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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 07, 1946

Page

3

Stone Flung From Bridge Kills Express Driver in Inquest

In Goulburn New South Wales a man allegedly flung a stone from an overhead bridge striking Arthur Patrick Walton of Junee, killed by a Sydney bound NSW express on December 3. Witnesses described the bridge vibration and dislodged masonry as the cause. Archibald Ohio, 28, Patton, was named in testimony. Coroner FP Jerkmon ruled the death accidental.

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Four Ships Damaged by Drifting Naval Supply Vessel

Four ships were damaged when a drifting naval supply ship named Kurunda broke from its moorings on the Brisbane River. Tugboats attempted to reattach the line to Forceful, the vessel assisting, but line failure caused the Kurunda to collide with the Barthorpe and three other boats, denting plates and damaging decks. The incident disrupted river traffic as the Kurunda swung with the current toward the Barthorpe.

Plan to plant cork oak trees in 27 states by 1963

A coordinated effort by the National Farm Council and Chemurgie Counnell aims to establish cork belts across the United States by 1963 1965. Acorns will be distributed to over 2 000 farmers and urban planters in the south and southwest to grow cork oak trees for insulation and other uses, with a goal of 200 000 trees a year and a long range return from the species' unique cellular structure and applications.

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Delivery delays force Canberra Times for Sydney readers

The Canberra Times delivery to Sydney faces delays as the Canberra Times parcel service struggles since the Australian Nations Airways freight office move from Martin Place to Spring Street. Sydney readers report late or missing papers and uneven handling, despite efforts to secure a same day service. Newsagent delivery in Sydney and mail-order access remain inconsistent, with complaints to the company growing.

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Outback Search For Missing Man Near Bourke

An intensive search is under way in New South Wales for a missing man called Bluey Bhunter. He disappeared during a gale on Thursday after drifting from near the Queensland border about 120 miles to the north west of Bourke. A large party on horseback combs the Serpent region while authorities fear he may have strayed and been drifted away.

Sydney New South’ Wales Bluey Queensland Bourite

Water shortage meeting to discuss Moorefield race abuses

A conference will be held this week between the Water Board and Moorefield Race Club to discuss fines for avoiding a repetition of last Saturday when the water supply failed and patrons drank from troughs. Dr Hicks said water consumption had been high in the heat but reservoirs held ample supply and no curbs on use are planned.

Sydney The Water Board Moorefield Race Club

Black Tracker Dead Adlawe Aged Forty Eight

South Australia extinct known vice tracker died today at age 48. He had gained wide fame in other states for many of his amazing teachings which have re acted to the rapture of winning final.

Adrlawe Bunday James Australia Winny Rim

Fragmented dialogue and odd lines from a 19th century page

A jumble of quoted lines and garbled text shows characters such as Betty and Bitty in a domestic scene. The prose includes interrupted phrases, misread names, and stray words like cream, orange, and face powder. The piece reads like OCR noise from a diary or play snippet with limited coherent narration.

Tomiknn Evied Boley Betty Leib John Sinan Bitty

Girl killed by 8ft shark near Vatley Bay

A girl swimming with her father Walter Tegel and sister Barbare Welther was attacked by an 8ft shark at Vatley Bay in George's Milver. The shark dragged her from the water and she died minutes later. Her father and sister battled the shark with their feet, forcing it to release her during a brief struggle in shallow water.

Sydney Rinsell Vatley Vatley Bay Iftemnaon Walter ‘Twgel Ami Hor Mall Tegel

Desperate rescue ends in shark attack tragedy

A boat near the Georgea River pot reports a girl named Valme Toxel var Kitlot mauled by a shark during a rescue attempt. Her father Rudolph Tiget cried as divers fought the shark. she died in his arms while fishermen and bystanders spent hours afterward.

Ti Pot Rudolph Tiget

C. of E to Build Flats at Glebe Sydney

The Church of England plans Glebe property flats costing over £50,000. Duplex blocks will include ten two bedroom units and bachelor flats, with no children, designed for single persons.

C. OF E Glebe Sydney Church of

Religion and Education Debate in Australia Church Talks

Rev Bernat Crockett commenting on Bishop Yard of Sydney announcing a new drive in religious education. He said the Church of England supports collaboration with all churches to make Bible study a standard part of school curricula, signaling broader interfaith aims.

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Baby Receives New Blood After Birth in Perth

A Perth hospital treated a newborn with a blood transfusion seconds after birth to substitute deficient maternal blood. Doctors, aware the baby was Rh positive, faced fatal risk due to a maternal deficiency and had no blood replacement arranged beforehand.

Perth

Control Big Grass Fire Under Control at Spring Ridge

A large grass fire near Spring Ridge was brought under control between Quirindi and Bina Way after three small outbreaks merged. Officials attributed the blaze to sparks from a camping or outdoor fire on Friday, with authorities determining it was contained by Sunday.

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Sees bright future of ocean yacht races in Australasia

In a national broadcasts tonight Captain R. H. Hingworth predicts ocean yacht racing will come to Australasia in the next few years. He notes the sport is valuable for developing a ready supply of wartime officers and that events next year will be keener.

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Woman Found Dead by Suicidal Oven Tragedy

In Botany, Mrs Lucy Helen Denison was found dead today by her husband who had left home that morning. He returned to a strong smell of gas and discovered his wife with her head in the oven, the room filled with gas fumes. The incident is treated as a suicide.

Aydney Lucy Ilen Deniaon Botany Anne

Accommodation Wanted Couple Seek Board in City

Couple both employed seek board in northern Manitoba. Requests include shared living with respectful arrangements. Contact details reference a March 7 deadline and preferences for a suitable bilingual or English speaking household. Potential arrangement aims for a stable, long term living situation.

Northern Mbstle Grahas Oun

Saturday Night Reservations Clarified for Parmamenta Theatres

The note states reservations held until 4 pm on Saturdays and 7:43 pm for Parmamenta. It lists a phone number 40 for Evie and mentions lunch closure on work days. Permanente must cancel by 4 pm. The text mentions Capital 12.1 and Chie 1.2 with unclear context.

Parmamenta Evie Capital Chie

Job Advertisement for Careful Female Clean Worker in Canberra

A recruitment notice from Canberra Steam Laundry Ltd Braddon Canberra ACT seeks female applicants. No experience required, must be tidy and reliable, with suitable incentives offered. Apply to Dr Finlay Vyle 720 WE save vacancies for girls.

Finlay Vyle Canberra Steam Laumisy Ltd Braddon Canberra Act

Tedan Yourhall 14 UH op market items advertised

An OCR style ad lists a variety of furniture and household goods including modern and antique items. It mentions furniture pieces, pianos, carpets, stoves, washing machines, refrigerators, radios, blinds, and other home furnishings along with accessories.

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