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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1947
Page
2
A fragmented note describes prisoners in a gaol forming and presenting their own programme. It recalls a man who could compose and sing, and mentions a wife and children who listened. The text references a Browncast device and years of contemplation.
Residents of Weelauperre and friends attended a dedication service for the Shumack Memorial Liprars at Canberra Drill Hall. The event honored the late Mr. Shumack with a YMCA backed youth leadership fund and remarks from officials and a private secretary to the King.
A government review proposes reviving King’s Birthday celebrations with an official display and public events. Critics argue the ceremonial effort neglects modern expectations and international diplomacy, urging clear guidance and qualified leadership for the observance.
The Commonwealth Conciliation Commissioner Mr Murray Stewart denied withholding judgment on the NW railwaymen overtime claim. The union had placed a ban and warned of a protest, delaying delivery of the judgment raising concerns of railway chaos across the state during the Christmas period.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe proposed changes to department duties and budgeting to avoid Christmas or New Year publications. It notes previous years' practices and the possibility of abandoning certain departments to trim operations.
Fragmentary weather note from Canberra describes patchy rain and showers, mainly in highlands, with mild to warm temperatures. Winds shift from southwest to southeast, and the text mentions a forecast for the prior day with light thaw in some areas.
Fragmentary weather notes describe barometric readings and vague forecasts for Canberra. The mixed gibberish lists pressure values and distant times with unclear units and locations, yielding no coherent forecast or actionable data.
The regent’s tally last night combined returns from multiple parish events. Listed amounts include £2008 at Babich, £1328 at Hingston, and smaller sums from Children of Mary and St Kers. Ten ward committees were named with prize names like Chrysimar cake and Mex Here jit Baby ast.
The recreation centre committee announced hire rates for the main hall and rooms at the Cannery Drill Hall. Rates include tenting, lounge, and lighting, with variations for hours and setup. A survey of the building prompted interior department recommendations for improvements and furnishings.
London reports plans to shift focus to cheaper films and increase output. Aran Raph signals a probable move toward cost efficiency, aiming to boost production for midyear release windows.
National Wool Selling Board reports strong five month total of wool realizations surpassing eighteen million. Average greasy wool price rose compared with 1947 figures while sale volumes for greasy and long-wool categories showed gains. November figures indicate continued strength with substantial tonnage sold at auction.
The readable lines describe a chaotic incident with gunfire and an explosion, mentioning Magwell Clive Witcox and locations in Wat the aight of fle left ey. Readable content is fragmented and lacks a clear sequence of events or outcome.
Police chased a man through Hawthorne and onto a boat after he fled a home break in. Officers fired warning shots and the suspect was recaptured and taken to the watchhouse on charges of bow-and arrow? stabbing and related offenses.
Officials plan a wide inspection of hotel pricing and practices amid complaints of overcharging and malpractice. The investigation targets suspected rate gouging and improper fees as authorities vow strict enforcement.
Canberra faced record rainfall with Sullivan's Creek and Upper Watercourses flooding. The Walker Bureau warned of continued wet conditions, road damage, and advised farmers to relocate livestock away from the Holongie River floodplain.
Four players from the ACT have been chosen to represent Bogtern Districts once more against the Indians at Mamike Oval Vale. Names include Robinson Goulburn Bury na McNamars Robertson and Ma Wark Canberra. The 12th man will be named on match day. The wicket keeper is Jack McNamare Queanbeyan and Lor Lees Northbourne.
Results from the Canberra swimming ace held Saturday show top entries across age groups. Highlights include Briant winning the seven year group with 10.1 seconds, Grambe leading the nine year class at 14.3, and Pieiliy clocking 37 seconds in the under ten division. The meet also records times for relays and younger categories, with several swimmers posting pace marks and federation notes.
A Catholic commemoration argues for Christian education funded by parents and communities. The speaker defends religious schools against state funding cuts, calling for parental rights to educate children in Christian morality and heritage, and condemning sectarian bias and government control.
A fragmentary report notes the prime minister with Cabinal proposing a committee on new import notices from dollar areas. It states two months of import suspension from dollar sources and signals a limited timeframe with no decision to remove the license yet. The minister for trade and customs has been authorized to state licenses.
Reports show Labour retaining Hartley but with a narrower margin as results from the Legislative Assembly contest emerge. Independent Latour's count nears 1488 to 138, while Liberal and other factions fail to surge, prompting resignation chatter and commentary on national policy shifts.
City 108 7 Danberre and Parkes lead in a tight basketball clash as City edges to a 31-23 win. The game features close scoring, key plays by Holden, Heyes, and Leeper, and a last effort by Uriah to seal victory amid a charged crowd.
The Canberra Chub competition featured multiple social games and singles results. Medland beat Mancutk 31-08 to win the abets championship with Hancock contributing key singles. various players from Newcastle Dubbo and local clubs posted scores including 30-16 and 24-21 as the event concluded.
Reuters from Hong Kong notes a move to appoint women to the judiciary with discussions in progress at the rectorate. The article highlights names and potential seats though exact figures remain uncertain.
Pickworth takes Melbourne golf title in a tight finish as Raya Mer litre and other contenders vie for the prize. The match drew steady crowds and highlighted Pickworth's steady play despite late pressure.
Distorted text references a former treasurer and locations Winneva Bronte Cromvulle Maety. Mentions numbers under ten thousand and statements about recovery and waves. Content is incomplete and difficult to interpret from the OCR.
William Price, 38, of Stoney, was trapped after his foot stuck in rails and a truck wheel. Assistants tried to free him as bystanders yelled for an ambulance. He sustained leg injuries and was taken to hospital in plaster.
reports from Adelaide indicate an outbreak of infantile paralysis in the district with officials considering containment measures. Premier Playford is reviewing health steps as health authorities warn of possible spread to New South Wales.
Fragmented text describes police actions and a chaotic scene involving blitzes, wine saloons, and military imagery. Mentions a Busney emergency, a blue alert, and a large unspecified crowd with references to soldiers and aurora. The passage is garbled and lacks clear dates or outcomes.
The rugged Saturday event at Royal Canberra Golf sees J Calloway lead with a 33, amid scattered placements and several players claiming birdies on key holes. Notable finishes include W. Eeles winning the mid grade and Galloway repeating solid play alongside Witmahurat as contenders, with other scores cited across A and B grades.
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