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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1946
Page
3
A Sydney note from the Chamber of Manufactures at 12 O'Connell Street urges unity for higher living standards and security. It warns against any group becoming a private government and stresses Parliament and the people must act to keep the nation healthy.
Proceedings in the Arbitration Court examined the legality of a government influenced 140 hour week for Victorian Road Board employees. The hearing focused on whether the award was government policy driven and if the board followed proper advice amid political protest and claims of propaganda.
Nurses oppose changes to shift patterns amid confusion over proposed arrangements. The Hospitals Commission is scrutinizing staffing and the impact on wards if duties are reorganized, with officials noting potential need to adjust admitted patients.
The court orders Limsey and Lennard Davidson importers to pay 17447 for alleged income tax evasion. The judgment notes penalties and court costs issued by the magistrate, with Sus tive MacFarlans-Wweday-Genege and others involved.
A fragmented report notes expansion plans for Y M C A activities in Canberra. It references organizational formations and mentions a conference, with vague references to events and supporters amid a mix of unclear phrases and names.
W C A notes Mr de Melin spoke as press attache to the High Commissioner for India about education challenges and funding. He outlined a commission’s inquiries and a scheme to reduce reliance on money-lenders, while Indian architecture curiosities were shown by Mr de Metlo.
Letters and petitions led by the Common Cause Movement urge Prime Minister Attlee and President of the League of Nations to oppose the ABO reserve for nuclear experiments. signatures poured in as supporters send appeals to The Pines and major newspapers.
Action at 2 pm features Golds against Waratah Bul inont, plus Grammar 1 versus Ex-Student Suillinton with reserves at 2 pm. Other matches include Patrick's against Telupea Burrowes, and Cauneway Hy meeting Chris tophers I, with Bluey versus Grammar TV in the reserve grade at 12 pm and High TV facing St Christopher's in the late slot.
National Football announces Saturday fixtures for seniors and juniors across Kingston Oval Northbourne and York Park with Manik Queanbeyan Eastlake Manuka and Ainslie featuring prominently. A 25 player under 16 squad will travel to Melbourne August 24 for the All States Schoolboys Carnival.
The record notes Commander W. C. Riley, OALE, RNVR ATOE, serving at the outbreak of war commanding anti submarine craft at Dover Patrol. He later held HMR Erica and led operations along Malta Bomb Alley, then taught at training establishments in South Africa and the United Kingdom during and after D Day, rising to a senior naval staff role in Antwerp Ghent and Zeebrugge.
A chaotic report covers a varsity women burlesque rugby match with referee controversy and disjointed play by players from multiple schools. It mentions teams, rules, and a disputed call under unclear circumstances, reflecting a muddled account.
Officials say delays in material supply are not the state's fault. The communication cites procurement issues and transport bottlenecks affecting construction timelines across departments.
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