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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1948
Page
3
The union employees and companies oppose a clause risk widening industry terms. Mr J C West argues it offers no advantage to employers. Mr C Crofta says advisers urge saving industry for other work if allowed. Hearing remains incomplete.
Sir Raven Doubt may run in either the Villiers Stakes or Summer Cup as trainer Mr Kirwin discusses plans. He had intended sending the gelding for a spell but encountered difficulties arranging a return to racing.
The Deputy Prices Commissioner announced an increase to 4d per pint in Canberra amid rising labor and transport costs. A 10d per quart delivered price mirrors the 4d per pint rise in cream, with higher fat content imports and special preservation treatment cited. The Dairy Society may seek compensation to avoid further price hikes as detention measures are considered.
The court heard that in late 1944 Henry George Forshaw acted at Ward’s request as a nominee in a timber syndicate. Harcourt Garden testified Ward’s father asked him to participate, while Forshaw said no money was received though documents were shared. The hearing will proceed.
London reports Eddie Miller, the Australian boxer, and South African Tommy Lombard set a potential title clash at Albert Hall. Miller appears cut over the left eye but uses experience to counter Lombard, while Ronnie Clayton watches the Empire featherweight prospects.
The Canberra Hospital Auxiliary will discuss plans for entertaining hospital mates at the Christmas event. The next meeting is on Monday, December 13, to be held in the nurses quarters at the hospital.
Members of the Canberra Rotary Club and Des Des Christman will donate a toy to the BCPA charity effort. Captain L Loess leads the Canberra tas team aiming to set a Trans Pacific airliner record and reduce the time to 14 minutes off the record.
Victoria faces Queensland next Wednesday in a regional contest. Player Young, W. Gumby is noted among the lineup as the teams prepare for the game, with any earlier details from the transcript suggesting a tight warning for supporters.
Sydney buyers show keen activity as wool prices rise in opening sales. E A Gunning tops the market at 131d while Berrissie seller and Ta. P. Hart push values high for fine merino fleece and skirtings. Strong demand from Russia drives prices, with gains from 10 to 38 percent amid competitive bidding.
Canberra City Club announces weekend fixtures with A and B grade teams set to meet City at Saturday venue. Notable players include Heyes, Hellier, Brack, Turner, Cooper, and several others listed for City and Forrest matches. Also a government asked for a £200,000 annual grant to support wine advertising campaigns.
Fragments of a poetic line describe a sleek cat with enigmatic charm. The odd phrasing hints at a playful, almost whispered riddle about a mysterious feline presence.
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