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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1946
Page
4
Fragmentary note reports a short supply concern and mentions Melbourne Mousay Dowie and a president wealth Vig Proprie Dr Av x Haywhnd Deller. The text hints at a wall and a possible event or price crisis but is unclear and lacks concrete facts or dates.
A troubling incident on March 4 described as a youth wielding an axe went on a wild spree near bushes, causing widespread alarm. Reports note nerves frayed and the assailant fled after striking objects, with no injuries recorded and forests momentarily disrupted.
A man in a sailor uniform was seen with a Wade military rifle and bayonet roaming the countryside near Ipswich. He is believed to be a prisoner serving a dense sentence, recently imprisoned for several months, and may be armed and dangerous as authorities search for him.
Police investigate after Majura Grazier reportedly shot five stray dogs. four were killed for worrying livestock while one remained unregistered. Authorities are reviewing the incidents and gathering details.
Sydney Monday Thomas Albert Brooke 21 a steward deserted to marry a girl with a child and later rejoined the Navy after discovering no support would be provided for his wife and child. The naval court martial sentenced him to two years gaol with detention and mention of allotment arrangements for Mrs Brooks.
Unclear notes indicate Pails and Srown plan to team in doubles at a Tandcourt event with partner Geol Brown. Decision hinged on aviators directing future Cup training.
Legal costs in the treason case set to begin in the Central Court tomorrow are expected to reach about Boo guineas. The defence and prosecution teams include notable counsel with Major Gharley A Colisene among the defendants, as Tokyo radio personnel figures are referenced in the trial context.
Senior line workers at the Metropolitan facility worked 24 hour shifts to restore electricity to thousands in the Bull area. A dispute over the Mines Regulation Act led to mine staff being dismissed, with Bull miners alleging mismanagement failed to maintain required signal monitoring by winding engine drivers, though proprietors deny any breach.
At the annual Northbourne Cricket Club meeting Mewae urged support for the Association's move to reintroduce district cricket. Members praised prewar Canberra district cricket, noted improvements to Northbourne Oval and hoped turf wickets would enable all territory Grade matches to be played on turf. Officials listed include Patron Dr J A James and President Crawley with committee members and galoguies to the association.
Registration underSection 82 of the Re establishment Employment Act 1946 denied eight applicants preference status. The Central Preference Board at Canberra judged their war service did not merit registration. One applicant received registration after compulsory recording. his postwar return faced prejudice and delayed advancement. Board members included D W Reed and J Hooke with employer and ex servicemen representatives.
Wellington Prime Minister Fraser announced that New Zealand does not favor resuming Japanese whaling activities. He noted Japan had a loan record in whaling and failed to meet international conventions, warning that whalers' actions in the pre war year threatened the industry’s existence.
A virulent influenza spreading through Atherton Tableland and Ravershop 40 cane areas has admitted mainly children aged two to seven to hospital. Many homes in Atherton and near Mareeba are affected by the epidemic, with scattered cases reported.
In Paris on Monday the French Socialists announced an international conference primarily for the British Labour Party to send delegates.
National football summary reports Manuka triumphing 42 to 36 over Beechworth in a local contest at Benenwworth. Key scorers Taylor and Newcombe led Manuka with multiple goals as late burst sealed the win. Junior results: Queanbeyan 11 17 over Eastlake, Ainslie 3 10 over Eastlake with notable players named.
Fragmentary OCR lists players and positions for a Canberra team preparing to face Queensland at Brinvane on August 31 after a trial match at SManulke. Names include backs Marsh al, Dwyer Kay Connolly Stevens and forwards Drayton Paynting Berry Hacken Davies.
In ten weeks, Mr and Mrs Reich faced a second burglary on Middle Head Road, Momman. A burglar climbed through a rear window and fled along an adjoining wall as the couple returned home. The thief took a pair of rings, tobacco packets, and earlier thefts included a watch, clothing, and luggage totaling £89 in value.
Mulloy claimed the invitation singles crown by defeating Behrosder in straight sets 0/1 14/12 4/3. In doubles, Sehroedar and Kramer defeated Talbert and Falken with scores 7/5 8/90 4/0.
In Adelaide a youth accused a theatre manager of unlawful removal but the court ruled the owner may eject patrons for refusing to move. The magistrate held the manager had the right to direct seating and eject unruly customers, validating the theatre’s control over crowd behavior. The plaintiff, Aredia Stanley Chapman, claimed damages from William Maxted and Clifford Theatres Limited.
In The Hague Mongay Val A Viet Dutch woman won and set a world record for the 200 meter breaststroke with a time around ten minutes and 826 seconds, beating rivals from Germany and other nations.
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