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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1947
Page
2
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In Sydney on Wednesday, J Braund claimed a “formula for curing cancer” and said 18 persons were cured while none failed, prompting ministerial scrutiny by medical experts. Mr Currey insisted no payment was required, labeling Braund a quack and noting inquiries would soon verify the claims and assist those treated if true.
Sydney hosts a farmer competition with a state judge next week. The youngest entrant is Ian Robinson a dairy farmer. Contestants hail from Caraki Grimith Ballow Forbes and others as an inspection committee reviews suitability for overseas representation. The three finalists will be announced by Premier McGirr on the judging night.
Melbourne reports warn trade unionists that unless the Waterside Workers Federation lifts the ban on malt imports, Victoria will stop supplying beer production. The warning came before a Trades and Disputes Committee meeting, with adjournment to consult brewery proprietors and shipowners. the committee will reconvene tomorrow morning.
A prominent neineamman and former Special Investigation Branch member are charged with larceny of 6448 wire Tesu valves valued at £6296, belonging to the Commonwealth. Donald Speed and Alan Leslie Penrose, an accountant, face court in Darwin next Monday with charges expected to be heard there.
The article notes a 20 percent production rise and a push toward permanent housing in 1949, with output reaching 500,000 permanent homes by 1949 and a move to convert temporary housing. It cites government measures, wage bonuses, and a November implementation affecting pay to accelerate completion, reporting that by September 600,000 family units had been provided since the end of the war and about 700,000 badly damaged dwellings repaired, housing roughly 2,000,000 people in two and a half years.
Hunting Aerog surveys announces plan to conduct high altitude air surveys over a 10 000 square mile area from 22 000 feet. The project follows postwar civil surveys and adds overseas expeditions in Traq and Arabia. The Freighter aircraft will cover wide tracts to detect oil deposits and map terrain.
Lottery No 1888 drawn today with first prize 35875 Peter'e Luck Syndicate Mrs Florence Heyns In Wins Ltd Oxford Brrest Sydney second prize 20047 Jolly Xmas syndicate Mrs L Togno 2 Allone Avenue Peterahara third prize 7084 aT Byndate A Lata Morta Dock Bil main fourth prize 76488 Sluggo Two Byndicate Mr Morgan 0 Bpit Road Mosman fifth prize 1587 Rest Syndicate L F Lump 124 Bridge Street Sydney Lottery No 1588 will be drawn tomorrow.
Teams named for the Forrest City pennant competition include Rosa Moss Se Howe Cooper H J Smith Niemen Grooms Paweatt Mitchel Martin Fox Law Clarke Lamb Brack and others. Saturday games feature Modiandy Hancock at 1 pm then Marchanty. Sunday adds Meeleing with Longy Peate Challeng Nielaen at 1 pm. Indonesian leader to visit Australia noted with Jahiris departure via Qantas for talks in Canberra.
A government debate discusses compulsory railway workforce union enrollment. The minister notes wartime postponement and current belief that the period may be opportune to enforce compulsory affiliations. Minister O Sullivan cites government support for compulsory action but defers during wartime.
Queensland champion Graham Mc Lachlan will face Victorian star John Bartram and rivals in the Queens and 100 yards title next Saturday. The event supports Olympic Games funds. Treloar previously beat Bartram in January's national 100 yards, while Bartram won the 220 yard in the same meet. Clarrie Hayes plans his first major test against Treloar and Rex Bivey at the state trials on December 27, after declining Queensland championship invitation for preparation reasons.
The Australian Swimming Union seeks a tour of Australia next year by a successful Olympic swimmer and diver to raise competition standards. Back McCann and Arthur O'Connor have resumed training aiming for the Olympic tour as divers and will compete against Australians.
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