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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 11, 1947

Page

2

Toure Alloa and Seino Face Off in Table Tennis Title Match

In a local event, Toure Alloa and Seino Thomas contest the title with Shaw and Bertha as notable entrants. Dems, aged KS 108c, participate in the mixed events while Manis Ire Pitagib shows up for preliminary rounds.

Toure Alloa Wa Fre Seino Thomas Erihe Thomas Barina Mes Stari Avert Ear Au Bertha Shaw Tad Manis

Funeral Notice for Warren nee Caly in Melbourne

Relatives Gad and friends announce the funeral of Warren nee Caly. The service will depart from the Methodist Church Quedaberan on Sunday morning. A public cortege will proceed to the presions re seers ace in Melbourne.

Warren Nee Caly Ure Inte Bez Laura Secsaranare Quedaberan Canberra Melbourne

Man and mother shot by same bullet case in Lewisham

A man wounded his mother during a nighttime attempt to abduct a baby from their home. The mother and son were struck by a single bullet from a 7 revolver during a suspected assault in Petersham precinct. A 24 year old man was charged with shooting with intent to murder and possessing an unlicensed revolver. police at Petersham Station filed the case. Mrs Ward and her son were hospitalized at Lewisham Hospital with injuries described as potentially life threatening. treatment was reported as ongoing.

Rydney Inl Tome Ee Ume Petersham

Missing prom ship furs mystery at Auckland port

Prominent furs valued at 11 000 disappeared from a ship docking in Auckland. Locker rifled after theft discovered by a doctor aboard the Jef London. Police investigating to trace the fur theft at the Rapier Bear site and unveil possible suspects.

Auckland Auch London Pollo

Notable names linked to a strange day incident in Newcastle

An unclear clipping lists multiple individuals including Oney, Fancag N, Watterson, and Sydney names linked to a hospital ride accident and a later event at Punchbow with a woman and several men. Details are fragmented, but the piece suggests injuries following a public altercation near a factory, with references to Marrickville and the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.

Oney Fancag Watterson Broky & Jeg I Newcastin Royal Prince Alfred ‘Hospital

Canberra Forecast For Sunday Weather Update

Local forecast for the next 24 hours predicts light showers on hills with cold westerly winds. Expect unsettled conditions in the morning with south west breezes easing later and showers possible across exposed areas.

Canberra Weather Forecast Translated Fragment

Fragmentary weather note from Canberra mentions wind and maps near Mason Bay. unreadable OCR limits precise details. core items indicate wind conditions and location references with uncertain context.

Australians Urged to Unite Against World Economic Trouble

The Canberra Times editorial warns that global economic disturbance could impact Australia and urges swift government action and public cooperation. It stresses resilient policy, coordinated industry effort, and maintaining trade with Britain while avoiding protectionist stances to safeguard prosperity.

Erosion Control Examined by New South Wales Expert

An article in the journal by a New South Wales conservationist discusses erosion across the territory. It details gully widening, grazing impacts, soil destruction from burning and trampling, and the loss of water and land. The piece notes cooperative efforts with the Commonwealth and state conservation services to test erosion control measures and protect lower lands from spread of soil poverty.

The Mall Conservation Service New Bouth Wales New’ Bouth Wala Mio Tivoughout Ube Manly Allover Nat Waberwayy Janda Taylor Oll Conration Service Bolt Gon Factvation Service Mew South Waloa Ates Coperinen

Canberra to Brisbane Air Voyage Reported Morning

A brief notice reports an air voyage from Canberra to Brisbane by air, with an arrival expected in the morning hours.

Canberra Brisbane Yeater

Police Raid Club Sydney in Runday Case

Police raided a Sydney club on Runday and discovered items tied to illicit activity. Officials reported seizure of questionable materials and potential evidence linking to a broader inquiry. The operation targeted suspects connected to the venue and ongoing investigations.

Death of Sleeping Girl in Melbourne

Reported death of an 18 year old girl described as sleeping, following a medical condition diagnosed as water on the brain and related complications. The fragment notes the girl recently tied pigs from Tentery, with partial references to a royal hospital and ongoing medical progress.

Melbourne Lilice Abe

New Ordinance Limits Hospital Board Powers

A historical notice describes an ordinance placing limits on the hospital board powers. It details board directions, ministerial oversight, and future budget and service provisions including medical, surgical, nursing, and dental care, with changes to accounting and tax references. The document notes ministerial control and the board’s authority to amend its own structure under the new framework.

Hospital Board

Australia Considers Restricting U.S. Film Imports

Report from Sydney notes distributors of American films in Australia await an official government announcement. Officials indicate current policy is unsettled and no firm opinion has been declared.

Sydney Suntay American Filme Australia Leement Acacia Renee Oye Erie Ae ‘Lalla Handle Agurcan Ging Metro Iene

No Housing Room for Ainslie Cricket Club

Ainslie Cricket Club faces housing shortages as the Department of Works declines request for housing near their ground. Officials cited unavailable funds and project delays though club leaders pressed for timely access to materials and space for upcoming competitions.

Ainslie Cricket Club

Chinese Allowed to Land in Australia

An obscure historical clipping notes that Chinese migrants face bond requirements and rehabilitation terms as they seek entry or land in Australia after wartime or reconstruction periods. The fragment mentions three Chinese Australians seeking settlement and references a bomb-related wartime name and a figure of 100 pounds bond.

