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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1947
Page
4
A personal sympathy message expresses thanks for tributes and prayers from relatives and friends. The note mentions the Wallace family and the gratitude for support during a recent loss, inviting continued thoughts and love for those who have passed.
A late 19th or early 20th century legal notice outlines an order to collect the estate of Edward Campbell of Canberra. It requests claimants verify via affidavit by a specified date and directs the Acting Curator of Estates to report all known heirs. The notice includes a vacancy ad for a housemaid, plus multiple job listings for a messenger, a nun’s assistant, a fort construction project, and a cook general helper with Xmas timing.
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a verdict awarding C2000 from the sale of Ene Inte Bir JoyMan Smith to the widow Robert Victor Bunith. The appeal against the award was dismissed as the estate was settled and the parties noted.
Canberra forecast for the next 24 hours from the meteanologies ristion shows light skies yesterday with improving conditions. Expect overcast cloud, moderate north east winds, and a transition toward clearer weather later today.
Fragmentary weather notes from Canberra and surrounding areas list temperatures, wind, and barometric readings. The text references times, minimums, and gusts, but many figures are garbled, leaving an incomplete snapshot of daily conditions with multiple unreadable segments.
Canberra Grammar School announces an urban country allocation near the National Capital’s north, offering modern facilities for both academics and sport. The boarding school highlights strong house and sport programs and invites prospective students to apply for a prospectus and admission details. Headmaster Casherré Grammar School, Canberra AC
Tasmanians see public ethics strained as a Royal Commission probes serious charges against the Premier and public officials. Calls grow for resignation or stepping aside until the inquiry ends, with critics noting delays and political entanglements affecting governance.
The speaker stressed that borrowings on lands up to 28 000 were subject to a discretionary approval process. The investor assessment noted that consent for lending rested with the Treasurer, indicating tight fiscal control.
Queensland government to kick off a major Blair Athol coal project with Jes Tele Supply Corp. The plan foresees more than 12 million pounds invested and up to 66 million to come, aiming to develop the field and boost output to about 3 million tons of coal annually.
In a period of severe rainfall, wheat fields suffered widespread damage. Flooding and river levee breaches impacted crops along the Worth Coast and Kempsey district. Officials report heavy rains delayed planting and disrupted harvest plans, with significant losses and government measures being considered for affected grain.
Vice regal Hin, acting Governor General Mr. W J McKell attended a Handel oratorio at Albert Hall Canberra. Governors General and Mr McKell were present at the Combined Church Choice of Canberra and the Liedertafel Geledestra of Goulburn concert to raise funds for the Bayonne Children Fund yesterday evening.
The Australian War Memorial profits fund donations to servicemen and memorial purposes after a carnival run by the War Memorial Club. Close finishes dominated the swimming events with multiple races recorded, yardages and times noted for youth and senior divisions.
A chaotic OCR fragment describes a funeral for Somrades with Gregan Kimpton Mc Bonin and about 46 mourners. It mentions Canberra memorials, General Cemetery, and a church service led by Reverend Barrie with ACT officials present. Names and places are inconsistently captured, but the text signals a formal funeral with a memorial service.
Two armed men attacked the Grave Commission at Hookwnod Cemetery in Sydney, breaking a cabinet but finding no money. They fled in a motor car. Detectives searched the area but found no trace of the assailants. Police learned there was no money day and the Communion was expected to pay out 2000 tomorrow.
Limited apruceteres beige cleared from Verranmle nursery offered for Christmas use. Tubbed treme only provided with pine branches waul at Acton Nursery after 11E. Applications and dates required, bem mastle.
Weather clouds blocked observation of a predicted comet last night. Officials at the Ait Tromlo Observatory reported failure to sight the celestial visitor while cables from Copenhagen offered no decisive information on its path or visibility.
Miners are ordered back to work as a tribunal reports on the incident. The ruling warns of action by the tribunal for any failure to obey, with measures under review and enforcement pending.
Inquiries into railway costs are being demanded amid reports that costs could rise by 2,500,000 pounds compared with prior periods. The Transport Department is urged to explain the anticipated increases and compare them to earlier work.
