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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1947
Page
4
Fragmentary report indicates a Monday court session over a settlement related to Wieawaidue. Parties include Miriam frend and others, with Tub e Brand and Der labs mentioned in vague terms. Details unclear due to garbled text.
A vireman was charged after a shooting incident near Heh Inte. The court heard fears of further injury as Alasd Dernar Ward was wounded and four shots were fired at the scene. Police said the suspect, Montgomery, entered the home and fired multiple shots at Ward, with Merther reportedly seriously injured.
The fragment notes a Monday event about teelea as a method at doorcurning by a man. It mentions department investment, building materials, a shortage of Hes, minios, and atdvae, with a statement on completion of spumdress. The text is garbled and unreadable.
Canberra community hospital shows staff shortages with 12 more vacancies. The financial figures cite salaries, drugs, equipment, fuel, and utilities, totaling about £44,008 for salaries and provisions, £29,000, £2009 for drugs, £3,800 for light and power, and £1,820 for capital expenditure, with estimated patient revenue totaling £66,680.
Rural bus pricing shifts reduce regional travel costs for some routes while others rise. Canberra to Sydney tickets rise by 1 shilling with changes to autumn plans. Goulburn fare adjustments offer savings though weekend excursions remain. A single ticket may be booked fortnight ahead for selected journeys.
The court rejected the Picture Theatre approval after considering the commission’s earlier rain related notice. The decision cited a three mile radius from the proposed site and ordered Parry to pay the costs.
The Acting Minister for the Interior Favneed approval for a bus shed at Russell Mill. Residents led by Mr Allen Fraser submitted a proposal to the Department of Works and Housing for design and construction. The plan calls for a five to six week feasibility and cost study, with emphasis on safety and accessibility.
A government minister outlines a new national scheme to coordinate work in old peoples welfare. The creation of a Corporation for the Care of Old People will grant loans, fund support services, and promote home helps, doctor and nurse services, and social activities. Initial funding exceeds £200,000 from the Nuffield Foundation, with emphasis on research and improved standards in elder care.
Melbourne Monday union members of the Paintrin and Dock ow Union voted to levy 10 ahead on the fi membre to aid the Mafin appeal and investigation into the tragedy. Secretary Mr G Doyle will handle details as the men report work unsafe conditions and escape latches.
Sydney witnesses recall a Tiger Moth crash as authorities question pilot John Pullock of Concord West about the fatal incident. A coroner’s inquiry examines what happened and whether passengers were aboard.
Norma Hughes, 23, one of three Australian girls who attempted to travel to America, was released by the Central Court today on vagrancy charges. Six other girls faced hearings in the same court as authorities dealt with the case.
A garbled report notes the suitability of tennis courts for a large Australian country town audience. It mentions Ted Hechfordr winning a courts championship and lists results from Wimbledon style events including Osborne, Lowes Brough, Cadgrne, Pr y, Kraser, Schroeder, Kramer in doubles and singles, with match scores and participants from the Australian Lawn Tennis Association and London events.
Arthur Maxwell Will, 38, previously convicted, was sentenced in Canberra Court to four months imprisonment with hard labour for taking a car without the owner’s consent. On a second count for driving while under the influence of alcohol, he was fined £16 with £4 10s costs, and warned. He crashed the vehicle after leaving the Victory Hotel Kingston, was apprehended, and held until police arrived.
Dr Notts shined at the Boe Show with Cavalier owned by TW Nutt taking top honors. The Australian judge praised Cavalier as arguably the best Irish Setter in the country, despite a Canberra defeat in another class.
Officials of the Farm era and Brékers Association were rejected today including President Sire H Robertson treasurer Me H R Nock and Vice read Mry ALE Buiverintendent. A plan to cover costs with iron was discussed and arguments over leadership continued as editors prepared two editions pending resolution.
Sydney market reports extremely light supplies at Flemington with 10 400 head offered. Prime wethers to hn prime ewes to 43 prime lambs 50 and prime hoggets to 48. Cattle supplies 1 806 head steady with prime bullocks to 131 10 prime steers to 35 prime cows to 1510 ch? beef prices unchanged for 100 lb.
Lottery No 183d drawn today lists first prize 284d to Bright Forest Syndicate led by H Stewart at 25ie Loria Street Lewisham. Second prize 5307 to Theme Mugs Syndicate Coombes Farr Street Rochdale. Third prize T7403 to Tw Byndicate W BeIntom Beige Street Oniindl. Fourth prize 34000 Cat and Fabbit Syndicate Mim A W Ami Mama Belmont Market Alexandria. Fifth prize sade Without Ayndicate.
Readable text is fragmented and does not yield a clear news event or identifiable entities. The fragment mentions a Monday action, a celebration, and possible names but no verifiable facts or context to form a proper summary.
Arrangements are underway for Ane Bret National HIV conference to be held in Canberra from September 6. About 20 delegates from Australian associations will attend. The general secretary is asked to advise immediately on arrangements and ticketing. A Saturday bring and buy evening is planned at club rooms with parents invited. The Monday evening gathering will be held at Lady Gowrie Memorial with devotional, community singing, epilogue, and supper. Tickets for YMCA spring ball on September 5 are available from the General Secretary.
Disjointed text suggests discussion of a preselection ballot for a political candidate aligned with the Communist faction. Mentions a party executive committee and possible rerun plans, with claims no Communist was honored and a push toward a new approach by the ALP.
The event at Royal Canberra hosts girls golf with participation limited to athletes unable to compete on Thursday. Organizers plan activities for those restricted from the main competition and arrange alternate sessions.
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