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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1947
Page
2
In the interim notes, Hawite aims to teach top form in the upcoming season while Aral assists in adapting to his old position. The piece mentions Geeeesiess and Quean as potential favorites, with early expectations built around their strong preparations and respective prospects for success.
A fragmentary notice mentions Mr. G. A. Indyess and Mr. Findlay in relation to the industrial board chairman position. It lists Mr. H.R. Government, the trades representative Mr. Hawkins, and Mr. 8. near South Trater End as named or considered.
The article notes changes to diplomatic vehicle plates across nations. Canada and China assign specific two digit plates to officials while Denmark and the United States adjust allocations to reduce record confusion. The American Embassy cars receive new pairs 11 and 12 under an improved scheme.
In East Melbourne a 78 year old woman, Mary Stackpole, was found dead at her residence. Police say she suffered throat injuries and arrested a suspect on murder charges. The accused appeared in City Court and was remanded. Police later recovered a flat iron as part of the investigation.
Official estimates claim about 100000 dead in Western Punjab as Sikhs and Hindus tally similar figures. Reports describe mobs attacking minorities, with India and Pakistan taking steps to form commissions and ease tensions.
Recent rains washed a portion of the upper Cotter and Paddy's River streams, coloring mountain waters and signaling a movement of enthusiasts toward the upper reaches. Mr. C. Radford leads a party inspecting the altered flow and terrain.
Northbourne players named for upcoming events include Boag Nish Mrs Boag and Boag siblings in mixed and men sections. Teams listed show Mlab Keane Mies Wal jee ae ee oy B and other entries with Dixon Roberts armen McDoneld Curran and Amaral among selections for C Mixed II and B Mixed categories.
Thorndey Lottery No 1540 drawn with principal prizes listed. First prize No 0944 went to The Sunk Syndicate led by B Barden of Pittwater Road Brookvale. Second prize No 76864 awarded to Q Bennett of 65 Burwood Road Balmore. Third prize No OSABS to Transport syndicate led by J C O willhea Wee Was Birest. Fourth prize No 81406 to Black cat syndicate of Mra Rolls 119 Bruce Street. A. Smith of Balmain claimed a fifth prize. Lottery No 1041 will be drawn tomorrow.
Canberra builders at Riverside Hostel decided last night not to hold a stop work meeting today. They appointed a committee to interview the director. Mr Morton said the Potts interview was satisfactory and future bus transport to Nerrabandsh and Turner would be arranged at a cost of 2d per trip.
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