across Country Centres

The Minister for Agriculture told a 1 626 retailer deputation that the state government will push ahead with abattoir construction at country centres. Tenders have been called for Wag Products style buildings for Dubbo and Gunnedah, each costing £120,000 and able to handle sheep or lambs, 1 000 cattle and 300 pigs.

Sydney Graham Dubbo Gunnedah

Investigation into Sydney Transport Under State Probe

An inquiry proceeds into Sydney's transport system led by Sanaport formerly with the Melbourne Tramways. The investigation, tied to state government, aims to assess operations and reforms in the network.

Sydney He Transport System of Sanaport Ween Wie Eiaon Melbourne ‘Tramways

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