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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 28, 1947

Page

2

Famine Fears Pace World Future Warns Sir John Orr

Geneva reports Sir John Boyd Orr of FAO warns famine and unsaleable glut could threaten the world in the near term. He urges the organization to secure adequate food clothing and shelter and to ease economic conflict. Viscount Bruce calls for action while preparatory commissions press forward amid damage claims and war reparations talk.

Geneva John Boyd Orr Food and Agricultural Organisation Nalo Viscount Bruce Brian Aseria Ett Phure Eaeh

Repolation at Agricultural High Schools draws conference support

Mr E Armstrong of Avondale spoke at the Junior Pioneer Movement conference today noting 38 boys were refused admission to rural high schools. He cited a North Coast student who travels 35 miles daily to Dinmore and was denied entry for lacking required education. He urged reserving classes for country boys.

E. Armstrong Avondale Dinmore Wan Iby

A.C.T. Cricket Association Plans Boost for Turf Cricket

The A C T Cricket Association moves to revitalise the sport by seeking additional turf wickets and possible new clubs. Sub committees target best youth training ages and the inclusion of North three new clubs Turner River side and University to A grade. NASW secretary Harold Heydon reports top line cricketers will be available for matches in Canberra this season.

A.C.T. Cricket Association Tre Pee Saco Ttia N.&w. Cricet Dotetot Boundarien Northree Turner, Riverside and University NASW Anseciation Harold Heydon Association Ganberre Aauson

Australian public to share in britain austerity drive

In a Canberra speech the State Leader of the Country Party Br Mark Bruxner says Australians must bear the hardship from the sterling crisis and criticizes Attlee era missteps. He asserts Britain is a Socialist government victim and links economic blunders to the sterling convertibility decision to be revisited from July 13.

Bydney Australia Britain Paty Mr. Brut Ver Bruxner Labour

Draw Set for Soul Round Home and Home Matches This Week

The week’s draw lists Northbourne II versus Reid 11 and Barton 1 with a bye for Barton in men’s divisions. Mixed divisions feature Reid v ALG and several pairs across teams such as Flinders and Eastlake with multiple byes and withdrawals noted. Numerous players and partners, including Kent, J Barchand, Mahoney, and Mrs Barchard, populate the mixed events across clubs.

Mohd Northbourne II

Canberra junior WW Sydney tennis results at City juniors

Canberra players D Murray L Ommond and P Maemont faced rivals at White City courts. Mind H Nichelle beat KL Queen 6 3. Matches included A Willis 6 0 and J Kottho 6 2. Rutherford Ayers teams posted multiple 6 3 results.

Sydney Canberra City White City Courts Lentes K. Queen L. Ommond D. Murray Ee Ratt Ad Bewien A . Pryory A. Willis C. Montague Ireland Doyie Ly Rees G. Reider P. Burfind A. Wills H. Backgrove Rabey P. Macnicoller Mim J. Kottho Misa Rus Mian M. Rutherford Mine L. Ayers Mian L. Mahaney Mies J Mise M. Rutherford L. Ayers Kotthotan Stan BF

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