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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1947
Page
2
A reward has been offered for the recovery of the Fedium currently held at the Belguam Radium Institute in Harta. The notice specifies the item remains in custody of the institute and authorities request recovery by the responsible party.
A severe blaze raged through Philadelphia’s Mercantile District as icy winds hampered containment. Firemen faced collapsing walls and freezing temperatures while the disaster destroyed several warehouses and damaged adjacent buildings. Estimated damage around 1.9 million dollars.
In Sydney on Monday officials urged tighter limits on speed and driver conduct after a spate of road accidents. The Executive Vice-President of the Road Safety Council noted costs of accidents during holidays and urged motorists to exercise caution through residential areas and school holiday periods. Local road groups also called for more every day traffic discipline.
Reported by Reuters from Berlin claims the free German trade union movement warned members to prevent the transfer of machinery to the West. Since the London foreign ministers conference failure, factories allegedly began moving plants, with Berliner Zeitung noting factories leaving Berlin under transport control.
Police allege a gold trafficking ring between Western Australia and Singapore. Superintendent Kineller testified banking £21,647 in Singapore linked to the illegal gold rise from Australasia.
Requiem Mass for the late Bishop Coleman was celebrated at Armidale Cathedral by Dr. Gleeson. Cardinal Gilroy and Archbishop Tweedy attended along with Bishop Gleeson and other senior clerics as the bishop’s remains were laid to rest.
Canberra forecast for the next 24 hours from the meteorological station notes wind shifts from WNW to W at 9 pm, with gusts and varying speeds, and mentions possible storms and scattered showers in the eastern districts. Includes maximums, direction changes, and rainfall notes with fragmented phrasings from the original report.
The article argues peace is eroding as wars and internal strife spread. It cites China’s war with Communist forces, Greece facing invasion, Kashmir turmoil, and Palestine violence, noting international reactions. It critiques United Nations responses and Australia’s stance, urging better Commonwealth dispute resolution and patience.
Rescue parties battled stormy arctic weather and 20 below temperatures to reach the wrecked Superfortress in Alaska. About eight crew members were aboard. one believed alive. A medical team was parachuted in, with skiplane and ground parties continuing to the crash site near the serpentine river.
Twenty one Austrians Poles and Java natives were passengers to the Australia bound liner Marine Phoenix which arrived from San Francisco today. One immigrant claimed Austria was safer elsewhere. Officials noted precaution for infantile paralysis and that children under 18 could not travel.
A train derailment near Corticana Texas injures several passengers and causes one death. Authorities report the locomotive and cars derailed after leaving the tracks, while two cars remained on the rails and the engine crossed safely. Emergency crews respond to the scene and transport victims to a hospital.
Cairo reports state the former Italian king died in Egypt. Across Rome and Cairo, officials note his abdication timing and the succession details. The ex-king’s body lay in state as Italy considers assets and mourning procedures. Reuters and United Press dispatches summarize royal mourning and eligibility for public demonstrations in Italy.
Figures released today show Australia’s aviation figures rising sharply overseas. Arrivals are up thirty four percent, departures up three hundred seven percent, with increases in inbound passengers and outbound payments. Australia remains connected to five major countries and the Pacific region.
The New Zealand High Commissioner said thousands remain waiting to go, with about 90 000 awaiting ordinary passage. Trainees, shorthand typists, household workers, factory operatives and hotel staff are among those to depart. Men are headed for heavy industry, unions, coal trains, and engineering trades in resorting schemes and hydroelectric projects.
A questionable offer by Mr. Z. Bamlet of Civic Finh Cafe to supply a full LASER to Canberra Community Hospital is discussed by Dr. Nock and hospital officials. The proposal, presented in January, is described as a general gesture by a good citizen, with the hospital to decide on acceptance.
Canberra housing progress in 1947 mirrors wartime efforts with 342 new dwellings and plans for a seven year development program. The ACT faces labor shortages and material bottlenecks as private building expands, while new temporary office blocks and major housing initiatives seek to accommodate growth and reduce waiting lists.
In northwestern London a multi century dig reveals Roman and medieval layers beneath modern streets near St Pauls and Cripplegate. Excavators uncover Roman wall foundations, an 11th century bath complex likely Neville’s Inn, and possible pre wall ditches with Moorish hints, alongside shards of thirteenth century pottery and two ancient coins.
A Paris dispatch reports France facing a major information operation endangering security amid Premier Schuman’s tribute to civic resilience. The piece notes labor unrest and the CGT unions strengthening ties with rival factions during the recent general strike attempt, claiming broad support within the Confederation.
Production figures show a sharp decline in Canadian wool output with 20 million wan 10,376,000 the n1 304 Dares and 407,000 Ths noted in The Dominion Bureau of Statistics Ottawa report. The drop is linked to reduced flock sizes on farms, with the wool clip at 3,998 and far below the 16 average of 11,143,600 Tow.
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