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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 08, 1948

Page

2

Services Canteen Trust for ACT appoints panel

A panel of names will be appointed by the trustees of the Services Canteen Fund to form a Regional Committee. The committee will have a chair and one representative from several veteran and service groups including the FB Legion Air Force Association ex-Navalmen's Association and the Disabled Ex-Servicemen's Association. It will oversee welfare and educational benefits and include representation for women’s services and widows. The late Rev. IB. is named as chair.

Exeerylormen Canberra UC Nibmnit Nacwes Poe Tetepot Haa Heorr Nomines

Tile Output to Reach 5,000 a Day Next Month

A Munler Tile Company spokesman said concrete production is expected to reach 5,000 units per day within a month. Machinery and curing sheds are being installed to enable the new Monocrete houses, with early facilities occupying the site after the city’s Cotwewsy approval.

Munler Tile Menier Ns Company Cotwewsy

Canberra listeners claim hypnosis over broadcast

Reported claims by Canberra listeners that they were hypnotized during a radio broadcast on 2CA in Sydney. Some said they were not affected, others wished the experiment had continued longer. Manager Mr Barlin noted many phone calls before the broadcast and the chance of a repeat program.

Canberra Tealdenta Vlalm Fd Pagehoounn- Tyst Ukte Wittant J. Ounby Wisadinyight Wik Jane Sydney

Peach Trees Stricken by Devastating Plant Disease

A plant disease afflicts peach trees causing fruit deformation and leaf damage. Officials cite abnormal weather and mineral deficiencies in soil as contributing factors, noting urgency but limited remedies at this stage. Named experts warn the crop faces ongoing threats amid worsening conditions.

Weason CSA

Acid thrown in journalists face in Sydney attack

Sydney journalist Geor Crawford, 38, was pelted with acid while walking home from work near 2 30 am in Drummoyne. He suffered severe facial burns and eye exposure as two men and a woman fled after shouting Cop this. Doctors say eye damage unlikely yet, with recovery days uncertain. Crawford suspects mistaken identity or a violent hoax was involved.

Sydney Geor Crawford Doctora Crawford Arijonne Elec Vibious Honligailiain

Unrest in Hotel Staffs Over Ve Day Vexes Work Week

Canberra union rep Mr A McVeigh says aims to extend a five day week to all hotel staff and private hostel workers. Some workers face a five day week in government hostels while others remain on shorter schedules. If factory arrangements fail, the union will seek ministerial action.

Canberra A. McVeigh Hia Tia

Van Johnson Becomes Father to Daughter Ti’waa

Hollywood reports Van Johnson and Evie welcomed a daughter named Ti’waa yesterday. The actor and Evie are new parents, while Evie previously shared a child from a prior marriage to Keenan Wyon.

Hollywood Hilo Stan Evie Ti'waa Yie Giarriage Keenan Wyon

Hockey Carnival at Easter in Canberra Met Cup Match

The A C T Hockey Association will stage a hockey carnival at the Grimm Ground during Easter. Three Camberwell Victoria teams and one combined metropolitan team from BYd Hey will participate. Highlight is the Canberra versus Metropolitan match for the Canberra Metrop Cup, with Canberra the current holder.

Grimm Ground Camberwell Victoria Byd, Hey Canberra Metropolitan

New Zealand swimmers to display in Canberra next week

The New Zealand champions Marod Reid and Betty Casey travel to Canberra to perform in free swimming events and to compete in Australian championships. Casey has shown notable form in New South Wales as they prepare for a series of events at the Canberra Amateur Swimming Club over the next eight weeks. Tonight the senior men's 330 yard medley, senior women's 66 yard free style, and the women's 100 yards freestyle will be held.

New Zealand Umpions Marod Reid Betty Casey Canberra Australia New South Wales Weimen He Dorlied

McCarthy Years Behind Shannon Buy Questioned

A Los Angeles attorney named Neil McCarthy faces questions over alleged talks to buy Shannon. The report notes assurances given to AAP and denies persistent rumors of a purchase, with statements from Marler 6, spokesman for Sonla O. Mayer, denying ongoing negotiations.

Los Angil Thore Shannon

Industrial board convenes over hospital dispute in Canberra

The Industrial Board summoned parties under the Federal Arbitration Act to a conference at the Canberra Community Hospital over rostering and pay changes. The dispute centers on 40 hour week shifts for kitchen staff and laundry workers, with five union claims and potential wage adjustments.

Maize Berrin Findlay Canberra Cammunity Hospital Kitehert Stuafr F. Shellenberger Ui Hospital Ulin Diay Ren Fen Wilting kWing Nord Bank Ahaull Cme

New Zealand Rugby League Tour Profit Expected in England and France

The New Zealand Rugby League team anticipates clearing over £7,000 on its England and France tour despite £18,000 in expenses for storage and other costs. Reports note large spectator turnout and substantial totals linked to ice games and related events, with figures showing around £47,000 in revenue from spectators.

London Westneriay New Zealand England France Vix

Fifth Acting Judge to Handle Divorce Case

The district court appoints a fifth acting judge to preside over a divorce case. The appointment expands the pool of acting justices handling divorce matters during the legal proceedings.

Sydney Aerie District Court Supreme Court Attore Ilsitatine Ditoner Court

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