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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1948
Page
6
In Tweed Heads a female worker suffered arm injuries from a pressing machine with the limb caught near the elbow. Her 19 year old sister was hurled into the machine, sustaining severe facial lacerations. Two men were admitted in serious condition as authorities investigated the accident.
Gregory Pearson was arrested on arrival from an aeroplane at Mascot after police sought him in the Commonwealth. He appeared in Central Court charged with attempting to leave the country. A further charge is to be preferred.
In a rough scoreline from the Bhofield Shield match, Western Australia routed Queens with Watt scoring 128 and Butteworth 10 for the batters while Queens' bowlers Raymer and Carrigan claimed several wickets. Nandan and O'Dwyer added key runs for WA as the innings progressed.
In a session led by Mr Garran, Mr Davis pressed for free outpatient service while opposing exclusive private hospital access for doctors. A motion to bar visiting medical officers was debated, but lapsed. The chairman noted free outpatient care via the medical superintendent, and that patients choosing other medical officers may face charges.
New Zealand beat the visitors on a Friday in Auckland as Northtanda starred for the home side with 48 including seven fours. Wyatt led Fiji with 10 at the start, while the visiting Florida players were praised for their high class efficiency in the tour opener.
The Joint Coal Board was unable to confirm firings amid unspecified tensions with the Central County Council, with officials offering no commented details on personnel changes.
A brief, garbled note states the suspension was sustained by the AS with claims about interference and protective duty. It suggests frustration over perceived antiated action and mentions Munro as riding carrier, alleging misinterpretation or overreach.
Fragmentary text lists names and numbers in a scrambled, partial notice. Readable items include Malden Blake 347 Bonny, Trix Kent 246 pm and Canberra Blake 120 along with Eva's Mistake Eeace and Novice 680 du New Niger's Chenos.
In Wellington a Royal Commission inquiry heard Paul Molineaux describe unclear directives during the Ballantyne's store fire. He said firemen were halted and visibility was poor as dense smoke covered Colombe Street, potentially obscuring rescue efforts.
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