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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 04, 1947

Page

3

Canberra hostels under fire from minister over totalitarian controls

The interior minister faces criticism from Dr L W Nott and others alleging suppressive acts at government and semi government hostels in Canberra. A public meeting is planned as guests complain of rigid regimes, altered cook staffing, and alleged abuses in guest house operations. The debate targets ministerial responsibility and totalitarian practices in hostel management.

Johnson Canberra LW. Nott Ueste HV Ronnwon Jvensttivenoam Ray Mig Ithe Mintater Acton

Braddon Presbyterian Church Sermon and Center Appointment

Members of the Braddon Presbyterian Church and congregation met on Tuesday to appoint Samamitaes as a center with the Pres at Golam and the Canberra McDonald and AL Parker.

Braddon Presbyterian Church

Canberra City Memtera Nomination for Peenant Games

Canberra City selects a team to represent at the peenant games with players including Howe Cooper H ML Smith Nielson Grooms Fawcett Mitchell Fox Turner Law Clarke Pennant Wess Rowand Johnson Cheetham Joyce Roberts Gilbert Alder Smith Lan caster Styles ED Smith Marshall Bradshaw Griffith Tickner Love and others. Matches listed for Saturday feature HJ Smith versus Groama Chaffe then Mirlton versus Lamb followed by nx versus Joyce Brack versus Love Styles versus Mesking.

Canberra City Memtera Yaar

Engine Trouble Forces Tasman Flying Boat Landing

A Tasman Flying Boat en route from Sydney to New Zealand experienced engine failure at 1000 feet, forcing an emergency water landing near the coast. The craft carried 39 passengers and crew. most passengers planned to continue to New Zealand after engine repairs.

Ae Tasman New Zealand Sydney Zealand Lina Une Base Mre' McCartney Rowe Bay Sim Dr. Oldham Mose Courtney Wellington Rugby’ League Dally Mearenger Aentimantel Uia Vileave Repaisa Pevengers Yous of Tarkae

Canberra Court Records Highlight Disorder and Fines

The Canberra Court docket lists fines for drunkenness and indecent language on a Kingston bus, with multiple defendants including James O'Flnnagan Neill and William David Hay. Other cases cover riding with lights out, failing to lodge tax returns, promissory note disputes, and a dismissed assault charge, plus renewals granted for various licenses and clubs.

James O'Flnnagan Neill Causeway Mom Hitalen Came Beera Court Gilles Street Kingston William David Hay Hay

V C Joins Army in World War II Context

V C of the second World War joins the permanent army. Bergt J A Gordon is noted as a member of the 2/31 Battalion and earned the Victoria Cross during action at Jezreel near Damascus, 40 miles west in June 1847.

Perth J. A. Gordon V.C JezEin Damascus

Clerks Union Strike Persists Amid Shipowner Standstill

Wallin declined to hear a Clerks' Union request for a quick award as the strike endures. Shipowner representatives said the stoppage hampers the loading of ten million pounds worth of Thy. Federal Secretary H Thorne stated the act will continue during the dispute.

Bydney Abr Wallin Clerks’ Union Usipa Mr. H., Thorne

Hiraji Surges in Villiers Stakes Contention

Sydney reports Fray Melbourne Cup winner is backed for the Villiers Stakes though an uncertain starter. Hiraji is entered for both the Villiers and Summer Cup and a decision on his race will be made after a week of recent imtarsat precent.

Sydney Fray Onrdabe Pan Atr Monsoon Sweet Chime Hiraji

Dignifind and Reverent Funerals Text Fragment

Fragmentary OCR notes reference dignified and reverent funerals with initials Kot eEE ed MGR kee. Not enough context to identify person, place, or event.

Kot Eee Mgr Kee

Australia India Test Match Delayed By Wicket Inspection

Brisbane reports a wet wicket inspection at Dan on Wednesday led Bradman and Amarnath to decide that play could resume tomorrow. Australia may join India as weather fading raises chances of a delayed start.

Brisbane Dan Bradman Amarnatha Australia India Qlee

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