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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 26, 1947

Page

3

Tragedy at Hurstville Claims Three Children and Father

A residential area in Hurstville is scene of a deadly collapse. Arnold, 33, the father, and two children died when a brick home structure fell during a disaster that left a mother injured and nearby residents frightened. Witnesses recall a well-dressed family living in the house as rescuers search for survivors and the community prays for the injured baby.

Xan Arnold Denier Arnei Ran Lothae Thm Teaad

Wagga headmaster charged in trial mix up

A Wagga headmaster faced trial amid unclear court notes. Details mention Myer Marion and Jane charged with driving offenses while under the influence, with remand ordered.

Ricardsian Seeng & Car Sealy Fair Ts Marion Myer Jane Apg Hn

Tamworth Wallet Theft Leads to Police Court Charge

In Tamworth on Monday, a plumber Doreen Mauna found a wallet missing £145 from a bath wallet. The wallet’s owner claimed a woman demanded £1000 per note within nine days. At the police court this afternoon Johana Maunder was fined 135 for stealing the funds.

Tamworth Loreen Ndter West Tamworth von Bath Maunder den Johana

Woman Charged With Stealing Woolworths Items

Webb wife of solicitor appeared in criminal court charged with stealing a pillow case and two Nunchy wrappers from Woolworths Gribrant May Webb pleaded not guilty and produced a doctor’s certificate noting a recent minor operation. The value of goods was 4/10. Remand granted. next day fixed for remand and further proceedings.

Gribrant Webb Cai A. McGill Mansfield Tae Hen

Overseas boxers barred from taking money in Australia

Government plans to prohibit visiting boxers and traveling entertainers from earning profits in Australia. Profits from activities in Australia would be saved for the host country, with possible adjustments to the boxers profits when abroad. The report notes Tommy Trinder’s profits in Australia and investment back home.

Australia Onorakc Risa Commonwealth Tavera Wredders Artiate Australie Australis Australien Aterling Tommy Trinder

Emergency housing plight in Sydney visible in city notes

Sydney residents face acute eviction pressure with scarce emergency housing as nearly 6,000 families seek shelter. Officials including Housing Minister Puddlcombe urge magistrates to consider hardship in eviction cases while a special committee reports about 1,600 applications for emergency accommodation remain unplaced.

Sydney Puddlcombe

Stalled market and job ads crowd Canberra page

A noisy classifieds page lists egg price cuts and farming pressures from the Poultry Farmers Association. It also advertises domestic staff and shop assistant roles at Civic Centre and Parliament House, Canberra, with temporary and permanent positions and contact details.

Canberea Wwardamaid BB. Roberts Chemiat Civic Amartip Banty Ateatade Civic Centre Parliament House Joint House Department Tadcommodatiin House wRacr Tite Child Ring Post Office Manuka

Repatriation Act notice and local notices mixed in Sydney 1947

An Australian wartime repatriation notice lists eligibility and application within eightyside days, mentioning Thomas J. Rose and the 1947 dates. The page also contains local ads for a missing watch, portable typewriter, and a community ride to Coppin’s Crossing, plus events in Kingston, Canberra and a Labour Hall gathering.

Robe Thomas J New South Walaa Lam Thomas J. Rose St Aydney Wentiworth Avenue Hotel Kingston Munro's Kingston Parlament Hall

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