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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1948
Page
2
In Sydney Thera Braund agrees to work with a committee investigating a possible cancer cure. Premier and Mr Hallstrom attend a film screening which sparks strong interest. Braund plans to travel to Melbourne to advance a clinic, with Mr McGirr saying Braund seeks to prove his cure.
A Canberra screening of the Cinesound Review shows John Braund treating cancer scenes such as liver tumor removal. It includes interviews with patients claiming cures and notes Braund has claimed cancer work since 1983 with numerous cures cited.
Coroner ruled a son killed by accident and a wife by suicide in the Fortinet case. John Henry Lambert, 34, and Marjorie Grace Lambert, 26, died after a tense sequence at Phoenix Street home. Investigators found a single shotgun near the body and noted Lambert’s distraught state after his wife’s death.
Auckland reports Crow's Nest won the world's 18ft yacht championship in a tight series, taking the second race as Toy Dog and Top Weight challenge. Australia and New Zealand teams also vied for top positions, with Crow's Nest leading on points after the first heat and staying strong in the day’s final race.
In Sydney on Thursday Greasy anerian feece sold four bales of muper AAW branded Pairview/88/fugga at a local auction amid strong competition. Buyers competed, with Host the mash Fleder among bidders and the final price not specified.
The report quotes owners and trainers criticizing Shannon after a poor race in Sydney. N McCarthy defends faith in the horse, while former owner W J Smith expects Shannon to improve with longer distances. The piece notes rivals were prepared for short distances and Shannon’s time did not meet expectations.
A metal trade representative said foundry workers were “holding in” by menacing heads of the foundry properties with threats to resign. The miners demanded a pay increase of 10 shillings per week with a further raise if they resigned, as the workers threatened to stop production.
A town notice reports higher A.W.U. membership dues with adult rate 32 shillings 6 pence youth 17s 6d and women 12s 8d. The local administrator and committee members were said to be finalizing details for members.
New York report says Tommy Burns, Australian welterweight champion, will challenge Ray Robinson for the world welter crown with Jerey Jones of Fling magazine managing Burns in America. Jones touts Burns as a knockout specialist and confident in beating any welterweight. He notes Hollywood interest urging Burns to quit fighting for films. Aerial DougT, a noted slugger, previously stopped several pros.
Lt. Col J T H Goodwin presided as Richard Hofman and Thomas Mix, both 21 airmen of the 636th, were fined £25 each for illegally using a car owned by Albert Alexander Maxwell Kelly. They pleaded guilty to taking the vehicle without consent, with a three month sentence suspended. Police reported the car had been seen on West End night before the arrest.
An inspection of conditions in Canberra hostels was conducted by the Department of Labour and National Service official Mr Boyle. Accompanied by Works and Housing and hospital welfare committee representatives, the visit to Bantiane Riverside and Westdrize hostels aimed to elicit feasible measures for improved conditions and weekly visits to Bilhowe.
Fragmentary trader style text promotes a lotion as a cure for eczema and barber's itch. It claims rapid relief within days and lasting effect with regular use, mentioning persistent dermatitis and medicinal ointment language. The passage lacks clear publication details or verifiable evidence.
Canberra rugby supporters push a seven point plan to end country control, propose direct ACT alignment with New South Wales and Queensland, triangular contests, and potentially include Queanbeyan. Fisher of One Ainslie argues eight Canberra teams could compete with £100 prize money, boosting standards and public interest.
At Ainslie, initial meetings set to form a junior rugby league team with selection of officers. Mir Hackett, Langue, and other members tasked with organizing, while W Bailey Bruce Fisher Abigail named as vice presidents and secretary.
Canberra clubs face disruption as the National League cancels district junior play. The Turner Koothalh Club gains admission amid contention over intercity matches. Mr. Jarman notes at least three interstate teams will visit Canberra next season with New South Wales, South Fremantle, Western Australia and Queensland slated for May and year-end fixtures.
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