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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 04, 1946

Page

3

Man Hunt for Kiosk Crime In York Purse Theft

Detectives pursue a kiosk crime mystery linked to a purse theft in York. Three skull injuries reported as possible motive. Police question witnesses and map a web of suspects tied to the deceased woman's movements and betting interests. Multiple names under scrutiny as officers seek more clues on the undetermined motive.

York Ahredy Vigne Sen Warman Aeto Wiebler Wan Welle Maguiries Aedead Dany Np

Record shows surge in venereal cases at Sydney clinic

In Sydney on Thursday officials warned of a feared rise in venereal disease this year. Dr. Cooper Booth urged full cooperation at the clinic, noting 3 examined and 43 infected yesterday. Last year 4,088 sought examinations and treatment, a 105 percent year over year increase.

Sydney Bodel Aygient Cooper Booth Elinic

GRAFT CHARGES TO PROGED OULFITE AUTHOR'S DEATH

Mobart, Thursday. Charges of graft were laid against an unnamed official in connection with the death of the author of the will. The commission will open on January 15 with names including Premier Congravel, ex Minister for Forests L Col Taylor, predecessor T Dalton of New Zealand, and E West, Labour Party secretary.

Melbourne landlords ordered to set homes amid vacancies

Victorian authorities ordered landlords to arrange tenancies for vacant properties. The notice targets owners of 62 Melbourne houses and 64 country properties, directing swift action to address empty homes and housing shortages.

Melbourne Thurstay Country

Heavy stock sale at Flemington yard shows lower values

Heavy sale at Flemington yard drawn buyers with 4400 head of sheep and 2069 cattle yarded. Competition weaker than last sale with general quality fair. Prime wethers reach 20s, varieties to 31s, hoggets to 21s. Cattle sold near unchanged for prime descriptions but other classes down about 10s. Prime bullocks to 62s per 100, cows to 114s, steer beef to 54s, cow beef to 9s4d.

Dney Flemington Sai

Higher Fees for Private Schools in New South Wales

Private schools in New South Wales plan higher charges this year. Fees rise for boarders from about 419 to 1400 per annum and for day students up to Tas per annum. Changes are driven by core reasons cited by school authorities.

Sydney New South Wales

Narrow Escape In Flat Fire In Sydney

Neighbours awoke occupants of a block of flats in Sydney delaying a deadly blaze. Mrs Payton, wife of Charen Jot Mawiand army chaplain, saved three children before the building collapsed. Mrs Daniels, owner, was badly burned when a blazing rafter struck her.

Sydney A. Payton Charen Jot Wefery

Child Born With Two Heads in Birmingham

The Evening News reports a premature infant born to the wife of an American soldier in Birmingham with two heads joined at the shoulder. The female infant, about ibs in weight, faced distress and poor chances of survival as doctors noted the rare condition not previously seen by the attending physician.

London Thurnlay Birmingham Evening News

Golfer Signs Tour Contract to Australia

In New York this Thursday the World Telegram reports a golfer has signed a contract to tour Australia for ten thousand dollars plus expenses. The deal covers travel duties and performance commitments across the Australian tour.

Australia New York World Telegram Satan Rina

Plane trainer crashes in cross wind at Mancot

Le Logan of Enmore piloted the trainer from Gipay Moth airfield when a sudden north east wind caused a ground loop. The undercarriage collapsed and the aircraft nosed into the ground, badly damaged but Logan unharmed.

Sydney Thureany le Logan Enmore Mancot Logan

Extraordinary General Meeting in Parliament House Canberra

The Australian Journali te reports an Extraordinary General Meeting of the association in the Prase Gallery Parliament House on Monday January 7 1944 at 5 26 pm with notices and rules. Also a New Year Do for the Y Coed Club at the VWSA Gymn January 7 from 11 pm with admission, refreshments, and dancing. All welcome with subscription 3d.

Prase Parliament House Pam W. F. Bibbill V.wsa QYMN OH Mombay Rehiiton Dascing Ad Peirtner Subveription

Supreme Court overturns Salt Lake City cult case

The Supreme Court quashed a Federal Court conviction in Salt Lake City of three members of a fundamentalist group charged under the Lindbergh Kidnapping Act. The court said the act targets interstate kidnapping, not general moral transgressions crossing state lines, affecting the 14 year old involved.

Washington Supreme Court Federal Court Salt Lake City Mexico

Italian Hulk Towed to Sydney Harbor After Malfunction

A damaged Italian Hulk was towed into Sydney Harbor yesterday and beached at BACK station. It carried medical supplies and was brought to Milne Bay, where it has rested at anchor for two years after a prior voyage in 1906.

Sydney Wesbel Nokstam Sydney Harbour Ted Back Sta Htallana Milne Bay Fusting

Notice of Burning Operations on Canberra Rail Corridor

Notice to conduct burning operations along the railway track in the Australian Capital Territory between Canberra and the New South Wales border during a fortnight starting Friday 4 January 1948, subject to Fire Control Officer consent. RG Kappler, Chairman Bush Fire Council, January 2, 1946. Apprenticeship Board declares Arboriculture and Gardening as an apprenticeship trade, effective 20 December.

Commonwealth Australian Capital Territory Canberra New South Wales RG Kappler Bush Fire Council

Canberra Classifieds From 1946 Offer Jobs and Rentals

A jumble of ad notices seeks furnished and unfurnished rooms and cabins, Western ANZ titles and work listings. Employers list positions for typists, stenographers, and junior clerks at Canberra University College and Commonwealth offices, with stipulations on experience and probation.

Canberra University College Balary T. M Owen Rogtatvar

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