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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1948
Page
2
Fragmentary text describes an illustrated address related to worticulturists. The readable portions mention a beeture event and a Boor fund, with unclear names and places. Further details are unreadable in the preserved OCR.
Incomplete text describes a lab room at a venue possibly in Ube VIA Co Cratre and notes cheaper price now, but details and entities are unclear.
In Victoria the country party and liberals clash over premier and cabinet appointments. Parliament convenes amid division as the Litt writer notes Moltway and Atta Dearie slated for ministerial roles. The stalemate persists with no party majority ready to yield.
A youth reportedly entered the Victor’s shop in Procedility Arcade and asked about a plan to steal a watch. The suspect, described as a young man, attempted to flee with a wristwatch valued at 000, but the crime is still under investigation and police seek witnesses.
The Canberra weather note records a barometer reading and temperatures with details difficult to parse. It mentions a barometer around e708 inch and references various provisional times and locations, indicating fluctuating maximums and conditions. readable elements point to a brief meteorological update.
The Labor and Industry aimeter announced a penny halt price raise to bread shill across the state from tomorrow with exceptions for reduced bread. The Victorian Government reports a similar increase while the Commonwealth Prices Commission had raised bread prices in Canberra.
Fragmentary OCR from Port Melbourne Court documents notes a Wounded with Intent charge involving Corge Henry Copa and a reference to rainfall suppressions and district actions. The legible portions indicate a murder related element and court proceedings with various names and dates obscured.
English women clinched a dramatic victory in a tightly contested race. Key performances included Kelly Flaherty and Shane Power with standout sprint efforts, while England secured the win by a narrow margin, signaling a strong display from both teams in a high tension match.
Reliable sources said William Webb, president of the Encarnational military final and Major General ae inay in Russia, refused to approve executions. The article notes a narrow margin with votes counted to four in favor and one against.
An unclear draft mentions Vietnam policy and a conference debate failing to address Parma quarry questions along with unnamed figures. The garbled text suggests political tensions and stalled proceedings affecting party strategy and association actions.
The Barton House residents’ meeting raised complaints over meals and hostel charges. Witnesses described government hostels serving meals at tables, with mixed views on outsourcing and a planned board to grant allowances. Residents and officials discussed cooperation, costs, and potential reforms amid objections and support.
At an ACT council session Commissioner C Williamson outlined milk subsidy details. Discussions covered former prices, production increases since 1988, and distribution methods with Dr. Mott and Mr Shakespeare weighing in on government policy and municipalization ideas.
Melbourne reports rapid scoring in a festival cricket match as Bradman and Bassett lead with centuries and half centuries. The innings total reached 430, with Barns contributing a brisk 10,000 spectators watched the near-record display. Bowler Noblett and Johnson featured for the defense, while Lindwall and McCool starred in the bowling.
Court High rules that Bishop Wylde breached ritual laws by prescribing a communion service with improper symbols. Justice Williams and Justice Rich note evidence of doctrinal breaches and unorthodox practices at Bathurst, Ringwood, and related churches. Wylde ordered to pay costs. injunction remains tied to Anglican service standards.
Reported high court ruling concerns Chow Maung Ghing and another Chinese man convicted of assault on a native. The court held it lacked jurisdiction to try the charge as framed. evidence described tying the native, suspending him, and alleged theft of cigarettes.
Aydney reports more than 2,000 people gathered at the offices of the Legion of Ex- Servicemen and Women to lodge applications for 1600 brick cottages. The project would provide exclusive fee housing for ex servicemen and women on a 304 acre block near the metropolitan tram. Building would begin soon after the land was released by the Lands Minister.
A Canberra court heard conflicting statements as a case tied to false pretenses unfolded involving a defendant linked to farmer Willem Wood. The trial connected a note planted in a letter to a detained suspect, with postal delivery details and a later admission of deception discussed during proceedings.
Tuesday report outlines a proposed £30,000 clothing factory in Melbourne by Mr. A. Lathem, with ties to Sydney and London. The plan suggests expansion to Australia, claiming availability of over 100 workers and potential domestic book value, while noting nearby offers and import options.
The Full Bench of the Industrial Court today upheld the March 267 decision by John Maite and Ben Pay of the firm publishers of the Herald. The Herald was fined 62 with costs and additional penalties. The case involves a separation dispute and publication actions against the Herald.
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