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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1947
Page
3
Fragmentary notice outlines actions by Ratan ACARGT BOA in Alva with references to December dates and a coastal or court context. Details are unclear. the record mentions ERP and a consortium, with mentions of a signing or agreement and potential right of something.
Fragmentary text notes a proposed housing development near War They Wick area with covenants, 36 rocks, and three bedroom homes. Mentions brick, veneer, services, and construction in Ocean or O'Connor districts, with prices around 41400 to 1500 pounds, reflecting uncertain era terminology.
A long range freight aircraft completed 41.00 miles daily early this year and transported about 186 cones of solat between Barinas and Caracas in the last two months. The journey between two towns covered 900 miles with two tons of cement hauled on the return. The vessel faced torrential rain and rough ramways, loaded with meat hooks for the return trip. A crew member noted continued operation under tropical storms, totaling some 000 miles in five months and 35000 miles in hours during a five month period. The freighter was hailed as a solution to inland development challenges by Aut authorities.
The Australian Air Board requires the Prime Minister to travel in a four‑engine aircraft for his New Zealand visit beginning next Monday. The decision follows concerns over safety and reliability after recent bomber operations and weather conditions affecting flight plans.
Sydney reports on New Zealand appeals regarding Tron lungs. The speaker stated no funds were obtained and claims to have donated two items to the Royal Prince Henry Hospital. The wording is fragmentary and difficult to parse.
The Minister of Health warned of stricter movement controls, with new limits on travel for under eighteen and other entries. Authorities said they would not hesitate to take further steps if necessary to curb movement.
The State Conciliation Committee has granted wage increases for breadcarters with new rates applying from January 1 next year. The document sets a minimum wage of 48 shillings and 17 pence for yardmen and outlines adjustments for other breadcarter duties.
The International Sugar Council cites a world sugar production surplus of 1,078,000 metric tons. Excess stock has been added to world reserves and some allocations have been directed to the International Food Council.
Reports from Adelaide indicate several paralysis cases due to encephalitis linked to a virus. A study by the Central Board of Health notes multiple children affected, with another death at the same hospital, marking a concerning outbreak in the region.
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