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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1948
Page
3
A severe storm slowed harbour operations and ferry services while a building fire and thunderclap were reported nearby. Unknown individuals were affected as emergency crews responded to the disruption.
The Minister for Labour announced royal assent for the Hide and Leather Industries Act, effective January 1. The act aims to control hides and leather supplies, ensure Australian-made products, and stabilize prices by setting up appraisal and allocation committees to distribute resources according to local industry needs.
A described railcar project plans a 38 ton, 135 hp engine train with cushioned seats and air conditioning. Engineers praise performance and expect 13 months to roll out on branch lines with four motors delivering over 300 horsepower.
A local guild donated a cot to St John’s Church at Oro Bay noting the year’s continued support. The group valued at over 4000 and allocated funds to improve the church hall at the Civic Center, serving parishioners and youths. Meals or food items were sent to St John’s Church Brinklow for distribution to parishioners.
Police trackers from Bundoora aided by MI Beauty and volunteers search the Bogang high plains for 22 year old John W Benson who vanished Saturday near the Co Usedral Staircase. Benson is described as carrying a map of the axes and a blanket, with a rough country area reported as last seen.
Thieves broke into the Mush John Bildstein garage at Merbeth during the night and stole an 80 s tote, wallets, and checks from a sale. They forced entry and used a double bolt to gain access. Police reports indicate local suspects and ongoing investigation.
A jockey named George Podmere was involved in a collision at the track. Rog Rea and other riders were reportedly affected by the incident, with injuries described as minor.
Police report a town incident near Government House after a collision involving a vehicle driven by a man named Wille, causing a turnover of the car. Alfred Rees, 10, died on the scene amid a separate firearm accusation, as Constable Sloan investigated a paddock shooting claim. Rees admitted hunting a duck with two accomplices and claimed possession of a gun later found belonging to Mr Bailey.
The annual meeting of the Mutual Life Society was held in Melbourne December 1948. Chairman J. Thompson announced new business rose to 428,298,000, a record for the society driven by strong service standards and goodwill. Assets stood at £61,108,000 with life assurances in force over 1,505,000 contracts.
A sedan was struck by a truck causing severe head injuries and multiple lacerations to the driver. Witnesses report the impact slammed the car to the roadside edge as investigations begin.
AAP reports that Cecil Moines, director at the station Gime cmb, faced suspension as inquiries into alleged Communist activities widen. The Public Radio wage dispute and missing details about the crime were noted, with officials saying the matter had been under review for a month and no clear action decided yet.
A fragment notes Atilin in Mozcom Woanenty marking a birthday with a calm scene. It mentions no fireworks or large crowds as Russians observe the occasion in a restrained manner.
A terse police bulletin describes a Greshich bomber incident where a vehicle was badly damaged and a person injured. Early details indicate a tense confrontation and a forced retreat, with scarce information on suspects or motive.
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