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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1948
Page
3
Edmonton reports indicate nationwide plebiscite results show Alberta voters rejected public ownership of key industries. Rural areas earlier favored public ownership, but urban and broader returns reversed the trend.
Fragmentary text mentions a near Aabian interstament and Cape location with inverted toratiseries and a 8 amaTaniney count, but details are obscured and identities are unreadable.
The ACT Labour Party executive to appoint leadership for both the ACT Cricket Association and party roles. Premier McGirr says the executive decides if Clive Evatt should resign as vice president, with anti Communist policy noted. Some teams face grade changes and travel disruptions as season opens in October.
A severe hailstorm struck Ballingen in the late afternoon, injuring two men. A weather update notes thunderstorms and cold fronts, with rain and strong winds in the western region, and temperatures peaking around 86 degrees in some areas.
Fragmented text discusses price control on ham and bacon and mentions government, public policy, and inflation concerns. The readable portions reference state or national action, an investigation into prices, and possible involvement of officials or a central authority. Specific names, dates, or places are not clearly identifiable.
The Tamworth District meeting reports rotting wheat failing to deter erosion along Werle Creek and the Tamworth road. A resolution invites a growers’ representative to join a deputation to Tamworth District wheat attacks and urges state government control through the Department of Agriculture.
The Prime Minister indicated yesterday that it is unlikely an outside probe will be appointed to inquire into the growing and administrative aspects of the creamery service. The remark came amid questions about governance and oversight.
A contested rule on doping is debated amid horse racing concerns. Officials contemplate stricter oversight and penalties, with recent incidents prompting calls for transparency.
A report says the government will decide whether to extend defence powers under the Defence National Act or let them lapse by year end. Cabinet will review a range of regulations and possible amendments before final action is taken.
Federal Speaker Br Joysecar heads the Australian delegation to the parliamentary conference. Key figures include Mr Ranevowr and Mr Hines with other MPs from Labor and the Opposition Senate, returning to Australia after the event. The group travels from Molhourne and Fremantle, aiming to discuss mood, welfare, and international ties.
Coroner returns verdict of death by own actions for Roderik William McDonald 49 a senior clerk at Works Department History. He was found dead in a car in a forked garage at his Fawkney Street home in So(d)n after Mrs McDonald reported his absence and before a forced door entry by Matthew Henry Stewart who searched the locked garage. Dr John Alexander James had treated him for nerves and stomach trouble for months and McDonald appeared to be anxious about unpaid work on Brisbane House and a delayed payment. Public notice.
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous agencies and airlines including Overseas Airlines R.A. McKillop Co Pty and TraneAustralia Airlines with references to Canberra Sydney and Goulburn. Mentions brokers insurers and shipping partners, plus various professional services and hotels in a disordered mix.
The Peart family migrates from Kila tow farm to Fine ey six, aboard the Empire Arent. Sydney Harker joins the family when the ship berthed at Sydney, with Pearson's daughter and Andrews son. The boy Wishing was born at sea on 311 npoday, and Dr Andrew Maw Kunze aids Mrs Pearson. More than migrants are aboard the ship, with 7% being children.
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