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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 07, 1947

Page

3

One Fifth of Sydney Butchers Remain Open

In Stoney on Monday about 1000 butchers remained open while about 300 closed as a protest against price fixing. The Meat and Allied Trades Federation did not seek closures but workers worried prices would rise. hotels cafes and hospitals were served while meatworks stayed operating. Government discussions and potential action under national belt regulations were noted with representatives preparing to appear in court.

Stoney Remel Hospitala Mimcauue Mantar Sar Thane Mumilten

Two Sentenced For Assault On Police

Several men were punished for assaulting officers in a Sharpe district incident. Cavanagh, aged 33, and others received three months hard labour after a police confrontation. John Barter, 23, and 28 year old, along with two others, were fined and given terms for their roles in the assault. The court also fined several labourers, including John Conford, 54, for related offences.

Nol Cavanagh Bean Cecil Baker Way John Barter Morthe Finvl Bicker Lo Reais Srren Sih Taru Max Gah Raaiey Haning Avely Alfred John Conford

Learn to Swim Classes At Manuka Pool Start Today

The New South ward announces swim lessons at Manuka pool for children nine and older. Enrolled students will begin today at 8 oclock with Mr Acoli providing tuition after the Christmas break.

Cam Vo Emir New South Non Keication Emesis Meneed Manuka Pool Oiclock Acoli i

Australian journalist Godfrey Blunden completes travel memoir

Australian correspondent in New York reports on a new travel book titled A Roam on the Route. The memoir centers on a Rome Turkey? for the Roman man in the street and references a Mancow road.

Godfrey, Blunden Mancow Sydney New York Moscow Kremiina

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Coroner Urges Faster River Safety After Drownings

The coroner urged immediate action by the Department of the Interior to regulate river bathing. He cited two deaths at Murrumbidgee and urged properly equipped lifesa ver schools and trained staff for weekends and holidays. Witnesses described a dangerous current and muddy water as rescuers attempted artificial respiration for more than two hours. The inquest highlighted the need for lifeguard oversight to prevent future tragedies.

Cat Goodwin Alfred John Hobson Willem Rie Efream Watatier Francie Kanie Meer Rela John Ammulance Danmeroun Ambulanes Worein

Dockyard Dispute Leads to Child Injury Tale

Sydney reports a dockyard dispute with a girl falling head first from a palm tree while wandering Paddington. The incident involved police, family, and an ongoing labor hall debate as rescuers searched and a passerby aided the injured child, with local authorities confirming details.

Monoflane crash kills Wheeler family members and injures others

In a monoplane crash near a bayland aerodrome Norman Verwash, 40, of Strainfield, and Hetet niah, eight, daughter of Craftrey Bush, were killed. Pilot Noriman Bush, with Geoffrey Bunt and the injured man and daughter, were rushed to hospital after the craft dived into a ploughed field. The plane had originated from Baykalown aerodrome and Vickers- or Bush ownership is noted. the crash followed a sudden dive. The father suffered multiple injuries, and the girl died before hospital arrival.

Rooney Monda Aroan Hha Calin Baykalown Norman Verwash Strainfield Hetet Niah Craftrey Bush Noriman Bush Fenthey Use Dean Dante James Taylor Dairy Arm Lala Couiperbury Hospital RAAF

Wharfies Refuse to Work in Auckland Protest

New Zealand waterfront workers walk out after government order extended operations of the Waterfront Indus Council barring full stoppage at most ports. Federation of Labour secretary Baxter says union leaders urged a return to normal hours while negotiations continue at the waterside.

Auckland Latour Indus Federation of Labour Baxter Raway Sonera Ameter Lahoir

Remand on Safe Stealing Charge in Canberra Case

Walter Goter, 43, cleaner, remanded by Canberra Court yesterday on a charge of breaking and entering the Royal Canberra Golf Club clubhouse on or about December 2. Police said he stole six celoi orange items, gold medals, and money totaling 967 pounds 3 shillings 11 pence. The remand follows amended charges and a 500 pound surety.

Walter Goter Aine Ug Ae Semanas Ant Marmara Tne Whettermaedd Godin Canberra Ant Corangell Sal Royal Caner Golf Club Geo Ater Siburties

State Lottery Sydney Draws Monday Prize Names

Lottery No. 1438 drawn with principal remit entries listed at addresses in Sydney and surrounding suburbs. Names include Mrs Andie Lee at Reser vary Street, Mrs J Latton, M Morrin, J Hurley, and J Cooter with syndicate references and Hotel Arcadia in Sydney. Cottery No. 1430 to be drawn on Wednesday.

