Victorian tennis: Australians dominate Davis Cup ties
The Australian pairs Bromwich and Long defeat Kramer in a 3 1 set match as Victoria overwhelms the Americans. Quint Innen defeats Parker in a separate men’s match while Lang and Brown win the women’s doubles, with Packer’s influence noted in coaching and play amid a Davis Cup context.
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Guard scars off se ransackers at Kingawood road
An air force guard reports thwarting a theft at Beingelly Road in Kingawood. Thieves escaped with furniture including curtains and a trunk after smashing through a door. Police noted prior similar incidents but no arrests were made.
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Canberra court convicts drivers in liquor and traffic offenses
A Canberra Court of Petty Sessions hears multiple cases. Joseph Moore pleads guilty to driving under influence after a wreck on Donald Street. Other defendants face fines for driving offences, possessing liquor near public halls, and related incidents. The court restores licenses and imposes costs where applicable.
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Parliament House overtime claims spark union action
An extended claim action emerged at Parliament House as the Liquor Trades Union presented a 1087 hour overtime demand for staff. A subsequent case covered a former waiter and another worker with 2007.8 extra hours sought, while government promises on gazetting after six months remained unfulfilled. Issues of wage parity, leave, and Liquor Trades awards were discussed amid calls for departmental information and union backing.
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Immigrant Tradesmen Committed to Voyage to Australia
The minister said the party of British builder immigrants would travel on a comfortable voyage. It includes 49 carpenters, 35 bricklayers, 3 builders’ labourers, 24 painters, 16 plumbers, 37 brickworkers, 5 electricians, 4 steamfitters, 2 fitters and turners, plus 4 screwers. The group received farewell messages from British and Commonwealth officials and a medical inspection headed by Dr. Redshaw reported good health among applicants.
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Canberra Guide Scene and Court Fines Report
A Canberra district report outlines traffic fines for Clement Forman and Garry Teo Hibbard, with detailed notes on a government patrol display by guides. The piece also covers a parliamentary reception, Brownie Pack enrollments, Ranger visits, and a theft charge brought against Donald Areeory Curiton, including a cheque case and court proceedings.
Plays for Free Speech in Postwar Budget Fight
A reader letter from Doris Cameron, dated December 4, 1946, argues for prioritizing children's welfare over tree planting in national spending. The writer supports Director at the Centre, praising a perceived commitment to freedom from restraint and child wellbeing. The piece critiques fence conditions and calls for spending to reflect child interests above other national recognitions.
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Alands
Canberra City Pennant Team Selections For Saturday Match
Canberra City B Pennant players named for Saturday’s home match at Pornt against Canberre B11 include Prior Mancotk Alaer Cathotrt Roberuy aakehall Metiaen HE Smith Gilbert Johnson Tickner Stevena Cheatham Taylor HD Smith Atartin. Weekend fixtures list Moss v Fox Snow v Grimth H. Bt. Smith v Wootten Mancett v Neilson Pxton v Wallace D Smith v Cheetham.
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Plane Forced Landing Near Barrow Creek North of Burrow Creek
A twin-engined monoplane en route to Barnes made a forced landing near Barrow Creek about 25 miles north of Barrow Creek in Adelaide on Wednesday. The occupants Captain WG Padlt and two others were injured but the aircraft damaged. They wandered all night and reached Barrow Creek in the morning exhausted.
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Clash over state mental hospital site in Sydney
A dispute erupted between Health Minister Str. Kelly and Cumberland County Council over a proposed State Mental Hospital site. The cost was listed as 109,000 and positions differed on Ryde versus Reveley. Final decision rests with Local Government Minister to resolve where the hospital will be built.
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