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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1947
Page
5
Residents of Acton Guest House voice discontent over the manager’s handling of tenancy issues. They report abrupt actions and insufficient notice, claiming harassment and unlawful entries. Affected residents discuss attempts to resolve concerns with the building’s administrator while seeking tenant protections.
Canberra tradesmen denied claims they lay zero bricks daily. During a Labour Defence meeting, Frank Bomen of the Building Workers’ Inertial Union testified that figures shown by witnesses suggested low output, while opposition leaders challenged the data. Evidence indicated variable daily bricklaying rates and delays for materials, with unions disputing the public works committee figures.
The annual Catholic Bazaar opened at Albert Hall with Mrs. J. B. Porrist and Mrs. J. Browne leading. stalls lined the hall as Misses Mary and Elt Watson waved to attendees. President Mrs. J. B. Porrist, President elect, and Chairwoman Mrs. Purset led the event, with S. Spicer directing stalls and a large crowd enjoying the opening.
In a heated session the Australian government faces opposition over a referendum bill and ongoing price controls. Mr Lang denounces power grabs while Mr Beale and Mr Calwell criticize rationing impacts on meat and cream. debates focus on extending wartime controls and their effect on industry.
The report outlines an investigation in Tasmania involving figures named Bulliven, Cosgrove, and Sullivan and mentions alleged offers of payments and pressure on government officials. It references statements from Mr George Pry and Mr Campbell about prior meetings and positions, with claims linked to a Premier and transport services debates in Parliament.
Readable fragments describe a civic event at Kingston with a carnival and supper, featuring local groups and a golf club. The notice mentions a meeting at 18:00 and references civic projects and a Marty in a New Year context.
A fragmentary listing proposes various home arts and crafts guides including etching drawing lettering and design. It mentions bike parts and tools for sale or instruction and an assortment of odd notes such as a Welsh Corgi and vehicle items with prices and deadlines.
A special meeting of the Lawn Tennis Association demanded the withdrawal of a letter from the BW president and an apology over the selection of Davis Cup selectors. Sir Norman Bronkes said the council may appoint selectors and warned the dispute harms Australian tennis and could move headquarters to Sydney.
The Legislative Council rejected the Building Operations and Guiding Material Control Bill on the second reading by 27 to 0. Minister Matthewa warned the defeat wastes months of work and jeopardizes material supply for projected state projects and war-related dams.
Police responded to a hotel brawl in Bankstown Sydney where two men were detained after shots were fired. Constable Miler and Sergeant Carlton reported a revolver recovered and noted the incident stemmed from a domestic argument. Robert Theodore Galvin was named in relation to the case.
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Increased quotas for preschool children at Canberra’s Ue Canberra Nursery School threaten to raise numbers at the expense of Alder Uburbe. The Nursery Kindergarten Society president Mia Schwinghamaier notes shortages in staff and accommodation and calls for expansion of pre actual petition amid a National Library exhibit.
AinaLEE FROGRENS AWD WELPARE ASSOCIATION general moviling at Ainslie Hall on December 5. A business discussion report AGT references council Sameer Amocia and J. Macretary. GANA ame SOCIETY ANE BUENA CLUB invites.members and friends cordially invited to the club office in Civie Cantry.
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