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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1948
Page
2
A skeleton was found tied to a stump at the foot of a small cliff in a gorge. A boy carried the news to Hornaby police station about a mile away. Police found rotting clothing but no skull damage. foul play is not ruled out, though a fall over the cliff is suspected.
Report of twins born two days apart in a city hospital after a lengthy ambulance dash. Doctors note two similar Australian cases. both mothers and babies are reported as progressing satisfactorily.
Melbourne news reports in Friday’s edition show the minister denying any plan to deport 600 migrants via the ANA. Calwell indicated uncertainty around the scheme and referenced a supposed insider named Walsh in connection with the affair.
Expert panel tasters evaluate flavors while Driver & Co. showcase auto body repair services in a compact industry notice. The brief highlights tasting expertise and automotive repair offerings, emphasizing service quality and local business presence.
Local event highlights wine producers and tasting sessions as residents explore new varieties. Vendors note limited stock and emphasize moderation while inviting curious guests to sample and compare regional wines.
Fragmentary note contrasts arbitration with union power to strike. It recalls arbitration as a limited tool in industrial conflict and hints at privileges tied to compulsory arbitration, implying unions would not concede the right to strike.
A misread and fragmentary report notes that officials at Australia House faced unusual pressure as grant seekers pressed for nominations after housing problems were cited. The text remains unclear on dates, people, or precise actions.
Sydney reports strong demand for fine Australian wool in women’s fashions. Director Gordon Besrdamore of Sydney Bnow Pty Ltd notes wool as a necessary utilitarian commodity and highlights wool’s presence in Paris garments as a sign of growing interest.
Sydney reports a dramatic court scene as Frank Loyal Weaver 23, amid a string of crimes, threatened self harm after a sentence in July for theft of documents. Police sought him as detectives hunted for the missing man, while court officials adjourned proceedings to consider police and army actions regarding Weaver.
Deane and Jack Mastin of Yellow Rock Albion attended Lyngby Agricultural College in May for a study tour. A Danish center conducted daily experiments with a group of Danish red bulls and balanced rations. Denmark operates 18 research stations on beets clovers corn. An wheat variety is being bred for stronger stems to resist bad weather. Danish cattle are TB free and largely free of contagious abortion and mastitis.
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