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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 22, 1947

Page

2

ACT Jockey Club outlines delays and race meeting plans

Canberra racing updates report delays at Acton and progress toward a permanent site. President Mr Bennet announces conference outcomes in Canberra with dates for Burns Club November 8 and Canberra Picnic Race Club March 12 1948 plus ACT Jockey Club events March 18 and May 1. The club backs appearance money over rebates and defers constitutional drafting to incoming committee.

Acton Sune Mr. J Ticknar Gar Teeteatch Jr. Bennet Gamne Racing Filte Canberra Burns Club A.C.T. Jocksy Club TL In Rac| Mg. Nrar U. P. Bim Bennet Presenta Menara FW Southos Assisteet F. Brian Momre

NSW golfers reach fourth round of championship

Five New South Wales players advanced to the fourth round as tough play continued. Harry Hattersley defeated D W Bacill yesterday and then beat Martin Ryss of Victoria 4 and 2 today. Other NSW entries posted easy wins while Regula and L G Thyne recorded notable margins in their matches.

N.S.W acateur golf _champlot Iyi Bremermaas Sas Luna Tax Harry Hattersley D. W. Bacill Martin Ryss Victoria W. Quad Regula KC. Enderby W. H. Richey TA. Brown L. G_ Thyne H.W. Bather

Plan to Eradicate Grasshoppers United Australia Meeting

A joint plan to curb grasshopper infestations was discussed at a Premiers conference. The states and Commonwealth would share funding with Western Australia and Tasmania excluded. New South Wales and Queensland would contribute significant portions.

Tate Tasmania Western Australia Australia Confermion Wales Doria Queena Vand Commonwealth

Cement Shortage Threatens Production If Supply Deteriorates

A Sydney spokesman warned of a severe cement shortage with Mandos Cement Co. possibly closing to conserve a dwindling supply. He blamed a lack of rolling stock for transporting gypsum and warned the industry may suffer if shipments do not improve.

Sydney Ue Industry Inst Mandos Cement Co Stat

Federal Request For Materials Sparks Premiers Conference

A debate in the Commonwealth and state governments centers on allocating labour and materials for urgent Commonwealth works. Premier Cain of Victoria supports greater state access, while Senator Cameron warns of telecommunication collapse without action.

Marta Lameman Bates Lamman Tate Tecommand Commonwealth Tate Mater steGier Com Sion Cameron Australia Tames McQirr Lammon Tgaldbeeter Tr. Cain laVereas Premiee Queensland Anton Lammon Premiera Blate Vail

Threat by Commissioner to Cancel Award Shocks Painters Union

Arbitration Court heard Mr. GA Findlay threaten to cancel an award unless 2,800 striking painters and dockers returned to work. Findlay sued after the union secretary said he could not guarantee a return tomorrow. A large meeting of strikers supported the executive to sustain the dispute.

GA. Findlay Findlay

Licensing board tariffs fixed for hotels

The Licensing Board presented aAnnual report explains higher charges needed to run hotel domestic services. It set tariffs of 14 to 18 shillings per day with increases for extra facilities and noted services at hotels had deteriorated as a result.

Nual Hon

Motorship Still Fast on Regé

The text reports HMAS Condamine failing to free an 8,700 ton motor ship in 18 seconds. A new attempt is planned, with the vessel aground and the crew expecting another effort.

Sydney Thureday Condamine Tawale

State Plans For Showy River Water Diversion

The Minister for Conservation said the Commonwealths plan to divert the Snowy River waters will take years to investigate while the State argues the Water should support hydro development. He noted a potential grid between power and Indonesia and warned that water could be redirected from the Murray if needed, at great cost.

Wir Woody Commonwealth Bnowy Ths Indoresia Gene Ae Murray

Compulsory Conference Set Over Shipping Dispute

The Industrial Commission calls a compulsory conference on the port dispute tomorrow. President Sir susten Tay is to preside, with shipowners and the Merchants Association attending. The harbour handles 65 000 tons including 8000 tons of raw sugar fromland.

Ydney Industrial Semmiaion Ir Susten Tay Koremen Brevedorr Amsoolaon Aland

Visitors Day At Canberra High School

The Canberra High School announces Visitors Day on September 18 to allow parents and residents to tour classrooms during ongoing instruction. The afternoon of September 16 features a ceremony electing representatives and a plan to strengthen school community ties through events and activities.

Canberra Bebo

Sheep Dog Trials Championships at Manuka Oval

Entries are expected from NSW figures including Constable Farrell Inspector Walsh and Constable Bandareed of South Australia for the Manuka Oval event. Don Inglis Morrix and others from Artesian Down North Greenaland are listed as likely entrants along with 80-year-old Mr. John Morrison of Treles Tuggeranong and Mr Z Smith of Goulburn who won the Rodney trial.

Tares Pallos Force New South Wales Boutn Ausia Manuka Valus Oetabet Constable Farrell Inspector Walshad Bandareed Bouth Australia Don Inglis Sydney Reg Inglia Morrix Artesian Down Greenalend Townsville John Morrison Treles Tuggeranong Queenatand Wil Z. Smith Goulburn

Tennis Team Selections for Braddon Saturday Matches

A.C. tennis selects Braddon players for permant matches this Saturday. Men include Southwell Dixon Hoberta Karman. Mixed entries list Davies Barratt Amaral Mied Harris Beaumont Tatnenger Mra among others.

Tha Leama Braddon Southwell Dixon Hoberta Karman Hickey Thomas Mia Remenger Ives Aire Beer Mim Murchan Me Bonaté Unton Ore Boutheell Men Obullivan Davies Barratt Umm Amaral Mied Harris Beaumont Tatnenger Mra

Tea merchants face coupon charge in Melbourne case

Bushey Pty. Ltd. tea merchants of Flinders Street faced one charge of fee related to December returns of mules and January arrangements. The case, adjourned for two weeks, centers on coupon related procedures and alleged shortages.

Melbourne Bushey Pty. Ltd Flinders Sian Rhathsaring

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