Australia

De Moten ban on film exports to Britain sparks talk

In a Sunday report from New York the De Moten group voices opposition to halting film shipments to Britain. Eric Johnston of the Motion Picture Association of America notes Britain’s shift against Hollywood, while industry figures weigh potential consequences for the American market and cinema trade.

York America Britain Eric Johnston Mutho Pleturw Aeeociation of Ames BASIE Ray Lee Johnston Hiritain Hollywood Moon Briai

Woman Shot in Back After Quarrel in Tamworth

Janet Mewton, 65, was shot in the back at her Tamworth home after a quarrel with a man who arrived carrying a rifle. She was taken to hospital in serious condition. Police arrested a man later, with reports he is a returned alderman possibly unsettled after war.

Tamworth Janet Mewton Mase Hoepka Quarrel Mewtown Howe Seurvale

Governor General’s shaky Eagle Farm landing witnessed

A disjointed OCR report describes the Governor General and Mrs Yah arriving at Eagle Farm with two daughters amid a crowd. It mentions a ceremony and a race titled the Kings Cup at Magic Farm, naming participants Brian and Kilner Sa and other unclear details.

Eagle Farm Walcoming “Poy Mo Yah Eagle Fare de Brian Ensaroeatea Magic Farm

Unclear text about Uranium mining and German actions

Fragmentary article describes activities related to uranium mining and German actions. Readable portions mention Western nations, Germany, and new plants or sites. Details and dates are not discernible in the available text.

Rat Enan Suriay Bouttern Tana Thegmanda Gerwang Ghrmana

Conference to hammer out new materials plan for Commonwealth

Ministers meeting in Cenburea to discuss a Commonwealth wide materials plan to boost housing, timber and iron outputs. A special housing scheme for workers in the Pi Kembla district and Nevasatie runs will be reviewed, with experts urging coordinated production and equitable material distribution across states.

Ares Sammanvaaiey Maduate Dover Cenburea Gomes Pitta Tse Woods Belvk Ile Irow Mtatea Vail

South Pacific Air Transport Council Meets to Discuss Regional Service

The second meeting of the South Pacific Air Transport Council opens in Canberra to consider regional air service operations. It will address Pacific services and the Tasman route by Tasman Empire Airways. The council includes Britain Australia New Zealand and others with observers. Permanent chairman is Australian Minister for Civil Aviation Drakeford.

South Pacie Air Crunalt Canverrs Pacine Tasman Empire Airways Britain Australia New Zealand High Ganaday Dogon & Member Couneit Ie Australian Miniater For Civil Aviation Drakeford Avice Utr Drakees

Port Said Workers Lock Up as South Ship Arrived

Port Said reports describe hundreds of demonstrators opposing the arrival of the steamer Valencians with 3,000 troops aboard for the Far East. Crowds waved flags and protested as dockside officials moved to secure the vessel amid scattered clashes.

Port Said Far East Taunches Pratt Dulen Lapetiti Associated Preat Haifa Port Bald

Royal Canberra Golf In The Ring

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Peterman A Clark H McGuiness Ority Bidin Marcus Pea Weutsiog Grede Patbury J. A. Towbin

Arrest of Three Stowed on Ship Leads to Deportation

Three individuals were detained at a harbor police station on a deportation warrant after being found aboard a ship. The arrest occurred at night at Central Police Station, with proceedings set for early morning. The case involves charges of harboring and related offenses.

ACTU To Debate Ban On Dutch Shipping

Trade and Labour delegates of the ACTU meet to consider a ban on Dutch shipping. The international executive, Mr Le B. Austen and Mr J Mu, will decide after Melbourne talks tomorrow. Delegates indicated they will vote but no decision reached yet.

A.C.T.U. Meat Sydney ALIS le B. Austen J Mu Oh Melbourne

Adreaton Ends Supply Strain Amid Global Power Shortages

Amid ongoing global tensions the minister for trade and shipping warns of critical power shortages as the supply chain falters. Adelaide and Newenstte officials race to avert further outages while industry leaders urge rapid action to stabilize energy and transport networks.

Fey Urea Miniater Renster Ashke Ives Alemont Adelaide

Washington seeks 3,084,241 dollar settlement from Dutch firm

A jumble of clipped phrases reports Washington asking a Dutch company for an immediate 3,084,241 dollar change related to Java operations. The text implies arbitration as an alternative, with mentions of the State Department and a forthcoming deadline in March or April.

Washington Sexy Inbrandtven Co. Ene Marmun Java Cutnen

Trade Unione Narrows Focus Amid Government Push

In Sydney reports indicate Trade Unionists plan to shift effort toward government projects to curb luxury spend. The True Labour Council led by Mr. Austis signals a firm stance on stabilized control and restraint while preparing for tighter oversight on material diversion.

Sydney Goxie True Labour Council Austis

Woman Charged With Shooting After Widow’s Death

Police report a 5 year old widow’s death being investigated as a shooting case. Relatives and officers described a tense incident with a suspect woman charged as the case unfolds.

Local notice fragment with unclear figures and places

Fragmentary OCR note mentions Marmont Extended and Parkers with scattered figures including 734 and 1400 pounds. Details are unclear, several names and places unreadable, no coherent event or outcome can be established from the text.

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