Sydney Jay Remite Lae Rael Ayndieake Andie Lee Reservary Street Wicked Out Syndicate J. Latton Greenacre Road South Hurstville MM Syndicate M. Morrin J. Hurley Campbell Perade Bondi Com Joy Byndieste J. Cooter Arcadia

Chinese seamen refuse to give up sea after wreck near Newcastle

Chinese seamen from the vessel Yur Hwa, rescued near Newcastle, will be cared for by the Chinese Welfare Association. They will enter a lottery using the “Lucky Thirteen” ticket, reflecting the thirteen crew members aboard when the wreck occurred. The note comes from Sydney on Monday.

Ames Rubber Suit Cuts Weight for Bout with Burma

Ronnie Dames under a rubber suit claims a dramatic weight drop ahead of a Monday night match with Tommy Burma. The suit, worn under a white sweater, is said to shave pounds though details remain unclear.

Redney Ronnie Dames Waing & Apecks Tommy Burma Tne Itinean Owainy Tna Eheer Tia Patrick Rosch

Australian Bowling Melbourne Championship Heat Round Summary

Australasian bowling results from Melbourne feature Biaty.tournalre and partners losing to Winterbottom and Brown by 14 6. Newton and Lane beat O Loughlin and Bordham Gait 14 11 then defeated Blackett and Stewart. Stratten and Wonsom Hynd beat Goutad and Gould 18 14. Hunter and Hunter defeated Newton and Lane 16 6, then Cooper and Ward edged Wooleon and Hynd 14 13.

Melbourne Biaty Tournalre Teday Tlancelles Downie Buill Magar Gordon Derain Winterbottom Brown Lilydale Newton Lane Lhp O'Loughlin Bordham Blackett Stewart Stratneid Wonsom and Hynd Harilton Goutad Gould Fing Hunter Hunter Caulield Ater Newton Cooper and Ward Mordlake Wooleon Ant Hiynd RicPherson and Hemmingway Brunswick

Railway horses hit by influenza epidemic in London

London reports that about 600 horses in the London Midland section suffer influenza with danger of spreading to 1200 more. Veterinary surgeons are treating one horse with penicillin and feeding them. The fragment notes the spread and medical response among railway horses.

London

Cor Dale Quoted In Randwick Stakes Preview

Party doubler operators warned today not to Wate Shrdaie in the second leg the Anse jerary Flandicap to be run at Rand ele on January 28. Trainer Gordon Ray said Cor Dale would not be a starter and anyone backing a bet with their money could lose. Cor Dale is to be opened for several siesta then prepared for autocan eae Russia. Native Son given top odds of 838 in the Anniversary Handicap. In the Challenge Stake this is the penalty for a defensive win at Randwick on January 26. Villers and Carrington taker.

Sydney Shrdaie Jeraury Flandicap Randele Gordon Ray Eeld Cordale Curdaie Russia Yeti Randwick Villers Carrington

Treloar to Tour New Zealand

The Sydney champion painter John Retour has a campaign to tour New Zealand with a draw for dates. His first appearance will be at Dunedin in February and nine other invitations have been sent but no reply has been received.

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Position Wanted Exphanced Nurse to Care for Children

Woman seeks nurse position to care for children submitted from 21 Furgue Road Quasnbeyar eS et. Text appears garbled with contact unsure.

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Job notices from a chaotic wartime era

Classified style snippets invite applications for various positions across multiple organizations. Entries mention temporary clerical work, trainee roles, junior posts, and domestic service, with locations including Canberra Kingston and Brassey. Deadlines and wage details are inconsistently presented amid garbled OCR.

Meeting and Events Notice from Canberra and Area Societies

AUSTRALIAN LEGION OF EX-SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN Angerha Branch invites all members to a meeting tonight at 3 pm at Lady Gowrie ser Viera Mul Menidka. Also includes excursions to Cotter River on Sundays starting 28th, with fares and booking details, and enrolment notices for 1947 lectures at Queanbeyan College.

Australian Legion OF Ex-Servicemen and Women Angerha Menidka Chiter Caurewsy Ernest Manik Pms Lodge Ainnile Reld Acton Canberra Cotter Wl City

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