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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 02, 1948

Page

2

Funeral notice for Mr and Mrs Argell Johanton and family

The newspaper note invites relatives and friends of Mr and Mrs Argell Johanton and family to attend a service at St John’s Church and burial at Canberra Cemetery. Mentions associations with AFDA inc M Ho O’Rourke and Crawford Street, and gives contact details for appointment.

McMahon Georgy McMahor John's Tla Camnerra Kerridur Sgmmeton Areel Johanton Tre Oe Soa Pennamethers Aaty Feanacen Christ Churen Queanioy Ares 8 Wervien Geren England Canberra Af.da (Inc

Bradman’s 25th Test Century Brightly Played in Melbourne

Bradman scored his 25th Test century in a high scoring Melbourne match as Australia posted 9 for 308 in 300 minutes in the first innings. Amarnath and Mankad featured for India, with Miller taking key wickets and the Indian attack showing early promise before fading as the day ended.

Melbourne Doi Bradman Canheya Tata Og Tout Satston Grickal Gewake Australis Gordan Masert Bradman Pinyed Mings Ba Anil ‘Bell Mazare Ude Dal Feldaman Keith Miller Daterian Kammarnatt Barnes Mankad Itw Phadker Hanortt Milley Ftw Manlkad Mamence Sen. Aruna Endwall Amarnath Tallon Manked Amarasth Dooland

Queensland Opens LL Against New South Wales

Veteran opening batsman Geoff Cook led Queensland with 74 as NSW was dismissed after a swift start. Beckenham, Morris and Bundries shared bowling duties. Beath Carrigan and Mackay contributed. Queensland bowled NSW out for 130.

Bydney Geoff Cook Guevnaland South “Wales Sydney petWeen Comb Beeren Ureneland Araner Brooke Sonnaton Srwkn Morris Beath Carrigan Mackay Bundries

Man and Horse Killed by Lightning Near Civor Ain

A lightning strike felled a man and his horse during a ride near Civor ain wae, injuring others and causing momentary disruption. Authorities investigate the accident at Cecil Park as witnesses describe a sudden, violent blast and scorched ground.

Kil Y Petren Cecil Park Civorain Wae Renatles Meeoud Bauman I Huntis

Canberra Grammar School Boarding Tuition For Bots

Canberra Grammar School in Canberr a ct offers boarding tuition for bots amid a 31 acre campus. The school integrates biology and inform ation tech in a Canadian style program aiming to blend practical training with formal education for pupils.

Canberra Grammar School

UK To Australia Honours Process Change Debated

The article argues that the New Year honours should be announced through proper Australian channels. It notes that London announced the latest honours, bypassing Australian authorities, and urges restoring the Governor General or State Governors as the announcing authority. It warns the deviation disrupts the traditional British Commonwealth procedures.

London Australia Commonwealth Australi Australis British Commonwealth

Weather and awards report from Pairbaairn and Canberra

An irregular weather bulletin from Pairbaairn notes barometric pressure, temperatures and wind at various times with scattered showers forecast for the region. Canberra service awards list several Royal Australian Air Force personnel for meritorious service and commendations.

Noa Wwardat Royal Avoradian Air Force AIR Force Cross Aquadron Cyril William Mark Rangrove Firabane John Clelmone Copniah Mayrild Bight Bayla” Ropeneboard Baines Hilla Alan Samoa Somerville Tweed Heads N.S.W Albert Burkes Lae New Guinea Geoffrey ‘Tuck Maryville Vic Grotean Mirai ROA Brotlon EE Cook Wight Seetanant Amen Rick Graney Claff Waaley Uy Altona Vis Ganesiy Col Dation

38 emery buildings con frted former servi from co Liat Goremnenwat

The year saw 6087 dwellings completed including 2388 permanent 1348 dwellings at December 31 under construction an additional 2814 cottages and 1101 country centres. Record production was achieved in barca roofing asbestos cement sheeting plaster and related trades.

Servi “ Iy Co Liat Goremnenwat Barca Ube Sebestos Umter and Bros Shasta Aioe

Canberra health scare linked to dairy deliveries as outbreaks surge

A health scare in Canberra reports a surge of suspected consumable related illnesses. Health officials caution private providers and dairy deliveries amid fears of unsanitary handling at canteed outlets and shops. Residents worry about possible widespread exposure as authorities investigate hygiene lapses and food handling practices.

Canberra Health Department Cams Pitti Civic Center Utmalth Equivale

Canberra New Year Celebrations Mark Quiet Night

Canberra welcomed the new year with street events and private parties as police reported one arrest for drunkenness and a prowler unconfirmed. Bonfires, a large dance at Albert Hall, and watchnight services filled the city while Highland gatherings drew Canberrans to Sydney contacts.

Canberra Rowe Albert Blail Heather Bond Robert J. Burvin Sydney Mt. Jonnatha O. FW Pyke Selva Bl. Andrews H. Hetron

St Andrew's Fellowship Wins State Shield

St Andrew's Fellowship claimed the state shield in a tight contest as a handful of team members delivered key scores and steady play throughout the event. The victory underscores the program's rising strength and competitive depth in the season finale.

ST. Andrew's Fellowship

New Guinea Lease Scandal Sparks City Inquiry

Reported scandal centers on New Guinea timber leases tied to a £560,000 value and alleged signatures. Investigators probe Brigdier Gallegan and Minister Ward connections while documents and letters are scrutinized for improper influence and potential syndicate links.

