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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1947
Page
4
Play postponed after heavy rain leaves waterlogged wicket at Padlington. Umpires inspect twice as captains argue timetables, with Bradman and Amarnath noted near the wicket. Forecast suggests continued cool, cloudy weather hindering progress and possibly favoring India if play resumes.
The Canberra High School speech day featured remarks by Canadian High Commissioner Mr K A Greene who discussed Canada Australia ties. The event highlighted academic awards and scholarships including the Robert Ewing prize, John Deane prize, Andrew Watson Memorial Prize, and multiple Leaving Certificate honours for students such as Martin Fredericksen Wendy Shaw Kenneth and Judith White.
In Auckland on Monday reports state Viscount Hinchingbrooke, alias Viscount MNCMINGBROOKE, is ill with stomach trouble. A Sky master arriving from Canada described the viscount muttering and appearing distressed before being rushed to medical care.
In Sydney on Monday Ate Bands defeated Walter Burna in the sixth round of an eleven round bout after Burna toppled without a clean hit. The referee ruled the bout at Sands when Burne went down. Crutz won the supporting bout by a narrow margin.
In Sydney on Monday critics dispute claims that Lindwall and Miller bowled illegally in the second Test. The discussants argue the short ball is a standard fast-bowler tactic, insisting no umpire or team deserved blame for any suspected illegal bowling.
In Hobart Monday, the State Labour Caucus met to discuss Premier Comgrove after his corruption indictment. Rumors swirled of resignation or replacement as Cabinet reshuffles hovered, with Turnbull and Viney cited as possible successors and no official statement from Comgrove.
Sydney report notes Victorian A SP leaders plan to declare open War on Communism and discuss strategy with NSW officials. Left Wing claims the campaign has lagged, limited to propaganda among workers, with a fault line seen ahead of the state committee.
An elderly man named Cyril Marvin 34 of Auburn was struck by a train at a level crossing this morning as he attempted to cross. Eyewitnesses saw the car halted mid track before the locomotive struck, leaving the victim fatally mutilated.
Buyers at Flemington showed robust demand with 16 458 sheep and lambs offered. Prices advanced 10 to 20 shillings with prime wethers and cattle values rising. prime bullocks and steer beef also quoted higher.
Lane BYDNEY spoke at the annual Liberal Party gathering criticizing rural voters shifting loyalties under conservative rule. A motion passed to appoint a committee to investigate parliamentary candidate qualifications, with selection by delegates from all branches within each electorate.
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