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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1947
Page
3
Washington officials and analysts debate the scope of Marshall Plan aid for Europe. A conference of 16 nations is described as considering substantial U.S. funding in the coming year to bolster economic recovery and stability across the continent.
The Interior Department received over 100 applications for plants and shrubs in recent weeks. No new applications will be accepted after August 30 due to high demand. Plants are grown for departmental use in nurseries, with surplus allocated to households once needs are met.
The Postmaster General Senator Cameron stated there would be no cheap television sets. He criticized the high cost of television service and warned against expectations of inexpensive receivers amid ongoing debates over broadcasting policy.
The State Parliamentary Labour Party urged the Chief Secretary to amend the Gaming Act to permit night trotting. The minister expressed cautious reply amid disputes from Agricultural Societies, citing ongoing submissions and timing against the economic situation. Deputations noted concern over bloodstock movements to other stalls.
Raw sugar unloaded from ships at Amomi y Wodasutay and Pyrmont days described. Unloading delays caused by airike and other disruptions. Ten ships chartered to the Commonwealth Governors until unloading completes, after which they revert to former owners.
A Dutch cricket match clash is stirred by policy on Queen Wilhelmina's birthday. Het Dagblad reports Lieut General H Epoor of the NEL influenced the decision to bar Dutch personnel from participating, shaping the British team's stance.
In Melbourne a fox terrier named Lanaie saved 15 year old Morice who was blind and attacked by two men at a house next to another residence. The dog climbed an anti fence and woke Morice’s family, prompting intervention.
A pilot evacuated a large sum during a flight near a mountain area. The crew recovered most of the cash but remained puzzled by the jettisoned money and its exact whereabouts after the incident.
Seventeen rinks sign for the Canberra Public Service bowlog event to begin on the Parliamentary green in Raturney with 21 ends per game. Knockout format, 6d green fee and 1s 6d flag fee to be paid before commencement. Matches listed across rounds with players named and a meeting at the Canberra Bowling Club on Thursday September 8 for officer elections and rule amendments to move the rest season to July.
Ray Romain of King's College London established a world record in the University games by winning the 200 metres breast stroke in 3 minutes 4 seconds on Wednesday at Paris.
The Canberra Musical Society hosted a reception where conductor Mr Groavers and Mr Goossens urged authorities to improve Albert Hall acoustics to allow better central concerts in the ACT. They criticized the stage and seating as hindering performances and noted the percussion section dominated. Enthusiastic attendees praised the idea of a stronger national symphony presence.
A Canberra grocer explains experiments reducing deterioration of fruit and vegetables after transport. Using cooling and temperature regulation, losses dropped from about 25 percent to under 10 percent over two years. He notes transport time to market and road carriage affect freshness, with shorter trips performing better than longer travels in heat. He aims to identify best varieties and apply findings widely.
Rough, typo-filled report notes nearly a dozen people from central South Wales planned travel via Canberra to Orange Center in a joint coach and air offer. It mentions concerns about holiday schedules and rapid transport to capital cities, with confusion over transport modes and routes.
AAP Reuters report from Auckland describes currency blockages and dollar shortages affecting New Zealand’s economy. The piece notes pressures on trade with Australia and planned government actions, including pulp and paper projects to bolster exports amid funding constraints.
Park crews in Canterra Lage are clipping back hedges and pruning trees after shortages held up work all year. Officials plan to maintain beauty as hedges exceeding three feet are trimmed, with experiments suggesting a new hedge cutter may be introduced soon.
A social committee from Hotel Canberra formed to raise funds for the Food for Britain Fund. The group organized a dance and donated proceeds to the Red Cross. Organizer Mrs A Gerbutt said plans include more events in coming months, starting with a dance at Trades Hall on Tuesday.
A St John Ambulance Association class for 30 aims to renew wartime interest. Secretary Mr F F Douglan Yeaterday says hundreds trained in first aid in earlier years, but interest waned in the last 18 months. Recruits will join the brigade which covers sporting events and river pools in December.
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