U N L R A Winds Up Huge Programme of Chinese Relief

The United Nations finishes a vast relief programme for China, allocating about 80 million lara in supplies for the year. Director Harlan Chrvmand notes the unprecedented scale and the many challenges faced by the international effort in aiding Chinese and foreign beneficiaries.

U.nlr.a Hugh AAP Raditocs Shamohal Taurida CARA United Harlan Chrvmand Che Omer Gilarncei Wald Acal Suctesa

Farmers delayed by rainstorm force harvest setback

Rain swept through farms causing hundreds of pounds in damage and halting harvest as wet ground delayed fieldwork by up to two days. Misida and nearby crops suffered, with machinery stalled and ripened wheat at risk. Melbourne bound flights faced delays after the storm cut visibility.

Peter Day

Hamilton jailed for illegal government truck driving

In Canberra Court yesterday James Hamilton aged 96, an electrician, pleaded guilty to illegal driving of a government truck after evidence stated he had been drinking beforehand. He received a sentence of £11 or 23 days imprisonment. The case details include unclear statements by witnesses about the vehicle and Hamilton’s claim he intended to return to a retreat.

Canberra James Hamilton Urat Gondwin Hamilton Hamiteton Yesichman Argus Alyrera Ithaaar Jona Oruny Saverd Roderick Walter Scott Ran Dow Fingal Mr. Toot Licwall the Great Aryan Smyth Rudge Bena Raven PlahGuira Muera Erigone Taro Rilot Nani Pau Gir Jamra Marie Peyanue John Brown Rab S Su Rio Grande Paterson Ghent Aix Hereward Kariea Kingarey Toby—Codlin Short Sid Curtomty Shop Charen Ekene Robert Tylette Clara Saadinavian

Chifley silent on investigation into New Guinea matter

Prime Minister Chifley refused to comment on investigations into forged evidence related to a New Guinea affair. He said he isn’t in a position to comment until officials finish their inquiries. He noted timber leases in New Guinea but provided no further details.

Chifley New Zealand L. Chifley Nave New Guiana Chidey Mascot FG. Galleghan Commonwealth Gallegnan A. Willams

Australia sets 1945 migrant intake target at 70 000

Minister for Immigration Mr Malwell announced Australia will reach a minimum target of 70 000 migrants in 1945 with 40 000 expected from Britain and 30 000 from other sources. New British passage arrangements will boost assisted UK arrivals to about 30 000, plus additional flows from the United States and other origins under existing schemes.

Malwell Yeaturday Australia Aubunquant Yeaye Calwell Atx Tlwaa Inley Cabwall United Kingdom

Local State Parade Vet Competition Results at Canberra

The event at Royal Canberra yesterday saw W T Gleamm 38 placing first with Corrie winning $6 and a 1. Gralth 34 earned 3.1. 33H. Tope 33, D Vautin mannan Ra placed among the entrants with notable scores.

Royal Canberra W.T. Gleamm Corrie Vautin Mannan

Sharks frighten bathers at Sydney beaches

Sharks were sighted off three Sydney beaches today prompting warnings and a few bathers to leave the water. An eight foot shark near Cronulla was chased away while a nine foot specimen was seen within 100 yards of Mona Vale Beach. Lifesaving alarms rang out but remained largely quiet.

Sydney Cronulla Mona Vale Tne

Mental asylum fatality at Morianet Hospital

A Morianet Mental Hospital inmate died from injuries after an alleged assault by another inmate. The victim, a woman, succumbed in hospital hours after the incident. The case is being investigated by authorities in Sydney.

Sydney CLE Tosnignt Morianet Wan Father Young Win Ahe

Eddie Moylan Wins Australian Tennis Final in Adelaide

Eddie Moylan of the A.B.A. clinched the singles title at the Memorial Mall Dre course in Adelaide after a nine game finish. Moylan defeated Linntl Brain of Victoria in a tense 9-ace match. Moylan also teamed with Le Broile to win the men's doubles 6-3 6-? while other finals featured Sedgman and Newcombe in mixed doubles and Mourande in women's doubles.

Eddie Moylan Adelaide Edie Moylan Memorial Mall Dawn Linntl Brain Victoria Bocuree Moyan le Broile

Cumberland Championship results note with multiple matches

In Cum beland County championship action, Manly defeated R Felan 2 0 2 3. Mrs Nicelton beat Baas Bats ford 5 M rs A Flatternley defeated Mrs D Fogarty in women's hinges. W Bldwett won 7 5 in a gemini event.

Manly R Felan Nicelton Baas Batsford A. Flatternley D. Fogarty

New Year Rush of Tourists Attracts Attention

A surge of visitors to a New Year tourism drive strains travel facilities and prompts the bureau to note rising demand. Dunbar reports few departures from local facilities since the year. A party of New Zealand youths touring Canada arrives, while three more groups from New Zealand are due to stay in Canberra during the near term.

Abe Chabarre Tour Bureau Dunbar Lourtet

Hire Cars May Be Immobilised Until Monday

Government notices warn hire cars may be withdrawn from service until Monday due to petrol shortages and transport disruptions around Canberra. Vendors report heavy demand on New Year's Eve with crews working continuously to maintain supplies, while reader letters debate holiday quizzes and literary figure identifications in a widespread cultural feature.

Canberra Ikead

Nine Missing in Plane Crash Reported

Fragmented copy reports a plane crash with nine missing persons. The garbled text suggests uncertainty about the aircraft, location, and authorities responding, with stray names and dates unreadable.

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