Rain and damp forecast threaten the four day test starting tomorrow with heavy play likely. India and Australia prep with key players such as Hasare Phadkar Amie Bashi Kinchenchand Nayudy Iran among others to counter weather risks and seize an advantage.
Fragmentary report mentions sporting event terms and export topics, naming unclear persons and places. The readable text hints at a race or arena context and potential references to Farhalion Bots Rong and AUR export use, but details are obscured.
The Commonwealth Government plans a gradual end to imported goods subsidies via liquidation methods. Senator Courtice notes prices may rise but aims to avoid rapid household disruption. The policy contrasts wage and commodity subsidies with a staged reduction to align landed costs and consumer prices.
An expedition led by Commander Kat Sik Oar of FLAN sails from Australia to Antarctica aboard the Wyatt Karp and Aus Tallac National Antarctic Reward Expedition. The voyage seeks a permanent base site, with plans to reach Heard Island and Macquarie Island while conducting explorations and scientific work. The crew includes Captain Campbell and features radar and sounding gear for oceanic and atmospheric measurements.
A packed audience attended Handel's Messiah performed by the Canterbury Combined Church Choirs at Albert Hall with the Leeds orchestra. The concert featured Sydney tenor Bryson Taylor and soloists Mya Moore, Mas Fricker, and others delivering strong interpretations, despite a shaky start from the orchestra and limited rehearsal. The performance concluded with the Hallelujah Chorus drawing a grand communal response.
Sydney dated report states Morris Weller, 30, died after a truck overturn on Mt Victoria Pass Tuesday night while hauling postal equipment. He died at Kn Toombs Hospital following the road accident, the lorry laden with cargo overturned on the ascent. Authorship and exact location details are unclear due to OCR damage.
Fragmented notes describe an insect invasion near Adelaide with terms like eight mile front and walls?era murkiness. The garbled text references advancing pests and vague locations, suggesting a disrupted report on an agricultural infestation.
Melbourne report notes a meeting at Tradua Hall Cottage urging the press and radio to provide impartial coverage of Commonwealth banking proposals. Secretary JH stout says Australians deserve uncoloured truth, while Victorian RO head warns of a barrage of propaganda against government plans from newspapers.
In Melbourne the Victorian tennis championship saw Quist defeat Brown 8-1 6-4 1-2 and Sidwell beat Brink 3-6 6-4 2-6 8-6 in semifinal play. doubles saw Longanit and Bolton upset Bre and Newcnnity, with Bevis and Ashford taking a 7-0 lead in mixed.
In Grisbane a Criminal Court jury found Constable Alan Martin not guilty by reason of insanity in the murder of Thomas Lave. Medical testimony suggested he suffered from a split personality. The verdict followed proceedings while the governor held authority over detention.
In General Sessions today George Glen faced charge for stealing £407 from the Melbourne General Cemetery department. The accused pleaded not, was moved for three years as secretary, and subsequently remanded on bond after admission of guilt in the restricted atmosphere of the proceedings.
Hospital officials report sharp increases in births and patient load amid staff shortages and overcrowding. Nurses and doctors voice concern over limited maternity beds, restless wards, and need for auxiliary care areas to support new mothers and infants.
motorists warned petrol supply may tighten as government and service officials urge conservation. ministers say limited monthly allocations will curb consumption and retailers have advised drills to reduce demand amid potential rationing.
The Governor General announced posthumous George Cross and George Medal awards to several servicemen. Recipients include Captain Jone Colin Ma Rew of Auburn and Henry Nichole, with other honours granted to individuals from Milsons Point and Rootinarm. The ceremony honored wartime service and memorialized fallen heroes.
A fragmented report notes minister Benator Courter and Swati Houli discussing rising costs for workers. Authorities consider profit-based price hikes and wage pressure, with a deputation seeking publication of approved increases. The text cites potential rises up to 100 percent on essential goods.
An OCR fragment reports a labor council plan to camp or press for price control measures. It mentions AyDNEY and Labonte in a campaign context and hints at public interest and potential actions to influence policy. Exact details are unclear due to garbled text.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe munitions loading and arrival at a wharf with unclear names and dates. The text includes references to Barwie ad ney and Os SP and mentions a department bringing sand. No coherent narrative or verifiable details emerge.
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