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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1946
Page
3
Fremantle reports an Australian bull motor car to be built at a Victoria Park site in Sydney with production expected to start early next year. Lord Nutfield announced the Sarpedon arrival today.
Canberra technical college introduces Clausen carpentry joinery plumbing under Commonwealth Scheme for ex servicemen. Full time paid training with option of part time courses, over 70 trainees to start, new courses planned including foremanship, horticulture and gardening. Principal Browne notes shifts in leadership and focus to employer employee understanding while Sydney teaching links and expansion are planned.
A wristlet watch and a dog's head were recovered from a 1‑foot shark at Plonle Point Georges River near Sydney. No injuries were linked to a nearby resident, while a 14‑year‑old Valma Tegel was fatally mauled earlier in January. A woman guiding her husband and another man to retrieve items led to the incident's end.
Report from Narromine on Thursday alleges saboteurs damaged two Beaufighters planned for a 12,000 mile return voyage to Japan. An inquiry by Minister for Air ME Drakeford is expected. The sabotage was found during night maintenance and the planes were landed safely thanks to skilled handling.
In Sydney the Opposition notes the Wednesday half-holiday for 106 towns and 168 towns observing it. The Labour Minister says many towns applying for the Saturday half-holiday could poll on reverting to Wednesday after a period. The amendment to the Facture and Showa Bill passes committee stages.
In Buenos Aires on Thursday, pre election violence continues as substitutes fill the city’s posts. A latest shooting left one dead, raising total fatalities to twelve across two days.
Canberra based funeral directors report a revised schedule of night fees in Britain. The notice lists new pricing strands and service terms for after hours arrangements.
Ronald Morris a 26 year old journalist was committed for trial on four charges of murder after the inquest found Mrs Renette Wicks died by strangulation at a York Street kiosk on January 2. Crown witnesses questioned Major Richard Gadd about his presence near the scene and possible fabrications in prior testimony.
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