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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 13, 1946

Page

3

Pate Optimistic On U S Tennis Team Form In Practice

In Melbourne, Walter Pate notes strong form among U S players at practice ahead of the Davis Cup. He reports Kramer back trouble minor, and discussions continue on team selection with Parker Behr and Mulloy in the frame, while Brown may replace Mulloy if needed.

Melbourne Walter Pate Kooyong Tly Brat Gadis Achoeder ‘Mulloy Talbert Behros Mulloy Pate Kramer Parker Behtoester Brown

Interest Lacking in Table Tennis Event Feels Tepid

The report notes tepid turnout and unclear enthusiasm for a table tennis event as spectators and participants show limited engagement. Organizers face a slow start with few notable contestants and minimal local media attention.

No Extra Holiday At Christmas Proclaimed

Sydney reports the Chief Secretary and Cabinet decide on Friday December 27 to proclaim an additional holiday amid likely severe discussions over food shortages especially meat and bread affecting the community.

Sydney Baddeley

Dignified and Revered Funerals Canberra Funeral Directory

Canberra funeral directory lists Dignified and Revered Funerals as prominent local providers. The guide notes services offered, contact details, and guidance for arranging burials and cremations in the capital region.

James Patrick Title Fight Cancelled

Stadium cards indicate cancellation of the James Patrick title bout. The bout listed as Tommy Ward versus Hunter from Newcastle had 10.11 rounds planned but was called off for the fourth time with Ward failing to outpoint Hunter in a lengthy wagering or boxing sequence.

Tommy Ward Tommy Hunter Newcastle Ward Hunter

Restocking of District Rivers and Streams

The article describes an effort by the department to restock rivers and streams with brown and rainbow trout. Hatchery work at Cotter produced fry from Ballarat stock. incubation was satisfactory and estimated hatchery survival was higher than natural conditions.

Molonglo Paddy Sandor Urive Ballarat Cotter

Record for 800 yards at Manuka Baths

Allan Williams won the 2a senior men's 200 yards freestyle at Manuka Pool, breaking the record by as much as four minutes. Peter Courtney, 14, came one second off the junior record. Various results followed across junior and senior events including medleys, breaststroke and diving, with several placings and times noted for men and women.

Allan Williams Manuka Tata Ldgut H- Dolan Peter Courtney J. Moore R. Byrne Ieee Stephenson Guise S Davidson Sac K. Briant Charlton Aime Mia Braphy N. Balabrigge P. Say Ia le Sewe J. Stephenson

Great Powers outline February sign for new treaty formation

New York reports that the big four foreign ministers from Great Britain France Germany and Italy will align with Hungary Bulgaria and Finland on February 10. Ministers will not attend Paris ceremony in person but will send officials. No decision yet as 17 other nations at the Paris conference await signatories from former enemy nations before ratification.

New York Grea Hungary Bulgaria Finland Parla

Rayon Factory Site at Tomago in Sydney

A damaged report notes a rayon factory site at Tomago near Sydney with mentions of restitution, justice Rooney and production of rayon and other products. It references church histories, legislative efforts, and a claim of 4,000 to 5,000 workers in a dispute involving Courtauld's subsidiary and a soldier.

Sydney Tomago Rooney Bonney An ‘4 Courtauld's

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Kmas Ode Stee U.S Canberra Directoey James.patrick James Goodyear Australia Manuka Baths SH LM. Rucharda P. McGrath Jane AXIS Siruce Ur Rayon Factory Seie Lem Giles Street Kingston Syater
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