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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 01, 1947

Page

4

MCC Prospects For Third Test

Reuters reports from Melbourne that MCC players must show form for a chance at victory in the third Test starting tomorrow. Lingering injuries to Langridge and others give uncertainty, with Lindwall Tallon and Barnes reportedly passed by doctors though still in doubt for the Brisbane and Sydney legs. Public interest and ticket sales remain high as weather and pitch conditions loom large.

Melbourne Tureday MCC Langridge Australia James Langridge Barnes Lindwall Tallon Oamorriw Tesla Belsbane

Singapore War Criminal Trial Highlights Disorderly Testimony

Fragmentary report from Singapore recalls a trial where defendants faced war crime charges. A participant allegedly stepped forward when ordered, with references to a Warren Officer Muramin and unclear descriptions of the courtroom actions and identities.

Ingapore Taiatav Martin Teytny Christmas Island Maren Womb McCused Rer Brislahera Muramin

Luxury Home Builders to Be Prosecuted

Disregard of building controls leads to prosecution of builders on the North shore for constructing 42 luxury homes. Total cost about £11,800. Six more homes flagged for unauthorized builds. Officials from Building Control and the Department of Labour and Industry to enforce compliance.

Bydney North Shore UF Uwe Downian Cheng ullAing Noel Tohnnon

Police Superintendents Honored in State Awards

Sydney Tuesday sees Superintendent Ginnge Belt How ard nf Wagga and Superintendent Thomas Tauvany Courtey of Tain Worth named among top state police officers for actions in Ayyrhi. King’s Police and Fire Survive Mella. Awards announced by Revetunt Uveit-General Northcott.

Sydney Ginnge Belt Howard Wagga Thomas Tauvany Courtey

Greek Guerrillas Capture Hypati Threaten Greek Hold

Reported in Athens that Greek guerrillas captured Hypati about ten miles southwest of a city, with garrison forces resisting and Greek troops dispatched to the area amid tense conditions.

Athens Turaday Sowapapers Fener Deavy Andy Gueeritina Lame Aves Grete Athena Ribritias

New Year Hurdle and Brandiah Handicap Cards

The card lists races at a British meeting with entrants including Azores, Cole, Kings, Birmingham in the New Year Hurdle and Grand Gifts, chateld, Verdict in the Brandiah Handicap. Maidstone Handicap features Amelt Touch and Go Wandllow. Bagot Handicap shows Ontewke, Maken Logical amid a Welter Handicap with Nagetlon, Finih of Fire and Lugano.

Azores Cole Kings Birmingham Brandiah Grand Gifts Chateld Verdict Maidstone Amelt Wandllow Ontewke Maken Logical Nagetlon Finih of Fire Lugano

Fremington Standish Handicap Scratches and Odds

SCRATCHINGS Fremington Standish Handicap: David's Seal River Hero Invasion chief. Flying Fury fancied MELBOURNE Tuesday. River Hera and Javanlon chief scratch from tomorrow's Standian Handicap at Flemington. Attley Returns to Racing MELBOURNE Tuesday. Attey targets the Fucuelty Stakes with reentry at Caufield February 18.

Fremington Standish David's Seal Wester Hanaicap Rakiri Flying Fury Melbourne Mentone Ze J. Wilmott River Hera Javanlon Flemington Spesdeters Attley Attey Notingell Caufield Byaney Byaney — galloper, Hise Filght, who has been &diaappoint: + ment ince Victoria Nna Stan

Addict Charged With Drunkenness At Newcastle Court

Newcastle Tuesday report says Cecil James Henry Brown a methylated spirits addict was charged with Drunkenness at Newcastle Police Court after running in Waked armed with an axe and a plan to harm people. He appeared in court in ragged clothing and a wife’s blouse, was admonished and discharged.

Newcastle Newcastle Police Court Cecil James Henry Brown Wallace Brown

Carols Souvenir Programs Available at King George Memorial

Souvenir programmes for this year's Carols by Candlelight at King George Memorial on Christmas Eve are available from the Fourie Bureau. Details note some misprints and disrupted text but confirm program sale and event attendance during the festive season.

King George Memorial Fourie Bureau Yalcal Timerals Aes

New Year Gift Headlines at Royal Court Nursery and Handicap Races

The report lists entries and competitors in several races at the Royal Court meeting. Names include Jocuter, Tuchmad, Pineart, Town Gomale, Royal Puke, Mir. Branaway, and Bouventr. The events feature Nursery Handicap, Tighwelight Handicap, Pattersall Cup Open, Air. ussis, and Will Handicap with various entries.

