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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1948
Page
2
Fragmentary notices show events at Canberra Technical College and Department of Interior hearings. A public auction and residence alterations are announced with dates and venues including LE Lyons home and K P Anderson’s Orchard. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
A course of twelve lessons offered by the NELAON Minister for Work and Heuving, with a file fee of 10 cents. Delivery at 142 d B Saepey and Dalineny of Our details are listed, including bicycle and other materials.
A lengthy critique argues Australia must expedite the Snowy River water scheme study and act on expert findings. It condemns repeated postponements by federal and state authorities, warns of political pressure and worsening water scarcity, and urges prompt, informed decision making for regional development.
In Melbourne on Friday a discussion outlined the British food project in Central Gumcui and related civic pride. Participants spoke of cooperative efforts among growers and investors to advance a modern initiative.
Two Palm migrants, who served on Tuesday, were at Double Bay that night when a confrontation over payment led to a struggle. One man pleaded not guilty claiming insufficient funds. The case involves alleged assault and theft of a bottle of liquor.
The article surveys Henry Richardson’s revalued work noting a contrast with her other writing. It suggests one novel, Maurice, reveals a self portrait within the broader literary legacy. It argues Australia’s greatest novellet may have overshadowed other significant pieces.
Northern Suburb rugby team aims to seize Navy half back play in the Canterra Cup at SU Mearaiee Oval. Despite earlier form, Northa faces Basalern with 10 minutes remaining, hoping to level the scores before full time.
Fragmentary text notes a Friday incident involving a lorry near the beach and local police tailing a vehicle. It mentions a capture or seizure and refers to an unnamed person. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable.
A partial OCR reads that Tete Rure Dandon the Governor General and Mrs Me attended by Captain Sore for adaitourne yesterday morning, with unclear full context and names. The readable items show a formal gathering involving high officials.
Weather fragment notes fine and mild conditions with a northward wind. Includes garbled hints of time and temperature not readable.
Fragmentary OCR reads like notes on preschool education and officials in Canberra involving a Governor General and church or board members. Names and clear events are unreadable, limiting precise reporting.
Industrial Commission schedules new garage trading hours in Sydney. Operations run Monday to Thursday from 7:20 to 4:40, with Friday and Saturday limited to near noon. Barvation Association cited a nine hour petrol and oil seizure case, details unclear.
David centy aged 23 a labourer from Easiane Hostel appeared before Mr FE P Xeeno at Canberra Court yesterday. He was fined a total of 1b pounds with 10 days in default on two charges. He received £8 for using indecent words and £6 2s for drunken and disorderly conduct.
A man was slashed in the throat with a razor during an attack at a Sydney motel near Darlinghurst. He suffered a deep wound from the jaw to the throat and was hospitalized in serious condition. He told police the assault may have involved two men, with the incident occurring in the Darlinghurst area.
A scrambled OCR text lists players Bavious taper Bien Geara Kvatvat Laver and others for a match at University Oval on a Sunday noon. The fragment mentions teams like Kookaburran and University Oval schedules with numerous surnames such as Dixon Mulligan Pat Starpon and Phillips, amid disjoint venue cues and era-heavy jargon. The exact event and date are unclear due to garbled characters.
The report notes 1 490 ex servicemen applied for land settlement and housing aid under the program. Of these, about 483 loans were approved and total disbursements across regions reach substantial sums including 143 308 000 in New South Wales and other states.
The minister described a man who stowed away on a ship and faced charges of non nationality while asserting he was born in Pranan Victoria. The man, Toohey, served in the Millah Torcax in England during the war, returned to Australia with a wife and three children, worked for 12 pounds a week then in Narrandera, but could not secure housing and resumed efforts to return to England.
A disjointed report notes MHA Quire and Mr Quirke leaving the ALP after 12 months and declaring independence. Quirke argues the party line silences dissent and could lose supporters. he reverts to an independent position, citing dissatisfaction with party discipline.
Sydney notes a council agenda listing motions to expel communists and sympathizers. Sub-branches seek expulsion and non-sectarian non-partisan principles, while another proposal calls to bar members who associate with communists without formal proof.
In Canberra for a missionary exhibition at the library hall next week Bishop Cranswick and Mrs Cranswick lead a delegation that also includes Br Capel and Mrs King Kemp. They will speak at services and meetings across town with addresses planned in St Pauls and Christ Church venues while officials prepare event programs and youth secretaries join in activities.
The funeral for Mrs May Garnett, long time Canberra activist and secretary to the United Kingdom, was held at St Johns C of E Church in Caibarra after a service by Archdeacon Robe jgrtaun. Born in Somerset, she arrived in Australia in youth and devoted efforts to Canberra social work, the Queensland Country Women’s Association, and the Canberra Musical Society. Her husband served as Assistant Secretary at Canberra, with children Michael and Joan pursuing engineering and education.
Fragmentary text discusses health and nutrition with mentions of vitamins and effects on the body. The readable words suggest concerns over missing nutrients and their impact on well being, but the context and specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Local notices list Holy Communion and Evensong timings at multiple churches in the Pacific region. Highlights include 3.30 pm Evensong and 10 am services at various parishes with lectures, devotions, and Bible classes noted. Public lectures and visitor welcomes are mentioned among Anglican and Lutheran events.
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