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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1947
Page
2
Government considers tighter price controls and selective dollar purchase limits to curb unemployment effects. Cabinet aims to show restraint while shifting manpower to new vocations, with Australia seeking positive policy steps and potential production boosts to offset reduced consumption.
A Native girl succumbed after a shell exploded during a fire. The incident details remain unclear as responders transported the victim on a operating table and authorities investigated potential causes and location.
Cabinet orders drastic reductions in Australia dollar imports for current year. Immediate 10 percent cut in petrol consumption across all classes and limits on imports and purchases. Government proposes shifting focus to Australian exports, controlling capital equipment and raw materials, and restricting travel remittances to curb outlays.
A long list of students from Catholic and Anglican Canberra grammar and convent schools receives grades and credits across multiple years. Names such as Judith Adamson, Elaine Merriman, and Margeret Tur appear among grade V to VI honours, with many others noted for their achievements and class standings.
Her Excellency Mrs. W J Makell presided at the annual service hosted by Canberra Grammar School. The event honored Centre Church England Dirks Grammar School and Albert, with remarks on community education and upbringing.
The first of the Tonruk class destroyers will be launched at Cockally Dockyard, Burney, on December 29, witnessed by Mrs Riordan. The ceremony marks Australian efforts to speed up materiel for defense as wartime production continues amid prior delays.
A Canberra council meeting outlined continuing YWCA activities with government support. The farewell event featured speakers and guests from the WE A and local groups who urged ongoing Canberra engagement and a presentation program.
Ministers debated how the South Baskern District Parliament should be enlarged after the census. A special sub-committee will consider the issue before a final decision.
Weather data for Canberra Fairbairn on a Monday records a foggy start with barometric pressure near 30.082 inches. Temperatures reach a daytime high around 96.7 and fall to a low near 38. Winds peak at 38 mph late night. Rainfall minimal with scattered readings.
In Adelaide two young boys aged 12 and 6, Lubert Gordan Pierais and Geofteey Davia Michele, disappeared after leaving home Monday afternoon. A search found their bodies near Egsewich, with investigators noting the tragedy stemmed from wandering away from property.
A report from Melbourne states potato growers threaten disruption under a pact, risking shortages. Officials deny a shortage in Victoria while noting potential export limits and Western Australia sugar signals. The industry faces measures that could limit supply and raise prices.
A fragmented report from a Mille Board Inquiry discusses pricing anomalies for milk and related dairy products in Sedinary district areas. Colonel Macarthur Cunlow of Menangle advocates adjusting prices for pint and quart measures noting past inconsistencies and the impact on local supply.
Perth cricket report details Western Australia in the first innings with notable scores and bowling figures. Lambert took 6 for 84, Freer 5 for 134, Ring 3 for 130. Jinks 138 stood out with a high score while Loxton and Pothergill contributed. Total reached 420.
Sydney hosts the Country Week Women s cricket carnival with strong bowling by Bathuret and Morcom and 44 by Nash. Narratives include Larehaan s 30, Loake 4, Thornton 7, and White s 1990 runs as Boulton and Thornton head a low total 4/5 and Whitesman 0/4.
Fragmentary OCR text references Budapest treaty signals and a person named Hillary Somerset Frere, with unclear context and date after Monday.
The Housing Director outlines Commonwealth and state housing developments, policy progress, and funding plans including 2,000 homes, postwar targets, and the role of public housing in industrial town development. It notes labour challenges, industry growth, and the Commonwealth Building Authority’s research and building material programs.
The government outlined a proposed fees scheme described as essential to operation. Senator McKenna indicated the plan would enable the government to proceed with the program, though details remained unclear and contested.
The misister for wealth and book of services states he has given no thought to a future political career. He says he did not intend to contest any Labour seat in the forthcoming 1948 elections. Senator McKenna indicated uncertainty about party plans and potential vacancies in the House of Representatives.
The October figures show an increase in assets for trading banks by £14,000,000 with total assets reaching £904,083,000 and a comparative October 1944 figure of £202,895,000. Four notes were trimmed during October versus the same period in 1944 according to Dr Wilson’s analysis.
Sydney journalist Munda Katert Bardiey records the probate case of Robert Bradley a recluse living near Orange who vanished after an apparent fortune claim. The 2 18,000 pound sum was sought by his brother and probate judge Weave granted to wear the death of Bradley in 1884 after a long search failed to locate him.
Proceedings reveal details of payments to party funds and questions about whether bookmakers contributions influenced policy. Witnesses discuss loans to Premier Cosgrove and personal financing linked to hotel ventures, with testimony on fund disbursements and party influence.
In Sydney on Saturday afternoon two men Keith Nebille 28 and Ralph Jamey 27 were charged with break and enter at Alan Camp’s home, stealing a wedding present. A police officer said Neville’s niece was the victim. Bail set at 100. Local authorities pursue further details.
The Ainslie Progress Association executives aim to revive the group with a New Year push led by Secretary Dr Atcherrey. Members note prior lack of resident interest and pledge renewed effort to sustain community welfare activities.
The Secretary of the Department will remain at the helm beyond retirement age after a late year decision. The official has long been linked with railway transportation and the ongoing management of the ministry’s portfolios.
A reading of notes and discussions suggests private hospitals facing unsustainable finances may need to shut operations. Officials warn that prolonged losses threaten patient care and prompt reconsideration of funding. The debate centers on feasibility of continued private operation versus public support.
Warwick match reports a WHDIA N bowler delivering four overs with four wickets. Despite garbled scoring, names like Amarr Bellea and Phadkar appear, with mentions of Laliner, Allen, Campbell, and Reid not out. The readable facts indicate a strong bowling performance and a contested innings.
Metropolitan scorecard shows Wrilliant City defeating Country with Cooper delivering standout innings. Players Carrol, Kerahaw, Yeates, Le Courcey and Capers among contributors as Waverly’s Dudley Ett starred in a high tempo chase at Sydney Cricket Ground.
Fragmentary OCR sports notes list numerous names, yards and scores from a meeting at an unidentified venue. The legible items mention Betsy, a winner on a high jump event, various participants and distances, and attendance issues, but key details are garbled.
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