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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1947
Page
6
Justice Kinsella said nurses should be notified to only attend demonstrations until a thorough examination is completed. He adopted a recommendation that three should attend tuberculin patras until an expert exam confirms the history and method used.
A recommendation from the A.CT branch of the HAL suggests one regional committee to administer the trust fund in Canberra. President Mr. R. Rowe says a three trustee distress fund has proved adequate. The proposed committee would include ex-service organisations in Canberra and a war widow delegate. Rowe noted the R.L. in Canberra will push for members in the New Year.
The article notes little excitement about the election as 18 candidates compete for nine council seats. Voter turnout stands at 4443 with widespread postal voting from isolated Territorians. Officials expect delays with results likely for three to four weeks as six candidates are chosen and government appointees of eight members may be announced subsequently.
Melbourne report shows Norman von Nida defeating E Nuiamith 7 and 6 at Royal Melbourne in round one of the Amtra Championship. Pickworth beats Holder while Cremin defeats Nagle after three extra holes. Bolger wins 7 and 8 over Clifford. Denehy defeats Anderson 1 up. Martin edges Smith 9 and 8. Von Nida and Pickworth set to meet tomorrow.
Sydney reports the Legislative Assembly passed a bill to abolish the Married Women Teachers Act. The minister noted the act, first enacted in 1932, employed many married women while graduates faced unemployment. Heffron said repealing it would have impacted over 100 schools.
Funeral notices indicate Canberra directors WM Root Night WAM BA streamlined obligations for all relieved parties. Details are sparse in the fragmentary text.
The yards are pushing to launch additional iron framed ships, including a 12000 ton vessel and six thousand ton freighters, expanding output after a recent launch.
A fire broke out in the forward hold of a cargo steamer waiting crew for Queensland ports. It spread to No hold as six motor pumps fought the blaze to pump water and unload the 9000 tons of general cargo. The blaze was still burning six hours later.
Don Bradman will not play for Youth Australia in the Sheffield Shield match at New South Wales in Adelaide on December 20. He says duties as Test selector will keep him in Melbourne for the interstate clash between Queensland and Victoria.
A proposed amendment to the act provides for one advantage set of singles and two short sets of doubles. Each team comprises four players with four substitutes. Singles in compliance is designed to give better practice to junior players who otherwise have few opportunities.
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