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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 31, 1948

Page

3

Digger Saves Hours in Housing Pod Construction

A labor report details a digger saving substantial man hours during housing pod installation. The task involved lifting and placing components with a 0 16 inch luger and another operator moving a 16 inch segment while a nearby machine stood by for minor repairs. Total man hours across the job totaled hours and minutes, with similar work projected to require additional hours and minutes.

Tor House Tabuaherm Stond Pier Oide Rand

Australian guard Nyhan pleads guilty to tobacco theft

Thomas Bele Nyhan a 19 year old Australian soldier was released without conviction on 20 bond. At Canterbury Court Major Kenneth Prowse described Nyhan as mentally unwell and he admitted taking 13 packs of tobacco and papers from a motorist, with a prior motor accident and hospital treatment noted. The court deferred verdict for psychiatric assessment and Nyhan left for Rymney on Wednesday.

Thomas Bele Nyhan Canberra Keneth John Prowse Aince Rehue Fe Co Australian General Hospital Concord Rymney Prowse Arthur Stewart Mooi Green

Remanded on theft charges in Sydney case

In Sydney a group of youths were remanded on theft charges connected to the alleged theft of bicycles valued at £8. Canberra police noted delays and requested cancellations of counts, with Australian witnesses to provide evidence. The case involves warrants and a Chicorab era context, with proceedings set for March 30.

Win Sydney Thurmsy Ings Landauer Dhiopi Anista ABC Will Artody Berweant A. Orie Birathalr Queanbeyam Patos Canberra

Death by nicotine linked to unsettled husband's actions

This report details a death attributed to nicotine poisoning amid a turbulent marriage. It describes examinations, claims of threats, and the husband’s erratic behavior, including alleged intent to harm and statements about the wedding ring and a new partner.

Victor Vincent Monty Benjamsin Buftinton Benid Keane Mw. Girty Aline Etomach Maliida Panny Docesard Anid Er Aban Ra Dolman Eqiet Real Case Uae Ailyaur Ome Galva Pam Hiv Cwie Allman

Death by heart failure during inquiry into Bruited man

In a confusing report, Lt. Col. J. T. H. investigates the death of James Rivers Brooker after a collapse in Bremer shert. Donald Vivian Youngman aided the stricken man. Autopsy by Dr. B Monmhsn finds heart failure as the cause. details and officials cited in the fragmentary text remain unclear.

J.T. H Chyuy James Rivers Brooker Buremiiee Bronker Bremershert Grightn Tag Atlas Arret W. Nott Gallotte Gomamuntty Tom Tal Donald Vivian Youngman Youngmoan Turner Bre James Holt B. Monmhsn

Accidental Collision Ends in Tragic Kingston Route Crash

A deadly accident on Dentin Road in Kingston involves cyclist Charles Denton and a military truck. Witnesses say Havyn Francis Thompson was not at fault. The victim Wilson died at Canberra hospital after extensive vehicle damage and a 94 foot skid.

Col. Goodwin Feler Wilson Wentstarmn Avenue Banningham Street Kingston Havyn Francis Thompson Charles Thomas Denton Wentworth Avenue Wilson Waa Wangneer Freud Micing Eve meig_ Ne Serpstine Ganstable Osborne Monahan Canberra Pam

Liberal Party to Form A C T Branch

A Canberra based party organizer, Mr. F Rowe, outlined amendments to the party constitution to enable an autonomous group for the ACT. A public meeting is set down for January 28 where the branch will likely be established and candidate selections discussed. Accommodation wanted ads follow with various furnished and unfurnished rooms and vehicles listed for sale or trade, including a 1980 model car and a one ton truck.

F Rowegan Canberra Pnd A.C.7 Tre Brgnch Lkely

Beer Consumption and Industry Figures From 1930s Report

Beer consumption rose from 12.13 gallons per head to 15.04 in a state, while total customs and excise paid on beer rose to 14.47. The number of persons employed at 31 breweries in 1947 stood at 4,518, with 8,700 in 34 factories in 10363H. A brewery in 14847 shows assets of 63,205,003 and plant and machinery at 2,617,800.

Thy Nce

Inadequate Garbage Service Sparks Local Alarm

Residents voiced anger over unemptied bins and irregular pickups in the street frontage area. The Canberra Services branch will assess the matter and determine possible action as complaints reach authorities. The report mentions junior Red Cross involvement and community health efforts tied to a broader welfare program.

Liecoe Fresidenta Canberra Services

Untitled agricultural and estate sale notice from Sydney area

Malory Betes the famots Tuross Lares Avo Burvee Bome in gorgeous Lats over Laken with frontages surveyed Phase are the laet deep tronta that will be mold for some Jeare Get in now and secure your alte Cottages available from 2et Froruary Boala for hire alay Jaunchies Luton's busmee to Moruya ell bring pamengere right to Turome Heads Sh en reqtied Come wid Wnaped Turved thle epson 1H RL MecWILLIAM Turoas Head Phone 5 FURNITURE etc cash ar format Watt Cunning wingyton near Railway sectont 4 STD Amazing Chirabing Tomato Beare for a whole year 14 eo Ib qn wrt runners Toaded With large red tomatoes Dis use and drought vealatant Ses ation in America 3/6 pit post td Box 410% GPO Sydney N B W Sood Company New American Seed Pure white Tomato 2/8 pet New Grack prost Tomato 3/6 pat Mammoth Watermelon Hoo 1b bammoth Cabbage Mammoth Pumpkin Mammoth Cucumber Mammoth-Kattece Mammoth Table Bean Vine Beech bottled Rew Juice Tomato Banana Musk Melon 1/3 pkt 12 packeta value 114 for only 10-1 N BW Seed Go Box 4108 GPO Sydney peaches ber BB 12/1 oranges 14/6 twashes Dispatch udvierd freight paid 8 Darringt tem Box 4 Tunes dirs

Luton Moruya Pamengere Turome Turoas Phone 5 America Post Td GPO Sydney N.B.W. Sood Company Mammoth G.P.O Bydney

Acton Election Draws Candidates amid Unclear Voter Signals

The notice outlines a drawing for political positions and notes uncertainty in voter sentiment. Local officials encourage participation as campaigns intensify. No concrete candidate names or dates are provided in the readable fragments.

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