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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 21, 1947

Page

2

Australian immigration policy sparks criticism at state congress

At a state congress, M C L Bolton denounces displaced aliens and argues most are unfit for Australia while urging selection of laborable immigrants. He claims lack of ships won’t stop arrivals and cites aviation and mining as postwar needs. He also notes British arrivals remain scarce and criticizes ministerial policies.

Sydney Exer Mr. Bolton Beit- Ini Aulra Vuininey Mervie de- Comat AOA My Bolton Wan

Strike Threatens at Tivoli Theatres in Australia

A threatened strike at Tivoli Theatres in Sydney and Melbourne disrupts plans for upcoming productions. The Musicians Union and Theatrical Employees Union demand full recognition, including the 2 percent overseas voter limit and reinstatement of actor Jay Morrin. If action proceeds, the strike could affect thousands of performers across city and suburban venues.

Bydney Tivoli Melbourne Rauity Actors Hia Musicians’ Union Theatrical Employees Actora Equity Jay Morrin

Diplomat Weds Former Wife in Select Chapel Ceremony

The British ambassador to Washington remarried in London at a private chapel to Mala Torona Diaz Salas, with ties to earlier union. The ceremony followed a prior marriage in Santiago in 1028 and a 1048 divorce on grounds of dishonesty.

London Tord Thyerchapel Washington Uinbureh Mala Torona Diaz Salas Thverchapel Clerk-Kerr Santiago Archibull Clerk-Kerr Grovnda Denortion

Canberra Court Hears Accused Admit Tax Evasion

Debenhemaid Be Nad faces questions over a £52 2s 0d discrepancy amid claims of missing day-book entries. Ivey aided by stating the day book entries were withheld while admitting two cash payments. The case spans multiple customers in the Duntroon district with profits misreported and an attempt to replace money with a cheque from an American company.

Erates Defendiat Ivey Mike Arthur Coggan Belle Dantroon Duntroon Wes Hity Breanee

Lottery results from Sydney draw No. 1558 list prizes

State Lottery Sydney reports principal results for draw 1558 with first prize 10081 to T and C Syndicate c a A Whison OP Sydney. second prize 4384 to Rachang Syndicate Mrs L Mott 78 Kiel Road Northmead. third prize 11080 Lucky Find Byndicate Mrs A Johnson 39 Brighton Parade Grignom Le Sands. fourth prize 14245 Wags Rey Woleses 22 2 Tin Row. final notes mention further details tomorrow.

Sydney A. Whison Iydney Rachang Syndicate Mra. L.mott Kiel Road Northmead Byndicate A. Johnson Brighton Parade Grignom le Sands Rey” Woleses Tin Row Fit Pine Webb C.J. Idueenall Toss Morrow

Tennis pennant races edge closer to semi finals

The report outlines final rounds in multiple divisions with Northbourne and Braddon leading tables, scores like 331 points for Forrest and 34 for Yarra, and upcoming weekend draws. It lists numerous mixed and men divisions, players names, and matchups including Northbourne v Barton and Forrest v Plinders as part of the weekend lineup.

Bartow Red Gertoo Northbourne Aiaite Reid Dar Woh TB Braddon Kingston Forrest Braddon Grumaen Yarratemla Anclake Mani Amc Mareon Barton Crimmony Funders Tele Malon Pinaire Kinigaton Ainslie Jay Reid Smith Raiway Ainalle

45 Day Working Week Rejected in State Commission

A four day working week was rejected by the Industrial Commission this morning. The ruling followed arguments from industrial interests and labor advocates. Local workers face a shift to a five day schedule with reduced hours, affecting production routines and wages. The decision impacts employers and employees across sectors in the area.

Severory

Women's Hockey Fixtures Skewed by Confusing Schedule

The timetable lists unclear entries such as Univers e Brophy and WOR Grammar, with scattered team names like Nurses and Man. 3, plus odd phrases about no trade matches and incomplete notes. Ambiguous names and broken terms obscure actual games and dates from the readable fragment.

Dad Universe Brophy WOR Grammar Bchenk Miter. Pac Man Atuphera

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