My Baro Perais Royal Court Jocuter Prafound Tutchmad Pineart Town Gomale

Tattersall's Cup Fancies and Field Adjustments

The order of favouritiam lists Open Air Haxton Russia Peter Murray Stream Immediate Kure Codie Skip Bomber Prince Verity Johnny Zero as top contenders. Competitors Cordele and Right Royal are scratched from Tattersall's Cup while Wargalue is withdrawn from the Highweight Handicap.

Sydney Haxton Russia Peter Murray Stream Immediate Kure Codie Prince Verity Johnny Zero Cordele Right Royal Wargalue

State to spend five year plan on five-year hospital program

Health Minister Mr. Kelly announced a £5,000,000 five year building programme for state hospitals. The plan includes 24 new hospitals and aims to start each project next year, though it will take several years to finish. An epidemiology institute will be created at Prince Henry Hospital to study infectious diseases including infantile paralysis with £47,000 allocated. For 1946-47 £1,000,000 will be spent. the largest allocation was £1,500,000 for Royal Prince Alfred Hospital outpatients, a 300-bed medical block, nurse quarters and psychiatric ward. Crown Street Women's Hospital gets £250,000 for a new ward and services. Kensington allocation likely limited. Other new hospitals include a 40-bed Crookwall hospital and a 70,000 hospital at Cooma. Extensions to Goat Puri Hospital cost £8,000 and Kean work £10,000.

Sydney Tucaney State Hospitala Wan Mr. Kelly State Hospital Kelly TL In Wille Prince Henry Hospital UME Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Kei Nursea Pbhietricat Black Crown Street Women's Hospital Kensington Race Coutage Kensington Crookwall Cooma Goat ‘Puri Hospital Kean Willree

Canberra Diary Reflects Visitors and New Year Arrivals

Canberra diary notes visitors from the United States and United Kingdom, including Ambassador Robert Butler and Mrs Butler, Mrs George P. Tread, plus Miss Sixth and Mr J Willinssa. The party toured Melbourne for the Davis Cup, with several officials and club members assisting. The acting Indian High Commissioner Croft hosted New Year greetings from Canberra, while others plan returns and travels for January 7.

United Australis Wangamba Hie Robert Butler Mre Butler George P. Tread Duluth Minnesota Aire James] Ona Portland Oregon Sixth Adert BL Paul Linse United Kingdom J. Willinssa Canberra Melbous Willan Ming Wil Ceindian High C. M. Croft Mra Croft Cone G. Blundell Colin Thomeon Thain Bir Raghunath Paranjprea Melbourne India Radio Australie

Pen Friend Wanted from Canberra Youths Seeks Letters

A Canberra request for pen friends from two one year old Canadians expresses interest in sports and stamp collecting. Written to The Canberra Times, the youths ask Canberra girls who would like to write to them. Named Canadians are Gilbert Beaulieu and Sue Martin of Amneville, Kapouraaha, Quebec.

Canberra Canberra Times Addrema Gilbert Beaulieu Sue. Martin Anfreville Kamouraaha Quebec Canada

David Dawson Will Not Appeal Conviction

David Stewart Dawson, 24, company director, will not appeal the conviction and sentence for malicious wounding of ex N L2 Com George Rankin McKay at Palm Beach on September 8. Announcement made by Dawson's solicitor C Don Set.

David Stewart Dawson Willot N. L2 George Rankin McKay Palm Beach Daweon C. Don Set

Pretty Blonde Fined for Thumbin g Nose in Public

In Sydney Central Court Joy Robertson, 39, was fined £1 for offensive behaviour after she thumbed her nose at a police constable during a street disturbance on Campbell street. Labourers Aunt Raymond Gibson, 32, and John Armstrong, 14, were also fined £1 each for offensive behaviour following a fight nearby as a hostile crowd formed.

Bydney Gaidie Central Court Gold Joy Robertson Eiliott Raymond L. Glhaon John W. Armstrong Campbell Street Ahe Riliott Gibson Armstrong

It's Precious Gift Its Precious Gift Knew 45

An ornate, fragmented ad copy extols Charmosan face powder claiming to rejuvenate aging skin. It praises the product’s scent, feel, and magical effect on a woman’s complexion, portraying beauty as uplifting and desirable.

Move to Settle Sydney Dockyard Dispute

Sydney waterfront dispute moves toward settlement as managers and workers prepare to meet on Thursday. Secretary Fowler of the Metal Trades Employers Association says a full roll up of former employees may be guaranteed if issues are resolved, while noting obstacles remain to ending the stalemate.

Sydney Tol Sn Monte Metal Trades Employers Association Fowler Thureday Rowler Formar Thare

Doctor's Son With Valle's Trial Records in Brisbane

Evidence linked Robert Willer, son of Dr Valle, to a scheme in Brisbane. The trial cited claims of cashing cheques and using the father's name, with a demand of £5 per state price and restitution totaling £407. The accused sought leniency and argued for payment of owed sums.

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